German Heritage & Ancient Roots: Bolnisi and Dmanisi Tour

Discover the hidden secrets of Lower Kartli! 🏺 This tour takes you to the very place where the first Europeans settled and where German architecture blends perfectly with Georgian traditions. Travel back in time to see the origins of history and the oldest Georgian inscriptions. 📍 Highlights: ✨ Dmanisi Archaeological Site — The home of 1.8 million-year-old hominids, our first European ancestors. 🦴 ✨ Bolnisi Sioni — A 5th-century basilica holding some of the oldest examples of the Georgian alphabet. ⛪ ✨ Bolnisi German District — Unique 19th-century houses and streets built by German colonists (Katharinenfeld). 🏘️ ✨ Tsugrugasheni Church — A 13th-century masterpiece famous for its incredibly intricate stone carvings. 💎 📅 What's the plan: 09:00 — Departure from Tbilisi | Headed towards the south of Georgia. 🚐 11:00 — Dmanisi Site & Museum | Exploring the homeland of the "First Europeans". 🏺 13:00 — Lunch in Bolnisi | Tasting local specialties in a traditional setting (Optional). 🥘 14:30 — Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral | Discovering early Christian architecture and ancient scripts. ⛪ 15:30 — Walking Tour of German District | Exploring the historic streets of old Katharinenfeld. 🥨 16:30 — Tsugrugasheni Monastery | Panoramic views and architectural photography. 📸 19:00 — Drop-off at Hotel | End of the tour with unforgettable historical insights. 🏨 What's Included: ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off service ✅ Professional guide service ✅ Comfortable transportation ✅ Bottled water for each guest What's Not Included: ❌ Lunch ❌ Entrance fees (Dmanisi Museum) ❌ Personal expenses