Dmanisi & Bolnisi Tour from Tbilisi with Museums, Oldest Church & Lunch
Overview
Private full day tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi includes visiting Dmanisi Archeological Site, where 1.8 million years old human skeletons Zezva and Mzia- the oldest human remains in Europe - were found, Dmanisi Sioni cathedral built in the 6th century, Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral that is the oldest church in Georgia built in 478–493 and Tsughrughasheni Church built in the 13th century. Tour includes visiting Bolnisi Museum that has exhibits about the history of the first hominins, Bronze Age cultures, early-Christian architecture and German population who immigrated to Georgia 200 years ago. Tour also includes visiting German settlement in Bolnisi (Katharinenfeld) and St. Peter and Paul Church on Mount Elia. Tour includes lunch to taste traditional local cuisine and wine tasting to try endemic wines of the region. Tour is suitable for people who are interested in history of humankind, history of Germans settlements in Georgia and early Christian architecture. Total drive 250 km (155 miles).
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation with A/C
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Private English speaking guide
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Dmanisi Sioni
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Dmanisi Museum Reserve (Archaeological Site)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bolnisi xidiskuri
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Zion Cathedral of the Dormition of Tbilisi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tsughrughasheni Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you. Thank you.
- Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- WiFi on board.
- Private transportation with A/C.
- Wine tasting.
- Lunch.
- All entrance tickets.
- Bottled water.
- Private English speaking guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dmanisi & Bolnisi Tour from Tbilisi with Museums, Oldest Church & Lunch is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dmanisi & Bolnisi Tour from Tbilisi with Museums, Oldest Church & Lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation with A/C
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Private English speaking guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you. Thank you.
- Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.
