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Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory

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| Tbilisi, Georgia
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Overview

Private full day trip to Abastumani includes visiting Sapara Monastery from 9th century with beautiful carvings and frescoes, Zarzma Monastery built in the 8th century with an underground burial vault, Chulevi Monastery to explore the church built in the 14th century and the waterfall, Queen Tamar’s Bridge from 12th century, Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, the first alpine astrophysical observatory that was founded in 1932 on the territory of the former Soviet Union and climatic resort Abastumani located on the southern slopes of Caucasus Mountains with natural springs rich in sulfate-sodium chloride that has long been used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch & Soviet Bath option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine and enjoying sulfur baths. Private tour to Abastumani is suitable for people who enjoy exploring medieval churches, spa resorts and breathtaking nature. Total drive 555 km (345 miles).

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  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation with A/C
  • All entrance tickets
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    Sapara Monastery

    Guests will visit Sapara Monastery from 9th century with beautiful carvings and frescoes, located a green forested canyon.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Zarzma Monastery

    Guests will visit Zarzma Monastery of Transfiguration built in the 8th century with unique domed church and a belfry, one of the largest in Georgia. The monastery has an underground burial vault situated beneath the church which contains the remains of monks.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Chulevi Monastery

    Guests will visit Chulevi monastery of St. George that was home to a monastic community already in the 11th century, but the current edifice was constructed in the 14th century. Guests can enjoy a small waterfall of the monastery (5-minute hike is needed to reach the waterfall).
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory

    Guests will visit Georgian National Astrophysical Observatory that was founded in 1932 by Academician Evgeni Kharadze on Mount Kanobili, near the Abastumani resort at the altitude between 1650 and 1700 m above sea level. Its distance from air pollution and artificial sky illumination, together with excellent natural conditions (a hilly landscape covered with coniferous forest) makes this location one of the best for observatories at the same altitude range. The weather is stable, without harsh and sudden changes. The observatory carries out wide-profile research spanning different fields of astronomy and astrophysics and investigations of the upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Included

    Abastumani

    Guest will visit Abastumani which is a climatic resort located on the southern slopes of the Meskheti Range (Lesser Caucasus). Abastumani possesses a moderately dry mountainous climate, with relative humidity reaching 50% only in summer. Average annual temperature is 6.4 to 6.5 °C (44 to 44 °F) in January and 17.2 °C (63 °F) in July. Abastumani's three hyperthermic springs (39–48.5 °C) are little mineralized, rich in sulfate-sodium chloride waters. They have long been used in the treatment of tuberculosis.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
    • Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
    • 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 if you booked Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
    • Please bring swimming costume and towel if you choose Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • 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).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
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    The following is included:
    • WiFi on board.
    • Private transportation with A/C.
    • All entrance tickets.
    • Bottled water.
    • Private English speaking guide.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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    There 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..

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    Accessibility information for the Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory is as follows:

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • WiFi on board
    • Private transportation with A/C
    • All entrance tickets
    • Bottled water
    • Private English speaking guide

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
    • Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
    • 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 if you booked Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
    • Please bring swimming costume and towel if you choose Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.

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