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Day Trip to Dmanisi: Where the First Europeans Lived

Dmanisi is a small town located 93 kilometres southwest of Tbilisi and it's one of the most underrated places in he whole country - from breathtaking views to the oldest humans outside Africa - it’s the place where the first Europeans lived approximately 1.8 million years ago!
Duration 5 hours
Private tour available in English, Russian
Group tour pricing from 90 EUR per person

Highlights

Admire the 5th-century Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral

See the Dmanisi church

Explore the Dmanisi archaeological site

Visit the archaeological museum

Description

The tour begins at 10 am at the Rose Revolution Square in Tbilisi, next to the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel.

On our way to Dmanisi we’ll stop in Bolnisi to visit the Bolnisi Sioni Cathedral. It’s the oldest surviving church in Georgia, dating back to the 5th century.

We’ll then head straight to Dmanisi, arriving at approximately 12:30. After having lunch, we’ll visit the church, the archaeological site, and museum of artefacts (skulls, tools, vessels, etc.)

Next, we’ll enjoy dinner outdoors and have some fun. The menu will be determined in advance.

Finally, we’ll drive directly back to Tbilisi, arriving at approximately 8 pm.

What’s included & not included

Car/s

Lunch

Dinner

Guide/s

Photographer (optional)

Meeting point

Rose Revolution Square
Tbilisi
Rose Revolution Square
Mariam & Levan T.G.
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