Dmanisi & Bolnisi Tour from Tbilisi with Museums, Oldest Church & Lunch
Overview
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10 hours
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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).
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Dmanisi Sioni
You will visit Dmanisi Sioni built in the 6th century described as a "three-church" basilica that with an unusual design in which the nave is completely separated from the aisles and create almost three independent churches. Only the middle nave retains its original form. The church served as a burial ground to King Vakhtang III, Baratashvili and Orbeliani families.
You will visit Dmanisi Archeological Site to explore the place where 1.8 million years old hominin remains, the oldest outside Africa and the oldest in Europe, were discovered in 1991.
Options
Private Tour with Lunch
Taste local food and wine Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private English speaking guide
WiFi on board
Private transportation with A/C
Wine tasting
Lunch
All entrance tickets
Bottled water
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was a very great experience to visit this place.
405ninim,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very great experience to visit this place. You can see archeological remains and exact locations where the skeletons of the first humans, known as Zezva and Mzia , were discovered. It is a historical site and definitely worth visiting.
David is an exceptional...
Kat M,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00David is an exceptional guide- very well informed about historical and contemporary matters of Georgia. We truly appreciated his level of professionalism and deep knowledge. The experiences at Bolnisi Museum and the Dmanisi archaeological site were particularly awe-inspiring. Thanks David
Dmanisi&Bolnisi Tour
johnrE6685EU,Apr 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best part was our extensive conversations with our guide, David, who is very knowledgeable in the history, culture, and archeology of Georgia. The monasteries and countryside were beautiful; great photo ops.
First Europeans and Ancient Monasteries
Liakuna,Aug 19, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited firsts Europeans Zezva and Mzia, 5th century Bolnisi church and church from 13th century. Tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi included newly opened museum of Bolnisi with many artifacts. I enjoyed a lot. I recommend Tour to Dmanisi and Bolnisi. It is historical tour with many sited to explore. I plan to so another toue with Select Georgia. Great company. Thanks.
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