9:00 am – Departure from Hotel
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive you to the Tanzanite Experience, which is located in the city center. The drive takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
9:30 am – Arrival and Introduction
Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from the Tanzanite Experience who will give you a brief introduction to the history and significance of tanzanite. You will also learn about the mining and cutting process of these precious stones.
10:00 am – Shopping and Selection
After the introduction, you will have the opportunity to shop for tanzanite in the showroom. The staff at the Tanzanite Experience are experts in the field and will guide you through the selection process, helping you choose the perfect stone for your needs and budget.
12:30 pm – Lunch Break
After selecting your precious stones, you will take a lunch break at a nearby restaurant.
1:30 pm – Gemstone Cutting and Polishing
After lunch, you will visit the Tanzanite Experience’s cutting and polishing workshop, where you will see how raw tanzanite stones are transformed into beautiful gems. You will also have the opportunity to watch a demonstration of the gemstone-cutting process.
3:00 pm – Purchase and Certification
After the workshop, you will return to the showroom to finalize your purchase. The Tanzanite Experience provides certification for every gemstone sold, ensuring the authenticity and quality of your purchase.
4:00 pm – Return to Hotel
After completing your tanzanite shopping and learning about the process of gemstone cutting and polishing, your tour guide will take you back to your hotel in Arusha.
4:30 pm – Arrival at Hotel
You will arrive back at your hotel in the late afternoon, with a beautiful tanzanite stone and a certificate of authenticity to treasure as a souvenir of your visit to the Tanzanite Experience.
This itinerary will provide you with an informative and exciting experience of buying precious tanzanite stones from a reputable source, as well as an opportunity to learn about the history and craftsmanship of these beautiful gems.