DAY 1 Arrival to Tbilisi. City tour to Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi, meeting with your driver at the arrival hall of the airport. Meeting sign: “Capital Georgia Travel”, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
After short rest start your personal discovery of Georgia with a city tour of its capital city, Tbilisi. First stop will be at glorious Sameba – the main cathedral and the tallest religious building of the country. Next up is Metekhi Church located in the neighborhood of the same name and gracefully situated on a cliff above Mtkvari river. Your guide will then take you to the new Rike Park to admire the view and perhaps take a few photos in front of The Bridge of Peace, a stunning modern structure designed by Italian architects and one of the new symbols of the city.
One of the highlights of the day is a visit to Narikala – the capital’s ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city will open out before you. You’ll be whisked to the top in a cable car and after your visit will wander down by foot through the narrow and historic streets of the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni kucha – the street which never sleeps, and one of Tbilisi’s nighttime hot spots.
Walking to Legvtakhevi gorge, where you’ll see the waterfall. Then under the tunnel Meidanbazar you will have opportunity to buy Georgian sauces and spices. Transfer to the hotel. Free evening.
DAY 2 Tour Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi and Gergeti trinity
In the morning we will depart for Kazbegi. Our journey will take us along the Georgian Military Road to the fortress and monastery of Ananuri which is located on the bank of Jinvali reservoir. Ananuri is the seat of the Dukes of Argavi, a dynasty which ruled the area during the middle ages and saw many battles won and lost. Remaining occupied by various Dukes and Kings until the early 19th century the complex included two fortifications and two churches, one of which, the Church of Assumption contains the remains of frescos, most of which were destroyed in a fire in the 18th century.
Later on we will visit the pride of many Georgians – the ski resort Gudauri, located at an altitude of 2195m. With kilometers of ski runs, the cheapest ski passes in Europe and sun drenched south facing slopes the resort offers fabulous terrain for beginners and advanced skiers alike. In summer hiking, horse riding, birdwatching and climbing are some of the many activities on offer.
Finally, we will go up the mountain and enjoy the breath-taking views from the Gergeti Trinity Church – built in medieval time the church is located on the slope of Mount Kazbek with the Caucus Mountains rising in the background. The only cross-cupola church in Khevi, photos of the church and detached bell-tower have become symbols of Georgia, inspiring travelers to from across the world to visit Georgia.
After the tour, we will travel back to Tbilisi. Free evening.
DAY 3 Tour to Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe. Transfer to Kutaisi
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Departure to Mtskheta – the old, legendary capital of Georgia, just 20km from the city center. The historic capital of Eastern Georgia (Kartli) and set at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi Rivers, Mtskheta has remained at the spiritual heart of Georgia since Christianity was established. You’ll visit Jvari Monastery (Monastery of the Cross), previously a pagan temple and latterly turned into Christian church. Perched on a windblown, rocky promontory, take some time to enjoy the exceptional scenery and take some photos of this amazing UNESCO world heritage listed structure. The Svetitskhoveli cathedral remains at the center of the Orthodox church. Proceed to Kutaisi.
On the way you’ll stop to visit Uplistsikhe – an impressive cave-city in Eastern Georgia, which was a significant cultural center before the Christian era. The name Uplistsikhe literally means “The God’s Castle” and the cave complex sits 10 km east of Gori in modern day Georgia. One of the most ancient settlements in the Kingdom of Kartli (Iberia) the town became a major political and religious center for the Kingdom, and its foundations were later ascribed to the mythical Uplos. Arrival to Kutaisi, accommodation.
DAY 4 Tour to Kutaisi sights, transfer to Batumi
After breakfast, check out. Visit to cave Prometheus, one of Georgia’s natural wonders. The cave was discovered in 1984 and includes stalactites and stalagmites as well as many rivers. Lit with lovely illuminations visitors can enjoy petrified waterfalls and beautiful rock formations in the 6 cave complex. You will walk along a well laid path for about 1000m to the sound of quiet classical music which adds to the magical atmosphere in this beautiful place.
Excursion to Cathedral Bagrati, is an 11th-century cathedral masterpiece of the medieval Georgian architecture, thereafter visit to monasteries Motsameta and Gelati.
Proceed to Batumi, the capital of seaside province of Ajara. For several centuries it was conquered by the Ottoman Empire, hence the significant amount of population was converted to Islam. Nowadays it preserves a status of autonomous republic in Georgia.
Hotel accommodation, free evening.
DAY 5 Batumi city tour and tour to mountainous Ajara
After breakfast. You will meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start the city tour of Batumi.
You will start the discovery of the city from the seaside boulevard. Seeing the exteriors of House of Justice, Statue of Love and brand-new buildings of the world known hotels. Take a walk on the famous Batumi Piazza – the square which was built as a replica of Italian city square
Excursion to the mountain Adjara. On the way you will see magnificent mountain forests, the longest river of Adjara – Adzharistskali. You will also visit the arched bridge in Makhuntseti, waterfall Mahuntseti will fascinate you with its amazing beauty.
Just down the road we will visit a wine house famous for rare and exclusive sorts of wine and chacha (tasting of wine and chacha for extra fee USD 15 PP).
Drive back to Batumi. Free evening.
DAY 6 Transfer to Tbilisi
Lunch boxes, early check out. Transfer to railway station for train Batumi-Tbilisi.
13:00 Arrival to Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel. Free day.
DAY 7 Tour to Kakheti: Tsinandali, Ikalto and Alaverdi
Breakfast in the hotel. This day is dedicated to Kakheti, wine region of Georgia. Stop to the palace of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze in Tsinandali, visit unique park and winery. Here we will have wine tasting (5 sorts). At the same village you’ll visit Shumi winery. The company owns Vazioni small museum which houses a fine collection of wine related exhibits, an ethnography department and a wine-tasting area. The museum collection already contains 294 varieties of vine collected by SHUMI employees in different areas of Georgia, as well as 92 varieties of foreign vines. Among all these different Georgian vines, only 15 are used for commercial purposes today. The Museum also aims to find rare species of vine with unique qualities which could enrich Georgian wine-making. After excursion to museum wine degustation. Here you can have a delicious lunch for additional payment.
Thereafter we will visit Alaverdi Monastery and Ikalto – monastery complex (VI-th century).
Drive back to Tbilisi.
DAY 8 Transfer to Tbilisi airport. Departure
Breakfast in a hotel. Check-out. Transfer to the airport of Tbilisi.
Completion of service.
PRICE OF TOUR PER PERSON IN USD
Accommodation |
3* hotel |
4* hotel |
2 pax |
630 |
690 |
4 pax |
535 |
605 |
6 pax |
460 |
530 |
– Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
– Program can be updated as per individual request and budget.
– The tour can be recalculated with a guide/driver as one person and the price of the program will be lower. (Note: Guide/driver isn’t professional certified guide)
► Accommodation in the hotel of chosen category:
In Tbilisi 4 nights with breakfast,
In Batumi 2 nights with breakfast,
In Kutaisi 1 night with breakfast.
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► English-speaking guide 6 days,
► Transportation,
► Entrance fees,
► Cable car ride during the City Tour,
► Railway ticket Batumi-Tbilisi 2 class,
► Wine degustation in Shumi and Tsinandali,
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► Airfare, Insurance, personal expenses,
Tips for the guide and driver.
If you would like to have a tour on the half/full board basis, we gladly will arrange the lunches and dinners in the best local restaurants which were hand-picked by our travel experts.
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