Mountain holidays in friendly Georgia
Tour is valid all year round
DAY 1 Arrival to Tbilisi. Transfer
Arrival to Tbilisi, driver will meet you at the airport with sign: “Capital Georgia Travel”. Transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
DAY 2 Tour to Tbilisi and Mtskheta
After breakfast, departure to Mtskheta – the old, legendary capital of Georgia, just 20km from the city center.
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. Meeting with guide, start your personal discovery of Georgia with
a city tour of its capital city, Tbilisi. Walking tour to 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 – the street which never sleeps, and one of Tbilisi’s nighttime hot spots.
Walking to Legvtakhevi gorge, where you’ll see the waterfall. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 3 Excursion to Ambrolauri
After breakfast check out. Drive to region Racha. Arrival to Ambrolauri, a small city with a population of only 2,000 people located 550 m (1,800 ft) above sea level. On the way you’ll stop to visit sightseeing of Racha,
Nikortsminda cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate. Cathedral is generously decorated with
rich ornamental relief depicting Transfiguration, Doomsday and other evangelic subjects, figures of the Saints,
and of real and fantastic beasts. Thereafter Barakoni- the church construction was initiated and supported by
Rostom Eristavi of Racha, one of the most famous military and political figure of his time and was carried out in
1753 by the architect apparently invited from east Georgia — David Shulavreli.
Hotel accommodation with dinner in Ambrolauri.
DAY 4 Drive to Shovi
After breakfast check out. Drive to upper Racha. Free time to relax on the fresh air at Balneological resort Utsera, 1150 m above sea level. Resort is famous with its mineral waters. After arrival to Shovi, located 1600 m above sea level and considered to be an Alpine resort. It is famous for its forests that occupy over 25
thousand hectares. The diseases including Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Cholangitis, Gastrointestinal system
disorders, Anemia and others may be treated here.
Hotel accommodation with dinner.
DAY 5 Excursion to Gori and Uplistsikhe, transfer to Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel, check out, drive back to Tbilisi. On the way stop will be in Gori, the regional capital of Shida Kartli in the eastern Georgia. Situated on the road connecting east and west Georgia Gori was an
important medieval stronghold. The birthplace of Stalin, there is a rather biased but worthwhile museum
dedicated to the man who was one of the key influencers in 20th century world history. Gori makes a good
base for a visit to Uplistsikhe, one of the oldest cities in Georgia.
Uplistsikhe is 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 10km 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 Tbilisi, hotel accommodation.
DAY 6 Departure
After breakfast, check out. Your driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for the scheduled transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
We are looking forward to arrange other vacations for you in the future!
If you would like to extend your journey and visit other parts of Georgia or other countries in the region
(Armenia/Azerbaijan) – our specialists will be happy to suggest you an extended itinerary.
PRICE FOR TOUR PER PERSON
Price in group of |
3* hotel |
4* hotel |
2 pax |
665$ |
730$ |
4 pax |
495$ |
570$ |
6 pax |
415$ |
490$ |
► Accommodation in the hotel of chosen category:
In Tbilisi 3 nights with breakfast,
In Ambrolaurii 1 nights with half
board meal,
In Shovi 1 night with half board
meal,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide 4 days,
► Transportation,
► Cable car ride in Tbilisi (single way) and Funicular (two ways),
► Entrance tickets,
► Cable car ride during the City Tour,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare, Visa, 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.