HIKING AND HORSE RIDING IN ONE TOUR
DAY 1 Arrival to Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi, (optional: Transfer from Kutaisi airport to Tbilisi for extra fee).
Transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
DAY 2 Tour to Uplistsikhe and Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with your guide and driver. Departure to Kvemo Kartli region. Visit Uplistsikhe – an impressive cave-city in Eastern Georgia, which was a significant cultural center before the Christian era.
After drive back to Tbilisi. City tour for 3 hours. First stop will be at glorious Sameba – the main cathedral and the tallest religious building of the country. Next stop 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. After excursion transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 3 Tour to Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi, hike to Gveleti waterfalls
Breakfast in the hotel. You will depart for Kazbegi (Stepantsminda). 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.
Later on we will visit the pride of many Georgians – the ski resort Gudauri, located at an altitude of 2195m. 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.
Free time to have a lunch.
Trekking to Gveleti waterfalls. (Walk from the main road to both waterfalls and back takes about 1 hour. Difficulty: Easy).
In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
DAY 4 Hike to Birtvisi canyons
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure for hiking to Birtvisi Canyons. Difficulty: Medium.
Birtvisi Canyon is located about 60 km, South-West of Tbilisi, on the left bank of the river Algeti. It’s an hour drive from Tbilisi to Birtvisi and there you meet an amazing natural shelter, which was discovered by local Lord back in 8th or 9th century, where he ordered to build an isolated hidden city which later became one of the most protected fortress-cities in Eastern Georgian Kingdom.
Walking Distance 8 km, starting elevation 700 m, ending elevation 1150 m, 630 m up & down.
After hiking drive back to Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel, overnight.
DAY 5 Horse riding day
Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning meeting with your driver, transfer to village Mamkoda. (30 min.). Meeting with the guide and horses.
Totally trail duration 6-7 hours. 21 km.
The trail starts in the village Mamkoda, passes through the valley of Vejini and goes towards Didveli (1440 m). From Didveli start vicinity of Tbilisi, so here you can enjoy Panoramic views of Mtkvari River.
Then riding to Zedazeni monastery, which was built in VII-VIII centuries. From here you will see views of city Mtskheta, Jvari monastery, Caucasus mountains. Riding will finish in the village Saguramo.
Optional: This route you can book without horse and pass the trail by foot, then the tour price will be minus 100 Euro PP.
After riding drive back to Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 6 Departure
Breakfast in the hotel, check out. Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
(Optional: Transfer from Tbilisi to Kutaisi airport for extra fee).
Completion of service.
PRICE OF TOUR FOR 1 PERSON IN EUR
No. of pax in the group |
3* hotel |
4* hotel |
2 person |
620 |
720 |
4 person |
500 |
600 |
6 person |
440 |
540 |
Payment can be also made in USD according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
Each program can be updated as per individual request and budget.
► Accommodation in the hotel of chosen category:
In Tbilisi 5 nights with breakfast,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide 4 days,
► Transportation,
► Entrance fees,
► Horse rental,
► Cable car ride in Tbilisi (single way),
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
► Airfare,
► Lunches and dinners,
► Visa,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver..