Gourmet group tour to Georgia
PROGRAM STARTS EVERY-MONDAY AND SATURDAY
Please kindly note, that due to the fact that flight schedule constantly changes, the exact arrival days shall be re-checked with the manager.
DAY 1 Departure from London
Departure from London
DAY 2 Free day
Arrival to Tbilisi airport, meeting with driver, transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
Breakfast in the hotel, free day
DAY 3 Tour to Tbilisi and Mtskheta
Breakfast in the hotel. Today you will meet your guide in the hotel lobby and 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 street – the street which never sleeps, and one of Tbilisi’s nighttime hot spots.
Lunch at the wine cellar, where you’ll have degustation of Georgian wine and vodka chacha. Also master
classes of one Georgian dish.
After you’ll departure to city 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. Legend has it that a seamless robe of Christ’s is buried somewhere within the
temple and you’ll find fragments of paintings dating back to the 11th century, including one depicting a hand
which stories tell is the hand of the cathedrals architect which king Giorgi amputated to stop him making
another cathedral as beautiful as Svetitskhoveli. After tour drive back to Tbilisi. Here you’ll have dinner with
several types of Kachapuri. After dinner free time (going back to hotel by yourself)
DAY 4 Tour to Kakheti: Bodbe, Signagi
Breakfast in the hotel. This day is dedicated to Kakheti, wine region of Georgia.
First stop the nunnery of Bodbe, a significant pilgrimage site in Georgia due to its association with St Nino.
We’ll then move on to the highlight of today’s tour – a visit to Signagi, the so-called “city of love”. Packed full of
19th century architecture Signagi resembles an Italian city with its Mediterranean-style colorful, small houses
and narrow old streets. With views over the Alazani valley to the Caucasus on the horizon the town is a very
pleasant place to while away an afternoon. Here at the wine cellar you’ll have degustation of wine and
Georgian vodka chacha with Kakhetian lunch.
City tour for one hour. After excursion drive back to Tbilisi. Dinner at the local restaurant with folk program.
After dinner free time (going back to hotel by yourself)
DAY 5 Tour to Borjomi and Bakuriani
Breakfast in the hotel. You’ll drive to the resort town of Borjomi. Borjomi is an incredibly beautiful place,
located in a lush valley of the Mtkvari River and famous for its spring water and Romanov Summer palace,
Likani. Free time to Borjomi park to drink famous Borjomi.
Lunch at the restaurant with local dishes. After you’ll drive up to mountain resort Bakuriani, which is situated
on the northern slope of the Trialeti Range, at an elevation of 1,700 meters (5576 feet) above sea level in the
sub-tropical zone. The snow blanket remains for 4-5 months but in the summer the aroma of the coniferous
trees and other climatic factors create ideal conditions for rest and recreation.
Free time for relax. In the evening drive back to Tbilisi and have dinner at national restaurant. After dinner
free time (going back to hotel by yourself)
DAY 6 Free day (optional tours)
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
Optional: Wine tour to Kakheti (price upon request, depends on amount of pax in the group)
Through Gombori pass arrive to Telavi and visit nunnery Akhali Shuamta with cathedral and bell tower, both
commissioned by King Levan (1520-1574) and his wife Tinatin in the second quarter of the 16th century.
Proceed to Alaverdi monastery, date back to the 6th century, although the present day cathedral is a part
the 11th century Georgian Orthodox monastery. Then drive to Tsinandali, a noble estate and palace of the
famous Chavchavadze family. This palace used to be an intellectual hub of Georgia and the estate itself is built
in a European style, surrounded by English gardens. Here you’ll have excursion and degustation of local wine.
Also today you’ll visit winery Shukhman wine with degustation of 2 types local wine. In the evening drive
back to Tbilisi. Free time.
DAY 7 Free day (optional tours)
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day.
Optional: Excursion tour to Kutaisi (price upon request, depends on amount of pax in the group).
Check-out from Tbilisi hotel and departure for excursion. First stop will be famous Prometheus Cave. 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. After we’ll go to second cave under name
Sataplia. Here you can also walk in the woods – enjoyable if its not hot weather, have views to Kutaisi thanks
to glass platform overlooking the city and You can also see millions of years old footprints of dinosaurs, take
picture with the models of dinosaurs, visit the small museum, see a nice heart-shaped stalagmite.
Drive back to Tbilisi
DAY 8 Group transfer to Tbilisi airport
Breakfast in the hotel.12:00 check-out. Free time. 17:00 From the hotel lobby transfer to Tbilisi airport. We
are looking forward to arrange another vacation for you in the future.
PRICE OF TOUR FOR 1 PERSON IN USD
Accommodation |
3* economy hotel |
3* standard hotel |
4* economy hotel |
4* standard hotel |
Dbl occupancy |
560 |
640 |
675 |
775 |
SNGL occupancy |
805 |
885 |
1000 |
1190 |
TRIPL occupancy |
530 |
610 |
640 |
740 |
Payment can be also made in Euro according to currency exchange rate as of the date of booking.
► Accommodation in Tbilisi 7 nights
at the chosen hotel category with breakfasts,
► Tours according to the itinerary,
► English-speaking guide,
► Transportation,
► Cable car ride during the city tour of Tbilisi (single way),
► Entrance tickets,
► 1 dinner at the restaurant with folk show,
► 2 dinners at national restaurant,
► 3 lunches,
► Master classes of Georgian cuisine,
► 2 wine and chacha degustations,
► Group airport transfers (Kutaisi-Tbilisi & Tbilisi-Kutaisi) as per tour program,
► 24/7 Customer Support Line.
► Optional services and excursions,
► Visa,
► Airfare,
► Insurance,
► Personal expenses,
► Tips for the guide and driver..