Departure from Dortmund.

Arrival to Kutaisi, group transfer to Tbilisi. In Tbilisi meeting with your personal driver and transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation. After breakfast meeting with guide, 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.
Optional: Lunch at the wine cellar, where you’ll have degustation of Georgian wine and vodka chacha. Also master- class of cooking one Georgian dish. (Price PP 25 USD)
Drive back to Tbilisi, city tour. 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. Free time.
In the evening transfer to Georgian restaurant to have dinner.
After dinner free time (going back to hotel by yourself).

Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with guide at the lobby. This day is dedicated to a visit of Kakheti. First stop you’ll have at winery KTW, here you’ll have excursion and wine degustation. After drive to the capital of region Kakheti city 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. 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.
Highlight of today’s tour will be 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 during afternoon. After excursion drive back to Tbilisi.

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 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.

Lunch boxes, early check out. 07:00 Transfer to railway station for train Tbilisi-Batumi.
13:30 Arrival to Batumi, transfer to the hotel of your choice and accommodation.
In the evening city tour: 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.
After you’ll see musical fountains with laser show. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Batumi.

Breakfast in the hotel. Free days.
We offer you the following optional excursions (price upon request, depends on amount of pax in the group):
1. Mountain Ajara- here you’ll have opportunity to visit Makhuntseti waterfall and ancient bridge
2. Excursion to Kutaisi sights: Bagrati cathedral and amazing Prometheus cave
3. Drive to Trabzon (Turkey) – City tour with shopping
4. Martvili canyons with amazing Prometheus cave

Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to the bus stop point on your own.
Group transfer to Kutaisi Airport.
(If you want to prolong your stay in Batumi or any resort of Ajara, you can book additional nights in any of the hotels in Ajara)