Georgia Tours – Hotels

A range of hand picked 3 star hotels are used throughout the tours.

Georgia Tours – Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday: Arrival Day

You may pre-book a transfer from the airport in Tbilisi to your hotel for check in for 2 nights.  Alternatively, arrive independently.
Check in from 15:00 hrs.
Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 2 Sunday: Tbilisi

Today, we have a Tbilisi sightseeing tour. During the tour we take you to the places that will show you old city. The city offers a great variety of sights, most of them very ancient.  All the places of interest in the Old Town are very close to each other, within a few minutes’ walk. We start our visit to Old Tbilisi from Metekhi Church (13th century), and then walk to the Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral (6th-7th centuries) and Anchiskhati Church (6th century). Then we drive up to Mother Georgia statue and walk down to Narikala Fortress (4th century) and Sulphur Baths, en route enjoying views of the Old Town. Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi.

Overnight in Tbilisi
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 20 – 30 km

Day 3 Monday: Tbilisi-Sighnaghi-Kvareli-Gremi-Telavi

Today we travel in Kakheti region famous for being wine making area, as well as associated with welcoming hospitality.  Here we can see both snowy Caucasus Mountains and fertile valleys. Firstly we visit 18th century beautiful, small town of Sighnaghi which will impress us with its old fence and small houses with tile roofs and decorated balconies. From here we can see the picturesque views of Alazani valley and Great Caucasus Mountains. For lunch we will visit the local family, where we become familiar with the local peasants life and then we have lunch with delicious homemade food, wine and Georgian Chacha. Afterwards visit Gremi Architectural Complex. Later drive to Telavi. Visit traditional Georgian wine cellar. Here we taste wine made by traditional way in Kvevri (clay vessel). This method of wine making is inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list. Dinner and overnight in Telavi.

Overnight in Telavi
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Distance: 250 km

Day 4 Tuesday: Telavi-Gombori pass-Mtskheta-Gudauri

In the morning visit local farmer`s market in Telavi. Afterwards we drive via Gombori pass with beautiful landscapes to visit ancient capital and religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta and see its historical places: Jvari Monastery (6^th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11^th century) where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Then we drive along the Georgian military highway and on the way visit Ananuri architectural complex (17^th century). The carvings on the churches are one of the best samples of the Georgian art. The drive is very scenic through high Caucasus Mountains. Arrive to Gudauri ski resort. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Gudauri.

Overnight in Gudauri
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Distance: 250 km

Day 5 Wednesday: Alaverdi – Tsinandali – Shuamta – Tbilisi

A stunning drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will bring us to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) – the main town in the region. From there we walk up for 2.5 hrs through beautiful valleys and woodland leads us to Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170 m. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt. Kazbegi (5047 m).

Return to Gudauri ski resort. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Gudauri ski resort.

Overnight in Gudauri
Meals: breakfast, dinner
Distance: 100 km

Day 6 Thursday: Gudauri-Gori-Uflistsikhe-Akhaltsikhe

In the morning we will visit the town of Gori and its historical places: Uplistsikhe Cave Town (1st millennium BC) and Stalin museum. Uplistsikhe is the place where the Great Silk Road used to pass. This is an old and interesting complex with dwelling quarters, wine-cellars, bakeries, a three-nave basilica church hewn out in rock and even an antic theatre. Then we drive towards South-Western part of Georgia. Arrive in Akhaltsikhe.

Overnight in Akhaltsikhe
Meals: breakfast
Distance: 335 km

Day 7 Friday: Akhaltsikhe-Vardzia-Akhaltsikhe

Today we drive to visit Vardzia – the magnificent cave town of the Golden Age. The cave complex stretching over half a kilometer once consisted of some 3000 caves and was one of the best examples of Georgia’s renaissance. It’s got a church hewn out in rock with amazing 12th century frescos. The complex also includes dwellings quarters, small hall-type churches, refectories, wine cellars, etc. On the way to Vardzia we will make a photo-stop at Khertvisi fortress. Drive back to Akhaltsikhe and visit multi complex of Rabat. Overnight at a hotel in Akhaltsikhe.

Overnight in Akhaltsikhe
Meals: Breakfast
Distance: 130 km

Day 8 Saturday: Akhaltsikhe-Tbilisi & Departure

After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Tbilisi.
If pre-booked, transfer to the airport for your onward or homeward journey. Alternatively, depart independently.

Meals: breakfast
Distance: 205 km

Georgia Tours – Departure Dates:

19 – 25 April 2020
10 – 16 May 2020
05 – 11 July 2020
16 – 22 August 2020
18 – 24 October 2020

Tour Price, per person in USD

USD 1,050 per person in double/twin/triple room: 
USD 1,310 per person in single room:

Optional:
Airport transfer USD 25 per person, each way (minimum 2 persons)

Tour Price Includes:

• Arrival and Departure transfers (Airport – Hotel)
• All excursions according itinerary
• Accommodation for 7 nights
• Breakfast at the hotels
• Meals as outlined in the itinerary
• Entrance fees and museum tickets
• Wine tasting in Kakheti
• Professional guide service in English language
• Transportation throughout the tour

Not Included in Price:

• Flights
• Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
• Arrival and Departure transfers
• Visas (if required)
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuities for the guide and driver

Georgia Tours – Notes

• Your arrival and departure airports should be Tbilisi (transfers on request, not included)
• Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights