Having gone from backpacker secret to mainstream darling in just a decade, Georgia today is by far the most visited country in the South Caucasus, and it’s easy to see why: its rich culture and astonishingly diverse landscapes make it an ideal destination for anyone loving history and nature on the grandest of scales.
With its dramatic valley setting, picturesque Old town & architecture with superb eating and drinking opportunities, Tbilisi is the vibrant, beating heart of Georgia and home to more than one in three of its citizens. Add to that the pull of the city's hipster culture, its techno scene and general air of cool, and Tbilisi is confidently sealing its reputation as the South Caucasus' most cosmopolitan city.
Arrival in Tbilisi. Pick up from Tbilisi International Airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Accommodation and overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.
Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our tour by visiting Old Tbilisi. First, we will visit Metekhi, where the statue of the city’s royal founder, Vakhtang Gorgasali, overlooks the Mtkvari River and Meidan Bazaar. Soon after, we will stroll through Shardeni Street, full of colorful cafes and restaurants. Later, we will walk across the contemporary Bridge of Peace that links the old part of the city to the Rike Park.
From the park we will take a cable car to Narikala Fortress and continue walking to the statue of Mother of Georgia that symbolizes our national character: the statue holds a wine chalice in one hand for guests and a sword for enemies in the other. Shortly after, we will descend to Abanotubani,
the district of naturally hot sulfur baths. Later, we will walk to Leghvtakhevi, with a beautiful waterfall. Then, we will visit Tbilisi (Juma) Mosque, which is unique for the fact that Sunnis and Shias can pray together. Shortly after, we will visit the Botanical Garden, which has a beautiful waterfall in its heart. Later, we will drive to Rustaveli Avenue - Main Street in Tbilisi. There are numerous governmental, public, cultural, and business buildings near the avenue.
Hotel accommodation and overnight stay in Tbilisi
Breakfast
The tour begins with a visit to Jvari Church 6th cent. the most important religious center and an architectural masterpiece of medieval Georgia. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the church that towers over the city of Mtsketa. Continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, known as the burial site of Christ's robe and the second-largest church building in the 11th country.Take an excursion to Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave town and one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia. The town represents a complex of various structures dating from the 12 cent. BC. Also visit Stalin's Museum in Gori, dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin.
Finish your tour at the Cronicle of Georgia, which is the hugest Monument in Tbilisi. Overnight stay at Tbilisi.
Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, we will start our tour by visiting Kazbegi in northeastern Georgia. Your first stop will be at Ananuri Complex, a former residence of the Aragvi Dukes dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The fortress beautifully overlooks the Zhinvali Dam, one of the main reservoirs of Georgia. Shortly, we will head to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers, Tetri Aragvi and Shavi Aragvi, that are famous for their white and black colors and they won’t mix even after merging. We will then make a stop at Gudauri Panorama, built in the late 19th century, is a circular balcony hanging off a 600-meter cliff with breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains. Shortly after, we will arrive in Kazbegi town and drive up to Gergeti, which is located at an altitude of 2170 m above the sea level, under the bed of Mount Kazbegi (5047 m). The mountain is Georgia’s third highest peak. Here we will enjoy unique nature with beautiful panoramic views of the Caucasus.
Finally, it is time to return to Tbilisi. Hotel accommodation and overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Kakheti - Georgia’s premier wine-producing area as well as home to hundreds of historical and architectural monuments.
Visit the Bodbe Monastery, Immersed in the green forest, famous for the tomb of St. Nino.Then proceed to the Signagi – known as city of love, the town sits atop a bluff overlooking the Alazani Valley endowed with significant historic and cultural heritage sites. Its charming cobblestone streets and alleys, restored original nouveau woodwork, and detailed facades give the town a romantic mystique.
Drive back in Tbilisi, Hotel accommodation and overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.
Breakfast
After breakfast in the hotel, we will drive to Bakuriani. On our way to Bakuriani, we will visit Borjomi city, which is hydrothermal health spa resort in the southern region and has always been a famous destination for its sulfur spa baths used for medical purposes and volcanic mineral water Borjomi – the ‘Pearl of the Caucasus’, that has been on the market for more than 130 years. Near the entrance of the park, you will be able to try mineral water directly from the spring. Soon after, we will walk through Borjomi Central Park. The park has an ecological theme and features children’s amusement rides,and other activities. Another attraction in the park is the statue of Prometheus, standing at the base of a small waterfall.
Finally, we will back to Tbilisi. Overnight stay at hotel.
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel (depends on flight time). Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport and departure.
Breakfast
Room Type: STANDARD
Room Occupancy: 2 Sharing
Meal Plan: BB
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Room Type: STANDARD
Room Occupancy: 2 Sharing
Meal Plan: BB
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00
Room Type: STANDARD
Room Occupancy: 2 Sharing
Meal Plan: BB
CHECK IN
14:00
CHECK OUT
12:00