Day 1: Arrival to Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi International Airport. Meeting with driver, transfer to the hotel without guide.
Night stay in Tbilisi.
Day 2: Walking Tbilisi City Tour (10 km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
10:00 Meeting with guide. The old Tbilisi walking tour is the perfect thing to do to feel the beauty of this magnificent town. During this tour, you will walk through the old town’s tiny streets. You’ll have a chance to discover secrets behind colorful streets and hear beautiful legends and stories.
Firstly, Tour starts with walking from Rike park and Peace Bridge. Secondly, we move to Sulphur Baths, known as the city’s heart. Then we will walk through Meidan Bazar – is right underneath the Meidan square, the heart of touristic centre of Tbilisi. In this underground tunnel – shop all products of typical touristic interest are assembled. Everything is Made in Georgia here: from wine to hand crafted socks, from postcards to Georgian jams, sauces, spices and tea.
Free time for lunch.
The next stop we will have at the Georgian national museum, where impressive galleries are lined with the art and artifacts of this diverse nation, dating back to the 8th millennium BC.
After transfer to the hotel, free time. Evening dinner in a Georgian restaurant, where you will taste delicious Georgian foods and enjoy watching Georgian national dances. After transfer to the hotel. Night Stay in Tbilisi. (B/-/D)
Day 3: Tbilisi-Ananuri-Gudauri-Kazbegi-Tbilisi (380 km)
Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00 Meeting with the guide at the hotel lobby. Drive to Kazbegi. Our tour starts with Historical Ananuri. It is a fortress situated on the foreland by the Aragvi River, not far from Zhinvali water reservoir and about 70 km from Tbilisi. Ananuri Fortress is known for its fabulous panoramic views. Our amazing tour guide will tell you details of the diverse history of Ananuri.
After that you will see Gudauri – the ski resort is located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The slopes of Gudauri are above the tree line, best for free riders, and are considered avalanche-safe.
Generally, the ski season lasts from December to April. Continue your drive to see Monument or Treaty (of Georgievsk Monument) is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Georgia and Soviet Russia. Inside the monument is a large tile mural that spans the whole circumference of the structure and depicts scenes of Georgian history. This trip will be an excellent place for Insta and Snapchat-worthy pictures and selfies and, of course, for trendy reels. In addition, you can enjoy mesmerizing panoramic views and collect unforgettable memories to remember. Gergeti Trinity Church is the main attraction of the Kazbegi tour. The church is located u 2170m above Stepantsminda (former Kazbegi) town and the village of Gergeti, whose name she had adopted. From the church’s yard are magical views, and what makes it unique is that each whether has a different beauty. Gergeti is surrounded by a mix of green and white mountains and hills, and dear visitors, believe us, this place is jaw-dropping in its beauty.
The most delicious part of the tour will be a stop in a local restaurant/guest house for the mouthwatering dishes of the Georgian mountain region. Trust us, this taste will remember for a long time. In the late evening, drive back to Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel. Night Stay in Tbilisi. (B/L/-)
Day 4: Tbilisi-Gremi-Kvareli-Telavi (210 km)
Breakfast in the hotel.
Check out. 09:00 Meeting with guide at the lobby. Trip to Kakheti, you will start with Kakheti winery where you will have chance to taste Georgian traditional delicious wines.
Drive to the Kvareli region, firstly we will visit Gremi, which was built in the 16th century in the times of King Levan of Kakheti, who announced Gremi the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti.
Have you heard about Tunnel Winery Khareba. It is the largest of Georgia’s wine cellars. There are perfect storage conditions for wine, 7,7 km of tunnels, and galleries maintain a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees 0C. You have a walking tour with a local Georgian guide to find out more information and details about wine and taste it. In addition, we will have delicious lunch, wine tasting of 4 types, Chacha degustation, also we will have master-classes if baking Georgian Bread, making churchkhela, baking Khachapuri, Making Khinkali. We will taste what we have prepared.
Georgian polyphony songs with Folk singers in Georgian National Costumes. Photo shooting to vineyards with transfer by electric buses. After drive to Telavi, check in. Free time. Night stay in Telavi. (B/L/D)
Day 5: Telavi-Tsinandali-Bodbe-Sighnaghi-Tbilisi (190 km)
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.
09:00 Meeting with guide at the lobby. First destination of this day will be Telavi Bazaar, which located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, has been a cornerstone of culinary and cultural exchange since the 17th century. Renowned as the new trading center after the devastating invasions of Abbas I, it has successfully evolved into an enticing market full of local delicacies and artisanal offerings.
After that you will visit Tsinandali Estate which is recognized as a historical site of wine’s origin, with the first recorded bottling of wine taking place there in the 1800s. It since maintains production with the traditional methods of Georgian winemaking as well as using modern technology to produce classical European vintages. They produce several distinguished, full-bodied vintages while farming organically over 11 different local vine species. Free time for lunch.
The next stop is Monastery of St. Nino, named Bodbe Nunnery. Here you can enjoy with peaceful environment & a magical view of Alazani Valley. Finally, we stopped at the viewpoint of Sighnaghi and took terrific pictures. Sighnaghi is a town in Kakheti. However, Georgia’s smallest town serves as a popular tourist destination due to its picturesque landscapes, pastel houses with wooden fretwork balconies, and narrow cobblestone streets.
After drive back to Tbilisi. Transfer to the hotel. Night Stay in Tbilisi. (B/-/-)
Day 6: Tbilisi-Cheese production-Paravani Lake-Vardzia-Akhaltsikhe (250 km)
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out.
08:30 Meeting with guide at the lobby. Drive to the south part of Georgia.
First stop will be on Paravani Lake is one of the largest lakes in Georgia. It is of the volcano-tectonic type.
We drive to the village of Choboreti. The tradition of making different types of cheese in this country is have centuries history. We will visit a unique production making Tenili cheese (Georgian heritage). Here we will have excursion, master class of making Tenili type of Cheese, Lunch in the house-museum with Georgian barbecue and national Georgian Snacks accompanied by wine and local apple chacha, also unique for Georgia.
Vardzia is a cave site in southern Georgia dating back to the 12th century, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Excavations have shown that the area of Vardzia was inhabited even earlier during the Bronze Age. You can find a bell tower, the main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, a pharmacy, and wine cellars. Beyond the bell tower, the complex rises to nineteen tiers, with steps leading to a cemetery.
After arrival to the city Akhaltsikhe. Check in at the hotel, dinner. Night stay in Akhaltsikhe. (B/L/D)
Day 7: Akhaltsikhe-Rabati castle-Borjomi-Kutaisi (220 km)
Breakfast in the hotel, check out.
09:00 Meeting with guide at the lobby. We will visit Rabati Castle. Among the walls of Rabati, you will meet symbols of Christianity, Muslimness, and Judaism. Rabati castle was built in the 13th century and developed under the influence of different cultures over subsequent centuries, which is reflected in its architecture. Within the 7 hectares’ castle complex there is a Church, a Mosque, a Minaret, and a Synagogue. These three points of different cultures will diversify your trip to Georgia.
Drive to Kutasi, on the way we will stop in Borjomi, due to the supposed curative powers of the area’s mineral springs, it is a frequent destination for people with health problems. You know that Borjomi is called the life-giving water? With this trip to Georgia, you can experience the rejuvenating effect of live water on yourself, when you drink it.
Free time for lunch.
Arrival to Kutaisi, check in, free evening, night stay in Kutaisi. (B/-/-)
Day 8: Kutaisi-Bagrati Cathedral-Prometheus and Tetra caves- tasting of wine made in Cave-Kutaisi (150 km)
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with guide at the lobby.
Firstly, we will visit Bagrati cathedral, every ancient structure in Georgia has its own history, a story that often helps to define modern history, but the national importance of Bagrati Cathedral cannot be overstated. Built of white stones and topped with turquoise domes, it is associated with the unification of Georgia as a nation.
After that you will visit Prometheus Cave which is full with stunning curtains of stalactites and stalagmites. There are 22 halls found, where just 6 halls are open for tourists. It is possible to walk through the length of 1420 meters in the cave’s territory visit the halls and enjoy boat tour by walking the river (Boat trip for Extra fee).
Free time for lunch
Next and last destination of this they will be Tetra cave – Taste the wine aged in “Tetra Cave” and learn more about the 35,000-year history and life of Paleolithian “Georgian”!
In “Tetra” you will find wines from all over Georgia, which are aged in the unique microclimate of the cave. Here we will taste Georgian wine, For the first time in Georgia and European countries, a quite successful and attractive innovative service was introduced and established in “Tetra Cave”, which means: – wine aging at the same, constant temperature of the cave, under natural conditions and tasting the wine aged here.
Transfer to the hotel. Night Stay in Kutaisi. (B/-/-)
Day 9: Kutaisi-Martvili Canyon-Jvari monastery in Mtskheta-Tbilisi (380 km)
Breakfast in the hotel, check out.
Meeting with guide at the lobby. Drive to Martvili Canyon, which is 45 km away from Kutaisi. 700 meters circular hiking trail starts from the visitors’ centre and passes through Dadiani’s historic walkway. There are 2 bridges, 3 viewing platforms, and 30-step historic staircase that is built from limestone staircase. Here you have the opportunity to take a trip by boat, diving and explore beautiful places under the water.
Free time for lunch
Drive to Tbilisi, on the way we will visit city Mtskheta – Jvari Monastery: World Heritage site, is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century above Mtskheta city. The name is translated as the Monastery of Cross. The great church represents the peak of the architectural typology. It is a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval period overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill.
Evening arrival to Tbilisi, check in, free evening, night stay in Tbilisi. (B/-/-)
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast in the hotel, check out, meeting with your guide at the lobby of the hotel and transfer to the Tbilisi international airport. Departure.
Price per tour per person
Number of pax | Single | Double |
2 | AUD$3,699 | AUD$3,249 |
4 | AUD$2,915 | AUD$2,465 |
6 | AUD$2,465 | AUD$2,019 |
Tour Itinerary
Prices include
- Guide and drivers
- Tours according to the itinerary
- English speaking guide service for 8 days
- Local guide in National museum of Georgia
- Transport
- Transportation according to the program (2 Sedan, 4 Minivan, 6 minibus)
- Off road vehicle to Gergeti trinity in Kazbegi
- Electric buses for taking photos to vineyards
- Accomodation
- Accommodation in Tbilisi 5 nights with breakfast at the 4* GALLERY PALACE/BROSSE GARDEN/WINE PALACE
- Accommodation in Telavi 1 night with breakfast and dinner at the 3* hotel HILLSIDE RESORT TELAVI or similar hotel type
- Accommodation in Kutaisi 2 nights with breakfast at the hotel 3* SANI or similar
- Accommodation in Akhaltsikhe 1 night at the 4* hotel TIFLIS with dinner and breakfast
- Entertainment and other
- All entrance fees as per Itinerary-Georgian national museum, Tsinandali Estate, Vardzia, Rabati castle, Prometheus and Tetra caves, Martvili canyon, Park Borjomi, Boat trip in Martvili canyon
- Master-classes of baking Georgian Bread, making Churchkhela, baking Khachapuri, Making Khinkali
- Wine and Chacha tasting in Khareba winery with Georgian Live Polyphone folk songs
- Wine tasting in Tetra cave
- 3 lunches
- Master class of making Tenili cheese and degustation
- Dinners – 1 in Tbilisi, 1 in Kakheti, 1 in Akhaltsikhe
- E sim card with unlimited internet access
Not includes
- Airfare
- Boat trip to Prometheus caves
- Health and Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and driver
- Additional per dinner per person 25$, Lunch 15$
Notes
- Itinerary and hotels could be changed upon request
- Calculation could be made for more than 6 persons