5 Days in the Heart of Kazbegi
KAKHETI, GREATER CAUCASUS, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI
Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Stepantsminda, Truso Valley, Ananuri
5 Days
Tbilisi
- Adventure
- Incentive
Expedition overview
Day 0:
- arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours
Day 1: Tbilisi airport – sightseeing Tbilisi (20 km)
- late arrival in Tbilisi, accommodation and breakfast at the hotel, rest
- 11:00 – 14:00 exploring the old town, walking along Shota Rustaveli Avenue, visiting Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica, taking a cable car to Narikala Fortress with a magnificent view of the city, walking to the waterfall located in the city center, in the district of sulfur baths
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch break in the city
- 16:00 – 20:00 free time in the city for souvenir shopping and for those interested (optionally) a visit to the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths, a visit to private baths with a sauna and hot therapeutic waters, massages, and peeling
- 20:00 – 23:00 dinner at a well-known restaurant, combined with a performance of traditional Georgian dances
- return to the hotel for overnight stay in Tbilisi
Day 2: tbilisi – Ananuri – Rafting – Supra – Stepantsminda (150 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 – 14:00 departure towards the famous Georgian Military Highway, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz, on the way, stop at the Ananuri fortress from the 17th century, picturesquely located above the Zhinvali reservoir
- stop at a beautiful viewpoint just before the Cross Pass (2395 m above sea level)
- 12:00 – 14:00 optional rafting on the Aragvi river combined with a picnic by the Aragvi river
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch in a Georgian home with our local friends featuring highland cuisine specialties and competitions in drinking local moonshine from a ram’s horn
- 20:00 return to Stepantsminda / Gudauri, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Stepantsminda – Truso Valley – Tsminda Sameba – Stepantsminda (100 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 – 11:00 departure by off-road vehicles to Truso Valley, known for its mineral springs, lakes, medieval defensive towers, Abano monastery, and Zakagori fortress
- 11:00 – 13:00 walking in the valley, tasting mineral waters, and outdoor picnic with local shepherds and barbecue
- 13:00 – 17:00 drive to the village of Stepantsminda
- jeep ride to one of the most beautifully situated monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, located at an altitude of 2170 m above sea level at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 m above sea level)
- 17:00 – 18:00 return to Gudauri, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Gudauri
Day 4: Stepantsminda – Mtskheta – Sarajishvili Factory – Tbilisi (150 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 – 14:00 departure towards Tbilisi, visiting the Dzwari Monastery located on top of a hill, and then the city of Mccheta, which served as the capital until the 5th century BCE, visiting the legendary Sweti Cchoweli Temple, the site of the coronation and eternal rest of the rulers of Georgia
- free time for souvenir shopping
- 14:00 – 15:00 lunch in a local restaurant
- 15:00 – 19:00 drive to Tbilisi, accommodation at the hotel, visit to the oldest Georgian brandy factory Sarajishvili and tasting of brandy XO VIP
- 19:00 – 22:00 farewell dinner at a local restaurant
- overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi
Day 5: Transfer to the airport (20 km)
- late transfer from the hotel to the airport
Information
We can adapt the offer to the requirements of each client, we can propose the appropriate standard of hotels, we can enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia and extend it for any number of days.
Our partners are hotels such as Radisson Blu, Radisson Collection, Ambassadori, Holiday Inn, Rooms Hotels, Paragraph, Ibis, and others in the 5*/4* or more economical standard.
Upon special request, we can also prepare a banner, postcards, table flips, gift packages, preparation of everything with the company logo and on-site printing, photographer’s services.
* PRICES MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES OR NUMBER OF PEOPLE
* OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SENDING
if you have any questions, please contact us, we will gladly help you organize your dream!
In Short
- Tbilisi – the capital of Georgia, the largest and one of the most beautiful cities situated in the valley of the Mtkvari River (Kura), surrounded by hills. Explore the old town, Narikala Fortress, whose history dates to the 4th century, and the district of sulfur baths.
- Mtskheta – the first capital of Georgia listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Georgia adopted Christianity (326 AD), often called “Little Jerusalem” with the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery – built in the 6th century, offering a beautiful view of Mtskheta and the intersecting rivers Mtkvari (Kura) and Aragvi.
- Visit to the “Sarajishvili” brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy from 1884, and tastings of selected VSOP and XO spirits.
- Georgian Military Road – one of the most spectacular mountain routes with the Cross Pass (2,395 m above sea level) and the Ananuri Fortress located on the Zhinvali Reservoir
- Stepantsminda – a city among the High Caucasus Mountains with the Tsminda Sameba temple located against the background of the majestic Mount Prometheus – Kazbek 5054 m above sea level.
- full-day off-road to the Truso Valley and an outdoor picnic with local shepherds
- Rafting on the mountain river Aragvia, combined with a picnic
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision over its implementation
- air-conditioned minibus/coach transfers, airport transfers
- mineral water in the bus 0.5L/person per day
- guarantee of providing a replacement bus/minibus in case of breakdown
- hotel/farmhouse/private vineyard reservations and check-in
- welcome dinner combined with a traditional Georgian dance show
- organization of supra at a private vineyard, with a Tamada (toastmaster), Georgian toasts, and local wine
- off-road cars according to the program
- meals: three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine for dinners at restaurants
- care of an English-speaking guide, pilot services, on-site coordinator
- [COORDINATOR – CONFERENCES]
- sunset drink, welcome drink
- entrance tickets
Price does not include
- plane tickets
- own expenses
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