Cave Cities
KAKHETI, KARTLI, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI
Tbilisi, David Gareja, Stepantsminda, Borjomi, Vardzia
8 Days
Tbilisi
Change Airport- Bespoke
Expedition overview
Day 0:
- arrival in the Tbilisi airport in the late evening hours
Day 1: Tbilisi airport – Sarajishvili factory – Tbilisi sightseeing (60 km)
- arrival in Tbilisi, hotel accommodation, time for rest, breakfast at the hotel
- sightseeing in the old town of Tbilisi, walk along Rustaveli Shota Avenue, Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica, cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress with a view of the city, walk to the waterfall located in the city center, in the district sulfur baths
- for those interested (optional): visit to the Tbilisi sulfur baths (private room, sauna, massages)
- visit and tasting at the Sarajishvili brandy factory
- dinner at a restaurant with Georgian dance performance
- return to hotel, overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2: Tbilisi – David Gareja – Udabno – Bodbe – Signagi (250 km)
- after breakfast, drive to Kakheti. Visit David Gareja rock monasteries
- snack break in Udabno (Svan cuisine)
- visit Bodbe Monastery and transfer to Signagi
- dinner and overnight in Signagi
Day 3: Signagi – Wine tour – Gremi – Supra – Signagi (160 km)
- morning: visit Gurjaani local market
- visit vineyards and wineries: Numisi, Kindzmarauli, Khareba
- visit Gremi fortress
- traditional Georgian supra at a local vineyard with cooking workshop and live music
- return to Signagi, overnight stay
Day 4: Signagi – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Gudauri/Stepantsminda (215 km)
- morning drive along Georgian Military Highway
- visit Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery
- visit Ananuri fortress and photo stop at Jvari Pass (2379 m)
- arrive in Stepantsminda/Gudauri, dinner and overnight
Day 5: Gudauri/Stepantsminda – Truso Valley – Tsminda Sameba – Gudauri/Stepantsminda (40 km)
- off-road trip to Truso Valley: mineral springs, towers, picnic with shepherds
- visit Gergeti Trinity Church (2250m)
- return to Gudauri/Stepantsminda, dinner and overnight
Day 6: Gudauri/Stepantsminda – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe (280 km)
- morning visit to Borjomi park and springs
- free time for lunch
- drive to Akhaltsikhe, visit Rabati fortress
- dinner and overnight in Akhaltsikhe
Day 7: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Khertvisi – Tbilisi (280 km)
- visit rock city Vardzia
- stop at Khertvisi fortress
- return to Tbilisi via Javakheti Highlands
- farewell dinner and overnight in Tbilisi
Day 8: Tbilisi Airport (20 km)
- transfer 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.
* 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.
- Kakheti – the heart of Georgia and the homeland of wine, the region of the most famous vineyards in the Caucasus, appellations, and endemic grape varieties. A region of delicious dishes, charming towns, and historic monasteries.
- Signagi – the pearl of Kakheti with a magnificent view of the Alazani Valley and the range of the High Caucasus. Picturesque “town of love” with a 2.5-kilometer preserved defensive wall, Bodbe Monastery – the burial place of St. Nino.
- David Gareja – the famous complex of rock monasteries, carved out in the 6th century, right on the border with Azerbaijan
- Telavi – the capital of Kakheti, full of monuments and attractions with a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
- 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
- Georgian traditional supra – a traditional dinner with toasts, live music, and Georgian cuisine specialties at a private winery, with workshops of local cuisine.
- Visit to the “Sarajishvili” brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy from 1884 and tasting of selected VSOP and XO spirits
- 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
- Uplistsikhe – the oldest rock city in Georgia, where the first traces of settlement date back to 2,000 years ago. BC one of the most important trading points on the Silk Road
- Borjomi – a famous health resort with a spa park and sources of healing mineral water
- Vardzia – a monumental and largest rock city and fortress from the 12th century, founded by the Georgian Queen Tamara, located on the Mtkvari (Kura) River
- Rabati – a fortress in Akhaltsikhe, a place of intersection of many cultures, the largest building of this type in Georgia
- Kutaisi – the third largest city in Georgia, known from mythology with the story of the Argonauts and the search for the golden fleece. The capital of the Imereti region with a charming old town and the majestic Bagrati Cathedral 1003. rising above the city
- Lake Paravani and the Javakheti Plateau – resembling landscapes of Iceland, full of extinct volcanoes, and the largest lake in Georgia at an altitude of 2730 meters above sea level.
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision of its implementation
- air-conditioned coach/minibus transfers to and from the airport
- mineral water on the coach 0.5L/person per day
- guarantee of providing a replacement coach/minibus in the event of a breakdown
- reservations and check-in at hotels or guesthouses
- organization of a supra at a private vineyard, with Tamada, Georgian toasts and local wine
- off-road vehicles on the trip route
- meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine with dinner in restaurants
- care of an English-speaking guide
Price does not include
- plane ticket
- own expenses, admission tickets
- additional meals during the day (lunch)
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