Ancient Castles to Majestic Mountains
TBILISI, HIGH CAUCASUS, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI
Stepantsminda, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Gudauri, Tsminda Sameba
4 Days
Tbilisi
- Incentive
- Team Building
Expedition overview
Day 0:
- arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening
Day 1: Tbilisi Airport – Tbilisi sightseeing (20 km)
- arrival in Tbilisi, hotel accommodation, time to rest
- 11:00 – 14:00 after breakfast at the hotel, sightseeing in the old town, walk along Rustaveli Shota Avenue, Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica, cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress with a wonderful view of the city, walk to the waterfall located in the city center, in the district sulfur baths
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch in the city with local dishes
- 16:00 – 20:00 free time in the city to buy souvenirs and For those interested (optional) a visit to the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths, a visit to private baths with a sauna and hot health waters, massages and peeling
- 20:00 – 23:00 welcome dinner at a famous restaurant, combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances
- return to the hotel for overnight stay in Tbilisi
Day 2: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Tsminda Sameba – Stepantsminda / Gudauri (150 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 – 14:00 departure towards the famous Georgian Military Road, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz
- along the way, a stop at the Ananuri fortress from the 17th century, picturesquely located on the Zhinvali reservoir
- stop at a beautiful viewpoint just before the Jvari Pass (2,395 m above sea level)
- 14:00 – 16:00 lunch in a Georgian house with our local friends with specialties of highlander cuisine and a competition in drinking local moonshine from sheep’s horn
- 16:00 – 19:00 drive to one of the most beautifully situated monasteries in Georgia – Tsminda Sameba, which is located at an altitude of 2,170 m above sea level. at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5033 m above sea level)
- 19:00 – 21:00 return to Stepantsminda / Gudauri, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Stepantsminda / Gudauri – Mtskheta – Sarajishvili – Tbilisi (170 km)
- 08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 – 14:00 sightseeing around Tbilisi – the Jvari Monastery located on the top of a hill, and then the city of Mtskheta, which until the 5th century AD served as the capital, visiting the legendary temple of Svetitskhoveli, the place of coronation and final resting place of the rulers of Georgia
- free time in the city for shopping for souvenirs
- 13:00 – 15:00 lunch near Mtskheta in a restaurant by the river with a famous Georgian chef, author of the famous book “Georgian Taste”
- 15:00 – 18:00 arrival to the capital, visit to the factory of the oldest Georgian brandy Sarajishvili and tasting of XO VIP brandy
- 18:00 – 20:00 arrival at the hotel, accommodation
- 20.00 – 23.00 farewell dinner in the old town
- overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi
Day 4: 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 be happy to help you organise your dream trip!
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.
- Georgian Military Road – one of the most spectacular mountain routes with the Jvari 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 (Mkinwartsweri) 5054 m.
- Visit to the “Sarajishvili” brandy factory – the first and oldest Georgian brandy from 1884 and tasting of selected VSOP and XO spirits
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 Georgian house, with a Tamada (toastmaster), Georgian toasts, and local wine
- off-road vehicles during the tour
- 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
- air ticket
- own expenses
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