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TBILISI, MTSKHETA-MTIANETI, KAKHETI, TRUSO VALLEY

Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, David Gareja, Bodbe, Signagi

7 Days

Tbilisi

Incentive
Team Building

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Expedition overview

Day 0:

arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours

Day 1: Tbilisi Airport – Tbilisi sightseeing (20 km)

late 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
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 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 – David Gareja – Bodbe – Signagi – Telavi (255 km)

08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – 11:00 departure to the steppe in the south of the country and visit the complex of David Gareja rock monasteries, carved in the 6th century right next to the border with Azerbaijan
11:00 – 13:00 stop at the picturesque rainbow hills on the way to the rock monasteries
13:00 – 14:00 refreshments in Udabno, specialties of Svan cuisine
14:00 – 17:00 visiting Signagi – a town with a 2.5-kilometer defensive wall, known for the oldest wine festival in Georgia and the Bodbe Monastery – a place burial of Saint Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity
17:00 – 19:00 transfer to Telavi, hotel accommodation
19:00 – 21:00 dinner at a local restaurant with Kakhetian specialties
overnight stay at a hotel in Telavi

Day 3: Telavi – Gremi – Wine tour – Supra – Telavi (180 km)

08:00 – 10:00 breakfast at the hotel, after breakfast visit to the local market
10:00 – 11:00 visit to the Gremi fortress, the capital of Kakheti until the 16th century, the seat of kings, the seat of kings
11:00 – 14:00 visit to the Kindzmarauli wine factory combined with tasting and the Khareba vineyard – a military tunnel converted into a wine warehouse
14:00 – 17:00 organization of a traditional Georgian feast – supra – at a friendly host’s place in the vineyard, combined with tasting of wines and local dishes, Georgian cuisine workshops and live music
17:00 – 20:00 arrival to Telavi, rest
20:00 – 22:00 dinner at a local restaurant with Kakhetian specialties
overnight stay at a hotel in Telavi

Day 4: Telavi – Ananuri – Gudauri (220 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 at a restaurant near Pasanauri serving one of the most delicious khinkali in the region – Georgian dumplings with meat
16:00 – 17:00 accommodation in Gudauri at the hotel, free time
19:00 dinner at the hotel and overnight stay

Day 5: Gudauri – Truso Valley – Tsminda Sameba – Gudauri (80 km)

08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – 11:00 departure in off-road vehicles to the Truso Valley, known for its mineral springs, lakes, medieval defensive towers, the Abano monastery and the Zakahori fortress
11:00 – 13:00 walk around the valley, tasting mineral waters and an outdoor picnic with local shepherds and baking kebabs
13:00 – 17:00 transfer to Stepantsminda
jeep ride 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)
17:00 – 18:00 return to Gudauri, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Gudauri

Day 6: Gudauri – Mtskheta – Sarajishvili Factory – Tbilisi (140 km)

08:00 – 09:00 breakfast at the hotel
09:00 – 11:00 after breakfast, departure towards Tbilisi
11:00 – 14:00 visiting 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 for shopping for souvenirs
14:00 – 15:00 lunch at a local restaurant
15:00 – 19:00 transfer to Tbilisi, hotel accommodation, visit to the factory of the oldest Georgian brandy Sarajishvili and tasting of XO VIP brandy
19:00 – 22:00 farewell dinner at a local restaurant
overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi

Day 7: 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

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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.
Telavi – the capital of Kakheti, full of monuments and attractions with a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley and the Greater Caucasus Mountains.
David Gareja – the famous complex of rock monasteries, carved out in the 6th century, right on the border with Azerbaijan and lunch in the town of Udabno on the steppes in an atmospheric restaurant serving specialties of Svan cuisine
Gremi Fortress – the old capital of Kakheti, serving as the capital of Kakheti until the 16th century, an important point on the Silk Road, a citadel overlooking the vast Alazani Valley
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 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 5054 m above sea level.
full-day off-road to the Truso Valley and an outdoor picnic with local shepherds

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 vehicles according 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

air ticket
own expenses