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TRIP in WEST GEORGIA

TBILISI, KAKHETI, SAMTSKHE-JAVAKHETI, SVANETI, AJARA

Tbilisi, Signagi, Stepantsminda, Vardzia, Mestia, Kutaisi, Batumi

10-14 Days

Tbilisi

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Program

Day 0:

  • arrival in Tbilisi in the late evening hours

Day 1: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi Sightseeing (60 km)

  • after breakfast, sightseeing around Tbilisi – the city of Mtskheta, which until the 5th century AD served as the capital; visiting the legendary temple of Svetitskhoveli, the coronation and final resting place of the rulers of Georgia; drive to the hill top Jvari Monastery,
  • free time for shopping for souvenirs and a break for an individual meal
  • visiting the capital, a walk along Shota Rustaveli Avenue and the old town, the Sioni Cathedral and the Anchiskhati Basilica, a cable car ride to the Narikala Fortress with a wonderful view of the city, a walk to the waterfall located in the city center, in the sulfur baths district
  • 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
  • dinner at a famous restaurant, combined with a show of traditional Georgian dances
  • return to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 2: Tbilisi – Dawid Gareja – Signagi – Bodbe – Signagi (250 km)

  • after breakfast, transfer 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
  • a snack break in Udabno at a local restaurant serving specialties of Svan cuisine
  • transfer to Signagi – a town with a 2.5-kilometer defensive wall, known for the oldest wine festival in Georgia, the primitivist painter Niko Pirosmani and the singer Hamlet Gonashwili come from this region, he was considered the “Voice of Georgia”.
  • along the way, visiting the Bodbe Monastery – the burial place of Saint. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity
  • dinner at a local restaurant
  • overnight stay at a hotel in Signagi

 Day 3: Signagi – Gurjaani – Wine tour – Gremi – Supra – Signagi (130 km)

  • after breakfast, sightseeing in Kakheti – departure to Alazani, one of the largest valleys in Europe
  • stop at the local market in Gurjaani
  • visit to the vineyard and museum in Numisi, Kindzmarauli wine factory, Khareba vineyard – a tunnel converted into a wine warehouse – tastings
  • visiting the Gremi fortress, which was the capital of the kingdom of Kakheti until the 16th century
  • organization of supra – a traditional Georgian feast at a friendly host’s vineyard, combined with tasting of wines and local dishes, Georgian cuisine workshops (baking bread, making churchkhela or khinkali) and live music
  • return to Signagi, overnight stay

Day 4: Signagi – Ananuri – Gudauri/ Stepantsminda (260 km)

  • after breakfast, departure from Kakheti towards the famous Georgian Military Road, connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz
  • break for an individual meal
  • 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)
  • transfer to Gudauri/Stepantsminda, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 5: Gudauri/ Stepantsminda – Truso Valley – Tsminda Sameba – Gudauri (40 km)

  • after breakfast, departure by off-road vehicle to the Truso Valley, known for its springs
  • minerals, lakes, medieval defensive towers, the Abano monastery and the Zakagori fortress
  • a walk around the valley, tasting mineral waters and having a picnic outdoors with the locals
  • shepherds and baking skewers
  • transfer to the town of Stepantsminda, entry 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)
  • return to Gudauri/Stepantsminda, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

Day 6: Gudauri/Stepantsminda – Uplistsikhe – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe (340 km)

  • after breakfast, departure towards Uplistsikhe – the oldest rock city in Georgia, where the settlement dates back to the second millennium BC.
  • lunch break on your own
  • transfer to Borjomi – a short stop at the famous Georgian health resort with a spa park and sources of healing mineral water
  • transfer to Akhaltsikhe, stop at the Rabati fortress, a city of intersection of many cultures
  • accommodation, dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Akhaltsikhe

 Day 7: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Chertwisi – Rabati – Kutaisi (290 km)

  • after breakfast, transfer to the monumental rock city of Vardzia, founded in the times of Queen Tamara (12th-13th centuries), which in its heyday could accommodate up to 50,000 people. inhabitants
  • stop at the Khertwisi fortress, the construction of which began in the 2nd century BC.
  • visiting the Rabati fortress – a place of intersection of many cultures, the largest building of this type in Georgia
  • arrival to Kutaisi, the historical capital of the legendary Colchis, and currently the third largest city in Georgia and the capital of the Imereti region
  • visiting the Mocameta and Gelati monasteries – included in the UNESCO list
  • dinner at a popular local restaurant
  • accommodation and overnight stay in Kutaisi

 Day 8: Kutaisi – Prometheus Cave – Martvili Canyon – Enguri – Mestia (240 km)

  • after breakfast, visit the Prometheus Cave located near Kutaisi, the length of the underground route is almost 1.5 km, the entrance is at an altitude of about 100 m above sea level, and the lowest point in the cave is 40 m below sea level, a light show takes place in one of the six chambers to Georgian music
  • trip to the Martvili Canyon
  • lunch break on your own
  • departure towards Svaneti – a city with medieval stone towers among the majestic Caucasus mountains and Reinhold Messner’s favorite place along with a mecca for climbers with the unique two-peaked mountain Ushba
  • along the way, a stop at one of the highest dams in the world on the Inguri River
  • accommodation, dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Mestia

 Day 9: Mestia – Ushguli – Mestia (95 km)

  • after breakfast, a full-day jeep trip to Ushguli – one of the highest villages in Europe, where time stands still, known for its 37 preserved stone towers dating back to the 9th-12th centuries.
  • a walk around the village and towards the Shkhara glacier,
  • lunch break
  • for those interested, a visit to the local ethnographic museum
  • return, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mestia

 Day 10: Mestia – Batumi (260 km)

  • after breakfast, transfer from Mestia to Batumi and rest by the sea for the next days, during which the following optional trips are possible:

 Day 11-12: Batumi

  • trekking in Mtirala National Park, near Batumi, jungle-like experience – plants overgrown with epiphytes, tree trunks with moss, waterfalls
  • driving along a captivating route to the Machunceti and Mirweti waterfalls and visiting medieval stone bridges and a visit to a vineyard located in the Adjara mountains, from which there is a beautiful view of the surrounding area, tasting of local alcohols, lunch with traditional Adjara dishes
  • walking tour around Batumi, walking along the promenade, entry to the Alphabet Tower, cable car to the viewpoint, visit to the dolphinarium, botanical garden, walk around the old town and dinner in a local, atmospheric restaurant or in a small pub next to the fish market combined with tasting local beer craftsmanship
  • trip to the botanical garden and lunch/dinner at the local fish market
  • rafting near Batumi, for beginners and advanced, combined with a picnic in a picturesque place
  • full-day off road trip to the Goderdzi Pass and Green Lake with a picnic.

Day 13: Transfer Batumi – Tbilisi (360 km)

  • after breakfast, free time for sunbathing until noon
  • transfer to Tbilisi, farewell dinner on the way
  • overnight stay at the hotel and rest before the flight

Day 14: Transfer to the 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

 

  • in Batumi we have contacts with accommodation facilities – on subsequent rest days we can help you choose and/or book accommodation. Once there, we leave you under the care of our local partner.
  • Upon request, we can also prepare a full offer for you with a stay in Batumi/Mestia with a guide and driver (for example 10, 14 days – depending on flights), in this case we are responsible for booking accommodation and an additional program in Batumi.
  • the price also includes transfer from Batumi to the airport after the stay.

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 next to the border with Azerbaijan and lunch in the town of Udabno on the steppes in an atmospheric restaurant serving specialties of Svan cuisine
  • Georgian traditional supra – traditional dinner with toasts, live music and Georgian cuisine specialties on a private vineyard, with local cuisine workshops
  • 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.
  • Full-day off-road to the Truso Valley and an outdoor picnic with local shepherds and baking kebabs.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gelati – located near Kutaisi with three churches and an academy of sciences. The complex dates back to the golden times of the Georgian monarchy and is still a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Near Gelati there is the Mocameta Monastery – located in the gorge of the Tskalcitela River
  • Prometheus Cave – the largest cave in Georgia open to tourists, almost 1.5 km long, with the lowest point of the cave located 40 m below sea level, with a room with a light illumination show accompanied by Georgian music
  • Martvili Canyon – visiting the picturesque and deeply cut Martvili canyon on the Abasha River, with its impressive rock formations, waterfalls and blue lakes creating unforgettable landscapes, a short pontoon cruise through the meanders of the deep canyon
  • Mestia and Svaneti – a region known for fantastic landscapes, unspoilt nature, unique folklore, cultural treasures and brave highlanders living in stone towers
  • Ushguli – one of the highest situated villages in Europe with 37 stone residential and defensive towers, included on the UNESCO list, with a view of the highest peak in Georgia – Shkkhara 5193 m above sea level.
  • Batumi – also called “little Dubai”, the second largest city and the capital of the Adjara region. The Black Sea pearl of Georgia, which fascinates everyone with its views of the sea and mountains

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)