Discover Georgia
Explore cultural highlights from highlands to verdant valleys
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Georgia
Discover Georgia
Explore cultural highlights from highlands to verdant valleys
We invite you to discover some of the most important and unique sites of Georgia and learn about its culture, traditions and history stoned through the ages. The itinerary covers as much as possible important and valuable cultural sites, including major provinces of Georgia – Kartli, Kakheti, Khevi and Samtskhe-Javakheti.
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Day 1:
Arrival in Tbilisi;
(Driving Distance ≈ 20km / Time ≈ 0,5 hour)
• Met and assisted at the airport. Transfer to the hotel*.
Overnight in Tbilisi. -
Day 2:
Half Day Tbilisi City Tour;
(Driving Distance ≈ 50km / Time ≈ 1 hour)
Visit Tbilisi, a town which conquers you with increasing fascination and lodges in your heart forever.
• Pick up guests from different hotels;
• 10:00 – Tbilisi Sightseeing tour. Sights to visit: Old City, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani – Sulphur bath
district, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, Rustaveli Avenue;
• 13:00 – Free time for lunch;
• Free time. Suggested places to visit: National Museum of Georgia*, Open Air Ethnographic Museum*;
• 20:00 – Welcome dinner;
• Drop off guests to different hotels;
Overnight in Tbilisi. -
Day 3:
Round trip to Wine Region - Kakheti;
(Driving Distance ≈330 km / Time ≈ 4 hours)
Kakheti region is well-known for its hardworking, good-tempered people, and mostly for its wines.Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri winemaking is listed in Intangible Cultural Heritage Monuments by UNESCO.
• Pick up guests from different hotels;
• 9:00 – Drive to Kakheti region;
• Visit: Bodbe Nunnery, Sighnaghi - City of Love
• 13:00 – free time for lunch;
• Wine tasting at a local winery;
• Drop off guests to different hotels;
Overnight in Tbilisi. -
Day 4:
From Tbilisi to Khevi Province;
(Driving Distance ≈ 315 km / Time ≈ 4,5 hours)
In order to see the high peaks, roaring rivers and mountain lifestyle of Georgia’s northern borderlands travel to Stepantsminda via Mtskheta (UNESCO site) - former capital, historical and religious center of country.
• Pick us guests from different hotels;
• 9:00 – Drive to Mtskheta. Sights to visit: Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral;
• 13:00 – free time for lunch;
• Walk to visit Gergeti Trinity Church– apps. 3hrs. round walk (or by 4WD vehicle*);
• Drop off guests to different hotels;
• 20:00 – Dinner at the hotel;
Overnight in Gudauri. -
Day 5:
Trip to the oldest urban settlement in Georgia;
(Driving Distance ≈ 320 km / Time ≈ 5,5 hours)
From Gudauri Highlands drive to picturesque Borjomi valley, across fertile lands of Kartli region, known for numerous religious, cultural and archaeological sites.
• Pick up guests from different hotels;
• 9:00 – Drive to visit Ananuri architectural complex;
• Explore Uplistsikhe cavetown (dating back to 1 st millennium BC);
• 13:00 – free time for lunch;
• Visit Stalin’s Museum and the house, where Stalin, the leader of Soviet Union, was born;
• Drive to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi. Visit Borjomi Park to taste Brojomi mineral water;
Overnight in Akhaltsikhe. -
Day 6:
Explore Samtskhe-Javakheti region;
(Driving Distance ≈ 340km / Time ≈ 6,5 hours)
Drive across the arid landscapes of Javakheti plateau. Enjoy impressive nature of terraced landscapes, steeps and salt lakes.
• 9:00 – visit Rabati fortress;
• Drive to Vardzia, explore Vardzia Cave complex;
• 13:00 – free time for lunch;
• Photo stop at Khertvisi Fortress;
• Photo stop at Paravani Lake;
• Drop off guests to different hotels;
Overnight in Tbilisi. -
Day 7:
Free day to explore Tbilisi Independently; Guide service and Transportation on this day isn’t provided. Optional: Day trip to lower Kartli region to explore Dmanisi archaeological site and visit Bolnisi Basilica. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 8:
Departure from Tbilisi; Transfer to the airport*
(Driving Distance ≈ 20km / Time ≈ 0,5 hours)
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
COUNTRIES
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TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1395 km
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Total driving time ≈ 22,5 hours
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Longest driving distance per day ≈ 345 km
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Longest driving time per day ≈ 6,5 hours
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O/Ns by locations: 3+1+1+2 = 7 Nights
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Walking total ≈ 9 hours
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Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
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no
partly
fully
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* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
For tour planning, pricing, reservations, management, monitoring and
control of tour operations
Caucasus Travel is using
TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software
BEST SEASON FOR THE TOUR BY MONTH
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
TOUR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Total Touring Distance ≈ 1395 km
|
Total driving time ≈ 22,5 hours
|
Longest driving distance per day ≈ 345 km
|
Longest driving time per day ≈ 6,5 hours
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O/Ns by locations: 3+1+1+2 = 7 Nights
|
Walking total ≈ 9 hours
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Adopted conditions for disabled
person*
|
no
partly
fully
|
* Caucasus Travel takes special care of disabled persons, doing the best to adopt and improve conditions for disabled persons, when/where it is possible
*Not included services – All services mentioned in the Itineraries, but marked with (*) are provided on supplementary basis –
can be purchased on spot or booked in advance upon request.
Notes:
- Airport transfers (if booked) will be arranged to different hotel options chosen by customer.
- Every sightseeing day will start with collecting group members accommodated at different hotel options;
the sightseeing day ends with transfer guests back to their hotels.
11 May - 18 May
15 June - 22 June
13 July - 20 July
17 Aug - 24 Aug
14 Sept - 21 Sept
19 Oct - 26 Oct
2 Nov - 9 Nov
For planning, reservations, management, monitoring and control of tour operations Caucasus Travel is using TourBuilder TM Travel Management Software