Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi are busy, vibrant and worth a visit. … Kutaisi is often overlooked by tourists but second biggest city in Georgia is worth your time too, it’s such a pleasant and offbeat destination. These cities are a perfect example than Georgia is more than its beautiful nature.
Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia, is a former Soviet republic that’s home to Caucasus Mountain villages and Black Sea beaches. It’s famous for Vardzia, a sprawling cave monastery dating to the 12th century, and the ancient wine-growing region Kakheti. The capital, Tbilisi, is known for the diverse architecture and mazelike, cobblestone streets of its old town.
Day 01
Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Meet the relevant guide and transfer to the hotel for Check in. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02
Breakfast at the hotel followed by Transfer to Mtskheta- the ancient capital of Georgia. Visiting Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Transfer back to Tbilisi. Excursion to Old Tbilisi (duration of excursion 3 hours)
Key highlights of history, modern life and tourist attractions: Metekhi temple, Cable car trip to Narikala Fortress, Chardin Street, ancient architecture and sulphur bathes sightseeing, The Peace Bridge. Transfer to Rustaveli Avenue for shopping and walking. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Kakheti Region (2- hour drive). Visiting Bodbe Monastery and Sighnaghi – City of Love (duration 2-hour drive)
Sighnagi is a center of Georgian wine making technology. It is one of the most visited destinations in Georgia. Sighnaghi is famous for handmade carpets, traditional food and Georgian famous hospitality. Free time for shopping souvenirs and lunch (at your own cost). Guests will have culinary activities in Georgian bread baking and traditional Churchkhela making. Transfer to Tbilisi (2-hour drive). Overnight at hotel in Tbilisi
Day 04
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to Gudauri. Visiting Ananuri Fortress and Zhinvali water reservoir on the way to Gudauri. Continue the way to Kazbegi.
4×4 trip to Gergeti temple where one can enjoy panoramic stunning views over the village (Jeep tour) (2 hours’ duration)
Check in to the hotel and overnight in Gudauri
Day 05
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel followed by a tour of the East point shopping mall tour. Transfer to the airport for departure.
THE PACKAGE DETAILS:
• Return Air ticket
• 3 nights’ hotel in Tbilisi – based on daily breakfast
• 1-night hotel in Gudauri – based on daily breakfast
• All transfers per itinerary excluding the free time
• Excursion per program
• Guide assistance during the entire trip
• Entrance fees during mentioned excursions
• 1 bottle water per day
(Please note that all tours and transfers are private. That said, there may be other people around at the sites)
