WONDERFUL GEORGIA | 9 DAYS
Wonderful Georgia Holiday Highlights
- Spend a day in Kakheti and wander the streets of Sighnaghi, the city of love.
- Taste the famous Georgian wines. Georgia is the birthplace of wine and the Georgian winemaking method is inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
- Discover Mtskheta, the former capital of Iberia, one of the 15 oldest cities in Europe.
- Visit Batumi, the Pearl of the Black Sea and the most popular summer destination in Georgia.
- In September – October, you can also observe the Raptor Migration in Batumi: Up to 100,000 raptors pass through Batumi in a single day, and you can observe almost all European raptor species.
- Explore the enchanting Autonomous Republic of Adjara and enjoy a well-earned Georgian feast in Keda.
- The
tour also includes an easy day-hike in the Greater Caucasus with amazing views
of Mt. Kazbek (5047m), the third highest peak in Georgia.
Day
01. WELCOME TO GEORGIA
Upon
arrival in Tbilisi, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the
airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 02. TBILISI & MTSKHETA TOUR
In
the morning, we will take you on a sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. We will visit:
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the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), one of the tallest Orthodox
cathedrals in the world,
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the historic Metekhi, famous for its church and statue of Vakhtang
Gorgasali, the founder of Tbilisi,
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the Narikala Fortress, and Kartlis Deda, the statue of Mother of
Georgia (by aerial cable car),
- the Old Tbilisi, the Shardeni street and the Sulphur Baths.
Enjoy
a nice lunch at a local restaurant and try typical Georgian dishes such as
Khinkali and Khachapuri.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the historic town of Mtskheta, the former capital of Iberia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other places, we will visit the Jvari monastery and the Svetitskhoveli cathedral. Soak up the atmosphere of Mtskheta and roam around the old town.
In the evening, we will drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight
in Tbilisi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 03. KAZBEGI TOUR
After breakfast, we will
drive to the northern part of Georgia up to Kazbegi. We will stop en-route
at the medieval Ananuri fortress and the Jinvali Water Reservoir.
We will start our hike towards the Gergeti Trinity Church located in the foothills of Mt.
Kazbek in Stepantsminda, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains. We
will continue to the Dariali Gorge and the Gveleti waterfalls.
Then, we
will drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight
in Tbilisi.
Meals:
Breakfast.
Day 04. KAKHETI | SIGHNAGHI, KVARELI & TELAVI
Early in
the morning, we will drive to the Kakheti region, the birthplace of wine.
Our first visit will be the Monastery of Saint Nino at Bodbe, from where we will admire the amazing views of the Alazani Valley. We will visit Signhaghi, the love city of Georgia, and walk along the city walls.
Then, we
will head to Kvareli where we will enjoy our lunch.
In the afternoon, we will enjoy a wine degustation at the famous Kindzmarauli winery with experienced sommeliers. And we will finish our tour with a visit to Telavi, the heart of Kakheti.
After the tour, we will drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight
in Tbilsi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 05. TBILISI – BATUMI
After breakfast, we will head to Batumi by train. Batumi, located on the coast of the Black sea, is a very popular beach holiday destination in Georgia. Enjoy some free time in the afternoon: relax on the beach or explore the city.
Overnight
in Batumi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 06. BATUMI SIGHTSEEING TOUR
After
enjoying some time on the beach in the morning, we will spend some time
sightseeing in the afternoon. Among other places, we will visit:
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The Seaside Boulevard,
- Square of Europe,
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The Ardagani Lake,
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The Batumi sea port,
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The Miracle Park,
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The Alphabetic tower,
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The beautiful sculpture of love “Ali & Nino”.
Overnight
in Batumi.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 07. ADJARA REGION
In the
morning, we will drive to the Gonio fortress and enjoy a sightseeing tour of
the mountainous Ajara. We will visit:
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Chorokhi and Adjaristskhali,
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The Makhuntseti Waterfall,
- And a winehouse in Keda.
We will visit a local family-owned winery and enjoy a dinner with local wine there.
Overnight
in Batumi.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner with local wine.
Day 08. BATUMI – TBILISI
After breakfast, we will head back to Tbilsi by train.
In the evening, in Tbilisi, we will have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant, where you will also enjoy a Georgian folk dance show.
Overnight
in Tbilisi.
Meals:
Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
Day 09. DEPARTURE
After a fun-filled holiday, our journey ends. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed your trip. We will take you to the Tbilisi International Airport.
Meals: Breakfast.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport Pick-up & Drop-off.
- Experienced English speaking guide.
- All ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Train transportation: Tbilisi - Batumi / Batumi - Tbilisi.
- Accommodation (8 nights): 3-Star hotels on twin sharing basis in Tbilisi (5 Nights) & Batumi (3 Nights).
- Sightseeing tours and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees.
- Breakfasts.
- A Wine degustation on Day 4.
- 1 Dinner with local wine on Day 7.
- 1 Farewell dinner with Georgian Folk Show in Tbilisi on Day 8.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International airfare and domestic flights.
- Single room supplement.
- Tips for guide, driver & others.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Visa fees if applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Please note: Women should wear scarves and cover their heads in the Georgian orthodox churches, sometimes women are also required to wear long skirts or dresses. Scarves and skirts are available for women to borrow at the entrances of most churches. Men should wear pants or suits. Short trousers, short skirts and revealing clothes are forbidden inside the churches.
You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate
travel insurance.
