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Unforgettable 5 Days in Georgia

Georgia
Multi Day Tours , City tours , Sightseeing , Family Tripadvisor
Starts
Tbilisi
Our Destinations
+8
Ends
From 565 EUR
5 Days
Private tour
Best Price Guarantee
No hidden fees
Number of travelers
Total price:
880 EUR

Highlights

  • Situated at an important crossroads, Georgia has a unique and ancient cultural heritage.
  • Enjoy the picturesque architecture of old town Tbilisi and meet locals
  • Visit UNESCO world heritage sites in Mtskheta
  • Georgia is First in Variety of Wine: Georgia has over 500 native grape varieties and 8,000 years of wine-making history.

Description

Discover Georgia’s Legacy in world history with this tour that makes an excellent introduction to Georgia's rich culture! Experience a fantastic mixture of Mediterranean and European cultures, discover fascinating landscapes from snowy peaks of the Caucasus mountain range, fertile lowlands, steeps and deserts to wetlands and subtropics, learn about Georgian winemaking, explore ancient cave cities and monasteries, and much more…

Tbilisi – a city with multifaceted culture. Walking the streets of Tbilisi, you discover the many galleries, shops, and various varnishes, try fresh bread, enjoy a glass of wine at a small cafe in the narrow lengthwise streets of the old City Center, and listen to local musicians who convey the spirit of this fantastic city. Sighnaghi is a city known for its hospitality, smiling faces, plentiful selection of wines, and an excellent kitchen. Wooden balconies and beautiful homes overlooking the narrow streets create an unforgettable image. Sighnaghi is called the city of love. Official name of Kazbegi is Stepantsminda. Surrounded by gigantic mountains, Kazbegi is a picturesque settlement dominated by the most prominent peak of all – Mount Kazbek (5047m) – one of the six 5000-meter peaks of the Caucasus. The Gergeti Trinity Church is beautifully situated on the hill above the town and provides splendid views of Mt. Kazbek. With its many valleys and peaks, the region is one of Georgia's most popular walking destinations.

Itinerary

Day 1
Tbilisi

Guests will be met by our airport representatives at a designated meeting point and will be transferred to the hotel. Free time. Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 2
Full day sightseeing tour of Tbilisi

Breakfast at the hotel. 

The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking the Mtkvari river gorge.

Visit Metekhi Church located in the ancient historical district of Metekhi, on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, in old Tbilisi. Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is one of the oldest churches built in Tbilisi.

Sulfur baths - Chreli Abano located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.

Narikala’s fortress - is nowadays the leading sighting among the most visited places in Tbilisi by tourists. Narikala Fortress draws your attention from all sides of Tbilisi, you can notice it from almost every part of Tbilisi. In Georgian sources, it is called “Mother Fortress”. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city. This is an ancient symbol of Tbilisi’s defensive brilliance. You will get there by cable car.

Walk on Meidan Square which was an active market place in Great Silk Road period.

Jean Chardin Street -the street was named after the famous French traveler and now it is the most popular place of the citizens and tourist where they can have a rest in bars and restaurants.

After that, we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from 8th millennium B.C.), Visit the holy trinity cathedral, the third biggest church in the world. End of the tour. Free time. 

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 3
Tbilisi – Mtsketa – Ananuri – Gudauri - Stefantsminda – Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the ancient capital – Mtskheta and see its historical sites: Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th century). Both are UNESCO World Heritage sites. 

After you will drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road.

The first stop will be at the Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The buildings included in the complex are: upper and lower fortress, fence, towers, Church of the mother of God, Church of the Deity, “Mkurnali” Church, bell tower, octagonal cell, and reservoirs;

Continue our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they still keep their own colors even after merging.

Continue our incredible tour and now visit the Gudauri Friendship monument, also known as Gudauri Panorama- located 120 KM from Tbilisi, on the Georgian Military Highway connecting to Russia. The monument is very vivid and colorful, however, most of its beauty is thanks to the location. Georgia-Russia Friendship monument is a circular balcony hanging off of a 600-meter cliff with amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains.

Our last stop and the main attraction of the tour is Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and its amazing Mount Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church is built - located at an altitude of 2170 m.

From Kazbegi ride in 4 WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods reaching the Gergeti Trinity church. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi at 5047m. Enjoy breathtaking views, take pictures breathe fresh air, and collect lots of emotions.

Drive back to Tbilisi.

Day 4
Tbilisi Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Kvareli - Alaverdi - Tbilisi

In the morning, you go to the beautiful city of Sighnaghi - a city fortress, with amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains,

Georgia is recognized as the homeland of wine. Winemaking has been practiced in Georgia for over 8,000 years.

Kakheti is the main wine region of Georgia, so o this trip you will be able to taste different kinds of wine and introduce winemaking in Georgia.

Visit Sighnaghi Ethnographic Museum and visit the monastery complex Bodbe founded in the 4th century. Continue the tour by visiting the unique winery of Khareba – the wine tunnel in the rock. Here you can see the difference between European-style winemaking and traditional Georgian winemaking and taste the best wines produced by Khareba Winey. After that, you will visit Alaverdi Monastery, which was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph (Yoseb, Amba) Alaverdeli in the VI century. Visit Matsoni House nearby Alavardi Monastery. Matsoni is a type of yogurt, pure Georgian traditional one. You will taste different kinds of that yogurt, which will make you surprise by its different and marvelous taste. Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 5
Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out. Transfer to the Airport

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Included
  • Transportation by comfortable minivan, minibus or bus
  • 4 WD vehicle for Gergeti
  • Accommodation in twin rooms at the hotels
  • English speaking guide service for whole the trip
  • Catering service - breakfasts at the hotels
  • Entrance fees in museums
  • Matsoni (Georgian yogurt) tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Bottle of mineral water
Excluded
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Service except described
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From 565 EUR
5 Days
Private tour
Best Price Guarantee
No hidden fees
Number of travelers
Total price:
880 EUR

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