Tbilisi

It's all in. Fantastic Georgia

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  • There will be a large excursion program in the most interesting and beautiful corners of Georgia, we will walk a lot, eat, drink, laugh, climb the mountains and go down to the caves, swim in waterfalls and wander through the labyrinths in the rock, participate in the Georgian feast and tastings. We will learn the culture, traditions and history of the ancient Georgian people through the mouth of a Georgian, a descendant of the Bagrationi dynasty, so he has something to tell you.
  • In Kakheti we will visit the romantic city of Sighnaghi and at tastings at the winery Kindzmarauli, we will visit the Chavchavadze estate, we will walk near the lake Kvareli, we will arrange a real Georgian feast with male polyphony, kebabs and of course, wine.
  • We will visit the most picturesque mountains with stunning views from a bird's eye view, go along one of the most beautiful mountain roads in the world - along the military-Georgian road, climb to the highest above sea level Christian church of Gergeti 2200m.
  • We will visit the main shrine of the Svetitskhoveli temple in Mtskheta and see Lermontov’s favorite confluence of two rivers. The temples and monasteries are particularly impressive.
  • We will eat in cafes and restaurants with traditional Georgian cuisine. We promise you gastronomic pleasure and delight!
  • We will visit the Martville canyons with emerald water and cascades of waterfalls. Those who wish can even take an invigorating shower under the powerful jets of the beautiful waterfall and of course, saw down the amazing footage in Instagram.
  • And of course, we will visit an amazing place on the land-cave town of Vardzia carved into a rock the size of a large quarter and a height of 12 floors with mazes as in a large anthill.
  • We will go down to the stalactite cave of Prometheus, 1.5 kilometers long with real stalactites and stalagmites, and a cave lake.
  • We walk through the most ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, chase lizards and turtles there, compare the ancient pharmacy of the first millennium BC with the modern one.
  • Rest on the Black Sea coast!

It will be an unforgettable journey, we guarantee you!

 

Days programme:

Day 1 Meet Tbilisi

Sightseeing tour of old Tbilisi. The walk will be on foot, but the emotions that this city will give are worth it! :

We will visit the area of the famous sulfur baths, about which A. S. Pushkin wrote: “... I have not met anything more luxurious than the Tiflis baths in Russia or Turkey.”

Take a walk in the fig gorge to admire the waterfall.

We will climb the cable car to the fortress of Narikala.

Walk through the old stone streets, which are now very similar to European pedestrian streets, with unusual houses and carved balconies.

Walk along the modern “Crystal Bridge” – a symbol of friendship and peace.

Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 2, going to the mountains

We will go to breathe delicious clean air and admire the grandeur of the mountains to one of the highest points of the Caucasus, Mount Kazbek (height - 5033 meters) along the famous Georgian Military Road, running through the picturesque mountain landscape of the Caucasus. This is one of the most beautiful roads in the Caucasus, and in general in the world! This is not just a 208-kilometre long track. The route along the Georgian Military Road is full of many attractions and breathtaking beauty of majestic mountains, ridges and gorges.

On the way, we will stop to admire the Jinvali reservoir, the Ananuri fortress, the Mleta observation deck, unforgettable views of the cross pass and the arch of friendship.

The panorama that opens over the abyss will turn anyone's head!

On the minivan, we will climb to a height of 2200 meters to the Gergeti temple. A. S. Pushkin wrote about this temple - "... white ragged clouds were pulled over the top of the mountain, and the secluded monastery, illuminated by the rays of the sun, seemed to float in the air, carried by clouds."

Consider from a height above a bird’s flight the Caucasian ridge and charge from the majestic mountain / volcano Kazbek.

Back to Tbilisi.

DAY 3: Going to the Wine Region of Georgia - Kakheti

Let's go to the wine region of Kakheti.

Here you will learn the taste of this noble Georgian wine!

Archaeological research proves that the traditions of Georgian winemaking originated 7 thousand years ago. It is believed that the word "wine" comes from the Georgian word "guino".

Let's take a walk around Signaghi. This small town is called the city of love. Its narrow cobbled streets are soaked in coziness and warmth.

Signaghi is located on the top of a hill and is surrounded by a fortress wall built by King Heraclius II in the 18th century. From the walls of the city there are stunning views of the Alazan Valley.

And, by the way, there is a round-the-clock registry office and you can arrange an unplanned wedding ceremony;

We will look into the estate of Prince Chavchavadze and the summer residence of the Russian emperors Tsinandali. Today there is a house – a museum, a large park with rare plants and an ancient wine cellar.

Take a walk through the medieval castle of Gremi.

And, the long-awaited tour with tasting at the winery Kindzmarauli!

We will end the day with a traditional Georgian feast with a male polyphony in the Kakheti family.

Back to Tbilisi.

Day 4 we will go to Mtskheta, Ulistikhe, Rabat

Let's go to the old town of Mtskheta.

The city is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Mtskheta is the ancient capital of Georgia and a holy place for every Georgian. The city is called the “Second Jerusalem”. It was here that St. Nino brought the good news and here one of the greatest shrines of the Christian world – the Heaton of the Lord is kept. Christian pilgrims and tourists from all over the world flock here.

We will visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - this is the main cathedral of Georgia, in which the Heaton of the Lord is kept. We will visit the monastery of Samtavro and climb to the top of the mountain to the temple of Jvari, from which you can see the confluence of the two rivers Aragvi and Kura. It is about this amazing place wrote in his poem “Mtsyri” M. Lermontov.

Then we head to the most ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe.

“Fortress of God” is literally translated from the Georgian language of the cave city of Uplistsikhe.

Most of its dwellings and streets are located directly in the thickness of volcanic rocks.

It is assumed that it was formed around 1000 BC, and finally deserted only in the XIX century!

Arrive in Akhaltsikhe and walk through the night fortress of Rabati after a busy day and before a sweet sleep in a mountainous country.Free day, rest from excursions, the guide will advise where to go, what to do, what to see or just relax on the sea and walk around Batumi.

You can stay at sea for a few more days and fly from Batumi, or return to Tbilisi by a comfortable fast train (if necessary, we can help with tickets). Free day, rest from excursions, the guide will advise where to go, what to do, what to see or just relax on the sea and walk around Batumi.

You can stay at sea for a few more days and fly from Batumi, or return to Tbilisi by a comfortable fast train (if necessary, we can help with tickets). 79

+549 Free day, rest from excursions, the guide will advise where to go, what to do, what to see or just relax on the sea and walk around Batumi.

You can stay at sea for a few more days and fly from Batumi, or return to Tbilisi by a comfortable fast train (if necessary, we can help with tickets). 859503 Free day, rest from excursions, the guide will advise where to go, what to do, what to see or just relax on the sea and walk around Batumi.

You can stay at sea for a few more days and fly from Batumi, or return to Tbilisi by a comfortable fast train (if necessary, we can help with tickets).

Day 5 Shows the Scale of Vardzia Cave Town

We will walk through the grand cave city of Vardzia, which consists of about 600 caves of natural and artificial origin and stretches about a kilometer and has eight “floors”. Vardzia was an “invisible city.”

Overnight Martvili.

Day 6 The Pearl of Our Journey

Prometheus Cave and Martville Canyons

We will walk along the Prometheus cave, 1.5 km long and plunge into a world that has never seen sunlight – to enhance the effect of the “mysterious underground kingdom” stalactites and stalagmites are skillfully illuminated with all the colors of the rainbow.

We will enjoy deep gorges, amazing waterfalls, beautiful landscapes and mountain rivers.

By the way, here scientists have found traces of the habitation of primitive man and dinosaur!

Overnight in Kutaisi

DAY 7 FREE DAY

Free day, rest from excursions, the guide will advise where to go, what to do, what to see or just relax on the sea or walk around Tbilisi.

You can stay at sea for a few more days and fly from Batumi, or return to Tbilisi by a comfortable fast train (if necessary, we can help with tickets).

The price includes:

  • Breakfast accommodation
  • Lunches and dinners in Georgian cafes and restaurants with traditional cuisine
  • Transportation Mercedes Sprinter
  • Professional guide
  • Transfer from airport to airport
  • Traditional Georgian feast with male polyphony
  • Wine tastings
  • Rise on Gergeti 2200m
  • Entrance tickets

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