Discover Georgia on this 6 Days / 5 Nights journey based in Tbilisi, with day trips into the Caucasus. Explore the old capital’s sulphur baths and fortress, the UNESCO cathedrals of Mtskheta, the rock hewn town of Uplistsikhe, the mountain church at Gergeti and the wine country of Kakheti.
Route: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Uplistsikhe – Borjomi – Kazbegi – Kakheti
Tour Highlights
- Tbilisi Old City & Narikala Fortress
- Tbilisi Cable Car Ride
- Jvari Monastery & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Uplistsikhe Rock Hewn Town
- Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek
- Ananuri Fortress & Zhinvali Reservoir
- Bodbe Monastery & Sighnaghi, the City of Love
- Kakheti, the Cradle of Wine
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Day 1
Arrival in Tbilisi
- Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer to your hotel.
- Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 2
Tbilisi City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel, then set out on a tour of the old city. Tbilisi is one of the world’s oldest settlements, set on the banks of the Mtkvari river at the crossroads of Asia and Europe.
- Visit Metekhi Church and Plateau, the fourth century Narikala fortress, and Abanotubani, the historic sulphur baths district, with Leghvtakhevi and the botanical gardens that were once part of the royal grounds.
- Continue to the Tbilisi Mosque and Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral, the pedestrian Sharden street, Iron and Cotton streets, Erekle II street and the Bridge of Peace.
- See Anchiskhati, the oldest church in Tbilisi dating from the sixth century, and the Rezo Gabriadze marionette theatre by the old city walls.
- Ride the Tbilisi cable car. Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 3
Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe & Borjomi
- Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Jvari Monastery, set on a hilltop with sweeping views over Mtskheta, the old capital. The first cross domed church in Georgia, built in the fifth and sixth centuries, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, one of the most sacred places in Georgia. The first wooden church here was built in 337, the year Christianity became the state religion, and the present cathedral dates from the eleventh century. It is also UNESCO listed.
- Continue to Uplistsikhe, an ancient rock hewn town 10 km from Gori and one of the oldest urban settlements in Georgia, with the remains of a Roman theatre and pagan temples.
- Drive on to Borjomi, known for its natural mineral springs, and visit Borjomi Central Park.
- Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 4
Kazbegi Day Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel, then head north on the Georgian Military Highway.
- Stop at Zhinvali Reservoir, which supplies drinking water to around half of Tbilisi and is known for its striking turquoise water.
- Visit Ananuri Fortress, the medieval seat of the local dukes, richly decorated and overlooking the reservoir.
- Stop at the Gudauri Panorama, a stone and concrete monument overlooking the Devil’s Valley in the Caucasus.
- Continue to Gergeti Trinity Church, set on a hilltop above Stepantsminda with views of Mount Kazbek. An off road vehicle is used for the ascent.
- Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 5
Kakheti, Bodbe & Sighnaghi
- Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Kakheti, Georgia’s principal wine region and the cradle of winemaking, home to both small family cellars and large producers.
- Visit Bodbe Monastery, a major pilgrimage site holding the relics of St Nino, the fourth century evangelist of Georgia, with views over the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus.
- Continue to Sighnaghi, a walled hill town of narrow lanes and pastel houses overlooking the valley. Its 24 hour wedding house has earned it the name the City of Love.
- Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Day 6
Departure from Tbilisi
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your onward journey.
INCLUSIONS
- Airport transfers
- Transportation by sedan, minivan, minibus or midibus according to group size
- 05 Nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Tbilisi cable car
- Uplistsikhe entry fee
- Borjomi Central Park entry fee
- Off road vehicle for the ascent to Gergeti Trinity Church
- English speaking guide for groups of 10 and above
- One 0.5 litre bottle of water per person per day
EXCLUSIONS
- Insurance
- Visa
- Taxes
- Meals other than breakfast
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any extra services not listed under inclusions
GOOD TO KNOW
- Hotels, restaurants and sightseeing are subject to availability and may be adjusted.
- The itinerary may be amended where local conditions require it, such as heavy snow, icy roads or road works in the mountains.
- Each day runs to a set schedule. Following the suggested timings helps avoid driving after dark, as the Caucasus is a mountainous region.
- Any sights or excursions beyond those listed are chargeable and should be arranged with the local guide.
