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10 days tour

Best Of Georgia (10 Days)

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Best Of Georgia (10 Days)

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Tbilisi: Take a tour of Georgiaโ€™s exciting capital, with a local guide on hand to answer all your burning questions. Tbilisi: Stunning views at the bottom, stunning views at the top. And a quick cable car ride is all that separates the two. Tbilisi: Weโ€™ll tuck into a delicious meal in a Georgian restaurant known for itโ€™s dreamy decor and chilled out vibes. Tbilisi: Sighnaghi โ€“ a pretty Georgian town where couples often come to tie the knot. Youโ€™re bound to โ€™loveโ€™ it! Mtskheta: Visit Mtskheta โ€“ the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia (which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Sites.) Mtskheta: Drive on the famous Georgia Military Highway, the site where Russia invaded Georgia back in the 18th century. Mtskheta: With sprawling river views and a first glimpse of the Caucasus Mountains. Tbilisi: Youโ€™ll be rewarded for your hike with beautiful views of the snow-capped Mt. Kazbegi. Tbilisi: Head into the mountains & enjoy a free day surrounded by unparalleled scenery. Tbilisi: Join us on a mission to the foot of Mt. Chaukebi, where geological wonders await. Tbilisi: Explore Georgiaโ€™s oldest cave city, which dates back all the way to the Iron Age. Gori: Weโ€™ll stop by to visit the small town of Gori, where youโ€™ll see the house where Josef Stalin was born. Plus, weโ€™ll check out a museum dedicated to his life. Tbilisi: Sample a huge selection of cheese, spices and more at the Kutaisi Agricultural Market. Tbilisi: Glide down the crystal clear water and marvel at the cliff faces and waterfalls. Tbilisi: Weโ€™ll travel by 4x4 to the highest permanently settled village in Europe โ€“ which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tbilisi: Weโ€™ll check out the surrounding area and all itโ€™s beauty, including the Inguri River. Kutaisi: Weโ€™ll explore the cobblestoned streets of downtown Kutaisi, ticking off stunning bridges, churches and rivers along of the way. Tbilisi: Enjoy Georgiaโ€™s famous hospitality with homemade food and sumptuous wine in the home of a local family. Tbilisi: Visit a local winery and sample the glorious wines, fermented in clay jars known as โ€˜Qvevriโ€™.

Accommodation

9 nights in Hotels

Transport

Coach

Meals

6 Dinner (D) 9 Breakfast (B) 1 Lunch (L)

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Trip Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guestsโ€™ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Georgia (10 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Tbilisi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Tbilisi

      Whoโ€™s up for a full day in one of Europeโ€™s most exciting cities? Us, thatโ€™s for sure. Weโ€™ll take a guided tour in the morning and then youโ€™ll have the rest of the day to yourself. Expect colourful houses and modern architecture, plus a cable car ride to the ancient Narikala Fortress, where mesmerising panoramic views await at the top and the bottom. From there, weโ€™ll hop onto the local metro for a chance to visit sulphur baths and sample Tbilisiโ€™s numerous cafes, shops and bars. Tbilisi is dubbed the โ€˜New Berlinโ€™ for its techno scene โ€“ and tonight youโ€™ll have the chance to experience it for yourself.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Tbilisi Via Sighnaghi And Sagaredjo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tbilisi Via Sighnaghi And Sagaredjo

      Today weโ€™re off for a day trip to the Kakheti region, famous for its 8000-year-old tradition of wine making. Yup, youโ€™re heading to the homeland of wine alright! First up, weโ€™ll visit Sighnaghi โ€“ Georgiaโ€™s fortified โ€˜City of Loveโ€™, where many young locals come to get married. Georgia is known for its hospitality and hugely generous people, and weโ€™ll sample this today when we visit a local family for a homemade Georgian feast, complete with the wine youโ€™ve already heard so much about. Next youโ€™ll learn to become a great host yourself with wine-making and Mtsvadi (traditional Georgian bbq) cooking. On our way back to Tbilisi, weโ€™ll stop off at a UNESCO World Heritage site โ€“ a local winery where wine has been made for centuries using huge clay jars known as โ€˜Qvevriโ€™. Back in the capital, you have a free night (to sample more delicious wine, we assume.)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tbilisi To Sno Via Mtskheta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tbilisi To Sno Via Mtskheta

      Rise and shine. Today weโ€™ll have breakfast and head out for a dose of religious and military history in Mtskheta.Welcome to Mtskheta, Georgiaโ€™s 3000-year-old ancient capital and religious centre. After marvelling at the Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (both UNESCO World Heritage Sites), weโ€™ll take a drive to the Georgian Military highway, where the country was invaded by Russia back in the 18th Century. For our natural beauty fix, weโ€™ll see the magnificent Zhinvali Reservoir and then head to the Caucasus โ€“ the impressive mountain range nested between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Donโ€™t fret, weโ€™ll make plenty of photo stops for you to feed your feed. Oh Sno we didnโ€™t. Oh Yes we did. Surrounded by mountains, famed for its giant Head Sculptures (Google it), the small village of Sno is steeped in religious significance and natural beauty. Only around 150 people live here, so itโ€™s a peaceful place to enjoy dinner and a good nightโ€™s sleep.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sno Via Stepantsminda And Juta
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sno Via Stepantsminda And Juta

      Todayโ€™s itinerary is more wholesome than a fruit smoothie, and just as sweet. Weโ€™ll drive to Stepantsminda bright and early to take a walk, admiring the valleys, woodlands, mountains and churches as we go โ€“ plus a picturesque little village between two snow-capped mountains. Then, itโ€™s off to Gergeti Church for even more oh-so-pretty views.Surrounded by flowering meadows, rushing rivers, grazing cows and horsesโ€ฆ Juta is just lovely. From here, weโ€™ll make our way to Zeta, where you have a free afternoon to bask in your beautiful surroundings. You can even trek to the foot of Mt Chaukebi!Back in Sno, sleepy from all the fresh air, weโ€™ll enjoy an included dinner and then hit the hay.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Sno To Kutaisi Via Uplistsikhe And Gori
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sno To Kutaisi Via Uplistsikhe And Gori

      Time to leave Sno behind but never fear, more wonders await! Georgiaโ€™s historic hotspot. A city carved into rock. Thereโ€™s no double-glazing hereโ€ฆ but plenty of wows.Weโ€™ll make a quick stop at in this quaint little city to see the house where Stalin was born. (Thatโ€™s right, he wasnโ€™t actually Russian!) Our ancient history train keeps on chugging as we approach one of the oldest cities in the world, named after the myth of the Argonauts. Once Georgiaโ€™s cultural capital, Kutaisi is known for its cathedrals, nearby waterfalls and a club scene thatโ€™s said to give Tbilisi a run for its money. (Only one way to find out, right?)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Kutaisi To Mestia Via Martvili Canyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kutaisi To Mestia Via Martvili Canyon

      Before making our way to magical Mestia, weโ€™ll visit the Kutaisi agricultural market where you can spoil yourself with a selection of local produce. Itโ€™s easy to see why Martvili Canyon was once a fav getaway for the Georgian Royal Family. Today weโ€™ll spend some time gliding along the water โ€“ which is so clear you can see the riverbed below โ€“ marvelling at the steep-sided gorges that surround us. And then we arrive in the Region of Svaneti โ€“ the real jewel in our Georgian crown. Picture all the kinds of scenery you love: snowy mountains, rolling fields, picturesque little houses that are bursting with character. Yup, this place has โ€™em all. Plus lakes, waterfalls and colourful flowers.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Mestia And Ushguli
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Mestia And Ushguli

      Today weโ€™ll hop in 4x4s to visit Ushguli โ€“ the highest permanently settled village in Europe and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Here, the colourful fields contrast with the snowy mountains to produce a swoon-worthy backdrop youโ€™ll be dreaming about for decades to come. Weโ€™ll follow Georgiaโ€™s highest village with its highest point full stop: Shkara, where weโ€™ll hike all the way to the glacier and then go exploring. Expect more scenic views of the Caucasus, plus ancient towers and awesome flowers. Weโ€™ve gone full circle today, as we arrive back in Mestia for a relaxing dinner this evening.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Mestia To Kutaisi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Mestia To Kutaisi

      With no time to waste, weโ€™ll say goodbye to Mestia, making our way to our one of the last stops of the trip!In Gelati weโ€™ll see even more UNESCO sites and ancient architectural wonders, including one of the oldest education centres in Europe and the tomb of David the Builder (widely considered the greatest king of Georgia). Back in Kutaisi, your Trip Manager will give you an orientation tour of this charming city. Then, weโ€™ll have dinner and rest our heads before waking up for our last full day. Nawww.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Kutaisi To Tbilisi Via Gelati
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Kutaisi To Tbilisi Via Gelati

      Time to head back to where it all began but first we have one more stop. In Gelati weโ€™ll see even more UNESCO sites and ancient architectural wonders, including one of the oldest education centres in Europe and the tomb of David the Builder (widely considered the greatest king of Georgia). After a scenic drive, youโ€™ll have the whole day to make the most of Tbilisi.

  • Day 10 Day 10: End Tbilisi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: End Tbilisi

      One last breakfast and then itโ€™s time to go. Youโ€™ve explored one of the real up and coming destinations on the tourism scene, and youโ€™ve met some true BFFs. Now, thereโ€™s nothing else to do but get planning your next trip.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 35

This experience is exclusive for travelers from 18 years old, ID must be showed.

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