Classic Tour To Georgia

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL TO TBILISI. TBILISI HISTORICAL DISTRICT TOUR.

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Our company rep. meets you in airport. Group transfer to Hotel. Have 4 hours Tbilisi historical district walking tour to visit all prominent historical and cultural monuments. Have a lift by cable to Naricala Fortress and take pictures of panoramic view of the city. Walk along old narrow streets to enjoy the atmosphere of centuries old city and diversity of styles of its architecture.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: L Plaza 3*, Tiflis 3*, Alliance 3*.

Day 2: TBILISI – MTSKHETA – JVARI – ANANURI – GUDAURI Today you will visit 2 UNESCO Heritage sites and ancient fortress Ananuri

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
After breakfast drive to see the 6th century Jvari Monastery (UNESCO site). The monastery is located on top of a hill overlooking Mtskheta town. A splendid panoramic view of the Mtskheta and its surrounding opens from the viewpoint of the monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia
Next to visit is 12th c. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta (UNESCO site). A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
Continue our trip to Gudauri and visit medieval Ananuri Complex 16 – 17th c. The castle complex stands on the Aragvi River, about 45 miles from Tbilisi.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Arrival to ski resort of Gudauri. Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 7,200 ft. above sea level. Gudauri lies 75 mi to the north of the capital Tbilisi. Overnight in Gudauri hotel.
Duration: 13 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Gudauri Alpina 3*, Gudauri Hut 3*

Day 3: GUDAURI – STEPANSTMINDA – PASANAURI – TBILISI. Enjoy stunning views of mountain landscapes of Greater Caucasus.

Stop At: Zhinvali Reservoir, Georgia
Zhinvali is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Stepantsminda by Georgian Military Road take a few stops to taste mineral waters and to take photos of picturesque views of Caucasus mountains. In Stemantsminda change vehicles and drive to the top of Gergeti hill to Holy Trinity Church 14th c. A stunning panoramic view of Mount Kazbek (5033 m) and Stepantsminda village opens from the Church yard. Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Tbilisi hotels: Alliance 3*, L Plaza 3*, Tiflis 3*

Day 4: TBILISI – GORI – UPLISTCIKHE – TSKALTUBO.

Stop At: Stalin Museum, 32 Stalin Avenue Stalin Park, Gori 1400 Georgia
Check out from the hotel after breakfast and drive to the town of Gori to visit Josef Stalin’s museum. The Joseph Stalin Museum is a museum in Gori, Georgia dedicated to the life of Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union, who was born in Gori. The Museum retains its Soviet-era characteristics
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori 1423 Georgia
After that take a trip to see one of the most ancient human settlement – Uplistsikhe. It is the 1 c. BC rock hewn town with rather sophisticated structures with many tunnels and passes with halls and compartments preserved to our days in relatively good condition. Take a trip to Tskaltubo through the Ricoti pass where you will see many stores with handmade souvenirs and ceramic pottery. Arrive to Tskaltubo. Overnight in Tskaltubo hotel.
Duration: 1 day 16 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tskhaltubo hotel Orioni 3*

Day 5: TSKALTUBO – PROMETHEUS CAVE - BAGRATI – GELATI – MOTSAMETA – BORJOMI

Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
Hotel check out after breakfast and drive to see the areas’ most remarkable natural attraction — Prometheus cave, or Kumistavi cave, one the world’s largest caves opened for tourists. The length of its tourist rout is 1060 meters, the maximum height of its halls is 21 m. The temperature inside the cave remains unchanged throughout the whole year – 15-16 C.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Next to visit are another two UNESCO sites the one in Kutaisi is Bagrati Cathedral and another one in its outskirts is Gelati Monastery. Bagrati Cathedral was built in 10th century at the times of King Bagrat. It is recognized as one of the outstanding monuments of Georgian architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Gelati Monastery was founded by King David in 12 century, during the most significant historical events in Georgia. It had preserved a great number of murals. Gelati monastery is on UNESCO Heritage list.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Motsameta Monastery, Tbilisi, Motsameta, Kutaisi 0172 Georgia
Next to Visit is Motsameta Monastery, a little beautiful monastery, according to the old legend it was built at the place of execution of Georgian princes David and Konstantin who refused to betray their religion. The Monastery located in a very beautiful place above Rioni river. Drive to Borjomi. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Old Tiflis 3*

Day 6: BORJOMI – AKHALTSIKHE - KHERTVISI – VARDZIA – BORJOMI – TBILISI

Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
Check out from hotel after breakfast and drive to Alhaltsikhe to see Rabat Fortress 14th c. Rabat fortress consists of several facilities including citadel, harem, school, mosque, Jakeli castle, mosque, bathes, warehouse and etc.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Khertvisi Fortress, Vil. Khertvisi, Aspindza 0500 Georgia
On the way from Akhaltsikhe to Vardzia visit the country’s oldest fortress – Khertvisi, it was founded in 2nd century BC, the church inside the fortress was built in 9th c. and the present walls were constructed in 13th c.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Vardzia, Erusheti Mountain, Aspindza 383770 Georgia
Vardzia – one of the most unique historical monuments of Georgia. It was built by legendary Queen Tamar in 12th c. Vardzia was very rich and prosperous during the years of her reign. Only 600 premises of 3000 survived 2 earthquakes and Persian invasion.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, 50, 9 Aprili Street, Borjomi 1200 Georgia
Drive back to Tbilisi with a stop in Borjomi Kharagauli park to taste mineral water and have a short walk.
Transfer to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tbilisi hotel: Alliance 3*, L Plaza 3*, Tiflis 3*.

Day 7: TBILISI – SIGHNAGHI - TSINANDALI – SHUMI – TBILISI

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
After breakfast take a trip to wine producing region of Georgia – Kakheti. Visit Georgia’s most sacred place – Bodbe Church in St. George’s Monastery. Nowadays it functions as a nunnery and it is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th century female evangelist, who’s relics are shrine in St. Nino’s Basilica.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sighnaghi, Sighnaghi, Kakheti Region
Arrive to the center of Sighnaghi. Take a pleasant walk along the beautiful streets of the town. Enjoy the view of Alazani valley from the walls of 18th century fortress. Visit Sighnaghi Museum which features a wide collection of ethnographic, numismatic collections and photo and documentary items. Also the museum has a gallery where Niko Pirosmani pictures are exhibited.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tsinandali Palace, Tsinandali village, Tsinandali Georgia
Next site to visit is Alexandre Chavchavadze real estate and museum in Tsinandali village. Chavchavadze ( 1786-1846) was 19th century poet, famous public figure and Kakhetian prince. After excursion through the house and garden a glass of Tsinandali wine is offered to all the guests.
Before driving back to Tbilisi have an excursion in Shumi winery facilities and taste local wines.
Trip back to Tbilisi. Night in Tbilisi hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tbilisi hotel: Alliance 3*, L Plaza 3*, Tiflis 3*

Day 8: DEPARTURE

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel. Hotel check out before 12:00 am. Group transfer to airport. End of service.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3* hotel: Tiflis 3*, L Plaza 3*, Alliance 3*.