Guide

English speaking Guide/driver service all days

Accommodation

3 x overnight(s) in Tbilisi hotel 3* 2 x overnight(s) in Kutaisi hotel 3*

Meals

5 x Breakfasts - on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Others

1 x wine tasting in Giuashvilis’ family winery on day 5 2 x bottles of water per person daily Excursions and entrance fees in accordance with the program All taxes

Transport

Comfortable A/C vehicle Pick up/drop off from/to Tbilisi Hotel One group transfer to/from Tbilisi airport at the beginning and at the end of the tour

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Private pick-up transfer from Tbilisi airport: 30 $ Private drop-off transfer to Tbilisi airport: 25 $ Discounted double way private transfer to/from Tbilisi airport to/from Tbilisi hotel: 45 $ Farewell dinner in a Georgian Traditional restaurant with a folk show: 30 $ Accommodation in a single room: 135 $

Others

Accommodation in a Single room Hotel night on the last day of the Land Only itinerary. Travel Insurance Alcohol beverages unless mentioned in the itinerary Breakfast on the final day if departing earlier than 8 am Lunches and dinners which are not mentioned Tbilisi private Airport transfers the beginning and end of the trip Air tickets

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Tbilisi City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Tbilisi City Tour

Sunday

At 9:00 pick up from the centrally located hotel and start the tour from Tbilisi Historic district.

Guided excursion in Holy Trinity Cathedral – gorgeous golden cupola orthodox church of 20th c.

The next stop is Metekhi plateau - this cliff wall overlooking Mtkvari River, Mtatsminda, and the medieval part of the city.

Continue to Europe square and Rike Park. Ride on the Areal cable car to the 4th c Narika fortress on the opposite side of the river.

Walk down from Narikala to Botanical Garden Street and Tbilisi Mosque, pass Legvtakhevi (Fig ravine) waterfall and the Sulfur Bathhouse district – the meeting point of two continents - Europe and Asia. Enjoy the authentic flavors and cultural diversity around.

Head to Maidan square, Shardeni and the King Erekle II Streets, where you can take a break at modern restaurants and cafes. Photostop on the modern bow-shaped glass Bridge of Peace.

The sights of the day also include Anchiskhati Basilica- the oldest church in Tbilisi and Gabriadze theater. There is an unique clock tower next to marionette theatre in Tbilisi old town, with a small puppet theatre inside the tower. Twice a day at noon and at 7pm you can see an entrtaining show – “The Circle of Life”.

At the end of the day visit Golden treasury in National Museum, which houses various archaeological, numismatic and ethnographic collections.

Overnight in Tbilisi hotel Brigitte or similar.
Day 2 Day 2: Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi

Monday. Total driving time today is 4 hr 48 min (287 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 we drive to Kutaisi, passing Gori town. In Gori, you can stop for sites: Gori medieval fortress and Joseph Stalin house-museum. Each tour lasts approximately 30-45 minutes.

14 km away from Gori is an ancient cave-town Uplistsikhe, dating back to the 1st millennium BC. It’s especially exciting to wander among the ancient ruined streets, royal halls, pharmacy, rock-carved theatre, pagan temples, and Christian churches, while the remains of storehouses and clay wine vessels give us a glimpse of what the daily life of inhabitants used to be like.

Pass Rikoti tunnels, the longest of which-1.800 m is built in 19th c and we are in Imereti region, the West Georgia.

Head to Gelati Academy and Monastery, enjoy beautiful sunset from here. Gelati used to be a cultural hub in middle ages. 12th c mosaic, spectacular murals and manuscripts from 12th-17th cc. are still preserved here.

Drive to Kutaisi for free evening and overnight.

Overnight in Kutaisi hotel Ponte or similar.
Day 3 Day 3: Kutaisi City Tour-Vani-Kutaisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Kutaisi City Tour-Vani-Kutaisi

Tuesday. Total driving time today is 1 hr 54 min (87.0 km)

Leisure day program: Kutaisi city tour and Vani Archaeological Museum-Reserve. We can start a bit later than usual – at 09:30.

First visit Bagrati Cathedral 11th c. a former residence of the King Bagrat III, the first King of the United Kingdom of Georgia.

The city tour covers Kutaisi Historic district, Agmashenebeli Square, Opera house and drama theater.

Lunch break at local small café or restaurant.

Later for 50 minutes we explore Vani Complex dated between 800 BCE-100 CE, which comprises an archaeological site, an expedition base, and the museum itself.

Optional* It is possible to visit Geiser sulfur pools in nature.

Evening drive back to Kutaisi. Overnight in hotel Ponte or similar.
Day 4 Day 4: Kutaisi – Prometheus Caves - Mtskheta – Tbilisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Kutaisi – Prometheus Caves - Mtskheta – Tbilisi

Wednesday, Total driving time today is 4 hr 35 min (276 km)

Breakfast at the hotel. Drive 22 km to the North to Prometheus karst caves-one of the biggest natural caves in Georgia since 1984. If the water level permits you can have a boat trip for 300 m at the end of the caves.

Afterward, head to Mtskheta town-the former capital of Iberia ancient kingdom. This pilgrimage site is included in the UNESCO list for being a unique medieval architectural landmark. The Robe of Savior is buried here under a 17th-century ciborium. You will also see Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, walk through souvenirs’ stalls and evening return back to Tbilisi.

Check in the hotel. Leisure evening. Overnight in Tbilisi hotel Brigitte or similar.
Day 5 Day 5: Tbilisi –Manavi- Sighnaghi –Tbilisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Tbilisi –Manavi- Sighnaghi –Tbilisi

Thursday, Total driving time today is about 3 hr 40 min (222 km)

Today you visit Kakheti - Georgia’s main wine-producing region. We make first stop at Giuaani winery, learn about Qvevry wine production traditions, and taste 3 varieties of premium local wines (2 red, and 1 white).

Arrive in Sighnaghi – a cozy medieval town, surrounded by an 18th c. defensive wall. Visit the museum of archaeology, ethnography, and arts, where you can admire an exhibition of genius naïve artist Niko Pirosmani and enjoy breathtaking views of Alazani River Valley from the balcony.

Continue to Bodbe Monastery – an Orthodox monastic complex and functioning nunnery, where relics of 4th c. Georgian enlightener St. Nino are enshrined.

Drive back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Note: Those taking extension trips to Georgia will start their tour next morning after breakfast.

In case you want to travel longer, please see the extensions or contact us at trips@georgianholidays.com
Day 6 Day 6: Tbilisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tbilisi

Friday morning, check out time is 12:00. The 6-day tour is over!

We organize one group transfer to/from Tbilisi airport at the beginning and at the end of the tour. For Private transfers, please, inform us in advance.

We are looking forward to reuniting with you on optional tours from Tbilisi next morning.

So long!

6 days tour

6 Day Explore Georgia Along The Great Silk Road

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Itinerary of your trip 6 Day Explore Georgia Along The Great Silk Road

Day 1: Tbilisi City Tour

Day 2: Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi

Day 3: Kutaisi City Tour-Vani-Kutaisi

Day 4: Kutaisi – Prometheus Caves - Mtskheta – Tbilisi

Day 5: Tbilisi –Manavi- Sighnaghi –Tbilisi

Day 6: Tbilisi

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