Wtf – Week Tour For Freedom From Batumi

Itinerary

Day 1: Batumi - Kutaisi, Wine & Dine

Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
We start tour from the central square of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at fountain group continues down to central park where are located statue of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and memorial of “9 April”. Afterwards we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house and visit “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kutaisi Historical Museum, Tbilisi St., 1, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We go to Kutaisi History Museum. Here is kept ancient heritage of Kutaisi
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
We drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Afterwards we move to Gelati monastery of 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, grave of David the builder, bell tower and houses of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The Builder.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Motsameta Monastery, Tbilisi, Motsameta, Kutaisi 0172 Georgia
Then we move to Motsameta monastery that is related to story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on the cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around monastery are amazing.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Baia's Wine, baia Abuladze Wine Cellar, Meore Obcha, Kutaisi 1000 Georgia
By the Lunch time we visit family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to wine cellar to test several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imereian food you’ll ever try.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Wine tasting & Georgian dinner
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Kutaisi - Kazbegi - Tbilisi

Stop At: Surami, Surami, Shida Kartli Region
The first stop is in Surami where we taste Georgian sweet bread “Nazuki”. They show us how it’s made and give us some to test.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
The first place we visit is Ananuri castle. We have one hour to explore medieval castle with churches and fighting towers. From the castle there is amazing view on Zhinvali water reservoir. After excursion in complex we are heading to the north.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gudauri View Point, Georgia
On the way we stop at Viewpoint of Gudauri.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia
We visit Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia
We start excursion from Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered religious center of Georgia.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Next stop is Jvari monastery. From There is amazing view on Mtskheta, Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
We walk in old part of Tbilisi. We cover: Metekhi church, Europe square, Bridge of peace, Cable way ride to Narikala fortress, Legvatkhevi waterfall and Sulphur bathes of Tbilisi.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Tbilisi - Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia - Kutaisi

Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, 50, 9 Aprili Street, Borjomi 1200 Georgia
The first spot is Borjomi central park. Here we are able to test mineral water from springs. At the entrance of park there is a cable way that goes up to the hill. From cable way and hill there is amazing view on the park and mountains of Borjomi.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
After walking in the park we are heading to Rabati castle. We explore medieval castle with local guide who tells us about history and structure of it.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vardzia Cavetown Viewpoint, Georgia
The last destination is Vardzia – City of caves. When all rooms of the complex are explored we return back to Kutaisi.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Kutaisi - Canyons & Cave

Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
The first stop is Prometheus cave that is 1,8 km long and is located 40 meters below sea level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. It’s cool, isn’t? :)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Martvili Canyon, Martivili Georgia
We are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Okatse Canyon, Village Gordi of Khoni Municipality, Zeda Gordi, Kutaisi 5900 Georgia
The final attraction on tour is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and sky walks. There are 2 ways to achieve bridge: trekking on 3 km route and taking off-roading taxi. Off-roading is pretty impressive experience. Finally, when we are exhausted and full with emotions we go back to Kutaisi.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Kutaisi - Mestia

Stop At: River Enguri, Zugdidi Georgia
The first stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting dam we are heading to Mestia.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hatsvali Ski resort, Georgia
We arrive in Mestia by 14:00. Firstly, we visit Hatsvali ski resort. Cable way goes from 1500 to 2300 m altitude. From the top there is amazing view on Ushba (4700-4710m) and Tetnuldi (4850m).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Margiani's House Museum, Lanchvali Street, Mestia 3200 Georgia
Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Mestia - Ushguli - Batumi

Stop At: Ushguli, Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Our first stop is tower of love that represents story of prohibited love. Afterwards we keep off-roading to Ushguli. Once we achieve Ushguli our vehicles are parked in the center. Guests have 3 hours to explore the ancient towers and churches.
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.