Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Tbilisi airport, where you are provided "fast track" assistance through Customs and Passport Control and introduced to your tour leader. Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Tbilisi city tour

A full day of sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Includes visits to the Tbilisi open air ethnographical museum, walks through old town, visit to Museum of fine arts, and at the end of the day, before greeting dinner SPA procedures at famous Sulphur bathes.

B,L,D. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi

Departure towards ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta. Mtskheta is dated back to 2nd millennium B.C. It became the capital of Georgian Kingdom between 500BC - 500AD and here Georgians adopted Christianity in the beginning of 4th century. Visit to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.) and Jvari Monastery (5th c.), which are among the finest architectural monuments of Georgia. Mtskheta is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Following the excursion in Mtskheta drive to city of Gori, hometown of J.Stalin (possible visit to Stalin museum) and Uplistsikhe cave-town, 8kms south-east of Gori. The citadel dates back to the 7th century BC.

It served as a strategic point on the ancient Silk Road from ancient times until the 15th century AD. It contains a large central hall for pagan rituals, living rooms and a 9th century church. In the second half of the day, drive to western Georgia to have an overnight in Kutaisi.

B,L,D. Overnight at a private guesthouse.

Day 4: Kutaisi & Borjomi

Kutaisi has been a city since at least 6th century B.C. and a settlement existed here long before that. In Kutaisi visit to famous Bagrati (11th C.) and Gelati (12th C.) Cathedrals, which are listed as World Cultural Heritage Sites by UNESCO. In the second half of the day depart to the direction of famous resort Borjomi To take a short walk in Borjomi National Park and taste famous Borjomi mineral water.

B,L,D. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 5: Excursion in Vardzia cave town. Gudauri

After the Breakfast in Borjomi we head towards Vardzia Cave-monastery (submitted on the Tentative List for inscription on the World Heritage List by UNESCO). Vardzia in the Meskheti province of southern Georgia - is a thirteen story cave town built between 1186-9 by Georgia’s famous Queen Tamara. This Medieval cave city is not only one of the highlights of any trip to Georgia, but also cultural symbol as a unique example of the Georgian renaissance. After the excursion drive to the north to have an overnight stay in famous Georgian ski resort Gudauri.

B,L,D. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Kazbegi, Georgian Military Highway & Mtskheta

Drive to the picturesque settlement, town Kazbegi, which is situated in a kind of amphitheatre of mountains, dominated by superb Mount Kazbek (5047m) - one of the six 5000 meter peaks of the Caucasus. The Sameba Church in Gergeti is beautifully situated on the hill above the town and provides splendid views of Mt. Kazbek. The region, with its many valleys and peaks is one of the most popular walking destinations in Georgia.

B,L,D. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 7: Eastern Georgia, Kakheti

In the morning depart to Eastern Georgia to have a first stop at David Gareji Monastery. This remarkable complex of cave monasteries, covering a large area of almost desert-like wilderness, is one of the highlights of a visit to Georgia. Founded in the 6th century by the Christian Father St. David, the monasteries of Lavra, Udabno, Dodo and Bertubani are remarkable for their original cave frescos that date from the 8th to 13th centuries. From David Gareji monastery we continue journey to town Sighnaghi. Sighnaghi is one of the most beautiful towns of Georgia. Its attractiveness is largely defined both by the age-old architectural sites and its natural characteristics: the Town is located on a hilltop and looks over the boundless area of the Alazani Valley and the snow-covered Caucasian mountains.

B,L,D. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 8: Excursion & Wine Tour in Kakheti

Begin the day with a visit to gracious Alaverdi Cathedral (11th c) and Gremi Church (16th c). After excursions at Alaverdi & Gremi departure to Tsinandali to visit Tsinandali museum, and Shumi wine museum. Tsinandali is one of the most remarkable country estates in Kakheti region. Initially built during the 19th Century, the house, winery and gardens tell the story of a fascinating family: The Chavchavadzes. Their story beguiles and charms Georgians and foreigners. We shall have lunch accompanied by traditional Georgian music with traditional Kakhetian food. Depart to Tbilisi.

B,L. Overnight at a hotel.

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