A 4 day & 4 night guaranteed departure jourrney starting from each Saturday, or Monday; include 4 night accommodation.
Monday: Tbilisi - Jvari - Mtskheta
10:00 - tour starts from Sameba cathedral and Metekhi Church before continuing to the Abanotubani district famous with Sulphur baths. We will take the cable car to visit Narikala Fortress, explore Shardeni Street with its many souvenir and gift shops. No tour of Tbilisi would be complete without visiting Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati basilica. From Freedom square we stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi. Continue to Jvari Church built in the end of VI century. From here we will enjoy beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, which lies between the peaks and the confluence of two rivers. Drive to Mzkheta old city, visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 100 km / 60 miles.
Tuesday: Ananuri - Kazbegi - Gergeti - Gudauri
09:00 - Driving towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri castle. We will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass to arrive in Stephantsminda, here we will visit local family and have a lunch there. Drive up to Gergeti mountain and enjoy beautiful panorama from the Trinity Church. Arrive in Gudauri, check in at the hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast, lunch. Tour route: 280 km / 175 miles.
Wednesday: Signagi - Bodbe - Kvareli - Telavi
09:00 - Drive to fortified city of Signagi which is surrounded with a wall with 28 watch towers, visit convent of Bodbe, the territory of the monastery offers spectacular views of the land of the best Georgian wines - Alazani Valley with peaks of the Greater Caucasus towering behind it. After Bodbe we continue to the tunnel winery at Khareba to taste Kakhetian wines made according local traditions in Kvevri. Visit Gremi fortress and continue to Telavi, visit the old town, check in to hotel.
Overnight in Kakheti. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 270 km / 170 miles.
Thursday: Alaverdi - Tsinandali - Shuamta - Tbilisi
09:00 - we will start with Telavi food market and continue to Alaverdi Cathedral. Built in the early XI century, it is one of four Great Cathedrals of the country and the highest of the ancient churches of Georgia. Next stop is in the Tsinandali estate - well known for its beauty. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was a poet and a prominent figure in Georgia. In his home you can find an art gallery and a bar, where you can try Tsinandali - the first Georgian wine produced in accordance with the European technology. Continue visiting Ikalto Academy and Shuamta monastery complex; drive to Tbilisi hotel via beautiful Gombori pass.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Tour route: 200 km / 125 miles.
Included:
- All excursions according itinerary;
- Accommodation:
2 nights in Tbilisi: hotel Citrus, Gallery Palace, similar
1 night in Gudauri: hotel Gudauri Inn, Komorebi, similar
1 night in Kakheti: hotel Savaneti, Arge, similar;
- Breakfast at the hotels;
- Family lunch in Stephantsminda;
- Entrance fees and museum tickets;
- Tasting of wines in Kakheti;
- Guide service in English language.
Not included:
- International flight tickets;
- Entry visa, if applicable;
- Personal, baggage & travel insurance;
- Bottled water; for environmental reasons, we recommend to bring a refillable bottle or canteen with you. Tap water is safe to drink and accessible in all around Georgia.
Free cancellation: 15 days prior arrival;
Child up to 5 years: stays for free without additional bed;
Child 6 years and above: pays full price of the package;
Maximum group size: 8 persons.
Optional: additional night at the hotel: $80 per room including breakfast and taxes.
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