Georgia – Where Love Meets the Mountains

Arrive in Tbilisi. Our driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel for check-in. After a short rest, we will start a sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Start at Metekhi church and the monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only Mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden full of narrow streets with cozy cafés and souvenir shops. Visit Anchiskhati Basilica and the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre At the end of the tour, we will visit Mtatsminda Park – Tbilisi kids’ favourite park – to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view to the city. Even though it rarely snows in the city, the surrounding mountains glittering in sparkling colors. Free evening to enjoy the city.

Overnight: Tbilisi

Excursion to Kazbegi (we breathe freely the mountain air) Along the Georgian military roads, along the gorge of the Aragvi river, we begin our journey to the north, to the Main Caucasian ridge. After the grandiose Zhinvali reservoir, the impressive and powerful Fortress Ananuri will appear before our eyes. For many centuries, this stronghold was the last line of defense for the inhabitants of this part of the country – the fortress blocks the entrance to the gorge and in order to get there, the enemy had to seize the bastions, and this was rarely possible for anyone … Almost at the very top of the pass (and the highest point is 2395 meters), the Gudauri ski resort is conveniently and freely located. To enjoy the unique and breathtaking views of the mighty mountains, we pass Gudauri and reach the observation deck, from where all the splendor of these places will open before our eyes.

From Gudauri we continue to move north. The main Caucasian ridge is left behind and we are driving along the gorge of the Tergi river, which is further in the North Caucasus known as the Terek. We reach the village of Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), from where it is only a few kilometers to the Georgian-Russian border. Here, if we are lucky and the peak is not behind the clouds, we will see one of the highest mountains in the Caucasus – Kazbek (5033 m). Visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity Sameba, built in the 14th century on the top of one of the mountains (more than 2300 meters high) near Kazbegi, climbing Gergeti on deliks.

Overnight: Tbilisi

From Tbilisi we depart to Western Part of Georgia. Prometheus Cave Natural Monument also known as Kumistavi Cave and Tsqaltubo Cave is a karst cave located in Tsqaltubo Municipality in Imereti region of Georgia.

Martvili is a small town in Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti province of Western Georgia. Its monastery was Samegrelo’s clerical centre in the Middle Ages. Under Soviet rule, from 1936 to 1990, it was
named Gegechkori after Sasha Gegechkori, an Old Bolshevik. After these amazing destinations Batumi is waiting for new discovery.

Overnight: Batumi

Batumi, a Black Sea resort and port city, is the capital of the Georgian republic of Adjara. Batumi Boulevard encompasses a waterfront promenade with a park and beach. The 130m-high Alphabetic Tower, adorned with Georgian script, has a seaside observation deck. The old town district is lined with renovated 19th-century buildings. North of the city, Batumi Botanical Garden showcases flora from around the world. Batumi Botanical Garden – Batumi Cable car ‘’Argo’’ – Batumi city tour: Old and New Boulevard, Nino and Ali Statue, Alphabet Tower, Europe Square, Medea Statue, Zodiac Clock, Piazza Batumi.

Overnight: Batumi

From Batumi we travel to the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe (fortress of God), one of the oldest settlements in Georgia. The fortress city fascinates with its unusual appearance. Like giant pores on the rocks, cave grottoes gape, inside of which life once boiled. Several hundred different structures were carved into the rock – temples, public buildings, houses, streets, squares, etc. The cave city has preserved an outstanding two-column reception hall of Queen Tamara, with arched niches and huge pylons. Uplistsikhe was a cult temple city, a large pagan center before the adoption of Christianity by Georgia (IV century), which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. An exciting journey awaits you in the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe (Fortress of God), one of the oldest settlements in Georgia. Then we will visit the city of Gori and the house where Stalin grew up, his museum and the trailer.

Excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta – a city-museum, included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit to the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1010-1029), at the base of which one of the main Christian shrines the Chiton of the Lord is buried, as well as the burial place of many Georgian kings. There is also a part of the life-giving pillar. Visit to the ancient temple-monastery Jvari (VI century).

Overnight: Tbilisi

Departure to the eastern part of Georgia – Kakheti, KTW winery is one of the famous in the region, you have the chance to fill Georgian wine culture and taste many types of wine verities with the local guide in the factory. George Bodbe, the Bodbe Monastery of the 4th century – the monastery was St. Nino, the enlightener of Georgia, rests. In the Middle Ages, Bodbe Cathedral was the site of the
coronation of the Kakhetian kings. By the Decree of the Russian Emperor Alexander III, from the end of the 19th century a convent was opened here, which functions to the present day.

The enchanting beauty of the Alazani Valley and the snow- capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains open up from the territory of the monastery. Sightseeing tour of the recently restored city of love, small, beautiful Sighnaghi, which is famous for its eponymous fortress, included in the list of the most famous fortresses in Georgia. The city of Love – Sighnaghi, which is located on the slopes of
the Alazani Valley, this is the vineyard, the birthplace of Georgian wine and a region with interesting
architectural monuments. Before reaching Sighnaghi, we will visit the monastery complex of St.

Overnight: Tbilisi

After your breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for your onward flight, we return home with
wonderful memories of our tour.