GRAND GEORGIAN TOUR - Winter Edition

GRAND GEORGIAN TOUR - Winter Edition

We united the most popular and beautiful places of Georgia in one group tour. Joining this tour guest use their time and money most efficiently.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kutaisi-Vardzia-Tbilisi

Stop At: Surami, Surami, Shida Kartli Region
The first stop is Surami where we taste Georgian sweet bread “Nazuki”. They show us how it’s made and give us some to test.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, 50, 9 Aprili Street, Borjomi 1200 Georgia
Afterwards we visit Borjomi central park. Here we are able to taste mineral water from springs.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
At Rabati castle we explore medieval castle with local guide who tells us about history and structure of it.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vardzia, Erusheti Mountain, Aspindza 383770 Georgia
The last destination is Vardzia – City of caves. When all rooms of the complex are explored we go to Tbilisi
Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 2: Gudauri

Stop At: Zhinvali Reservoir, Georgia
Our first stop is Zhinvali water dam for photoshooting. Here is a open Bazar of souvenirs.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia
Driving few kilometers we stop at Ananuri castle. The complex was built in medieval times and includes fighting towers, Churches and underground tunnels.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
One of the biggest ski resort in Georgia. Guests have free time to enjoy with activities like paragliding and quad cycles in snow.
Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 3: Tbilisi-Mtskheta-Kutaisi

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia
The first place we visit is Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered religious center of Georgia.
Duration: 1 hour

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: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
In old part of Tbilisi we cover: Metekhi church, Europe square, Bridge of peace, Cable way ride to Narikala fortress, Legvatkhevi waterfall, Sulphur bathes of Tbilisi and Liberty square.
Duration: 2 hours

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

Day 4: Kutaisi, monasteries and wine

Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
The first stop is the first gymnasium of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures group continue to white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery Bazar. After short shopping we walk to central square of Kutaisi. The next stop is central park, statue of Sisters Ishkhnelebi and memorial of "9 April". Then we pass by opera house and Mon Plaisir arch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kutaisi Historical Museum, Tbilisi St., 1, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
The museum where is kept Georgian heritage since ancient time to 21st century.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
After museum ​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, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Gelati - the 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, Kutaisi 0172 Georgia
Motsameta monastery 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 1000 Georgia
For lunch 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

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

Day 5: Kutaisi-Mestia

Stop At: River Enguri, Zugdidi Georgia
The first stop Enguri water dam - the biggest dam in Caucasus region
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hatsvali Ski Lift, Georgia
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 6: Mestia-Ushguli-Kutaisi

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: 7 hours

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

Day 7: Canyons and Prometheus 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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Martvili Canyon, Martivili Georgia
In Martvili canyon 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 Gordi, Khoni, Georgia, 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.
Duration: 2 hours

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