The best 8 days in Georgia

The best 8 days in Georgia

Smell the odor of incredible nature, feel the timelessness of Georgia!
Georgia is a country, where time stops and eternity begins. Start the eternity today with our 8 days unprecedented tour!

Please note:
• Minimum 2 people can participate/book
• If you want to accommodation in 4* hotel, please contact us because prices between 3* and 4* hotels are different

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Stop At: აეროპორტი, Tbilisi, Georgia
Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer to a hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 2: Tbilisi-Mtskheta sightseeing tour

Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
After breakfast, the day starts with exploration of a fabulous city Tbilisi – a city of wonders. Our first destination will be Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi – the highest cathedral in Georgia, which is unique with architecture. It is a synthesis of different church styles in Georgia. Next destination is Metekhi, situated on a hill, which is overlooking the river Mtkvari, Rike Park and the Bridge of Peace – the 13th most unusual bridges in the world and a modern architectural masterpiece. We will walk down from Metekhi to the bridge, passing through the Rike Park. On the bridge, you can take tons of photos with old Tbilisi views –with presidential palace, Narikala Frortress, the river Mtkvari and Metekhi in the background. It is a breathtaking view from below. Next, we will travel by a cable car to the Narikala Fortress, which represented an entrance gate into the city in the distant past and from there you can admire the entire city. After Narikala, we will move to Bath District. As you are approaching Abanotubani (the Bath District), the smell of sulfur is getting stronger and stronger, since the baths are built on naturally occurring hot sulfur springs. Legvtakhevi waterfall situated in the heart of the city – it is the first Tbilisi from where you can take unforgettable memories with you by only a few clicking on your video camera. Enjoy strolling in Meidan square through a narrow Sharden street, full of cozy cafes, restaurants, wine tasting bars and souvenir shops, to the statue of Tamada, a replica of a small statue found near Kutaisi, dating back to the 7th century BC, which proves a Georgian wine tradition from the ancient time. From Tbilisi, you will visit old capital of Iberia – Mtskheta with its gorgeous and once the major cathedral of Georgia – Svetitskhoveli, designated as UNESCO world heritage site and go up to the Jvari Monastery, majestically towering Mtskheta with an impressive view over the confluence of two major rivers of Georgia – Mtkvari and Aragvi. In the evening, you can have an optional dinner in one of Georgian restaurants which will be extra 25$ per person. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 3: Tbilisi – Borjomi

Stop At: Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Imereti Region
After breakfast and checking out from the hotel, we will leave for Borjomi – an extraordinarily remarkable place with its nature and pure mineral waters known all over the world. You can taste a glass of mineral water here and take it at home as well. Borjomi is a place with an aura of timelessness. After this, we will visit Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park and enjoy a breathtaking view of the town. Overnight in Borjomi.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 4: Borjomi-Rabati-Vardzia

Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
After breakfast and checking out in the morning, we will visit Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe – a fortress newly rebuilt in the 9th century with picturesque views over the city and fortress itself. It is located on the western suburbs and can be seen practically from anywhere in the city. After Rabati, we will continue driving on a curvy way to Vardzia Cave Town, which was erected in the 12-13th centuries during the rule of George III and his daughter Queen Tamar for the purpose of protection. Vardzia is not a just a set of random rooms cut in rocks. It is a multi-storied complex with streets, tunnels and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, baths, libraries, dwelling houses and so forth. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 5: Free day. On this day, you can take an optional tour, which will be an extra cost.

Stop At: Dashbashi Canyon, Dashbashi Georgia
An optional Tbilisi - Dashbashi Canyon - Betania – Tbilisi

Dashbashi Canyon is located in Tsalka, in the river Khrami valley, at 1100-1500 meters above sea level. The length of the canyon reaches 8 km.Dashbashi Canyon stands out for its charming nature and enchanting landscapes. There are a myriad of waterfalls and natural caves on the slopes of the Canyon, which attracts numerous visitors. After Dashbashi, on the road to Tbilisi, we will see Betania monastery built in the XII and XIII centuries. There is a wall painting of Queen Tamar (12th century), one from the five paintings of the Queen in Georgia.The monastery is distinguished by its location. It is surrounded by a marvelous forest. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 6: Tbilisi - Bodbe – Sighnaghi

Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region
In the Morning, after breakfast, our tour guide and driver will lead you to the east part of Georgia – Kakheti, known as a wine region with its amazing vineyards causing never-ending memories especially in autumn when grapes are ripe and hanging from the wine trees. We will visit Bodbe – a burial place of saint Nino, who converted Georgian people to Christianity. Here you will enjoy views over Alazani Valley, beautiful nature that keeps you speechless and move to Sighnaghi – ‘a city of love,’ fortified by a defensive wall with towers facing the Greater Caucasus mountains. It is newly rebuilt city with fascinating streets and brown tile roofs. We will walk along the wall and breathe the fresh air of Sighnaghi. Next, we will have a wine degustation in one of the wine cellars in Kakheti. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 7: Tbilisi – Stepantsminda

Stop At: Stepantsminda, Georgia
After breakfast, we will move to the north part of Georgia - Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way, we will visit Zhinvali water reservoir, which is an extremely amazing green lake with water branches around hills full of trees. Next destination is a spectacular Ananuri architectural complex, a former summer residence of Aragvi Dukes, unique with its towers, dating back to the 16-17th centuries. From the highest tower of the fortress opens a superb view of Zhinvali reservoir and the fortress itself. After Ananuri, we proceed our way on the Georgian Military Road leading to Vladikavkaz, Russia and stop near White and Black Aragvi river brunches, which is a wonderful sight for everyone. Here, in Pasanauri, you can taste the best Georgian national food – Khinkali (it will be extra 20$). Gudauri is the next destination – a ski resort in Georgia from where opens a magnificent panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, which is truly astonishing. Next, you can taste Georgian mineral spring water that flows on a mountain slope and leaves stalagmitic rock – travertine. Our last stop is Kazbegi, a small town near Russian border, where you will see a stunning Mkinvartsveri – the seventh highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains. Reaching Gergeti Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2170 m. by a 4WD vehicle (it will be extra 20$) never leaves you insensitive. In case you are lucky in terms of weather conditions, you will have a perception of walking above clouds. (You can also visit a magnificent Gveleti waterfall and walk on a road through high cliffs. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in Georgia descending from one of the glorious cliffs in the rocky area full of different plants and wild flowers. Please note: if you add Gveleti waterfall to the tour, it will be extra 5$). Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 8: Departure

Stop At: აეროპორტი, Tbilisi, Georgia
Transfer from a hotel to the airport
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.