Classic Tour of Georgia 7 Days

• Georgia has a unique and ancient cultural heritage.
• Explore Georgian culture, traditions, historical monuments, cuisine, and wine.
• Georgia is the motherland of wine.
• Old Tbilisi sightseeing tour.
• Explore  world heritage sites Jvari Monastery (VI c.) & Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI c.).
• Visit Vardzia Cave Town 12th century.
• Visit Rabati Fortress and Borjomi Park and taste the famous mineral water Borjomi.
• Enjoy beautiful views of the Caucasus Mountains and Alazani Valley from Sighnaghi.

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation by comfortable minivan, minibus or bus
  • 4 WD vehicle for Gergeti
  • Accommodation in twin rooms at the hotels
  • English speaking guide service for whole the trip
  • Breakfasts at the hotel
  • Entrance fees
  • Wine tasting
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Single room supplement
  • Another service except described

Tour Plan

1 Arrival to Tbilisi

Guests will be met in airport our representatives and will be transferred to the hotel.Free time.
Overnight in Tbilisi.

2 Full day sightseeing tour of Tbilisi

Breakfast at the hotel.
Tbilisi sightseeing tour – the Old Town and the New City.
The city offers a wide variety of sights, most of them very ancient. Starting at the church of Metekhi, we walk to the brick domes of sulfur baths and then on to spectacularly located Narikala’s fortress – one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, overlooking the Mtkvari river gorge.
Metekhi Church is located in the ancient historical district of Metekhi, on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, in old Tbilisi. Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is one of the oldest churches built in Tbilisi. Researchers confirm that the temple was built in the 6th century.
Sulfur baths – Chreli Abano located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city — the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.
Narikala’s fortress – is nowadays the leading sighting among the most visited places in Tbilisi by tourists. Narikala Fortress draws your attention from all sides of Tbilisi, you can notice it from almost every part of Tbilisi. It overlooks the Mtkvari River, which makes Narikala even more incredible. Narikala offers you some of the best panoramas of the city.
After that, we visit the synagogue, and the Sioni and Anchiskhati churches, which mark the end of the Old Town. After we visit the treasury of the National Museum of Georgia (Georgian Archaeology from the 8th millennium B.C.) or visit the treasury of the Georgian Museum of Fine Arts. (The treasury preserves and presents works from the Bronze Age, Antic-Hellenistic, and medieval periods, as well as significant modern artifacts up through the 20th century).  Walking along Rustaveli Avenue – the main street in Tbilisi. Overnight at hotel.

3 Tbilisi – Mtsketa – Ananuri – Gudauri - Stefantsminda – Tbilisi

After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the ancient capital– Mtskheta and see its historical sites: Jvari monastery (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th century).
After that we will visit  at the Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir.
Continue our incredible tour and now visit the Gudauri Friendship monument, also known as Gudauri Panorama- located 120 KM from Tbilisi.The monument is very vivid and colorful, however, most of its beauty is thanks to the location.
Our last stop and the main attraction of the tour is Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and its amazing Mount Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church is built – located at an altitude of 2170 m.
From Kazbegi can ride in 4 WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods reaching the Gergeti Trinity church. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi at 5047m. where you can ollect lots of emotions.
After that we Drive back to Tbilisi.

4 Tbilisi – Borjomi - Rabati castle – Vardzia

After breakfast in the hotel, we visit the resort Borjomi. Borjomi is famous for its mineral water industry (which is the number one export of Georgia). You will be able to taste mineral water in the Borjomi Park. Its natural high purity and healthy chemical components make it not only pleasant to drink but also a perfect preventive and curative against a number of diseases.
After we go to Akhaltsikhe where you will visit the fortress of Rabat.
Rabati Castle is a medieval structure inGeorgia, which dates back to the 13th century. The castle complex is comprised of a mosque, a a synagogue, a Christian church, a palace, as well as landscaped gardens, vineyards on terraces, outdoor pools with fountains, a history museum, a hotel, a restaurant, souvenir and wine shops.
In the end of the day overnight in Akhaltsikhe.

5 Vardzia cave town – Khertvisi - Tbilisi

In the morning, you start to visit the cave city of Vardzia (12th century), which is one of the highlights of the trip. You can visit the rock-hewn church with amazing frescoes from the 12th century.
This gorge has preserved rock-cut villages with the unique samples of dwellings, minor and great monastic complexes, with the masterpieces of the medieval mural painting, as well as epigraphical monuments containing important historical records.
Also, that we can visit Vanis Kvabebi which was a monastery in the 7th century. The monastery complex provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. (the way is difficult – 2km by walk, we will see this amazing monastery only by your wish).
Return and overnight in Tbilisi.

6 Tbilisi – Alaverdi - Khareba wine tunnel -Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi

After breakfast drive to Kakheti region through the beautiful Gombori pass. you will explore centuries-long history of Kakheti wine culture. Now Firstly, you will visit Alaverdi monastery. Afterwards, you will visit Matsoni House. Matsoni is a pure Georgian traditional type of yogurt. You will taste different kinds of yogurt, which will surprise you with its different and marvelous taste.
After you will visit a unique winery of Khareba – the wine tunnel in the rock, where you will can wine degustation.  The unique wine cellar and tourist complex “Kvareli Wine Cave” is built on the edge of Alazani Valley. The wine bottles in the cave are positioned horizontally or upright to ensure that the cork is constantly wet during the aging period.
On the way to Tbilisi visit Bodbe Monastery, holy place for Orthodox Georgian, this is a place where you will enjoy beautiful garden made by local nuns and breathtaking view around the landscape. Close to the monastery we will visit Sighnaghi city.
On the way to Tbilisi, visit Bodbe Monastery. where you can see the beautiful garden made by local nuns. We will visit the town of Sighnaghi near the monastery , whitch is beautiful with its architectural. There you can walk in streets enjoy magnificent views around. Finish tour and back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

7 Departure

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the Airport.

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