Ultimate contrasts of Georgia

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival to Tbilisi, meeting with your driver at the arrival hall of the airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Optional activities for today:

·         Dinner in a local restaurant with entertainment program – Georgian folk-show. It will be your first acquaintance with the infamous Georgian cuisine. Round-trip transfer included.

·         Traditional Georgian Sulfur Bath. We will make reservation for you and arrange transfers.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby and start your personal discovery of Georgia with the city tour of its capital. First stop will be at glorious Sameba – the main cathedral and the tallest religious building of the country. Another “must see place” for today is Metekhi Church located in the neighborhood of the same name, gracefully situated on a cliff above Mtkvari river. Your guide will take you to the new Rike Park to make a photo-stop on The Bridge of Peace which is a modern structure designed by Italian architects and recently became one of the new symbols of the city.

One of the highlights for today is a visit to Narikala – ancient fortress, where the stunning views over the city will be opened for you. You will go up on the comfortable cable car and get down by foot through the narrow and authentic streets of the Old Town, among them the newly renovated Shardeni kucha – the street which never sleeps, an entertainment cluster of Tbilisi.

After the city tour, you will have time for lunch break. Today we prepared for you another splendid place to visit - the historical suburb of Tbilisi. You will see Mtskheta – the old legendary capital of Georgia. Here is located the most important cathedral – Svetitskhoveli, which inspired many Georgian poets and artists. Then you proceed to Jvari Monastery, previously a pagan temple turned into Christian church. This place gives you an opportunity to enjoy the exceptional scenery and make photos of the amazingly beautiful nature. In the evening return to the hotel and spend the rest of the day on your own. Arrival back to Tbilisi.

Dinner at Georgian restaurant with folk show. Free time. Overnight.

Day 3

Breakfast in the hotel. This day is dedicated to the visit of Kakheti, eastern part of Georgia, famous for the old tradition of wine-making. You will see the female monastery Bodbe and have an opportunity to go down St Nino’s spring. Then you proceed to the highlight of today’s tour - visit to Signagi, the so-called “city of love”. It resembles an Italian city with its Mediterranean-styled small houses and narrow old streets. You’ll have wine degustation and lunch

In the evening you return back to Tbilisi. Free time. Dinner at the hotel

Day 4

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Uplistsikhe – the impressive cave-city in the Eastern Georgia, which used to be a significant cultural center before the Christian era. The name Uplistsikhe literally means “The God’s Castle”. Lunch at local restaurant

Afterwards we will drive to Borjomi. Borjomi is an incredibly beautiful place, comfortably located in a beautiful valley of the Mtkvari River. Here you will visit the famous park Borjomi. Moreover we will have the possibility to taste real Borjomi water right from the spring. Drive back to Tbilisi. Dinner

Day 5

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day

Day 6

Early check out, lunch boxes, transfer to train station for train Tbilisi-Batumi.

13:00 Arrival to Batumi, lunch at chine’s restaurant, transfer to the hotel, free time. You will start the discover of the city from the seaside boulevard. Seeing the exteriors of House of Justice, Statue of Love and brand-new buildings of the world known hotels.

Afterwards you proceed to the historical part of the city and discover the authentic vibes of old Batumi.

In the evening, you will see a spectacular show – dancing fountains of Batumi. The fountains usually “dance” to the soundtrack of modern pop, rock and classic music. Accommodation and overnight in Batumi. Dinner in Turkish restaurant.

Day 7

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today you will go for a tour of a Mountainous Ajara which is considerably the most amazing region of Georgia. On our way you will see plains, mountain ranges, carefully dressed in green foliage and stunning waterfalls. Lunch at local restaurant

You will also see the longest river of Adjara – Adjaristskali, medieval arched bridge Makhuntseti, built in XI century of volcanic rock boulders and mountain waterfall Makhuntseti with crystal clear water and a height of over 20 m. Just down the road we will visit wine Ajarian wine house, where rare and exclusive wine "Chkhaveri" is produced as well as varieties of Chacha (Georgian vodka) matured in coffee and berries. (Tasting of the rarest Adjarian wine – 15 USD per person). Return to Batumi. Overnight at the hotel in Batumi.

Day 8

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day

Day 9

Early transfer to Railway station, lunch boxes, train to Tbilisi

13:00 Arrival to Tbilisi, lunch at Indian restaurant, transfer to the hotel, free time. Visiting Georgian national museum (Simon Janashia), the origins of the Museum of Georgia stem from the foundation of the Russian Royal Geographic Society's Museum of the Caucasian Department on May 10, 1852. Today museum presents exhibition "Archaeological Treasure". Goldsmith works discovered during archaeological excavations, representing the development of Georgian culture between 3th millennium BC and 4 h century AD are being displayed at the exhibition.

Then go up be Funicular to mountain Mtatsminda, will open brilliant view of the city. Go down by funicular too. Walking to Shopping mall. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner at Georgian restaurant

Day 10

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out. Transfer to Tbilisi airport