8 days in Georgia
Welcome to a unique experience in Georgia, a European country full of charm and diversity. In 8 days, we invite you to immerse yourself in the culture, history and natural beauty of this captivating destination.
Departures:
July: 8, 10, 14, 18, 21, 22
August: 5, 7, 11, 16, 19, 23, 26
September: 9, 13, 15, 23, 27, 30
October: 9, 11, 13, 21, 23, 25, 27, 30
November: 1, 3, 4
- 8 days - 7 nights
- Groups of 8 -12 people
Price per person from:
1195€
Your Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
- Arrival at Kutaisi International Airport.
- Transfer to the hotel Kutaisi
Day 2
Kutaisi-Bagrata Temple-Gelat-Borjomi-Ahalcihe Monastery
- Breakfast.
- Guided tour to Kutaisi. Visit the temple of Bagrat is an important monument of Georgian culture, both by architectural decision and by symbolic significance.
- Visit to the monastery of Gelat, one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries, which was also a center of science and education, and the Academy it housed was one of the most important centuries of culture in ancient Georgia.
- Visit to Borjomi -Mineral water «Borjomi» is well known in all countries of the post-Soviet space for its healing properties. One of the main leisure places in Borjomi is the urban park. It has cafes, attractions and a cable car with which you can climb the mountain and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of the surroundings.
- Transfer and accommodation in Ahalcih.
Day 3
Ahalcihe-Fortress of Rabat-Vardziya-Tbilisi
- Breakfast.
- Visit the Rabat Fortress (lower part) - which is the main attraction of the Georgian city of Akhalcihe.
- Our next stop The caveman town of Vardzia, founded in the 12th century, is one of the most important and impressive historical monuments in Georgia. Formerly, the complex consisted of 13 floors connected to each other by a complex tunnel system. The complex housed dwellings, dining rooms, barns, cellars (maranas), as well as libraries. The city had drinking water and sewage. The rocky monastery Vardzii is the part of the museum-closed. Vardziya Istoriko-architectural. It is an amazing place for lovers of history and culture
- Transfer to Tbilisi and accommodation.
Day 4
Guided tour in Tbilisi
- Breakfast.
- Guided tour by Tbilisi: We begin with the church of Metehi and the monument to Wahtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. The next visit is a fortress of Naricala, from where we will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the city. Then we will go down to the sulphur bath area and pass through the only mosque in Tbilisi. We will walk through the neighborhood of Chardin, full of narrow streets with cozy cafes, bars with wine tasting and gift shops, where you can breathe the history of medieval Tbilisi. We also visited Sioni Cathedral, Anchishati Basilica and the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre before crossing the Peace Bridge and accessing Ricke Park. And finally we will visit the Mtatsminda Park - which is located on the top of the mountain Mtatsminda at an altitude of 770 meters overlooking the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. It is the highest point of Tbilisi, with an area of over 100 hectares.
- Gala dinner in the Georgian restaurant with local dishes with wine, music and dancing.
- Overnight at Hotel Tbilisi.
Day 5
Tbilisi-Alaverdi-Necresi-Kindzmarauli-Signahi-Tbilisi
- Breakfast.
- Travel to the famous region for its vineyards and wine of Kahetia. The road passes through the port of Gombori (65 km forest road), which is known for its picturesque landscape The Cathedral and Monastery of Alaverdi is the cathedral of Saint George, being the second highest in all Georgia and the main of all Cajetia. The monastery of Necresí- that complex consists of various constructions dating from the 4th-9th centuries. The monastery offers incredibly picturesque views of the Alazan Valley. Here are many benches where you can sit and relax quietly, admiring the views.
- We head to Quareli (town) where we find one of the oldest and largest wine producers in Georgia Kindzmarauli Corporation. In times of peace, this winery produced wine for the royal family, and in times of war, when the population used the fortress of Quareli as a refuge, the winery had a strategic importance in feeding the population. Here you can also taste various types of wine and, if you wish, buy as a souvenir.
- Our last stop is the city of Signahi also known as the City of Love. The city sits atop a cliff overlooking the Alazan Valley, which is one of Georgia’s most famous wine regions. Its charming cobbled streets and alleys, the restored carved wooden balconies and the detailed facades of the buildings of the old center, give the city a romantic mystery. Transfer to the hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 6
Tbilisi-Mtsheta-Ananuri-Kazbegi-Gudauri
- Breakfast.
- Visit the city of Mtzheta is the ancient capital of Georgia so here are preserved the oldest monasteries and temples that appeared during the period of birth of Christianity. Here is also the temple of Svetitshoveli (from the Georgian «Pillar of Life») which was originally erected of wood in the 4th century, but after many raids and destruction in the 11th century, the temple was replaced by a new cathedral, which has been preserved to this day. In addition, here you can see interlaced tombstones on the ground: for a long time Svetichoveli was the place of coronation of kings and his tomb. Monastery of Samtavro - The monastery, along with Svetichoveli Cathedral and Jvari, is on the UNESCO list. The main temple of Samtauro was erected in the 11th century, but the first references to the church in this place are known from the 4th century. (mentioned in the description of the life of Saint Nino). Today there are craft workshops open here. Samtavro is one of the most significant historical and cultural attractions of Mtzhet.
- Travel to Gudauri. Along the way, we visit the fortress of Ananuri, former residence of the dukes of Argveti, with churches and towers from the 16th and 17th centuries and a beautiful view of the Ginvali reservoir.
- Stop at the Friendship Monument in Gudauri for a photo shoot. We continue the way to Kazbegi. Off-road trip to the Trinity Church in Gergeti (2170 m altitude) to enjoy the stunning views of Mount Kazbeg
- Hotel accommodation Gudauri.
Day 7
Gudauri-Gori-Upliscije-Kutaisi
- Breakfast.
- We went to Gori. We visited the Stalin Museum, located in Gori, in the city where Stalin was born. The museum complex was inaugurated in 1957 which includes a memorial house, Stalin’s carriage and a two-story exhibition building. The museum gathers unique pieces: commemorative objects, gifts, canvases, photographic and cinematographic documents.
- Our next visit is the Mount of Uplicije Caves (translated from the Georgian Fortress of God) which has a great history of 3000 years. To date, around 150 caves of various shapes and sizes have been preserved throughout the complex. Uplisziche are not only dwellings carved into the rock, but also: pharmacy, a theatre and a large throne room where the largest Queen of Georgia, Tamar, was crowned. Transferred to Kutaisi, accommodation.
Day 8
- Transferred to Kutaisi International Airport.
Precios (por persona EUR):
8 personas
Precio por persona
795€
Precio por alojamiento individual
830€
10 personas
Precio por persona
635€
Precio por alojamiento individual
720€
12 personas
Precio por persona
605€
Precio por alojamiento individual
705€
Price includes:
- Flights from Barcelona or Madrid
- All transfers of the program
- Accommodation in double room, breakfast included (Tbilisi: Reikartz King Tamar other similar category, Kutaisi Sani Hotel or other similar category Akhaltsikhe: Tourist hotel or similar category)
- Guided tour service
- Tickets to the monuments of the program and guided tours
- Wine tasting in the Kahetia
- Special transport to climb Gergeti
- Gala dinner
- Mineral water
Not included:
- Air and fuel charges
- No visa required
- Air surcharge in case of change in fare or fees
- Any item not specified in the price includes (extras in hotels, drinks at meals and personal expenses)
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