Day 1 Arrive Tibilisi
Arrival at Tbilisi International airport meet, assist and transfer to hotel. Tbilisi walking city tour will start from Metekhi church and visit the main sightseeing of old part of the city. During the tour you will be able to visit Narikala fortress, waterfall in Old Tbilisi, Hot bathes area, Leselidze street, Freedom square, Shardeni street, Glass bridge, Rike park Tour will finish for the evening, so then you can enjoy with your free time.
Overnight in Tbilisi,
Day 2 Tbilisi – Kazbegi – Tbilisi (By Road) ( 155 kms / 2 hrs 44 mins appx.)
Proceed kazbegi will start from Tbilisi and drive through military road you will visit the residential ensemble of Ananuri (15th century). After that passing beautiful nature and ski resort Gudauri, you’ll drive to Kazbegi. This is the highest town from sea level in Georgia, standing at 1600m high. It is situated between Caucasus Mountains (4000 – 5000m) and the top glacier (5033m). At the top of the town there is very beautiful church awaiting you – The Trinity of Gergeti. (You can do trekking to Gergeti church by yourself or rent local Jeep and drive there ( extra cost for Jeep rent) Drive back Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi,
Day 3 Tbilisi-Uplistsikhe–Tbilisi (By Road) (100 kms/1 hrs 30 mins-One Way)
Proceed to Mtskheta is considered to be the centre of Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral – First church was built in 4th century. Afterwards during the centuries it became the largest and the most impressive church of Georgia. Christ’s mantle is buried here, which was brought here from Jerusalem. The church is in UNESCO world heritage sites. Jvari Monastery – is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century. There are picturesque views of both Tbilisi and Mtskheta from monastery territory.
Overnight in Tbilisi,
Day 4 Tbilisi – Kakheti – Tbilisi (By Road) (84 kms / 1 hrs 19 mins – One Way)
Proceed to Kakheti the motherland of wine. Visiting Bodbe monastery (6th – 7th centuries) where St. Nino’s cemetery lies, Visit Signaghi called Love City where you can have a walking tour and enjoy with nice view to Alazani Visit wine cellar Pheasant tears (you can take wine package according your wish, what type of wine you want extra cost). Drive to Kvareli wine cellar (khareba winery) You can take there a regular wine ticket either according your wish you can manage the ticket (Extra cost) From there drive to Alaverdi monastery, visit Ikalto monastery are and late evening drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 5 Tbilisi
Proceed to visit Gelati monastery – Georgia’s UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, founded in the 12th century by King David the IV, named ‘the Builder’. The Gelati monastery and academy became a foremost educational centre in Georgia. The unique murals of saints and Georgian monarchs are located inside the main Holy Virgin’s Cathedral. You will be able to visit the entire complex, including the grave of David ‘the builder’, which is located at the entrance door of the complex.
In this way, the King, according to his personal wish, is in eternal and direct contact with his people, as everyone who enters the church is stepping on his grave. Afterwards, we will depart towards Sataplia (note: closed on Tuesdays), where we will visit a newly created, park- museum, famous for its marvelous caves and dinosaur foot prints. After Lunch, en route (at your leisure). we will visit Prometheus cave. Concluding the day check in the hotel inKutaisi.
Day 6 Depart Tiblisi
Departure transfer to onward destination.
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City | Nights | Hotels |
Tiblisi | 5 | Hotel Tbilisi Marriott |
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Accommodation as per the program.
- Meal Plan – Half Board basis (i.e. breakfast & dinner).
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Entrance fees.
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Local English speaking guide.
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All transfers,
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All taxes.
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Personal Expenses.
- International Air tickets
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Camera / Video Camera Fees.
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Medical Aid.
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Tips.
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Travel Insurance.
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Visa (If any).
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.