Your Unforgettable Journey
9 Nights& 10 Days
Itinerary:
Day 1st : Arrival to Tbilisi international airport / 1st overnight in Tbilisi
- Arrival to Tbilisi, warm welcome at Tbilisi airport
- Transfer to hotel, check in the hotel, Day Free.
- 1st Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2nd : Tbilisi city tour / 2nd overnight in Tbilisi
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Tour starts at 10:00
- It is time to explore Tbilisi city tour, visiting main attractions of the city:
- Abanotubani – oldest district of the capital where its history starts from
- Narikala Fortress – the main landmark of Tbilisi, ancient fort defending city and opening breathtaking views of the capital
- Kote Abhazi Street – one of the most popular old street in Tbilisi unique due to location of three different religious sights, Georgian church, Synagogue and Armenian Church
- Sameba Holy Trinity Church one of the biggest churches in Georgia
- Mtatsminda Park – famous landscaped park located at the top of Mount Mtatsminda overlooking the capital and offering splendid view of the city
- Tour finish by 16:00
- 2nd Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 3rd : Bodbe – Signaghi tour / 3rd overnight in Tbilisi
- Breakfast at the hotel;
- Tour starts at 10:00
- First stop will be Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino (4th century) which holds the tomb of St. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted the Georgian people to Christianity as early as 337AD;
- After that city of love is waiting for you – The fortified town of Sighnaghi lies high up on the ridge overlooking the Alazani valley. The defensive walls and 28 towers were built by King Erekle II in the 18th century against the Lezgian invasion. Little has changed here for the last 200 years. The town preserved its original image and now offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains;
- Back to Tbilisi
- 3rd overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 4th : Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi tour / 4th overnight in Tbilisi
- Breakfast at the hotel;
- Tour starts at 10:00
- Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Tbilisi. The route will take over the Georgian Military Highway up North towards the border with Russia;
- Your first stop will be at Ananuri fortress which is a sixteenth century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watch tower and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns;
- Next Stop is Gudauri – young and rapid developing winter sports resort located at Kazbegi region of Georgia, 120 km from Tbilisi, at the height of 2,196 m (about 7,200 feet) near the Cross Pass. Skiing season lasts from December to April. In summer Gudauri is calm. Green environment, cool weather and clean air make a positive impact on the general health condition of people.
- After that drive to Gergeti Trinity Church – At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot (Please also note that From Kazbegi leisurely 1.5 hour walk up through beautiful walleyes leads us to Gergeti, Option drive is by 4X4 cars for additional cost);
- Drive back to Tbilisi
- & Drop-off at your hotel 4th overnight;
Day 5th : Tbilisi – Borjomi / 5th overnight in Borjomi
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Arrival to Borjomi, check in the hotel
- 5th Overnight in Borjomi
Day 6th : Borjomi & Rabati / 6th overnight in Borjomi
- Breakfast at the hotel;
- Tour starts at 10:00
- Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Borjomi
- Borjomi- which is the small town in mountains. This place became so famous because of its mineral waters which has unique healing qualities and taste; where one can come across mineral water pavilions and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of beautiful nature.
- Rabati-which has been built here in IX century. It’s name comes from Arabic meaning “fortified place”. Today Rabati fortress is a genuine cultural and historical complex on the square of seven hectares. The territory of the fortress is divided into a lower modern part and upper historical one. The lower part has shops, cafes, restaurant and a hotel. The upper part comprises of Akhmediye mosque (18th century), an Orthodox church (19th century), Djakeli palace, and the History Museum. The museum exposition presents an ancient history of Southern Georgia: stone items of the Neolithic Age, bronze axes found in these lands, items related to the primitive society and other artifacts. It is prohibited to take pictures in the museum.
- & Drop-off at your hotel 6th overnight In Borjomi;
Day 7th : Tbilisi – Batumi/ 7th overnight in Batumi
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Departure to Batumi
- 7th Overnight in Batumi
Day 8th : Batumi City Tour / 8th overnight in Batumi
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Batumi city tour, visiting some of the main sightseeing places:
- Europe Square is surrounded by beautiful belle époque buildings – renovated survivors from Batumi’s original heyday plus new buildings in similar style. The square’s musical fountains are a magnet for kids on hot summer evenings.
- The Medea monument – In Greek mythology, Medea was a daughter of King Aieti, the king of Kolkheti in present day western Georgia. Medea helped Jason to steal the legendary Golden Fleece.
- the Astronomical Clock also in Europe Square adorns the restored facade of the former National Bank building. A chime indicates the full hour, a single ring the half-hour. Apart from the time of day, the clock also shows astronomical information – the placement of the sun and the moon, the moon phase, the meridian and the horizon.
- Ali & Nino The 7m-high, ethereally moving, metal sculpture Woman and Man, by Tamar Kvesitadze. The two figures represent a Muslim boy, Ali, and a Georgian princess, Nino, from a famous 1937 novel by Azerbaijani author Kurban Said. The tragic story ends with the lovers separated by the invasion of Soviet Russia. The statues begin to move every day at 7 p.m., merging for a short embrace, before leaving each other behind. After 10 minutes the movement is complete.
- Alphabet Tower is a 130-meter-high structure The tower symbolizes the uniqueness of the Georgian alphabet and people. The structure combines the design of DNA, in its familiar double helix pattern. Two helix bands rise up the tower holding 33 letters of the Georgian alphabet, each 4 meters tall and made of aluminum.
- Free evening
- 8th Overnight in Batumi
Day 9th : Batumi – Tbilisi Transfer / 9th overnight in Tbilisi
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Evening arrival to Tbilisi
- 9th Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 10th : Departure directly till Tbilisi International Airport
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Check out and transfer to airport
- Farewell to Georgia