This 7-day tour in Georgia will introduce you to the eastern part of Georgia. You’ll visit Tbilisi, the Caucasus Mountains, Ananuri Fortress, the cave city of Uplistsikhe, Sighnaghi, and Mtskheta and charge yourself with positive emotions.
Day 1.
Meeting at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Day 2.
Sightseeing tour of the historical part of Tbilisi
Metekhi Plateau is a historic district of Tbilisi, located on a cliff above the Mtkvari (Kura) River.
The “Mother of Georgians” monument has become one of Tbilisi’s symbols.
Narikala Fortress is the most famous and ancient monument of Tbilisi’s antiquity, as the fortress’s construction is believed to date back to the fourth century.
Tbilisi Mosque, also known as Juma Mosque, is built at the foot of Narikala Fortress.
Abanotubani (Bath Quarter) is a historic district in the center of Tbilisi, famous for its bathhouse complex built on natural sulfur springs.
Meidan is one of the most popular sites in Tbilisi.
Sioni Cathedral is historically the main church in Tbilisi.
Anchiskhati is a 6th-century church and one of the oldest surviving churches in Tbilisi.
The Rezo Gabriadze Tbilisi State Puppet Theater is also located there.
The Bridge of Peace is a pedestrian bridge across the Kura River.
Day 3.
Excursion to the mountains, to the Gergeti Trinity Monastery
The Zhinvali Dam is located in the middle of the Aragvi River. It is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia, attracting many tourists. In addition to generating electricity, the Zhinvali Hydroelectric Power Station plays an important role in supplying water to Tbilisi.
Ananuri Fortress is a feudal-era fortress (16th-18th centuries). It is located at the head of the Zhinvali Dam. Ananuri Fortress played a significant role in numerous wars and has never been stormed. Today, it is a key tourist destination in Georgia.
Near the village of Pasanauri lies a stunning site that attracts thousands of tourists. It’s the confluence of two rivers – the White and Black Aragvi.
The next stop is a panoramic viewpoint at the mountaintop, the Friendship of Nations Arch. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the Gudauri ski resort and the Jvari Pass, the monument is a large circular structure made of stone and concrete overlooking the Devil’s Valley in the Caucasus Mountains.
We’ll arrive in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) via the Cross Pass, located at an altitude of 2,379 meters above sea level, and ascend the mountain to the Gergeti Trinity Church. Of all the churches in Europe located in the alpine zone, the Gergeti Trinity Church stands at the highest point – 2,200 meters.
We will return to Tbilisi in the evening.
Day 4.
Chronicles of Georgia, Stalin Museum in Gori, Uplistsikhe
The “Chronicles of Georgia” is a monument dedicated to the history of Georgia, located in Tbilisi, near the Tbilisi Sea. Construction of the monument began in the 1980s and was designed by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli.
Joseph Stalin’s Museum in Gori has three sections, all located in the central district of Gori. The exhibition features many items that actually or presumably belonged to Stalin, including some furniture from his offices and gifts. The museum features a personal railway carriage of Stalin.
Uplistsikhe is one of the rarest monuments in the world, an ancient cave city and one of the first cities in Georgia. The city arose in the late 2nd and early 1st millennia BC. At its peak, Uplistsikhe included over 700 caves and cave structures, of which only 150 remain today.
We will return to Tbilisi in the evening.
Day 5.
Excursion to Kakheti – Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi
Almost three-quarters of the country’s grapes are grown in Kakheti. You’ll visit the KTW (Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking) winery, where you’ll taste several varieties of wine and, if you wish, purchase a few bottles.
On the way to Sighnaghi, we will stop in the village of Badiauri, where we will see how Kakhetian “Mom’s bread” is baked in a Tone and taste local cheese.
Bodbe Monastery is a convent of the Bodbe Diocese of the Georgian Orthodox Church. The Georgian Orthodox monastery complex, originally built in the 9th century, was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. Currently, the monastery functions as a convent and is one of the main pilgrimage sites in Georgia due to its connection with Saint Nino, a 4th-century Georgian evangelist, whose relics are kept here.
Sighnaghi – the city of love, is located on terraces connected by winding steep streets. Despite being one of the smallest towns in Georgia, Sighnaghi is a popular tourist destination due to its location in the heart of Georgia’s wine regions, as well as picturesque scenery, pastel-colored houses and narrow cobbled streets. Situated on a steep hill, Sighnaghi towers over the vast Alazani Valley, and the Caucasus Mountains can be seen in the distance.
We will return to Tbilisi in the evening.
Day 6.
Half-day excursion to Mtskheta: Jvari and Svetitskhoveli
Mtskheta – this area was inhabited as early as the Bronze Age. In the early 4th century, a missionary from Jerusalem, Nino, preached Christianity in Mtskheta. It is said that Saint Nino’s prayer caused a storm and hailstorm, destroying the idols of Armazi. King Mirian III embraced the new religion, and Christianity became the state religion.
The historical monuments of Mtskheta are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Jvari Monastery (6th century) is located on a mountaintop at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers near Mtskheta. The mountain offers stunning views of Mtskheta and the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.
Svetitskhoveli is the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church in honor of the Twelve Apostles, built in 1010-1029, on the site of Georgia’s first Christian church, erected over the grave of St. Sidonia, buried with the chiton of Jesus Christ taken from Jerusalem.
By midday we will return to Tbilisi, and you will have free time to shop for souvenirs.
Day 7.
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
Tour price: 495 Euro
In case of accommodation in 4* hotels such as: Metekhi Line, Reikartz King Tamar or similar hotels.
Single occupancy supplement: + 125 Euro
Tour price: 595 Euro
In case of accommodation in 4* hotels such as: ibis Styles Old Tbilisi, Novotel Tbilisi Center or similar hotels.
Single occupancy supplement: + 165 Euro
The tour price is per person, based on double occupancy for a group of 6 or more people.
The price includes: accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Old Tbilisi, cable car fare, ascent to the Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti by special transport, entrance tickets to Uplistsikhe and the services of a local guide, entrance tickets to the Stalin Museum and the services of a local guide, wine tasting, services of a private guide throughout the tour, driver services and all transfers as per the program.
For travel agents
For groups of 10 or more people, we invite the team leader for free.
