Georgia
With diverse architecture, stunning mountain scenery and the ancient wine-growing region of Kakheti, Georgia is a country that you need to explore and discover. The Majestic Caucasus mountain range which acts as the northern barrier between Georgia and Russia is a stunning natural beauty. Its location straddling Europe and Asia makes it uniquely an Eurasian country with a mix of both the east and the west. Its lip smacking food, friendly people, stunning landscapes that look out of the world and a healthy dose of history.. Georgia has it all.
Gorgeous Georgia
7 Nights / 8 Days
4N Tibilisi | 3 N Batumi
Highlights of Tour
- Enjoy a cable car ride and take in panoramic views of Tibilisi, the capital.
- Roam around a 16th century fortress while looking down at a beautiful lake.
- Take a ride on a boat in an underground river. That’s going to be a surreal experience for sure.
- Take in the architectural splendor and variety at Batumi
- Makhuntseti waterfall – one of the prides of Georgia!! Take a dip and feel the power of the water
Itinerary
Day 1 - Land in Tiblisi, Capital of Georgia
Welcome to Georgia, and land in Tiblisi international airport. We then transfer you to the hotel in Tbilisi. Standard check in time is 1500. You will have free time till evening to get an orientation of the city. In the evening we will take you for dinner at an Indian Restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Tbilisi.
Dinner
Day 2 - TIBLISI CITY TOUR
After breakfast our driver guide will pick you up from the hotel. Today you will have a city tour in the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi which is considered as one of the most ancient cities in the Caucasus. During Tbilisi city tour you will take cablecar/ropeway to Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. You will stroll through the Shardeni area – full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. You will be able to visit Anchiskhati Basilica and the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. In the evening transfer for dinner in Indian Restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast, Indian Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 3 - ANANURI – GUDAURI - KAZBEGI TOUR
After breakfast our driver guide will pick you up from the hotel. Today you will have a city tour in the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi which is considered as one of the most ancient cities in the Caucasus. During Tbilisi city tour you will take cablecar/ropeway to Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. You will stroll through the Shardeni area – full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. You will be able to visit Anchiskhati Basilica and the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. In the evening transfer for dinner in Indian Restaurant.
Overnight Stay: Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast, Indian Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 4 -TBILISI – PROMETHEUSCAVE-BATUMI
After breakfast at the hotel, today we check out and drive towards to Prometheus cave which is 20 km away from Kutaisi in the west of the country. It is a unique experience to feel the under world atmosphere in all its glory and colors. You may choose between walking tours along the 1600 meters route, and the boat ride along the underground river. Kumistaviowesa famous Caucasian myth about Amirani for the sonorous naming of the “Cave of Prometheus”. The legend says that Amirani, like Prometheus, angered the gods and was punished. Days and nights eagle tormented him eating his liver; however, in contrast to the Greek giant, cruel gods chained Amirani not to the rock, but somewhere inside a huge cave. Presumably, it is in Kumistavi. We will go to Batumi for dinner
Overnight in Batumi. Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 5 - BATUMI CITY TOUR
After breakfast at the hotel we go on a Batumi City tour. Old Batumi-the old part of the city is especially interesting, as most of the houses were built in the 19th century. The old city is known for the variety architectural subtleties: buildings are decorated with chimeras, mermaids, atlantes and other mythical creatures. Boulevard is the oldest attraction in Batumi. Batumi Boulevard has a length of around 7 km and is approximately divided into ‘new’ and ‘old’ boulevards. Piazza-The Square covers about 5700 square metres and is surrounded by the Piazza complex, which includes a hotel, a couple of restaurants, a café and a pub. The architecture is distinguished by mosaics and stained glassart. Alphabetic Tower – a double-helix tower with a big ball on top. In the big ball there is a restaurant and an observation deck. It’s called the Alphabetic Tower because it has Georgian letters running up the outside. Ali and Nino -the statue is named after the romance book Ali and Nino, which tells the story of a Muslim Azerbaijani boy falling for a Christian Georgian girl, around the end of the first world war. We end this fascinating tour of Batumi with dinner and relax at the hotel.
Overnight in Batumi. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 6 - MAKHUNTSETI WATERFALL – GONIO FORTRESS
After breakfast at the hotel, you will have an opportunity to see Gonio Fortress -The oldest fortress of Georgia – the Gonio Fortress (or the Gonio-Apsaros Fortress) occupying the territory of 4,5 is situated in village of Gonio in Adjara, it is the oldest fortress in Georgia. The name derives from one of the characters of the myth of the Argonauts (Apsaros = brother of Medea). The earliest archeological layers date back to the 8th and 7th century BC. A cemetery of the 5th century BC, south of the castle, was established by the Colchic kingdom (one of the Georgian kingdoms). In the mid 6th century, Gonio became a byzantine stronghold, in the 12th century a part of the Georgian kingdom. In the 16th century, an ottoman garrison was stationed in Gonio. After the Russian-Turkish war of 1877-78 Gonio became Georgian again. The total length of the fortress walls is 900 meters. There is a museum within the grounds of the fortress. Next stop is Makhuntseti waterfall -which is remote from Batumi at 30 km. This is one of the highest waterfalls in Ajara a real pride of the local residents. The waterfalls from the height of 20meters, breaking on the rocks and dividing in to a plurality of splashes. In summer those who wish can swim in the waterfall bowl. We will have dinner in Batumi.
Overnight in Batumi. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 7 - - BATUMI - TBILISI
We finish breakfast at the hotel, checkout and drive towards to Tbilisi. On the way visit we visit Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns and the cultural and religious centre of Georgia. Mtskheta was the capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the third century BC. Visit Jvari Church, a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval Period overlooking the confluence of Aragviand Mtkvari
rivers from the top of the hill, and Svetitskhoveli, the main cathedral of Mtskheta and a sacred place where the robe of Christ is being kept. Indian Dinner in Tbilisi
Overnight in Tibilisi. Meals: Breakfast, Indian Dinner
Breakfast
Dinner
Day 8 - Bon Voyage
Enjoy your breakfast at the Hotel. We check out and help you board with the flight back. We bid aideu to you with fond memories., and hope you leave with a treasure trove of photos and unforgettable memories.
Meals: Breakfast