Information
Inclusions:
4 nights accommodation in the hotel including breakfast
Private Airport chauffeurs
Private transportation through the tour route in the comfortable car/van
Private sightseeing tours with English speaking driver
Cable car ride to Narikala fortress
Complimentary wine tasting in Kakheti
Travel Insurance
Taxes
Exclusions:
Flight tickets
Tips
Visa charges (if required)
Arrival to Tbilisi
Warm welcome at the airport
Transfer to the hotel
Time at leisure
Overnight in Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel
10:00 starting the tour
Starting the tour from the Holy Trinity Cathedral commonly known as Sameba Cathedral. Built in 2004, Sameba is the highest church in Georgia, it is 101m tall.
Then we move forward to the old city, starting with the most famous areas called Abanotubani (area of the baths). Here we will visit the below landmarks:
Abanotubani – the ancient district of Tbilisi, known for its sulfuric baths.
Leghvtakhevi waterfall which is 22 meters tall. The name Leghvtakhevi comes from Georgian word "Leghvi" which means fig.
Narikala Fortress – you can notice this place from many sides of Tbilisi. Overlooking the Mtkvari River, Narikala offers stunning views on the city. You can enjoy a cable car ride to or from the area of Narikala.
Kartlis Deda (the mother of Georgia) – proudly overlooking the city, 20m aluminum woman is the symbol of the city
Then we continue to explore the city on the other side of the river:
Metekhi – historical neighborhood of Tbilisi, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari River.
Rike Park – one of the newest parks located in the heart of Tbilisi. It leads us to the famous – Bridge of Peace - bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River in downtown Tbilisi.
Once we take lots of pictures and enjoy the area of old town, we drive to Mtatsminda Park.
Mtatsminda Park is an amusement facility located atop Mount Mtatsminda on 770 meter height overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi. It is the highest point in Tbilisi. Located on more than 100 hectares. Park has more than 100 year’s history. Mtatsminda Park is the most popular theme park in Tbilisi.
Lunch during this tour can be planned upon wish and preference of the guests
Once the program is finished, the driver will leave you in the city or drop back to the hotel
Tour will be finished around 16:00
Time at leisure
Overnight in Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel
10:00 starting the tour
Departure to Caucasus region
Drive to Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. Complex featuring churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries is beautifully overlooking Jinvali reservoir.
Drive further to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for keeping different colors even after they merge. After a short stop at Soviet time “People’s Friendship” mountain view point, at about 12:30 you will reach Gudauri, the mountain ski resort on southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains at the height of 2000 m above sea level.
Place offers a cable car; where you will enjoy the views of the skiing slopes and snowy mountains.
The place offers sleds rental and professional instructor services.
Tour will be finished around 18:00
Overnight in Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel
Day trip to wine region – Kakheti
First stop in KTW Corporation winery, one of the largest wine factories of Kakheti region, tour around the factory, degustation of famous Georgia wines after the tour Continuation of the journey, visiting:
The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century. The monastery now functions as a nunnery and is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there.
Sighnaghi is endowed with significant historic and cultural heritage sites. Its charming cobblestone streets and alleys, restored original nouveau woodwork, and detailed facades give the town a romantic mystique. The town sits atop a bluff overlooking the Alazani Valley, which is one of Georgia’s most famous wine-producing regions. Stunning view of the Alazani Valley make Sighnaghi one of Georgia’s most attractive small towns.
Return back to Tbilisi around evening time
Overnight in Tbilisi
Breakfast in the hotel
Check out from hotel at 12 noon
Free time before departure
Transfer to the airport and farewell to Georgia