TRIP GEORGIA

Day 1: Arrive in Tbilisi

• Meet at the airport and transfer to Tbilisi Hotel.
• Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi

Tbilisi City

Day 2: Tbilisi

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Today we will explore the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Wonder in the old districts of the city which are structured like terraces, as well as take a walk in the narrow streets to enjoy colorful houses, patterned balconies and wonderful samples of modern architecture. We will start the tour from Metekhi church (13th century) facing the magnificent views over old Tbilisi. A stroll along winding little streets takes us to the main sights of the city. Afterwards take cable cars up to the ancient Narikala fortress (4th century) to enjoy the panoramic views of the whole town and then walk down to the historical domed sulphur bath area- connected with the name of our city. Then take funicular tram up to Mtatsminda Park and enjoy best views over the city. Some free time.

Metekhi Church

Narikala Fortress

Domed Sulphur Bath 

• Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi

Day 3: Tbilisi-Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Tbilisi

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Today we will visit the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia – Mtskheta (3000 years old) and see its historical places: Jvari church and impressive Svetitskhoveli Cathedral where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mtskheta

• Then drive to visit the town of Gori and its historical place: Uplistsikhe Cave Town (1st millennium BC). Uplistsikhe is the place where the Great Silk Road used to pass. This is an old and interesting complex with dwelling quarters, wine-cellars, bakeries, a three-nave basilica church hewn out in rock and even an antic theatre. Return to Tbilisi

Uplistsikhe Cave Town

• Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi

Day 4: Tbilisi-Kazbegi-Tbilisi

• Breakfast at Hotel
• In the morning we drive up the famous Georgian Military Highway (leading to the Georgian-Russian border). On the way visit Ananuri architectural complex (17th century), the two churches and the fortress overlook the Zhinvali water reservoir. The carvings on the churches are one of the best samples of the Georgian art. The drive is very scenic through high Caucasus Mountains

Georgian Military Highway

• Arrive in Kazbegi - the main town in the region. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047m). Some free time and drive back to Tbilisi

Mt. Kazbegi

• Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi

Day 5: Tbilisi-Airport (Tbilisi)

• Breakfast at Hotel
• Transfer to the airport and departure