Start and end in Tbilisi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Introducing Georgia and Its People, you have a 4 days tour package taking you through Tbilisi, Georgia and 7 other destinations in Georgia. Introducing Georgia and Its People includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Guide
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Meals
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Flights
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Insurance
- Arrival in Tbilisi.
- The tour starts from Sameba Cathedral and Metekhi Church.
- We'll visit Narikala Fortress.
- Explore Shardeni Street with its many souvenirs.
- Drive towards the Caucasus Mountains.
- Arrive in Gudauri.
Day 1 Monday: Tbilisi - Jvari - Mtskheta
10:00 - tour starts from Sameba cathedral and Metekhi Church before continuing to the Abanotubani district famous with Sulphur baths. We will take the cable car to visit Narikala Fortress, explore Shardeni Street with its many souvenir and gift shops. No tour of Tbilisi would be complete without visiting Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati basilica. From Freedom square we stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi. Continue to Jvari Church built in the end of VI century. From here the beautiful panorama of Mtskheta, which lies between the peaks and the confluence of two rivers. Drive to Mzkheta old city, visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 100 km / 60 miles
Day 2 Tuesday: Ananuri - Kazbegi - Gergeti - Gudauri
09:00 - Driving towards the Caucasus Mountains, we will make a stop on the bank of the Zhinvali reservoir and visit Ananuri castle. We will follow the old Georgian Military road through Cross Pass to arrive in Stephantsminda, here we will visit local family and have a lunch there. Drive up to Gergeti mountain and enjoy beautiful panorama from the Trinity Church. Arrive in Gudauri, check in at the hotel.
Overnight in Gudauri. Meal: breakfast, lunch. Tour route: 280 km / 175 miles
Day 3 Wednesday: Signagi - Bodbe - Kvareli - Telavi
09:00 - Drive to fortified city of Signagi which is surrounded with a wall with 28 watch towers, visit convent of Bodbe, the territory of the monastery offers spectacular views of the land of the best Georgian wines - Alazani Valley with peaks of the Greater Caucasus towering behind it. After Bodbe we continue to the tunnel winery at Khareba to taste Kakhetian wines made according local traditions in Kvevri. Visit Gremi fortress and continue to Telavi, visit the old town, check in to hotel.
Overnight in Telavi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 270 km / 170 miles
Day 4 Thursday: Alaverdi - Tsinandali - Shuamta - Tbilisi
09:00 - we will start with Telavi food market and continue to Alaverdi Cathedral. Built in the early XI century, it is one of four Great Cathedrals of the country and the highest of the ancient churches of Georgia. Next stop is in the Tsinandali estate - well known for its beauty. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was a poet and a prominent figure in Georgia. In his home you can find an art gallery and a bar, where you can try Tsinandali - the first Georgian wine produced in accordance with the European technology. Continue visiting Ikalto Academy and Shuamta monastery complex; drive to Tbilisi hotel via beautiful Gombori pass.
Overnight in Tbilisi. Meal: breakfast. Distance: 200 km / 125 miles
