7 days Grand Georgian Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ananuri castle
• Gudauri viewpoint
• Holy trinity church of Gergeti
• Tsalka (Dashbashi) Canyon
• Borjomi central park
• Rabati castle
• Vardzia – complex of caves
• Old Batumi
• Mtirala N.P. Hike
• Enguri water dam
• Mestia
• Ushguli
• Prometheus cave
• Martvili canyon
• Okatse canyon
• Day 1st – Kazbegi
• Tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Tbilisi. Our first stop is Zhinvali water dam for photo shooting. Here is a open Bazar of souvenirs. Driving few kilometers we stop at Ananuri castle. After excursion in complex we are heading to the north. On the way we stop at place were 2 rivers (Black and White "Aragvi" mix). The next stop is Viewpoint of Gudauri. There is a wonderful view on Caucasus mountain range from the viewpoint. Then we visit Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti. The tour finishes at 19:00 in our office in Tbilisi.
• Overnight in Tbilisi
• Day 2nd - Tsalka (Dashbashi) canyon
• The tour starts at 10:00 from our office in Tbilisi. The first stop is a viewpoint to the river Vere valley. After a 5 mins break we continue driving to Tsalka (Dashbashi) canyon. Firstly, we walk over a 240 m long sky bridge that is hanged on the top of 280 m deep canyon. Here are options for bicycle ride over the canyon and swing that are one in the lifetime experiences. Afterwards part of the group that is not afraid of challenging 1.8 km hike walks down to the canyon where we get close to the waterfall over the cliff. The spot is cool and relaxing, but coming back to the visitor center isn’t that easy. We hike up to the parking and have a well needed lunch break. After that lunch we drive back to Tbilisi. The tour finishes at 18:00 in our office in Tbilisi.
• Overnight in Tbilisi
• Day 3rd – Borjomi, Rabati and Vardzia
• Tour starts at 08:00 from our office in Tbilisi. The first stop is Borjomi central park. Here we are able to test mineral water from springs. After walking in the park we are heading to Rabati castle. We explore medieval castle with local guide who tells us about history and structure of it. For lunch we stop at local restaurant. The last destination is Vardzia – City of caves. When all rooms of the complex are explored we drive to Kutaisi.
• Overnight in Kutaisi
• Day 4th – Batumi & Mtirala N.P. hike
• Tour starts at 08:00 from our office in Kutaisi. Once we arrive in Batumi we start a walking tour in the city. The first stop is Europe square and statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza square and to Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterwards group visits moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is alphabet tower of Batumi. Then we walk down boulevard and through dancing fountains park. The last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and statue of Neptune. Afterwards we take a boat ride in the sea across the Batumi beach. the boat ride finishes by 1 p.m. and we stop in the local restaurant for a lunch break. After the lunch we drive to Mtirala National park. Once we get there we cross the river by the handmade cable-car and hike for 3 km to the waterfalls. People who like cold water can swim in waterfalls. There is a rope attraction in the park that is children's favorite spot. Once we're exhausted and full with emotions we get in the van and drive back to Batumi.
• Overnight in Batumi
• Day 5th – Mestia, Svaneti
• Tour starts at 06:45 from our office in Batumi. On the way we join group that’s coming from Kutaisi and continue tour together. The first stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting dam we are heading to Mestia. On the way we stop at local restaurant for lunch. Also, we stop several times for taking pictures and to enjoy with waterfalls and amazing views on Caucasus mountain range. We arrive in Mestia by 14:00. Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century. Tour finishes at 16:00 at Credo Bank.
• Overnight in Mestia
• Day 6th Ushguli, Svaneti
• On this day we have off-road tour to Ushguli – the highest settlement in Europe. We start at 10 a.m. from Credo Bank - #38 Tamar Mefe st., Mestia. Our first stop is tower of love that represents story of prohibited love. Afterwards we keep off-roading to Ushguli. Once we achieve Ushguli our vehicles are parked in the center. Guests have 3 hours to explore the ancient towers and churches. We return in Mestia at 16:00. Here we change vehicle and heading back to Kutaisi.
• Overnight in Kutaisi
• Day 7th – Canyons & cave
• Tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Kutaisi. The first stop is Martvili canyon where we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls. The next attraction is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and sky walks. There are 2 ways to achieve bridge: trekking on 6 km route and taking off-roading taxi. Off-roading is pretty impressive experience. Hiking makes us starving, so we stop in the local restaurant for a lunch break. The last spot of the tour is Prometheus cave, that is 1,4 km long and is located 80 meters below surface level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. It’s cool, isn’t? Finally, when we are exhausted and full with emotions we go back to Tbilisi.
• Overnight in Tbilisi
• Price
• Group tour - 870 GEL per person
• Private tour - Starting from 3550 GEL