Most popular of Georgia – 8 days group tour from Kutaisi.
Details of tour
Season – May to October
Start/Finish – Kutaisi
Type – Culture and history
Duration – 8 days
Frequency – Everyday
HIGHLIGHTS
Mestia
Ushguli
Old Batumi
Mtirala National Park Hike
Makhuntseti & mirveti waterfalls
Dinner with folklore show
Martvili canyon
Okatse canyon
Prometheus cave
Tasting “Nazuki” – Georgian sweet bread
Borjomi central park
Rabati castle
Vardzia
Jvari monastery
Walking in Old Tbilisi
Ananuri castle
Gudauri viewpoint
Holy trinity church of Gergeti
Day 1st – Mestia
The tour starts at 08:00 from our office in Kutaisi. The first stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting dam we are heading to Mestia. On the way 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 and have a lunch break. In Mestia we visit Margiani family house-museum. The tour finishes at 16:00 at Credo Bank.
Overnight in Mestia
Day 2nd – Ushguli
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 15:00. Here we change vehicle and heading back to Batumi.
Overnight in Batumi
Day 3rd - Batumi & Mtirala N.P.
Tour starts at 10:30 form our office in Batumi. 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. Here we have a lunch break and afterwards 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. The tour finishes at 18:00 at our office.
Overnight in Batumi
Day 4th - Waterfalls, Lunch with Folklore show
Tour starts at 10:00 form our office in Batumi. We’re heading to Makhuntseti where we try to escape from heat of Batumi. The first stop is water reservoir of river Adjaristskali. Then we are heading to Makhuntsety waterfall that is one of the highest waterfalls in Georgia. Afterwards we go down to King Tamar’s bridge that was built in 14th century. The next stop is Mirveti waterfall to achieve it we have to cross hanged bridge and walk through village. For the lunch we visit a local family restaurant in the mountains of Matchakhela valley. They provide wide variety of the local food and homemade wine. Also, they perform a folklore show for us. The tour finishes at 17:00 at our office in Batumi.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 5th - Canyons & Cave
Tour starts at 06:45 from our office in Batumi. In Kutaisi we change the vehicle and drive to Martvili. 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 to Kutaisi. The tour finishes at 19:00 in our offce in Kutaisi.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 6th - Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia
The tour starts at 08:00 from our office in Kutaisi. The first stop is in Surami where we taste Georgian sweet bread “Nazuki”. They show us how it’s made and give us some to test. Afterwards we visit Borjomi central park. Here we are able to taste 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 return back to Kutaisi. We reach the reach the city at 22:00 we drop off guests at hotel.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 7th - Tbilisi, Jvari and Mtskheta
The tour starts at 07:00 from our office in Kutaisi. The first stop is in Surami where we taste Georgian sweet bread “Nazuki”. They show us how it’s made and give us some to test. From here we continue to Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered religious center of Georgia. Next stop is Jvari monastery. From There is amazing view on Mtskheta, Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. After Jvari we have lunch break at local restaurant with delicious food. When lunch is finished we walk in old part of Tbilisi. We cover: Metekhi church, Europe square, Bridge of peace, Cable way ride to Narikala fortress, Legvatkhevi waterfall and Sulphur bathes of Tbilisi. The excursion finishes at 18:00 in our office in Tbilisi
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 8th - 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 22:00 in Kutaisi.
