9 days Grand Georgian Tour

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enguri water dam
• ​Margiani family house-museum
• Off-roading to Koruldi lakes
• Chalaadi glacier hiking
• Ushguli
• Views on Ushba (4700-4710m), Tetnuldi (4850m) and Shkhara (5200m) mountains
• Bagrati cathedral
• Gelati & Motsameta monasteries
• Walking tour in Royal district of Kutaisi
• Wine tasting and Georgian dinner at family winery
• Jvari monastery
• Svtitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta
• Old Tbilisi
• Ananuri castle
• Gudauri viewpoint
• Stepantsminda
• Gergeti Trinity Church
• Viewpoint to the river Vere valley
• Tsalka (Dashbashi) Canyon Sky Bridge
• Hiking in Dashbashi canyon
• Borjomi central park
• Rabati castle
• Vardzia – complex of caves
• Martvili canyon
• Okatse canyon
• Prometheus cave
• Day 1 – Mestia
• We start picking up guests at 06:30 and at 07:00 leave the city. 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. Firstly, we visit Hatsvali ski resort. Cable way goes from 1500 to 2300 m altitude. From the top there is amazing view on Ushba (4700-4710m) and Tetnuldi (4850m). Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century. Tour finishes at 16:30 at Credo Bank.
• Overnight in Mestia
• Day 2 - Koruldi lakes and Chalaadi glacier
• We start at 08:00 at Credo Bank - #38 Tamar Mefe st., Mestia. We take off-road ride from Mestia to Koruldi lakes. We have 2 stops at the viewpoints on the way to the lakes. Once we get there we spend an hour to enjoy with the views. We come back to Mestia at 12:00. We have a big break and at 17:00 we start to Chalaadi glacier from Credo Bank - #38 Tamar Mefe st., Mestia. We drive to Chalaadi glacier hike starting point that is a bridge on the river. The driver waits for the group for 2 hours and 30 minutes that is more than enough time to hike to the glacier. Once all of the group members are back we drive to Mestia. Tour finishes at 21:00.
• Overnight in Mestia
• Day 3 – 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 17:00. Here we change vehicle and heading back to Batumi.
• Overnight in Kutaisi
• Day 4 - Kutaisi, Wine & dine
• Tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Kutaisi. Firstly we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia. Afterwards we move to Gelati monastery of 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, grave of David the Builder, bell tower and houses of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The Builder. Then we move to Motsameta monastery that is related to story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on the cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around monastery are amazing. The next thing we do is a walking tour in the downtown. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at fountain group continues down to central park where are located statue of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and memorial of “9 April”. Afterwards we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house and visit “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit white bridge, then go through park of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”. For lunch time we visit family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to wine cellar to taste several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imerian food you’ll ever try. After satisfying lunch we return back to Kutaisi by 17:00.
• Overnight in Kutaisi
• Day 5 - Tbilisi
• Tour starts at 08:00 by picking up guests from hotels 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. Once the excursion is finished we the tour at our office in Tbilisi.
• Overnight in Tbilisi
• Day 6 - 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 at our office in Tbilisi.
• Overnight in Tbilisi
• Day 7 - 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 8 - Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia
• Tour starts at 08:00 by picking up guests from hotels in Tbilisi. Firstly 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 9 - 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 to Kutaisi and drive back to Batumi.
• Price
• Group tour - 1180 GEL per person
• Private tour - Starting from 4130 GEL