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11 Day itinerary in Georgia, Asia

Grand Georgian Tour

If you want to discover the best of Georgia, this is your best option! Enjoy days full of adventure with biking and rafting, some others full of culture visiting the highlights of beautiful towns, and even trek for 3 days through historical villages on this 11-day experience.

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader

starting point

Tbilisi

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Hiking

Rafting

Snorkeling/Diving

Skiing/Snowboarding

Kayaking

Cycling

Outdoors & Nature

Adventure

Start

Night

End

Highlights

1

Trek from Mestia to Ushguli through beautiful rivers and villages

2

Visit Martvili Canyon and Okatse Canyon, the deepest canyon in Georgia with skywalks

3

Enjoy waterfalls and amazing views of the Caucasus Mountain Range

4

Explore Ananuri Castle, a medieval castle with churches and fighting towers

Itinerary

Standard Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Tbilisi & Mtskheta Tour

Tour starts at 09:00 by picking you up from your hotel. The first stop is 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. Tour finishes at Liberty square at 17:30.

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 2

place Ananuri Castle, Stepantsminda, Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti and Kutaisi

The tour starts at 09:00 by picking you up from your hotel. We start excursion from Ananuri castle. We have one hour to explore the medieval castle with churches and fighting towers. From the castle there is amazing view on Zhinvali water reservoir. After excursion in complex we are heading to the north. On the way we stop at Viewpoint of Gudauri. Driving a few kilometers through the Caucasus mountain range we arrive in Stepantsminda and stop for lunch. After lunch (not included) we visit Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti. Tour finishes in Kutaisi by 22:00 h.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 3

place Canyons & Cave Tour

The tour starts at 10:00 from the central square of Kutaisi. The first stop is Prometheus cave that is 1.8 km long and is located 40 meters below sea level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. Our lunch break is at local restaurant Our Garden where it is made the most delicious Georgian food in the neighborhood. After delicious lunch we are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore the depth of it along waterfalls. The final attraction on tour is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and skywalks. There are 2 ways to achieve bridge: trekking on 3 km route and taking offloading taxi (not included). Offloading is a pretty impressive experience. Finally, when we are exhausted and full of emotions we go back to Kutaisi and finish tour by 20:00 h.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 4

place Enguri water dam, Hatsvali Ski Resort, and transfer to Mestia

We start picking up guests at 07:30 and at 08:00 leave the city. The first stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting the dam we are heading to Mestia. On the way we stop at a local restaurant for lunch. Also, we stop several times for taking pictures and to enjoy with waterfalls and amazing views of the 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 of Ushba (4700-4710 m) and Tetnuldi (4850 m). Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

place Trek to Adishi

At 9:00 a.m. we will pick you up from your accommodation in Mestia. Then, we head to Zhabeshi. We start trekking from Zhabeshi and the first two hours are hiking uphill and reach 2500 m altitude. The day finishes in Adishi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 6

place Trek to Kala

At 9:00 a.m. we already are on the route. On the way we need to cross the river that is coming from Adishi glacier and is freezing, though, manageable to cross. If the level of water is too high we rent horses of locals for crossing the river. On the way we walk through the village of Khalde that was destroyed by Russian army in 1876. On this day we take a break in the village of Kala.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: Guesthouse
Day 7

place Trek to Ushguli and transfer to Batumi

Today will be the longest day of the tour! We start at 8:00 a.m. and head to Ushguli. By noon, we already are in Ushguli. Here you will have free time to explore the village and to have some snacks. By 15:00 we take off from Ushguli and arrive in Batumi by 23:00 h.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 8

place Excursion to Batumi and surroundings

We start tour at 11:00 from Europe square and statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza square and to the Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterwards, we visit the moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is the alphabet tower of Batumi. Then we walk down the boulevard and through dancing fountains park. The last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and the statue of Neptune. Here we have lunch break. The tour continues at 14:00 h, and we’re heading to Makhuntseti where we try to escape from the heat of Batumi. The first stop is the 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 the 14th century, where guests are able to jump from the bridge and swim in a freezing mountain river. The next stop is Mirveti waterfall. In order to get there we need to cross the hanged bridge and walk through the village. Once we have visited all places we go back to Batumi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 9

place Kutaisi and surroundings

The tour starts at 06:30 and by 09:00 we already are in Kutaisi. After breakfast break we start the tour at 10 a.m. from the central square of Kutaisi. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at the fountain, we continue down to Central Park where are located the 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 the white bridge, then go through the park of love and visit the Golden marquee palace. Then we go to a central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”. After short shopping we go to Kutaisi History Museum After museum ​we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that overlooks the city. It was built in the 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 the 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 the monastery are amazing. By lunchtime, we visit the family winery “Baia’s wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us a vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to the wine cellar to test several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterwards we sit around a big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imereian food you’ll ever try. After a satisfying lunch we return to Kutaisi by 20:00.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 10

place Downhill & Rafting Tour

Today's tour starts at 06:30 by picking you 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 taste. In Bakuriani we take a downhill bike trek to Borjomi. In Borjomi we have lunch break at the local winery where you can taste wine, but you shouldn’t drink, because our next step is rafting on the river Mtkvari! After lunch (not included), we ride to the rafting base where the instructor is waiting for us. He gives us instructions and take 10 km rafting from Chitakhevi to Likani. Once the last drop of energy is used up we finish the tour in Borjomi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 11

place Visit to Borjomi Central Park, Rabati Castle, Vardzia and transfer back to Tbilisi

In the morning at 09:30 we get together at Borjomi Central Park. Here we are able to test mineral water from springs. At the entrance of the park there is a cable way that goes up to the hill. From cable way and hill there is amazing view of the park and mountains of Borjomi. On the way back to the car we visit the winery of Dimitri. Wine lovers can taste good ones from different regions of Georgia. After walking in the park we are heading to Rabati castle. We explore the medieval castle with a local guide who tells us about the history and structure of it. For lunch, we stop at a local restaurant. The last destination is Vardzia – City of caves. When all rooms of the complex are explored we return to Tbilisi.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 2* Hotel
  • Guesthouse

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (10)
  • Lunch (3)
  • Dinner (3)

Transport expand_less

  • Hotel pick up & drop off according to the program
  • All transportation as per itinerary

Activities expand_less

  • Bike service & Rafting on Day 4
  • Wine tasting & Georgian dinner on Day 11
  • Cable way ride to Hatsvali ski resort
  • All visits as per itinerary (entrance fees not included)

Extras expand_less

  • Full Board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during 3 days trekking from Mestia to Ushguli

Not Included expand_less

  • Other meals
  • Entrance tickets
  • Off-roading to Okatse canyon
  • 7 km walking route that needs 3 hours
  • 3 km off-roading plus 1.5 km walking route

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