Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival

Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 02: Tbilisi

After breakfast, take a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi's Old City. Walking along the narrow city streets and exploring the religious and secular architecture, you will get a sense of the history of the city from the fascinating mix of religious and secular architecture here; churches, synagogues, and mosques, and narrow streets of 19th century houses with multi-colored wooden balconies. Visit the sulfur baths which impressed the likes of Pushkin, Lermontov, and Dumas. During the tour enjoy the superb panoramic views of the Old City. Afterwards we will take a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue – the main street in Tbilisi. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Radisson BLU Iveria (5*) in Tbilisi. (B/D)

Day 03: Tbilisi – Sighnaghi – Telavi

In the morning, explore the Kakheti region, which is well known for its wine production. Enjoy superb views of the Great Caucasus Mountains and the valleys of Kakheti, learn about the traditions and culture of the country and region, and most importantly, taste the wines and delicious food.
Your first stop is to the fortified town of Sighnaghi (18th century). The town preserved its original image and now offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains. Visit a local winery to taste Georgian wines. Continue to the historical-ethnographic museum. Afterwards drive to a local village to visit local farmers' wine cellars and taste wine. Later transfer to a winery for more wine tasting and learning about manufactured Georgian wines. Transfer to Telavi. Dinner and overnight at beautiful boutique property Chateau Mere.(B/D)

Day 4: Telavi – Tbilisi

Visit a local master of Georgian clay jars known as 'Qvevri' which are used for storing wine underground – a traditional method which dates back 8,000 years. Transfer to Alaverdi Cathedral for sightseeing and visiting the wine cellar of the monastery to taste wine made by monks. Later visit Gremi Complex and continue on to the home of a local family for lunch and wine. Afterwards, visit a winery for more wine tasting and a tour of the wine factory. Transfer to Tbilisi. Overnight at 4* Ambasadori Hotel (B/L/D)
Overnight at a hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 5: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Gori – Kutaisi

Drive to visit the 6th century Jvari Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Mtskheta, the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia, which is 3000 years old. Continue to Uplistsikhe cave town located close to Gori. Here, taste home-made wines of Kartli region. Transfer to Kutaisi, the town of legendary Golden Fleece from the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, and visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site – Gelati Monastery and Academy. Dinner at hotel restaurant and overnight at 3* Hotel Bagrati 1003 in Kutaisi.(B/D)

Day 6: Kutaisi – Batumi

Transfer to the Black Sea coast. Visit Gonio fortress connected to the myth of Jason and the Argonauts, and a private ethnographic museum. Free time in Batumi. Explore the charming Old Town, walk the seaside boardwalk or take in the Botanical Gardens. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at 5* Sheraton Batumi Hotel with its marvelous views of the town and the Black Sea. (B/D)

Day 7: Batumi – Gori – Mtskheta – Tbilisi

En route to Tbilisi, visit a winery to learn more about West Georgian wines. Tour the Stalin museum in Gori and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive in Tbilisi. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at 5* Radisson BLU Iveria in Tbilisi.(B/D)

Day 8: Departure

Early in the morning transfer to the airport and depart.