12 days Private Tour around Georgia

My experience of guiding, the knowledge of history, sense of humor, photographer skills and my super Mercedes-Benz minivan.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

day 1.
Arrive in Tbilisi. airport transfer to Hotel and rest and city tour



Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House, Chavchavadze St. 55, Kvareli 383320 Georgia

day 2
After breakfast, we depart toward the Kakheti region of Georgia. the cradle of Georgian winemaking.
**Our first stop will be at the
Patardzeuli wine factory. you will taste 5 tips of different wine and Brandy.
The next stop will be to the field for horseback riding it’s optional. 45L pax.

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The next stop is Bodbe convent. As the legend says, it is a burial place of St. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. Since 1889 Bodbe complex functions as a nunnery.
Continue driving to Sighnaghi, the city of love.
one of the crossroads of the Great Silk Road is surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers. According to you, the Next stop will be at the kusika restaurant.
overnight in hotel Duende

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Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Telavi, Telavi, Kakheti Region

day 3
after breakfast Continue exploring Kakheti and Alazani valley.
I’m inviting you to my village, where u can harvest the fruits from the trees, and tasting homemade meals and wine.
Drive towards Khareba wine tunnel, which is 800m long.
Tsinandali Estate, clay master which is making wine jars, named Kvevri.
Stay in Telavi overnight.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

day 4
go to Gudauri. The route will take us over the Georgian Military Highway up North towards Russia. ** Your first stop will be at the Jvari church. Then to Ananuri complex a former residence of Argveti Dukes. Complex featuring churches and towers dating back to the XVI-XVII cc. is beautifully overlooking Jinvali reservoir. Continue our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they still keep their own colors even after merge. We will then drive over the Cross pass and make a short stop at Soviet time “People’s Friendship” mountain-viewpoint in Gudauri. overlooking a deep gorge of the Caucasus mountain range. Here you can try Paragliding, which is a lifetime experience.
In the evening we will move to Kazbegi (Stephantsminda).
Overnight at hotel ketinos home, who makes supper dishes.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia

day 5.
In the morning we will Hike or rise up by horses to Gergeti Trinity Church, (need 4*4 taxi 50Lari) Near the Village of Gergeti. you will enjoy breathtaking views of Gergeti Holy Trinity church and glacier Kazbek.
discover Gveleti's big waterfall which is located nearby the Russian border. Kazbegi Rooms restaurant is the best spot over there. we will visit for lunch.
Stop At Pasanauri. you have the opportunity of rafting.
Overnight in Mtsketha ancient city

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region

day 6
Check out after breakfast and visit the Stalin Museum in Gori and uplistsike cave town.
move to Kutaisi. Kutaisi is the second biggest city in Georgia. the legendary city that was the ultimate destination of Jason and Argonauts searching for the Golden Fleece. Visit Bagrati Cathedral (11th century), one of the best samples of medieval architecture towering over Kutaisi and visible from almost any point in the city.
stay in Kutaisi

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mestia, Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region

day 7
we go to Prometheus cave where you will walk in a 1.5 km long tunnel to enjoy breathtaking views of stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers, and lakes along the cave. The underground light system filled with LED lights of all rainbow colors marvelously highlights the natural beauty of Prometheus cave.
afterward, we have to visit the Enguri water reservoir. Museum of Mestia.
Overnight In Mestia

Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Mestia, Mestia, Upper Svaneti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region

day 8
After the hotel breakfast, drive to Ushguli village, the highest standing settlement in Europe (2200 m). (we need a 4x4 special car) The Ushguli architectural complex is a valuable architectural and historical monument, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its exclusiveness. There are about 70 families (around 200 people) living in Ushguli. Spend time in Ushguli strolling through the old narrow streets. Visit Lamaria Church complex, with impressive 12th-century wall frescoes. Locals believe that Queen Tamar was buried under this church. Enjoy the picturesque view of Mount Shkhara.
Overnight in Mestia

Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Chalaadi Glacier, 4PG8+9PV, Mestia, Georgia

day 9
Chalaadi glacier, Koruldi lakes hike 2.3 to Tetnuldi plateau.
Overnight in Mestia

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Batumi, Batumi, Adjara Region

Check out after breakfast and head toward Batumi,
Batumi evening city tour

Duration: 7 hours

Stop At: Mtirala Mountain, Georgia

Batumi beach is next to the Boulevard. The beaches in Batumi and its vicinities are stony without sand. There are theatres, cinemas, restaurants, cafes with great food and other entertainment to the east from the beach. The residential quarters of Batumi are seen from afar due to their rainbow coloring. The matter is that each house there is painted with a certain color.

The Old part of the city is especially interesting, most of the houses were built in the XIX century. There reins the spirit of past centuries – rows of small shops of handicraftsmen making copperware, the magnificent aroma of freshly brewed coffee in small cafes. The old city is known for its various architectural subtleties: buildings are decorated with chimeras, mermaids, atlantes, and other mythical creatures. You will visit Batumi dolphinarium. and enjoy the cable car. or Visit Mtirala National Park for hiking and zipline. stay in Batumi.

Duration: 9 hours

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi

Check out after breakfast transfer to TBILISI Airport (7 hours)
or fly back from Batumi International Airport.

Duration: 7 hours