The Perl of Caucasus
8 Day Tour to Georgia starts in Kutaisi. In the course of 8 days you will travel to 5 regions of Georgia and see 4 UNESCO sites; visit ancient churches and medieval fortresses; explore Tbilisi Historical Center; taste Georgian wine produced according to local technology; enjoy picturesque views of highland Georgia.
There are three international airports in Georgia: Kopitnari airport in Kutaisi, Shota Rustaveli airport in Tbilisi and Alexander Kartveli airport in Batumi. This tour is designed for our guests taking flights arriving to Kutaisi airport.
Day to day itinerary
Arrival to Kutaisi. Our company representative meets you in the Arrivals Hall at the Kutaisi airport. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Overnight in the Kutaisi hotel.
Hotel check out after breakfast. Start exploration of Georgia with Prometheus cave near Kutaisi. Travel from Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe to see Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe hotel.
Check out after breakfast. Travel from Akhaltsikhe in direction to Aspinza to explore Vardzia caves and Hertvisi Fortress. On the way to Tbilisi make a stop and have a walk in Borjomi Kharagauli park. Taste Borjomi mineral water. Arrive in Tbilisi. Hotel check-in. Night in Tbilisi hotel.
After breakfast travel to Tsinandali village in the Kakheti region visit the museum of Alexandre Chavchavadze and wine house Shumi. Drive to Sighnaghi to see the town and visit local ethnographic museum. Prior to traveling back to Tbilisi visit Georgia’s most sacred place – St. Nino’s Basilica in Bodbe. Transfer back to Tbilisi. Night in Tbilisi hotel
After breakfast Drive to Mtskheta to see two UNESCO sites: Jvari Monastery and Svetitshoveli Cathedral. After the lunchtime drive back to have a half-day Tbilisi Historic Center exploration. Night in Tbilisi Hotel.
Travel to Stepantsminda using Georgian Military Road via the Cross Pass. Visit Ananuri Complex and viewpoints in Pasanauri, Gudauri, Zhinvali reservoir. In Stepantsminda use 4WD vehicle to get on top of Gergeti Mount to see Gergeti Trinity Church and enjoy a picturesque panoramic view of the surroundings. Night in Tbilisi Hotel.
Hotel check out after breakfast and drive to the town of Gori to visit Josef Stalin’s Museum. Visit Uplistsikhe 1 millennium BC cave town located near Gori. Drive to Kutaisi and visit another two UNESCO sites: Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery. Hotel check-in. Night in Kutaisi hotel.
Hotel check out before 12:00 pm. Transfer to the Kutaisi airport. End of service.
