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Details of tour
Day 1 – Tbilisi & Mtskheta Tour starts at 09:00 by picking up guests from hotels. 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 by dropping the off in at hotels in Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi Day 2 – Kazbegi Tour starts at 09:00 by picking up guests from hotels in Tbilisi. On the way we need to change vehicle in Natakhtari. The first place we visit is Ananuri castle. We have one hour to explore 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 few kilometers through Caucasus mountain range we arrive in Stepantsminda and stop for lunch. After satisfying lunch we visit Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti. On the way to Kutaisi we need to change vehicles 2 times and drop off guests at their hotels in Kutaisi by 22:00. Overnight in Kutaisi Day 3 – Canyons & Cave Tour starts at 10:00 from our office in 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. It’s cool, isn’t? :) Meanwhile it’s time for lunch. Our lunch break is at local restaurant Our Garden where is made the most delicious Georgian food in neighborhood. After delicious lunch we are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls. The final attraction on tour 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 3 km route and taking off-roading taxi. Off-roading is pretty impressive experience. Finally, when we are exhausted and full with emotions we go back to Kutaisi and finish tour on the main square. Overnight in Kutaisi Day 4 - 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 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. Overnight in Mestia Day 5 – Adishi At 9 a.m. we start picking up guests from hotels in Mestia. Once everyone is in the vehicle we are heading 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. Overnight in Adishi Day 6 – Kala At 9 a.m. we already are on the route. On the way we need to cross river that is coming from Adishi glacier and is freezing, though, manageable to cross. If lever of water is too high we rent horses of locals for crossing the river. On the way we walk through village Khalde that was destroyed by Russian army in 1876. On this day we take a break in village Kala. Overnight in Kala Day 7 – Ushguli The longest day of tour - We start at 8 a.m. and heading to Ushguli. By noon we already are in Ushguli. Here guests have free time to explore village and to have some sneaks. By 15:00 we meet with another group of our company and all together return to Mestia. In Mestia we change the vehicle and go to Batumi. On the way change vehicle one more time and arrive in Batumi by 23:00. We drop off guests at their hotels. Overnight in Batumi Day 8 – Batumi We start tour at 11:00 from Europe square and statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza square and to Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterwards group visits moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is alphabet tower of Batumi. Then we walk down boulevard and through dancing fountains park. The last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and statue of Neptune. Here we have lunch break. Tour continues at 14:00 and we’re heading to Makhuntseti where we try to escape from heat of Batumi. The first stop is 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 14th century, where guests are able to jump from bridge and swim in freezing mountain river. The next stop is Mirveti waterfall. In order to get there we need to cross hanged bridge and walk through the village. Once we have visited all places we go back to Batumi and finish tour at Europe square. Overnight in Batumi Day 9 – Kutaisi Tour starts at 06:30 by picking up guests from hotels. By 09:00 we already are in Kutaisi. After breakfast break we start tour at 10 a.m. from the central square of Kutaisi. 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”. 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 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. By the 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 test 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 Imereian food you’ll ever try. After satisfying lunch we return back to Kutaisi by 20:00. Overnight in Kutaisi Day 10 – Downhill and Rafting Tour starts at 06:30 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. In Bakuriani we take downhill bike trek to Borjomi. In Borjomi we have lunch break at local winery where you can taste wine, but shouldn’t drink, because next step is rafting on river Mtkvari. After the lunch we ride to rafting base where 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 tour in Borjomi. Overnight in Borjomi Day 11 – Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia 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 park there is a cable way that goes up to the hill. From cable way and hill there is amazing view on the park and mountains of Borjomi. On the way back to the car we visit 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 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 Tbilisi. On the way we change vehicle in Khashuri and drop off guests in Tbilisi by 22:00. Overnight in Tbilisi Price
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Note: On group tours there is no minimum guests number restriction. They are guaranteed departure.
