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Details of tour
• Type – Wine, culture & Adventure • Duration – 3 days Program of tour: • Svetitskhoveli casthedral • Jvari monastery • Old Tbilisi • Ananuri castle • Gudauri viewpoint • Holy trinity church of Gergeti • Old Batumi • Acharistskali water reservoir • Makhuntseti waterfall • Bridge of Makhuntseti • Mirveti waterfall • Walking in Royal district of Kutaisi • Kutaisi history museum • Bagrati • Gelati • Motsameta • Wine tasting & Georgian dinner at family winery Day 1 – Tbilisi & Mtskheta Tour starts at 09:00 by picking up guests from hotels. On the way we change vehicle and start excursion from 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. By 18:00 all guests are dropped off at hotels in Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi Day 2 – Kazbegi Tour starts at 09:00 by picking up guests from hotels in Tbilisi. 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 vehicle 2 times and arrive in the city by 22:00. We drop off guests at their hotels in Kutaisi. Overnight in Kutaisi Day 3 – Batumi Tour starts at 07:30 by picking up guests from hotels in Kutaisi. The first stop is 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 to achieve it we have to cross hanged bridge and walk through village. Once we have visited all places we go back to Batumi and finish tour at Europa square. Overnight in Batumi Day 4 – Kutaisi, Wine & Dine Tour starts at 06:30 from by picking up guests in Batumi. At 9 a.m. we stop at a cozy café in Kutaisi for breakfast break. After breakfast at 10:00 we start walking tour 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, change vehicle and go to Tbilisi. We reach the city by 23:00 and drop off guests at their hotels in Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi Price
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Note: On group tours there is no minimum guests number restriction. They are guaranteed departure.
