The Best Of Georgia, 11 Day Tour

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11 Day Tour

An increase from the already amazing 8 day best of Georgia tour, this 11 day trip will be an epic adventure through the historical and beautiful country of Georgia that will take you from the capital Tbilisi to Machekhala National Park to the majestic town of Mestia. You will experience historical sites such as Ananuri fortress while surrounded by epic mountain peaks, visit Roman built Gonio Fortress on the Blace Sea and breathe in the atmosphere around the Svan Towers that cover the land in Mestia. This adventure will take you to natural wonders such as the Prometheus Caves, waterfalls in Machakhela National Park along with Mountain peaks Caucasus and Chalaadi Glacier in the beautiful mountain town of Mestia. You will have the opportunity to experience real Georgian culture, eat amazing authentic Georgian food, drink as much Georgian wine and cha cha as you like and soak in authentic Georgian bathhouses in the Tbilisi bathhouse district.

If you need to get away from your typical daily life and have a craving to get a little adventure that is somewhat off the beaten path, to get a little culture to see and experience amazing things and epic landscapes…..to just get away. I encourage you to join us on this amazing journey.

There really are remarkable places on the planet to see and experience if you're just willing to get out there.

*All tours come with free consultation and advice on any other travel plans in the region.

Itinerary

Arrival day 1

Arrival: Airport pick up from Tbilisi airport. Take to hotel.

Day 2

Historic walking tour with wine tasting.

Tbilisi is a very historic city that was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang I of Iberia. His statue at Metekhi bridge is where the tour will begin.

During the first part of the tour we will visit:

The near 800 year old St Metekhi Church, an archaeological site of the oldest bathhouse in Tbilisi dating back to the founding of the city, the 700 year old Armenian St George Church. After these incredible historical sites we will walk through Leghvtakhevi Canyon to Leghvtakhevi water fall for a rest.

After a short rest we will continue to a couple of must see sites in Tbilisi, the 1600 year old Narikala Fortress that sites on top of a hill with amazing panoramic views of Tbilisi and the surrounding area, and the Mother of Georgia one of Georgia’s most iconic monuments.

After experiencing the history of Tbilisi there is no better way than to top off the day with some wine tasting at Karalashvili Wine Cellar.

Day 3

Ananuri Fortress, Gergeti Trinity Church and Kazbegi Mountain

Hotel pick up around 9:00 am

After the hotel pick up we will head up the old military highway where we will see absolutely stunning scenery along with historical sites.

The first stop is Ananuri Fortress. With over 700 years of history involving several sieges. This fortress has a unique history including how it got its name. Which involves a woman named Ann being captured and tortured to get information about a secret tunnel the fortress used to get supplies. She refused and died not wanting to betray her friends and family in the fortress.

Next we will stop at the Russian-Georgian friendship monument that has incredible art work all along the inside and some of best views of landscape you will see anywhere.

After stopping for lunch we will make our way to Stepantsminda, Gergeti Trinity Church and Kazbegi Mountain. One of the most recognizable and iconic buildings in Georgia and the entire Caucasus, this 14th century church sits in the shadows of Kazbegi Mountain.

After a day of incredible historical sites and stunning scenery of the Caucasus Mountains we will head back to Tbilisi and arrive around 7pm.

Day 4

Travel to Machakhela National Park and Prometheus Caves tour

We will leave the hotel in Tbilisi around 9am and head to West Georgia to Machakhela National Park. On the way we will stop by Kutaisi for lunch which is the oldest continuously occupied town in Europe.

After lunch we will tour a natural wonder in the Prometheus Caves.

We then head up to Machakhela National Park where a traditional Georgian dinner awaits us.

Day 5

Wine and cheese tasting and tour around Machakhela National Park.

Breakfast at 10am.

During this tour of Machakhela we will stop by:

Gvara Fortess. Built in the VI century this fortress gives a commanding view of the Machakhlistskali river and surrounding area.

Arch Bridge. This medieval built bridge is a beautiful site with zip lining offered and a restaurant that serves all kinds of drinks.

David Castle: Machakhela is filled with traditional cultural and interesting characters and stories where you will visit. Here you will see where a local built his house on top of a 1000 year old castle while trying some local food and wine.

At this point you will have options to visit a ethnographic museum, a gun making museum and hike to a waterfall or all of the above.

After a day of full of fun we will enjoy wine and cheese tasking at the Malakmadze Guest house

Dinner around 6pm

Day 6

Gonio Fortress, The Black Sea and Batumi.

Breakfast at 10am.

After breakfast we head to Gonio Fortress. A fortress built by the Romans and later occupied by the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. With over 1800 years of history this is a must see archaeology site on the Black Sea.

After touring Gonio Fortress get dropped off anywhere in Batumi and walk around the city seeing great places tell you decide to go back to the lodging.

Dinner

Day 7

Tour Petra Fortress/Botanical Garden

Breakfast 10am

Tour of VI century Petra fortress and a chance to admire the architecture and beautiful surroundings at this historical site.

Afterward you get entrance to Batumi Botanical Gardens. An absolutely beautiful place for nature lovers.

(Optional) swim at secluded beach on Black Sea

Dinner around 6

Day 8

Travel to Mestia and Martvili Canyon

Breakfast 9am

After breakfast we will go on one of the most scenic drives you will ever experience. Before we get to the Svaneti region we will stop by Martvili Canyon and explore a beautiful canyon and river.

After Martvilli Canyon we will drive through stunning landscape that is the Svaneti region on our way to Mestia, makings stops along the way for sight seeing.

Day 9

Chalaadi Glacier and Mestia Historical Museum

Breakfast 930

After a good breakfast at your lodging we head out to Chalaadi Glacier. With the Caucasus Mountains all around we will hike for about 1 hour tell we get to Chalaadi Glacier where you can spend as much time as you like enjoying the view of the glacier and eating what ever snacks you bring.

Once we are done hiking back you will get entrance into the Mestia Historical Museum and learn about the fascinating history and cultures of the region.

After a day of Glaciers, Mountains and history you can choose to walk around and breath in the atmosphere of Mestia with its medieval towers everywhere or stop in for dinner some where.

Day 10

Day trip to Ushguli

On the 3rd day of this trip we head further into the Caucasus to the village of Ushguli. Ushguli’s remoteness has allowed it to keep much of its traditional architecture. This has allowed this incredible village to be a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site.

On this trip to Ushguli we will visit historical sites such as The Tower of Love, Lamaria church and the Ushguli ethnographic museum.

After getting back to Mestia you can go on an optional pub crawl to our favorite places to get a beer or wine.

Day 11

Drive back to Tbilisi/Trip to Katskhi Monastery

Breakfast 9am

After 10 days of amazing adventures throughout Georgia we will will head back to Tblisi making several stops along the way for lunch, and to see the famous Katski Monastery built in an incredible location.

You will be back in Tbilisi around 7pm or we can drop you off anywhere along the way.

(like all our tours there is room for customization on any day for private tours)

Whats Included

3 nights stay in Tbilisi 

4 nights stay in Machekhala National Park at lodge

3 nights stay in Mestia 

10 days of breakfast provided

7 dinners provided of authentic Georgian cuisine.

Excursions/Tours provided

Kazbegi Mountain/Ananeri Fortress

Tour of Tbilisi and wine tasting

Prometheus Caves

Tour of Gonio Fortress

Tour of Petra Fortress

Entrance to Batumi Botanical Gardens

Wine and Cheese tasting in Machakhela National Park

2 guided hikes in Mestia

optional day trip to Ushguli in place of hike in Mestia.

Trip to Katskhi Monastery

Additional items for NO extra charge

*Free consultation on any other travel plans while in Georgia

Tour guides are all active archaeologists in Georgia

Guided hike in Machekehala National Park to water fall

Swim at secluded Black Sea beach

Whats not included 
Air fare to Tbilisi 
Travel insurance
Transportation back to airport at end of trip.