The Best of Georgia, 8 Day Tour

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This 8 day trip will be an epic adventure through the historical and beautiful country of Georgia that will take you from Tbilisi the capital and surrounding areas to the Adjara region and Machakhela National Park. You will experience historical sites such as Ananuri Fortress while surrounded by epic mountain peaks, visit Roman built Gonio Fortress on the Black Sea along with medieval castles in the hills of Machakhela National Park. This adventure will take you to natural wonders such as the Prometheus Caves, waterfalls in Machakhela National Park along with the beautiful Caucasus Mountain range. 

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 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, advice on any other travel plans in the region.

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

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

Lodging/Meals

3 nights stay in  Georgian capital of Tbilisi
4 nights stay in Machakhela National Park lodge
7 breakfasts included of traditional Georgian cuisine.
4 dinners of traditional Georgian cuisine.

Excursions/Tours

Kazbegi Mountain/Ananeri Fortress/
Historical Tour of Tbilisi with wine tasting
Prometheus Caves
Tour of Gonio Fortress 
Tour of Petra Fortress
Entrance to Batumi Botanical Gardens
Tour around Machakhela National Park (includes ziplining)
Cheese and wine tasting in Machakhela National Park.

Additional for no extra charge 

Free consultation and help planning on any additional travels in Georigia.
All tours are performed by active archaeologists in Georgia.
Guided hike in Machakhela National Park to water fall
Swim at secluded beach on Black sea
Potential cook out on Black Sea beach (I have to see what locals are doing)

Whats not included 

Air fare to Tbilisi 
Travel insurance
Transportation back to airport at end of trip.