WTF – Week Tour for Freedom from Batumi

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Batumi - Kutaisi, Wine & Dine
2 stops
1
Kutaisi
We start 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”.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
2
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kutaisi - Kazbegi - Tbilisi
4 stops
3
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Panorama Gudauri
On the way we stop at Viewpoint of Gudauri.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Gergeti Trinity Church
We visit Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi
3 stops
7
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
We start excursion from Svetitskhoveli cathedral in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered religious center of Georgia.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Jvari Church
Next stop is Jvari monastery. From There is amazing view on Mtskheta, Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Narikala Fortress
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Tbilisi - Borjomi, Rabati & Vardzia - Kutaisi
3 stops
10
Borjomi Central Park
The first spot is 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.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
11
Rabati Castle
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
The last destination is Vardzia – City of caves. When all rooms of the complex are explored we return back to Kutaisi.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 5
Kutaisi - Canyons & Cave
3 stops
13
Prometheus Cave
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? :)
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
14
Martvili Canyon
We are heading to Martvili canyon. Here we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along waterfalls.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
15
Okatse Canyon
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 6
Kutaisi - Mestia
3 stops
16
The first stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting dam we are heading to Mestia.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
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).
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
18
Margiani's House Museum
Next stop is Margiani family fighting tower and house-museum and that was built in 14th century.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Day 7
Mestia - Ushguli - Batumi
1 stop
19
Ushguli
Our first stop is tower of love that represents story of prohibited love. Afterwards we keep off-roading to Ushguli. Once we achieve Ushguli our vehicles are parked in the center. Guests have 3 hours to explore the ancient towers and churches.
3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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