6-Day Tour to Georgia from Tbilisi. Cultural Heritage

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6 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Exploration of Georgia follows the Great Silk Road, and introduces the combination of Georgian culture, history and nature to its visitors. Participants of this tour will be able to sightsee the capital of Georgia – Tbilisi, museum of Joseph Stalin in Gori town, Kutaisi city and Imereti region in the western part of Georgia, the cave sites of Uplistsikhe and Prometheus, and traditional Georgian wine-making region Kakheti in the east.

What's Included

Guide/driver service all days all days except day six
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup and drop-off at your Tbilisi hotel
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Accommodation as per itinerary
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
1 x wine tasting in Giuashvilis' family winery on day 5
All taxes
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Food and drinks, unless specified
Tbilisi Airport transfers
Air tickets

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your centrally located Tbilisi hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tbilisi Sightseeing

    7 stops
  • 1
    Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba). Sameba was constructed between 1995 and 2004 and presents a mix of medieval styles of Georgian church architecture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Metekhi Cathedral

    Metekhi church of 13th c. overlooking Mtkvari River. Nearby the church stands the monument of the King Vakhtang I Gorgasali (or Vakhtang the Wolf Head) the founder of Tbilisi as the capital of Georgia.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Narikala Fortress

    Drive to Narikala fortress by cable car and enjoy the views of the city from the top. The fortress was first built in 4th c. AD and was known as Shuris Tsikhe (translates as Invidious Fortress). Present structures date from 7th c. and 12th c.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Abanotubani

    Stroll down to the old city and visit Tbilisi Mosque, the only surviving one dating back to 18th c. Continue to Legvtakhevi (Fig ravine), visit waterfall nearby and take a walk towards Sulfur bathhouse district. Bathhouse is one of the oldest districts in Tbilisi. Some of the baths date back to 17th-19th cc. and are built on natural hot water springs. Take a walk on Meidan square, Sharden and Erekle II streets with lots of cafes, bars and pubs, souvenir shops and art galleries.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Sioni Cathedral Church

    Sioni cathedral, the former seat of patriarch, also stands here. The cathedral was first established in 6th-7th cc., but was destroyed and rebuilt several times throughout the centuries. The present cathedral dates back to 13th c.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Anchiskhati Basilica

    Anchiskhati basilica, one of the oldest church in Tbilisi dating from 6th c.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Georgian National Museumn houses the Collection of Treasures including large number of unique artefacts from the second half of the 3rd millennium BC through 19th century AD. The collection features gold and silver jewelry from pre-Christian period.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Tbilisi - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi

    3 stops
  • 8
    Stalin Museum

    The museum and house of Joseph Stalin, located in Gori town, where he was born. The museum was established in mid of 20th c. and presents items related to Soviet dictator’s life.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Uplistsiche Cave Town

    Uplistskhe is a rock-cut town covering 8 ha. The history of the city dates back to 2 – 1st millennium BC.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Drive to the west through Rikoti pass and Arrive in Kutaisi. Gelati Academy and Monastery of 12th c. built during the reign of David the Builder - one of the most prominent kings of Georgia. Gelati was a cultural center preserving lots of murals and manuscripts from 12th-17th cc.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Kutaisi tour

    4 stops
  • 11

    Visit Bagrati Cathedral – a masterpiece of medieval Georgian church architecture. The cathedral is named after the King Bagrat the Third, the first King of united Georgia. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral stands on a hill and dominates the city of Kutaisi.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12

    Visit Kutaisi State Historical Museum and botanical garden. Then have 1 free hour for lunch.

    1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Prometheus Cave

    Visit Vani archaeological site, and have a guided excursion that takes 50 minutes.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 14

    Visit the farmer’s bazaar, here locals sell fresh fruit and vegetables and famous Imeretian cheese. Take an evening walk in Kutaisi city center.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Kutaisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

    3 stops
  • 15
    Prometheus Cave

    Visit Prometheus caves with astonishing stalactites and stalagmites. A 1.2 km long underground trail has 16 caves in total, only 6 are accessible for public. The tour is accompanied with a light show and classic music.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

    Svetitskhoveli 12th century is considered as a sacred place since it is said to contain the robe of Jesus Christ buried in underneath the cathedral.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Jvari Church

    Jvari monastery 6th century, gives you the opportunity to witness the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Tbilisi - Manavi - Sighnaghi - Tbilisi

    3 stops
  • 18

    Drive to Kakheti - a region known for its wine-making traditions. The first stop is Giuaani Winery at Manavi. Here the host will give you information about Qvevri wine production. After that taste 3 varieties of premium local wines (2 red, and 1 white).

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Sighnaghi

    Signagi – a small town, surrounded with 18th c. defensive structures. Take a walk in Signagi.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 20
    Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

    Visit Bodbe Nunnery of 9th c. – a place where St. Nino Georgian female evangelist’s relics are shrine.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Tbilisi

    1 stop
  • 21
    Tbilisi

    Breakfast at the hotel. Check out time untill 12:00 pm. End of service.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • The group is Guaranteed to run after 4 people book it
Supplied by Georgian Holidays

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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