7-Day Georgian Highlights Tour from Tbilisi

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7 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Enjoy sightseeing in Tbilisi, travel to Kartli region and visit the ancient caves of Uplistsikhe (dated back to the 1st millennium BC). In Kartli explore more sites: Mtskheta town – the former capital of Eastern Georgian kingdom Iberia, Svetitskhoveli cathedral 11th c and Jvari monastery 6th c. Mtskheta sites are under UNESCO protection. The town represents the most secret place as Christ’s robe is burred here. Free yourself and feel the wild beauty of Mtiuleti and Khevi (Kazbegi) mountains. Visit Borjomi Spa town and taste its mineral sparkling water. Explore the cultural heritage of Samtskhe-Javakheti region.

What's Included

1 x local jeep in Kazbegi on day: 3;
Overnights in 3* hotels: 3 nights Tbilisi; 1 night Gudauri, 1 night Akhaltsikhe, 1 night Vardzia 4*
English-speaking Guide-Driver service all days except day 7
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Air conditioned comfortable car all days except day 7
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Tbilisi Airport transfers
Visa Fees
Accommodation in a single room
Lunches & Dinners unless mentioned

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: 7 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tbilisi City Tour

    5 stops
  • 1
    Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral

    Trinity cathedral (1995-2004) the highest church in Georgia, where thousands of children are baptized every year.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jan Shardeni Street

    Walk to Shardeni Street and enjoy sightseeing of tiny sculptures scattered around the streets.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    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
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    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
    • Day 2

    Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Ananuri - Gudauri

    3 stops
  • 6
    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

    Drive to Mtskheta - ancient capital of Georgia to visit UNESCO sites: Jvari monastery 6th c and Svetitskhoveli cathedral 11th c. Considered as Georgian architectural wonder, Svetitskhoveli preserves the robe of Jesus Christ.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Jvari Church

    Jvari monastery stands on the hill of the mountain that overlooks the city. You have the unique opportunity to see confluence of two rivers – Aragvi and Mktvari.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

    Ananuri Architectural Complex 16-17th cc. The complex comprises churches, fortification and residential buildings and was one a seat local Dukes

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Gudauri - Stepantstminda (Kazbegi )- Tbilisi

    1 stop
  • 9
    Gergeti Trinity Church

    Full day exploration of high Caucasus Mountain. Reach 2395 m level on the Cross Pass, where we can make several stops to taste the mineral water and observe snowy peaks of mountains. Visit top of Mount Gergeti, Holy Trinity Church 14th c. standing on the top of Stephantsminda and at the same time under the foothills of magnificent peak Kazbegi (5033m)

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Tbilisi - Gori - Uplitsikhe - Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe

    3 stops
  • 10
    Stalin Museum

    The museum houses a collection of private items that belonged to the Soviet Dictator - Joseph Stalin.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Uplistsiche Cave Town

    Uplistsikhe cave town – one of the oldest inhabited places of Georgia. It dates back to early Iron Ages. The town is cut out from rock with secret tunnels and passes connecting ancient chambers and halls.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Borjomi Central Park

    Borjomi – a town famous for mineral sparkling water. The artesian springs are fed by waters coming from glaciers and it rises to the surface without pumping. You can taste Borjomi mineral sparkling water and walk through Borjomi-Kharagauli national park – one of the largest protected areas in Europe that covers 5300 sq. km. The place is unique because of ecological and geographical zones, historical sites, and wildlife.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia

    2 stops
  • 13
    Rabati Castle

    Rabati Castle is a Fortress in Akhaltsikhe, established in the 9th century and later rebuilt by the ottomans.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Vardzia

    Vardzia is a rock-hewn complex on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. It was founded in the 12-13th cc, during the reign of Giorgi III and his daughter Queen Tamar. Initially planned as a town-fortress, the complex became a well-fortified monastery that had a significant role in a political, cultural and spiritual life of Georgia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    Vardzia - Tsalka - Tbilisi

    1 stop
  • 15

    Drive to Tbilisi via lakes Sagamo, Paravani and Tsalka.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Tbilisi

    1 stop
  • 16
    Tbilisi

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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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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