Essential Georgia (9 Days)

The journey of discovery leads us to different regions in Georgia, along the Caucasus Mountains and lowlands with fascinating landscapes and its inhabitants. The less travelled corners in the isolation of the Caucasus Mountains with turbulent histories, lifestyle and ethnological diversity, as well as ancient cave towns impress the visitor.

Total Touring Distance: ≈ 1,280 km
Total Driving Time: ≈ 23.5 hours
Longest Driving Distance per Day: ≈ 315 km
Longest Driving Time per Day: ≈ 5 hours
Overnights by Locations: 3+2+2+1 = 8 Nights
Walking Total: ≈ 8.5 hours

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Complete 9-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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Detailed Daily Program
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Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi

Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi Day 1

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi

met and assisted at the airport.
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Day 2: Tbilisi

Day 2: Tbilisi Day 2

Day 2 Tbilisi

visit Tbilisi, a town which conquers you with increasing fascination and lodges in your heart forever.
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Day 3: Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Tsinandali - Tbilisi

Day 3: Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Tsinandali - Tbilisi Day 3

Day 3 Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Tsinandali - Tbilisi

Kakheti region is well-known for its hardworking, good-tempered people, and mostly for its wines. Ancient Georgian traditional Qvevri winemaking is listed in Intangible Cultural Heritage Monuments by UNESCO. This excursion aims to give you a Georgian wine tasting experience.
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Day 4: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Stepantsminda

Day 4: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Stepantsminda Day 4

Day 4 Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Stepantsminda

in order to see the high peaks, roaring rivers and mountain lifestyle of Georgia's northern borderlands, travel to Stepantsminda via Mtskheta (UNESCO site). Visit Jvari church (6th c.) and Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th c.).
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Day 5: Stepantsminda and its surroundings

Day 5: Stepantsminda and its surroundings Day 5

Day 5 Stepantsminda and its surroundings

visit Gergeti Trinity church (14th c.), which reflects the severe beauty of glaciers and austerity of local people called Mokheves. Enjoy beautiful views of Mount Kazbek (5,047 m), called by locals the "Bride of Khevi".
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Day 6: Stepantsminda - Ananuri - Borjomi

Day 6: Stepantsminda - Ananuri - Borjomi Day 6

Day 6 Stepantsminda - Ananuri - Borjomi

proceed to Borjomi spa resort, famous for its mineral water with curative effects, via Ananuri architectural complex overlooking Jinvali Dam.
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Day 7: Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Borjomi

Day 7: Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Borjomi Day 7

Day 7 Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Borjomi

venture to explore the rock-hewn complex of Vardzia via Akhaltsikhe, one of the remarkable monuments of Georgian Golden Ages.
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Day 8: Borjomi - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

Day 8: Borjomi - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi Day 8

Day 8 Borjomi - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

explore the Uplistsikhe Cave Town, in translation "The Fortress of God", first settled in the 16th–15th cc. BC.
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Day 9: Departure

Day 9: Departure Day 9

Day 9 Departure

transfer to the airport

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