Explore the Secrets of an Ancient Land (12 Days)

Reveal the secrets of an ancient country.

This program has been designed to develop new, essential knowledge about the most important and unique archaeological sites and cultural heritage of the country and reveal the secrets kept for millenniums by this ancient land. The highlights of the program are Dmanisi medieval site where archaeologist came across the oldest remains of primitive men in Eurasia; amazing architectural complex of Dzalisi dating back to the second millennium BC; archaeological sites of the legendary Colchis Kingdom and more.

Tour at a glance

  • Country: Georgia
  • Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
  • Best season: June to October
  • Total Touring Distance ≈ 1725 km
  • Total driving time ≈ 32 hours
  • Longest driving distance per day ≈ 355 km
  • Longest driving time per day ≈ 6,5 hours
  • Walking total ≈ 7,5 hours
  • Adapted for travellers with disabilities: no
  • Tour code: SI-01

Complete 12-Day Georgia Tour Itinerary

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12 Days
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

Sightseeing tour with visit to State History Museum and its treasury.
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Day 3: Tbilisi-Dmanisi-Tbilisi

Day 3: Tbilisi-Dmanisi-Tbilisi Day 3

Day 3 Tbilisi-Dmanisi-Tbilisi

Day trip to visit Dmanisi archaeological site, beautifully located at the confluence of two rivers.
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Day 4: Tbilisi – Mtskheta - Tbilisi

Day 4: Tbilisi – Mtskheta - Tbilisi Day 4

Day 4 Tbilisi – Mtskheta - Tbilisi

The day trip will be spent in heart of Kartli province; visit old settlements of Mtskheta as well as Armazistsikhe -Bagineti archaeological monument.
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Day 5: Tbilisi - Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi

Day 5: Tbilisi - Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi Day 5

Day 5 Tbilisi - Uplistsikhe - Kutaisi

Drive to Kutaisi, en route short stop to visit Grakliani Hill - archaeological site where excavations are still in course and where the ancient unknown script was discovered; Also visit Uplistsikhe Cave Town.
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Day 6: Kutaisi - Vani - Kutaisi

Day 6: Kutaisi - Vani - Kutaisi Day 6

Day 6 Kutaisi - Vani - Kutaisi

Today we will explore Vani - the capital of legendary Colchis, we will visit the ancient town and some of the finest examples of ancient artefacts kept in the Vani Archaeological Museum.
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Day 7: Kutaisi - Batumi

Day 7: Kutaisi - Batumi Day 7

Day 7 Kutaisi - Batumi

Drive to the Black Sea shore; en route to Batumi visit Nokalakevi archaeological site, surrounded from the three sides by the river Tekhura and protected by the three lines of the high walls.
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Day 8: Batumi

Day 8: Batumi Day 8

Day 8 Batumi

Today we will explore Batumi, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, inhabited from the 3rd c BC. Visit Gonio fortress and Batumi Archaeological Museum.
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Day 9: Batumi - Borjomi

Day 9: Batumi - Borjomi Day 9

Day 9 Batumi - Borjomi

Drive to Borjomi; en route visit Pichvnari archaeological site.
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Day 10: Borjomi - Akhalkalaki - Tbilisi

Day 10: Borjomi - Akhalkalaki - Tbilisi Day 10

Day 10 Borjomi - Akhalkalaki - Tbilisi

Explore Javakheti area and drive to Tbilisi.
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Day 11: Tbilisi - Dzalisi - Tbilisi

Day 11: Tbilisi - Dzalisi - Tbilisi Day 11

Day 11 Tbilisi - Dzalisi - Tbilisi

Drive to visit Dzalisi archaeological site and its impressive mosaics; proceed to multilayered site of Tsikheagora which revealed a large architectural complex belonging to the Hellenistic period.
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Day 12: Departure

Day 12: Departure Day 12

Day 12 Departure

Transfer to the airport.

Additional Information

Tbilisi, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Imereti, Adjara (batumi), Samtskhe-Javakheti, Shida Kartli, Kvemo Kartli
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