Luxurious Cultural Tour
tour features
| Length | 7 Days |
|---|---|
| Highlights | VIP Tour |
Treat yourself to the best services Georgia has to offer and explore its unique culture, history, ethnographic treasures and most breathtaking natural sights. Learn the ancient wine making method, visit centuries-old churches and castles and relax your body in the healing sulphuric springs that even the Persian shahs used to treat ailments and stay young and strong. Watch the snow-topped mountains of the High Caucasus from a bird’s eye view during the flight to Mestia and spend unforgettable moments among the unique medieval towers of Svaneti.
| Day 1: Ancient capital and soviet heritage | Accommodation in hotel Georgian Holidays (4*) in Tbilisi. Trip to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, and Ananuri fortress (17th century, UNESCO). Visiting Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, his birth house and museum. Return to Tbilisi, walking tour, visiting the National Museum. Dinner at Restaurant Mravaljamieri with traditional Georgian folk music and dance performances. |
| Day 2: Exploring Kakhetian culture | Transfer to Kakheti, the famous wine region. Visiting Tsinandali and the Chavchavadze home museum, an 18th-century Georgian noble family house. Wine tasting. Going to Telavi, having lunch in a traditional family wine cellar. Sightseeing in Telavi and visiting Alaverdi monastery. Arriving at Lopota Lake Resort & Spa (4*). |
| Day 3: City of Love | Morning relaxation at Lopota Lake Resort, enjoying the surrounding nature. Going to Sighnaghi, the famous City of Love with a beautiful view of Alazani Valley. Visiting Bodbe Monastery, one of the main pilgrimage sites in Georgia, where the relics of St. Nino are shrined. Returning to Tbilisi. Accommodation at hotel Georgian Holidays. |
| Day 4: Bird’s Eye View | Flight from Natakhtari to Mestia, the principal town of the Svaneti region. Accommodation at Tetnuldi Hotel. Sightseeing, visiting the ethnographic museum and typical medieval-type towers. Cable car trip to Hatsvali mountain. Traditional Svanetian dinner. |
| Day 5: Ushguli – The highest settlement | Jeep tour to Ushguli, the highest populated settlement in Europe (2200m) and part of UNESCO heritage. Visiting Lamaria monastery complex from the 9th century and optional trip to Shkhara glacier. Returning to Mestia, accommodation at Tetnuldi Hotel. |
| Day 6: To the seaside | Transportation to Batumi. On the way visiting Dadiani palace and museum in Zugdidi. Lunch in Zugdidi, tasting traditional Megrelian cuisine. Arriving in Batumi, accommodation at Batumi Piazza Hotel. Evening walk at Batumi Boulevard. Dinner at a traditional Adjarian restaurant. |
| Day 7: Summer capital of Georgia | Visiting Batumi Botanical Garden, established in 1912 and located on the Green Cape. Lunch at the famous Priviet iz Batumi restaurant. Free time, shopping for souvenirs, possibility to rent bicycles. Farewell traditional Georgian dinner. |
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transport & guide
Private Car with Driver for Journey
Private Car with Driver, Flight to Mestia
accommodation
Stays in incl. Meals 3x day
Accommodation in the hotels and local guesthouses (Georgian Holidays, Lopota Lake Resort & Spa, Tetnuldi Hotel, Batumi Piazza Hotel)
other tour services
VIP Tour Experiences
Museum visits, wine tasting, entrance to the sulphur baths (optional, 15-20 GEL/person), Churchkhela and khinkali making workshop (optional). Not included: personal insurance.
