4WD tour around Georgia

On this day, you will visit rock-hewn David Gareja Georgian Orthodox monastery complex, founded in the VI century and located in the semi-desert area on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan (in case of desire, we will have a walking tour around the monastery). Later, we will see one of the most significant cities of Kakheti region – Sighnaghi, where you will taste excellent Kakhetian wines and traditional dishes.

In the evening, you will have free time to walk and explore beautiful narrow streets of Sighnaghi.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 210 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 70 km
Overnight – hotel

After the breakfast, you will go to Dedoplistskaro. After the registration at Vashlovani Protected Areas administration, you will visit ancient Khornabuji fortress, beautiful St. Elias Monastery, picturesque Panti Shara and Datviskhevi gorges. You will also explore attractive City of Swallows and Alesilebi.

You will spend the night in Mijniskuri tourist shelter, in the comfortable cottages or tents, where you will have dinner near the bonfire and relax.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 250 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 70 km
Overnight – cottage or tent

After the breakfast, you will return from Mijniskuri and will visit Dali reservoir and Takhti-Tepha Natural Monument (small volcanoes), and charming Gremi fortress. You will overnight in a hotel in the vineyard in the village Napareuli, where you will be able to try tasty Kakhetian wine and have culinary master class.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 240 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 110 km
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will explore one of the most attractive sites of Georgia – Tusheti, which inspires every visitor. Via Abano Pass, which is the highest road pass in Europe, located at 2950m above the sea level, we will descend to picturesque villages of Tusheti.

You will visit village Omalo, Diklo and Shenako. You will overnight in a guesthouse in upper Omalo, near the Keselo fortress, where you will try tasty Tushetian Khinkali, Gouda cheese and lamb barbeque. Guests will also learn about Tush traditions.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 100 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 80 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast, you will go to Alazani Valley and visit well-preserved, fabulous village Dartlo, village Parsma and Girevi. Later, you will visit the highest settlement in Europe – village Bochorma of Gometsari gorge. In the evening, you will return to the guesthouse in the village Keselo, where you will have supper and needed rest.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 70 km (4 hours)
Soil road – 70 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast you will return from Tusheti. On the way, you will visit attractive Alaverdi Monastery, eye-catching Kvetera and Ananuri fortresses, and picturesque Zhinvali reservoir. We will overnight at the hotel in Gudauri ski resort.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 215 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 95 km
Overnight – hotel

On this day you will visit astonishing Dariali gorge, striking Gveleti waterfalls and breathtaking Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, from where one can observe magnificent panoramic views of town Stepantsminda and Kazbegi glacier. You will also visit stunning village Juta, located at the foot of mount Chaukhi. We will overnight in Gudauri.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 150 km (3-4 hours)
Soil road – 60 km
Overnight – hotel

On this day, guests will have to cover the longest distance of this tour. They will visit historical Didgori valley, the largest lake of Georgia – eye-catching Paravani, also Saghamo Lake and Poka nunnery. You will overnight in Vardzia, where you will be able to taste traditional Meskhetian dishes prepared with locally grown products. Overnight will be in a guesthouse.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 340 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 30 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast, you will visit unique rock hewn city – Vardzia (XII century), fascinating Khertvisi fortress (2^nd century BC), Saro megaliths, enchanting Sapara Monastery (IX century) and charming Rabati fortress (XIII century). Later, via Goderdzi pass, travelers will visit mountain climatic resort Beshumi and green lake. You overnight in Goderdzi ski resort.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 160 km (4-5 hours)
Soil road – 40 km
Overnight – cottage

After the breakfast, you will head to one of the most beautiful seaside cities of Georgia – Batumi, on the way you will visit ruins of Khikhani fortress and picturesque Makhuntseti waterfall. You will have wine tasting and dinner at Adjara wine house, where you will try mouth-watering wine and Adjarian dishes. Later, you will visit ancient Roman fortification – Gonio fortress and Batumi city, where Beka Bolkvadze, the painter from Batumi – will host us in his workshop.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 140 km (4-5 hours)
Soil road – 50 km
Overnight – hotel

After the breakfast you will visit amazing Batumi Botanical Garden and then we will move to Upper Svaneti. On the way we will see Enguri reservoir, beautiful villages Nakra and Tsaleri. You will overnight in the village Mazeri.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 300 km (6-7 hours)
Soil road – 40 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast you will see major sites of Svaneti: Chalaadi glacier, magnificent Koruldi lakes, via cable car you will see striking mount Zuruldi, from where one can observe dazzling panoramic views of Svanetian Caucasus. In the evening you will return to Mestia and try delicious traditional Svanetian dishes (made of locally grown products). Definitely ask for Kubdari! 😉

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 100 km (3-4 hours)
Soil road – 40 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast, you will visit museum of Mestia and then continue your way to wonderful Ushguli village which is UNESCO world heritage site. Ushguli will definitely make a long lasting impression on every visitor.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 50 km (4 hours)
Soil road – 35 km
Overnight – guesthouse

After the breakfast you will return to Lower Svaneti via Zagaro pass. On the way you will see eye-catching views of the environment. You will overnight in the village Kulbaki, where you will taste delicious salmon and trout caught by you.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 110 km (5-6 hours)
Soil road – 70 km
Overnight – cottage

On this day you will travel to wonderful Racha (known as Georgian Switzerland) via Orbeli pass. On the way, you will visit Lajanuri reservoir and attractive Sairme Pillars. You will have wine tasting and dinner in Khvanchkara micro zone, where exceptional semi-sweet wine – Khvanchkara is produced. Later, we will visit unique Nikortsminda cathedral, stunning Shaori reservoir and via spectacular Nakerala pass we will descend to Kutaisi city.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 140 km (3-4 hours)
Soil road – 20 km
Overnight – hotel

On this day you will visit marvelous Prometheus cave, picturesque Okatse and Martvili (Gachedili) canyons, and Bagrati and Gelati Monasteries, which are UNESCO world heritage sites. Dinner and overnight will be in a hotel in Kutaisi.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 160 km (3-4 hours)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, on the way to Tbilisi, you will visit incredible Katskhi Pillar (IX-X centuries), rock-hewn city Uplistsikhe (10 century BC) and former capital city of Georgia – Mtskheta, which is in the list of UNESCO world cultural heritage sites. Overnight will be in Tbilisi.

Tour details:

By 4WD minivan – 270 km (4-5 hours)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will have Tbilisi walking tour in the old town, then visit travelers’ favorite place – Tbilisi Dry Bridge, where one can buy antiques, souvenirs, and many other interesting things. Later, you will be the guest of renowned Tbilisi sulfur baths. In the evening, you will have farewell dinner at Georgian restaurant, accompanied by traditional Georgian dances and songs. Overnight will be in a hotel.

Tour details:

Walking – 3 km
Overnight – hotel