With Eastern Georgia cultural tour, we offer our guests to explore cultural and natural sights of Georgia; get to know Georgia’s 3000 years history; find out more about the country, which was creating its original and unique culture at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Georgian well-known hospitality, exceptional cuisine; 8000 years unbroken tradition of winemaking and eternally snow-capped mountain peaks of the Caucasus, distinct Georgia as the best place for inspiration.
Discover this wonderful country, unknown to many, which you will definitely fall in love with!
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After breakfast, you will depart for Kakheti, which is a distinctive region of Georgia, famous for wine-making, vast vineyards, ancient churches, and monasteries. You can taste the best wine here.
You will visit David Gareja Monastery Complex – founded in the 6th century and located at semi-desert area, at Georgia Azerbaijan border. Later, you will visit Bodbe Monastery, where, according to the legend, the enlightener of Georgia St. Nino is buried.
You will also visit Sighnaghi city, from where beautiful views of Alazani valley and the South Caucasus can be observed.
In the evening, you will have wine tasting and dinner.
Tour details:
By minibus – 180 km (3 hours)
Walking – 1 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will visit must-see sights of Kakheti, such as Tsinandali museum with wonderful garden and wine cellar, which belonged to Chavchavadze noble family.
Later, you will have an excursion in Shumi Winery, where you will be able to observe Georgian winemaking tradition. You will also have wine tasting and lunch on the veranda of the Winery.
Afterward, you will visit the Gremi Architectural monument (XVI century) and Nekresi (VI century), which is one of the oldest monasteries in Georgia.
The overnight will be in Napareuli village, where you will have Georgian cuisine master class: cooking Khinkali, making Churchkhela and baking Georgian bread.
Tour details:
By minibus – 90 km (2 hours)
Walking – 1 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will pay a visit to Alaverdi Cathedral (XI century), which is located at Alazani valley.
After lunch, in the afternoon, via Gombori pass (from where wonderful views can be observed) you will return to Tbilisi.
On the way, you will visit 5th-century Ujarma fortress.
In the evening you will have dinner at the restaurant.
Tour details:
By minibus – 116 km (2 hours)
Walking – 1 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, via old military road, you will head to Stepantsminda. On the way, you will visit Ananuri fortress (XI century), picturesque alpine and sub-alpine meadows and skiing resort Gudauri. Via Jvari pass (located at an altitude 2379m), you will descend to Stepantsminda. On the way, you will see Bidara travertine – a unique natural monument.
Later, via minivan, you will go to the stunning Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, from where striking views of Mount Kazbek (5047m) and town Stepantsminda unfold.
Tour details:
By minibus – 180 km (3 hours)
By minivan – 15 km (1 hour)
Walking – 1 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will return from Stepantsmina and will head to the former capital city of Georgia – Mtskheta, which is UNESCO world cultural heritage site. You will also visit Jvari monastery (VI century) from where wonderful views of Mtskheta unfold.
You will overnight in Natakhtari.
Tour details:
By minibus – 160 km (2.30 hours)
Walking – 2 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will visit resort Borjomi (famous for mineral water “Borjomi”); fascinating Green Monastery; attractive Rabati fortress; wonderful Safara Monastery (IX century) and magnificent rock-hewn city Vardzia (XII century).
You will overnight in Vardzia.
Tour details:
By minibus – 240 km (3-4 hours)
Walking – 2 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will return to Tbilisi. On the way, you will visit Khertvisi fortress and Poka nunnery (where you can buy unique handmade objects). You will also visit charming Sagamo and Paravani lakes.
In the afternoon, you will be in Tbilisi and, in case of desire, you will be able to visit well-known Tbilisi sulfur baths.
Tour details:
By minibus – 240 km (4 hours)
Walking – 1 km
Overnight – hotel
On this day, you will have 3 hours walking tour in the capital city of Georgia. You will see all the must-see sights of Tbilisi. Via a cable car, you will visit Mtatsminda Park, from where you can observe an amazing view of Tbilisi. You can also visit the popular dry bridge – a market, where you can buy antiques, handmade objects, and souvenirs.
In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner with Georgian dances and folklore.
Tour details:
Walking – 3 km
Overnight – hotel
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| Number of people | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Price per person | 963€ | 991€ | 1026€ | 1070€ | 1130€ | 1177€ | 1293€ | 1486€ | 1730€ | 2745€ |
