Birthday of Tbilisi "Tbilisoba"

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Free time

Stop At: Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Free time
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 2: Tbilisi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi - Tsinandali

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
In the Morning, after breakfast, our tour guide and driver will lead you to the east part of Georgia – Kakheti, known as a wine region with its amazing vineyards causing never-ending memories especially in autumn when grapes are ripe and hanging from the wine trees. We will visit Bodbe to enjoy views over Alazani Valley, beautiful nature that keeps you speechless and move to Sighnaghi – ‘a city of love’ fortified by a defensive wall with towers facing the Greater Caucasus mountains. It is newly rebuilt city with fascinating streets and brown tile roofs. We will walk along the wall and breathe the fresh air of Sighnaghi. Our next destination is Tsinandali – a house museum of Aleksandre Tchavtchavadze, who introduced European enlightenment ideals to Georgia and made first bottled wine. Around the house, there is a big garden full of greenery, birds and squirrels like in a fairy tale. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 3: Tbilisi city sightseeing tour

Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
After breakfast, the day starts with exploration of a fabulous city Tbilisi – a city of wonders. Our first destination will be Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi – the highest cathedral in Georgia, which is unique with architecture. It is a synthesis of different church styles in Georgia. Next destination is Metekhi, situated on a hill, which is overlooking the river Mtkvari, Rike Park and the Bridge of Peace – the 13th most unusual bridges in the world and a modern architectural masterpiece. We will walk down from Metekhi to the bridge, passing through the Rike Park. On the bridge, you can take tons of photos with old Tbilisi views –with presidential palace, Narikala Fortress, the river Mtkvari and Metekhi in the background. It is a breathtaking view from below. Next, we will travel by a cable car to the Narikala Fortress, which represented an entrance gate into the city in the distant past and from there you can admire the entire city. After Narikala, we will move to Bath District. As you are approaching Abanotubani (the Bath District), the smell of sulfur is getting stronger and stronger, since the baths are built on naturally occurring hot sulfur springs. Legvtakhevi waterfall situated in the heart of the city – it is the first Tbilisi from where you can take unforgettable memories with you by only a few clicking on your video camera. Enjoy strolling in Meidan square through a narrow Sharden street, full of cozy cafes, restaurants, wine tasting bars and souvenir shops, to the statue of Tamada, a replica of a small statue found near Kutaisi, dating back to the 7th century BC, which proves a Georgian wine tradition from the ancient time. After that, you will visit Mtatsminda park, where you will go up by a mountain tram – funicular. From there you will enjoy the view over the entire city. In the evening, you can have an optional dinner in one of Georgian restaurants which will be extra 25$ per person. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 4: Mtskheta sightseeing tour

Stop At: Jvari Monastery of Mtskheta, Georgia
After breakfast, the day starts with exploration of a fabulous town and an old capital of Iberia – Mtskheta, with its gorgeous and once the major cathedral of Georgia – Svetitskhoveli, designated as UNESCO world heritage site and go up to the Jvari Monastery, majestically towering Mtskheta with an impressive view over the confluence of two major rivers of Georgia – Mtkvari and Aragvi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 5: Free day "TBILISOBA"

Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
Each of Tbilisi’s historic districts has a distinctive charm – and it is possible to spend a full day (or more) wandering the labyrinthine streets of the city’s oldest quarters. Walking in the city and seeing street vendors, who sell special products related to Tbilisoba (the day of Tbilisi) holiday. You can attend street exhibitions of products made in Georgia, like Mtsvadi (roast pork or beef) and myriads of different activities. Tbilisoba lasts several hours saturated with sublime Georgian folk songs and dances.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 6: Tbilisi - Gori – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi

Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori Georgia
In the morning, after breakfast, you will visit a magnificent town Gori, where Joseph Stalin was born and grew up.You will visit the house-museum of Stalin, which is on the way to Uplistsikhe – a rock –hewn city of ancient time, where Alexander the Great walked and left his ruler. The city is a museum under the open sky with lots of caves and a tunnel. The ancient Silk Road that crossed the city. The city had everything what life needs. Uplistsikhe is a magical journey back in time. After Uplistsikhe, we will leave for Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 7: Free day(You can have the following optional tour, which will be an extra cost)

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia
Tbilisi – Stepantsminda (optional)
After breakfast, we will move to the north part of Georgia - Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way, we will visit Zhinvali water reservoir, which is an extremely amazing green lake with water branches around hills full of trees. Next destination is a spectacular Ananuri architectural complex, a former summer residence of Aragvi Dukes, unique with its towers, dating back to the 16-17th centuries. From the highest tower of the fortress opens a superb view of Zhinvali reservoir and the fortress itself. After Ananuri, we proceed our way on the Georgian Military Road leading to Vladikavkaz, Russia and stop near White and Black Aragvi river brunches, which is a wonderful sight for everyone. Here, in Pasanauri, you can taste the best Georgian national food – Khinkali (it will be extra 20$). Gudauri is the next destination – a ski resort in Georgia from where opens a magnificent panoramic view of snow-capped mountains, which is truly astonishing. Next, you can taste Georgian mineral spring water that flows on a mountain slope and leaves stalagmitic rock – travertine. Our last stop is Kazbegi, a small town near Russian border, where you will see a stunning Mkinvartsveri – the seventh highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains. Reaching Gergeti Trinity Church located at an altitude of 2170 m. by a 4WD vehicle (it will be extra 20$) never leaves you insensitive. In case you are lucky in terms of weather conditions, you will have a perception of ‘walking above clouds. (You can also visit a magnificent Gveleti waterfall and walk on a road through high cliffs. It is one of the biggest waterfalls in Georgia descending from one of the glorious cliffs in the rocky area full of different plants and wild flowers. Please note: if you add Gveleti waterfall to the tour, it will be extra 5$). Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 8: Tbilisi – Borjomi – Vardzia – Tbilisi

Stop At: Vardzia, Erusheti Mountain, Aspindza 383770 Georgia
After breakfast, we will leave for Borjomi – an extraordinarily remarkable place with its nature and pure mineral waters known all over the world. You can taste a glass of mineral water here and take it at home as well. Borjomi is a place with an aura of timelessness. After this fabulous town, we will continue driving on a curvy way to Vardzia Cave Town, which was erected in the 12-13th centuries during the rule of George III and his daughter Queen Tamar for the purpose of protection. Vardzia is not a just a set of random rooms cut in rocks. It is a multi-storied complex with streets, tunnels and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, baths, libraries, dwelling houses and so forth. The day will surely make your trip the most memorable ever. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Duration: 13 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel

Day 9: Transfer to the airport

Stop At: Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
Transfer to the airport
Duration: 1 minute

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.