A Short Trip to Georgia - 6 days (GE-05)

Arrival in Tbilisi and check in to the hotel. (Dinner)

On today’s programme is a comprehensive city tour encompassing the must see sights of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. Beginning in the Old Town we’ll pay a visit to the 13th century Methekhi Church before making our way to the 4th century Narikala Fortress. Our tour continues with a stop at the 6th century Antchiskhati Church, the 12th century Sioni Cathedral and also a historic synagogue. Finally we’ll pay a visit to the treasury at the Georgian National Museum and take a stroll along Rustaweli Avenue, one of Tbilisi’s most important streets. Overnight in Tbilisi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Leaving Tbilisi after breakfast, we head to Mtskheta, an ancient capital as well as an important religious centre. We’ll tour the UNESCO-listed Jvari Church, which dates from the 6th century, and also the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. We’ll journey along the Georgian Military Highway, stopping for a tour of the Ananuri architectural complex. Then a drive via the ski resort of Gudauri takes us to the stunning mountain landscapes of the Kazbegi region. There, we’ll take an included jeep tour up to the 14th century Gergeti Trinity Church, perched at an altitude of 2,170 metres. Lastly, we’ll descend to Gudauri for an overnight stop. Overnight in Gudauri. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 202 km / 126 ml.

The Russian leader Stalin was actually born in Georgia and today we’ll visit his birthplace, Gori, where there’s a fascinating museum dedicated to his life. There we’ll visit Uplistikhe Cave Town, located on the historic Great Silk Road. Next, we drive to Kutaisi, Georgia’s second largest city, in order to visit the Gelati Monastery and Academy Complex, a 12th century UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Kutaisi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 324 km / 203 ml.

For our final full day’s sightseeing, we begin at the 11th century Bagrati Cathedral before moving on to nearby Prometheus Cave. There, we’ll be impressed by its many stalactites and stalagmites. Towards the end of the day we drive back to Tbilisi for a gala dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant, where we’ll sample local specialities and enjoy folk dancing and/or singing. Overnight in Tbilisi. (Breakfast, Dinner)

Driving distance: 276 km / 173 ml.

Our driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and take you to the airport to catch your flight home. (Breakfast)