Day 01: Arrival In Tbilisi / Tbilisi Night
Arrive in Tbilisi after your flight, you need to reach the hotel, you can check in any time after 14:00 Tbilisi time. Meeting in the lobby of the hotel at 19:00 Tbilisi time (UTC 04:00) and drive to Restaurant Funicular, where you will have welcome dinner.

Day 02: Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Tbilisi / Night In Tbilisi
You will go on a tour of Tbilisi, a walk through the old town, you can visit Metekhi Church (12 – 13th centuries); district sulfur baths, Sioni Cathedral (7th – 19 th centuries) Narikala Fortress (4th c); Anchishati basilica and bell tower (6th – 18th centuries); Holy Trinity Cathedral – 2004 and visit the house of bread and taste Georgian wine .
Night: at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 03: Tbilisi Ananuri – Stefantsminda – Tbilisi / Overnight Tbilisi
After a breakfast in the hotel, we drive to Stephantsminda (Kazbegi), on the way we visit Ananuri – a 17th century architectural complex. An exciting drive from Gudauri along the Terek River will take us to Kazbegi – the main town in the region and visit Gergeti Trinity Church. We go back to the Tbilisi. Dinner in the local restaurant, tasting Georgian dishes and wine.
Night: at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 04: Tbilisi Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tbilisi / Night In Tbilisi
In the morning you go to the beautiful city of Sighnaghi – city fortress, with amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains, visit Sighnaghi Ethnographic Museum and visit the monastery complex Bodbe founded in the 4th century. Taste delicious Georgian cuisine and local wines. In the evening return to Tbilisi.
Night: at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 05: Tbilisi – Kutaisi, Through Mtskheta And Gori / Night In Kutaisi
In the morning you go to Mtskheta – the old capital of Georgia (3000 years old), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century). Sightseeing Excursions in Gori. Visit the Stalin Museum and the complex Uflistsihe (1 – rd century BC). Evening arrival in Kutaisi.
Night: at the hotel in Kutaisi.

Day 06: Kutaisi – Batumi / Night In Batumi
Sightseeing tour of Kutaisi. Visit Bagrat Cathedral and Gelati Monastery (10 – 12th century, UNESCO sites). Visit the amazing caves Sataplia. Taste local food and wine. Evening – arrival in Batumi.
Night: at the hotel in Batumi.

Day 07: Full Day Sightseeing Tour Of Batumi / Night In Batumi
Sightseeing tour of Batumi. Visit Gonio Fortress (3rd century BC), Batumi Botanical Garden, the Archaeological Museum and Nobel. Taste local cuisine and wines.
Night: at the hotel in Batumi.

Day 08: Batumi To Tbilisi
After breakfast at the hotel you move forward to Tbilisi.

Day 01: Arrive Tbilisi
Welcome to Georgia! Meet-assist at airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Tbilisi
After breakfast take part in a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. The locals like to call their capital the “Balcony of Europe”, placing it on par with many of Europe’s graceful old cities. All the sights in the Old Town are very close to each other and within a few minutes’ walk. We start our visit to Old Tbilisi from Metekhi Church, and then walk to the Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica. From here, visit Narikala Fortress and the Sulphur Baths. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to further explore the capital. The evening is also free for you to enjoy. Perhaps indulge in Tbilisi’s lively theater scene and witness some of the energetic and acrobatic dance that Georgia is known for.

Day 03: Mtskheta – Kutaisi
Today, drive approximately 1 hour to Georgia’s ancient capital and religious centre – the town of Mtskheta, which is over 3000 years old. Visit Mtskheta’s top historical sights: Jvari church (6th century) and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), where the Robe of Christ is said to be buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Afterwards, continue to the pretty city of Kutaisi, the second largest in the country (approximately 3 hours). Kutaisi is more than 3000 years old, connected to the legend of Jason and the Argonauts, along with his mythical (or is it?) Golden Fleece. Here we visit another significant historical site, the Gelati Cathedral. There may also be time to explore the cobbled streets of the town as you make your way up to the ruins of Bagrati palace and citadel.

Day 04: Mestia
After a restful night, visit a local farmers market grab some snacks and ger ready for the next part of your adventurer; a journey to the remote Svaneti region. Svaneti is the highest inhabited area in the Caucasus and is divided in two parts: Upper Svaneti and Lower Svaneti. Arrive into Mestia (approximately 5 hours), the centre of Upper Svaneti. Mestia is surrounded by mountains, medieval-type villages and disctinctive tower-houses. The famous tower-houses were built to accommodate villagers at times of invasion and violence during the 9th -13th centuries. Around 175 towers still stand today, although many are uninhabited. The area is home to the Svans, a proud people with a long history of survival in this isolated part of Europe, who speak their own language. Spend the night in a local guesthouse.

Day 05: Mestia
After breakfast this morning we discover how Georgians make their beloved cheese. Cheese is found in many Georgian dishes and is a key ingredient in the famous khachapuri, a traditional Georgian dish of cheese-filled bread which you will no doubt eat plenty of during your time here!

Drive to the village of Lakhiri (approximately 20 minutes) We start our walk today from the village (approx walking time 4-5 hours) in the direction of Mestia. After little uphill walking we descend to the beautiful valley full with blooming flowers and enjoy an amazing view of Chalati Glacier (2300m) and of Mestia Valley with its watchtowers. The paths can be steep and the ground uneven so you will need good fitness and appropriate footwear for this walk. Those not wishing to hike can stay in the village or in Mestia.

Day 06: Ushguli
Today, visit the World Heritage-listed village of Ushguli, a town around 50 kilometres southeast of Mestia (approx 3 hours drive). The village is located at 2,200 metres above sea level, and is one of the highest inhabited villages in Europe. Ushguli is most famous for its abundance of watchtowers – this is where you’ll see the famous view of the towers set to the highest mountain in Georgia, the snow capped Mt Shkhara (5,068 metres). Visit the 12th-century Lamaria Church and walk to Queen Tamar’s tower. Total walking time is 2-3 hours depending on fitness and trail conditions. Those not wishing to walk may stay and explore Ushguli, where there are a few small ethnographic museums in the watchtowers. In the evening you can walk around the village and become familiar with the daily life of the local people. Spend the night in a family-owned guesthouse with shared facilities.

Day 07: Mestia
Today’s walk starts from the guesthouse. The route takes us along the river to the base of Mt Shkhara. Fingers crossed for great weather! We will have a picnic lunch today. The walking trail ends at the Shkhara glacier, where the Enguri river originates below. In the afternoon, return to Mestia and stay overnight in the guesthouse. Approximate walking time is 5-6 hours. If you do not wish to walk, please discuss options with your leader in advance.

Day 08: Batumi
From the mountains to the sea today with a long drive to Batumi (approximately 7-8 hours) on the Black Sea coast. While past its Soviet heyday where it was one of the premiere seaside resorts, it is still popular with holiday makers from all over the region for its waterfront parks and beaches. Stay in a hotel tonight.

Day 09: Batumi
In the morning take part in a short tour around the city. The afternoon is yours to relax. Batumi has a relaxed atmosphere, great restaurants and nightlife. Stroll the boulevard, cool off in the musical fountains on the square or see the touching Ali & Nino statue lit up at night. There’s also art and ethnographic museums or a cable car to panoramic views over the city.

Highly recommended is the Batumi Botanical Gardens.

Day 10: Tbilisi
Depart from Batumi and transfer back to Tbilisi (approximately 5-6 hours) by private vehicle. Stop at local winery on the way for tasting and toast our time in Georgia together. Enjoy the rest of the day in the nation’s capital, perhaps with group dinner and night out together.

Day 11: Depart Tbilisi
You are free to depart at any time.