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Cultural Tours of Georgia

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  • Group : 1-20 People
  • Pickup: Tbilisi
  • Min Age : Negotiable

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The price varies according to the number of people in the group, and transfers to/from starting point. Breakfast and dinner in hotels are included in the price of all tours. We also take into account food allergies, Flight tickets and insurance are not included in the tour. We can adjust all tours to your requirements and calculate the price accordingly. If you are interested, text us and we will consider all the details individually. When planning the tour, everything will be prepared in advance and you will be informed about it. Get in touch with us to receive a price quote.

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Tbilisi

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This tour includes several hikes on unpaved paths and leads to heights of up to 3000. The weather in the mountains is changeable and difficult to predict. Sturdy, ankle-high shoes with a profile, comfortable trekking pants and a windproof rain jacket are required.

The culture of Georgia has evolved over the country’s long history, providing it with a unique national identity and a strong literary tradition based on the Georgian language and alphabet. This strong sense of national identity has helped to preserve Georgian distinctiveness despite repeated periods of foreign occupation.

Georgian culture enjoyed a renaissance of classical literature, arts, philosophy, architecture and science in the 11th century. Over the course of centuries, to varying degrees it was influenced by Classical Greece, the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, various Persian empires (e.g. Achaemenid, Sassanian, and Safavid), the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.

This long history has provided a national narrative which encompasses the successful preservation of unique culture and identity in a consistent territory, despite powerful external pressures from different directions. Christianity and the Georgian language are particularly important national identifiers.

Georgian social culture is encapsulated in a single ceremonial feast of traditional Georgian cuisine, multitudes of Georgian wine and the traditional Georgian toastmaster – “Tamada”. This banquet is called “Supra”.

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Itinerary
Beauty of Adjara and Guria

Day 1Batumi sightseeing

You will be picked up at Batumi airport and transferred to the Batumi Hotel. Then you will visit Batumi Boulevard and various sights, have dinner in the evening, and overnight in a hotel in Batumi.

Day 2Makhuntseti Waterfall & Green Lake

After breakfast, you will visit the Gonio Castle, see the highest Makhuntseti waterfall in Adjara and have a pleasant hike on the green lake, then you will have a transfer to Batumi, in the evening you will have dinner and rest at the Batumi hotel.

Day 3Batumi Botanical Garden and sightseeing

After breakfast, you will go to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin and the State Museum of Adjara. You will then visit the Batumi Archaeological Museum and the stunning Batumi Botanical Garden. Later you will be taken to Mtirala National Park, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 4Dendrological Park

After breakfast,  transfer to Guria. One of your first stops in the region will be the Dendrological Park, which boasts a rich and diverse flora. You will also visit the Music Park and the Miniature Park of Georgia, where you can admire miniature copies of Georgian architectural wonders. You can go to Firefly Amusement Park to experience exciting rides and games. In the evening, you will stay at Lanchkhuti guesthouse, where you will have dinner and rest.

Day 5Sunset at Gomi Mountain

After breakfast, get ready to explore some monasteries. First, you will visit the Jikheti monastery, and then the beautiful Udabno monastery. After that, you will go to Erketi Monastery and Shemokmedi Monastery. After a day full of culture and spirituality, you will move to Gomi Mountain, where you will spend the night surrounded by the beauty of the mountains.

Day 6 Chinchao Lake & Ethnographic Museum

Your day will start with a delicious breakfast, followed by an exciting excursion to Chinchao Lake. Then, you will embark on an exciting trekking trip to Mount Gomi. After that, you will move to Dvabzu, where you will visit the Ethnographic Museum of Shalva Radiani. Your overnight stay will be at a guesthouse in Dvabzu, where you will have dinner and rest.

Day 7Masterclasses with locals

Following a delicious breakfast, go on a thrilling tour to the magnificent Cathedral of St. George in Ekadia, Giorgi Salukvadze House-Museum and indulge in master classes in Dvabzu, including beekeeping, vodka distilling and cooking. Spend some quality time fishing before enjoying an evening meal in the courtyard. Overnight in the charming village of Dvabzu.

Day 8Nabeghlavi & Bakhmaro

In the morning, after breakfast, you will have a transfer to Bakhmaro, where you will visit the natural beauty of Nabeglavi, the water of Nabeglavi is distinguished by minerality. After arriving in Bakhmaro, you will enjoy stunning views and trek in Bakhmaro.You will see the Bakhmaro sunset hill, which in good weather will amaze you with its extraordinary views. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and stay at Bakhmaro guesthouse.

Day 9 Bakhmaro hike

After breakfast, you will start hiking in Bakhmaro, you will continue to Sakorni, where you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic views and nature. It is known that earlier these places were covered by water and there were chains for mooring ships on these mountains. In the evening, after a tiring hike, you will have a delicious dinner and rest.

Day 10 Bakhmaro sightseeing and departure

In the morning, after breakfast, you will see the beautiful Bakhmaro waterfall and other sights, in the evening you will have a transfer to Batumi.

Cradle of Culture

Day 1Vani Cathedral, pools & Sairme

During the transfer from the airport, you make a stop along the way of Vani, where you have the option to visit the Vani Cathedral, explore the Archaeological Museum, and even take a dip in the rejuvenating Sulphur Bath if you’d like. Afterward, you’ll continue your journey to the Sairme, where a hotel awaits. You can unwind and enjoy a delicious dinner before getting a well-deserved rest.

Day 2Kutaisi sightseeing

You will have breakfast in the morning and then visit the sights of Imereti. Among them are churches, monasteries, a museum, and a botanical garden. The Bagrati Cathedral, built in 1003 during Bagrati III’s reign, is a remarkable landmark temple in Georgian church architecture. The monument is significant for both its architectural design and historical and symbolic value. Night in Kutaisi.

Day 3Sataflia, Prometheus Cave & Tskaltubo

​After breakfast, you will see Sataplia – a fascinating monument complex located in the Imereti region of Georgia, which offers a diverse range of attractions including geological, paleontological, speleological, zoological, and botanical monuments. Visitors can explore the 900m long Sataflia karst cave, which contains wonderful rock formations, and fossilised footprints of dinosaurs. You will also see the sanatoriums of Tskaltubo and Prometheus Cave, you will stay in Kutaisi.

Day 4Okatse & Martvili Canyons

In the morning, you will begin your hike and explore the stunning Okatse and Martvili canyons. Admire the breathtaking natural beauty as you traverse the rugged terrain and witness the awe-inspiring views. Later, you will visit Martvili Monastery with a serene atmosphere. Finally, you will transfer to Zugdidi, where you can relax and unwind at a comfortable hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 5Dadiani Palace, Paliastomi lake, Anaklia

Your day will begin with a visit to the Dadiani palace, a historic residence that belonged to the Dadiani princes of  Samegrelo. This elegant palace was originally constructed in the 17th century by Levan II Dadian, the chief of Odisha, and it is located in the heart of Zugdidi. During the day, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Tsaishi Cathedral, Paliastomi Lake and hike in the beautiful Kolkheti nature reserve. After a day filled with exploration, you will make your way to the charming town of Anaklia where you can relax. Overnight in Anaklia.

Day 6 Transfer

In the morning, after breakfast, transfer to the airport

Cultural Tour from Kutaisi

Day 1Kutaisi airport

– Gelati Monastery – winery – Tbilisi Visit Gelati Monastery and learn more about its academy.

Day 2Tbilisi tour

Jvari Monastery – Zhinvali Lake – Ananuri Fortress – Gudauri Panorama – Stepantsminda. Enjoy the view of Kazbegi from Gergeti Trinity church during Kazbegi tour, Taste delicious Georgian dishes and taste locally produced wine and chacha in the small winery.

Day 3Gergeti Trinity church

Walk to Gveleti Waterfalls, Make Georgian meat dumplings, Khinkali, by yourself.

Day 4Kvevri Master

Alaverdi Monastery – Matsoni house – Gremi Castle – Kvareli Cave – Sighnaghi town

Have a tour in Kakheti and take a walk in the old streets of Sighnaghi, Get acquainted with Georgian Georgian drinking culture and toasting tradition.

Day 5 Sighnaghi – Uplistsikhe – Borjomi park – Akhaltsikhe

Taste mineral water in Borjomi park.

Day 6 Akhaltsikhe – Zekari Pass – Tskaltubo spa resort

Explore amazing cave, canyons and waterfall in Imereti area.

Day 7 Prometheus cave – Martvili canyon – Kaghu waterfall or rafting – Tskaltubo spa resort

Explore amazing cave, canyons and waterfall in Imereti area.

Day 8 Transfer to airport

Trekking and Cultural Tour Georgia

Trekking and cultural tour Georgia -Visit Svaneti and have Mestia to Ushguli hiking tour, visit Kazbegi area and hike to Gergeti glacier – getting in touch with Georgia’s most popular Mt Kazbek summit. Discover exotic Truso valley near Stepantsminda, with abandoned villages, towers and travertines, visiting majestic Dolra gorge in Mazeri, with open wide valley, below 2headed Ushba summit, pine forested classical hiking area.

Day 1Tbilisi – Jinvali Lake – Ananuri Fortress – Gudauri Viewpoint – Truso valley – Stepantsminda

Look at the valley of the mystical mountains from the panorama of Gudauri.  Take a walk in the heart of the mountains in the Truso Valley

Day 2Gergeti Glacier – Gergeti Trinity Church – Tbilisi

Hike to Gergeti Glacier – reach the birthplace of the river from the ice of Georgia’s one of the notable summits.

Day 3Tbilisi – Jvari Monastery – Uplistsikhe – Kutaisi

Visit the Bronze Age cave town of Uplistsikhe

Day 4Prometheus Cave or Gelati Monastery – Martvili Canyon – Enguri Dam – Mestia

Explore Prometheus Cave full with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Take a boat ride in Martvili Canyon

Day 5 Hike from Mestia to Zhabeshi

Hike between highland villages Zhabeshi, Adishi, Iprali crossing mountain passes.

Day 6 Hike from Zhabeshi to Adishi

 Hike between highland villages Zhabeshi, Adishi, Iprali crossing mountain passes.

Day 7 Hike from Adishi to Iprali

Hike between highland villages Zhabeshi, Adishi, Iprali crossing mountain passes.

Day 8 Iprali – Ushguli – Mazeri

Enjoy amazing sunset in Ushguli at the foot of Shkhara summit. Get acquainted with the unique culture of Svaneti

Day 9Shdugra waterfall – Batumi

Visit the Georgian modern city – Batumi tour. Take a photo at one of the highest waterfall in Georgia

Day 10Batumi – Tbilisi

Get to know the spirit of old Tbilisi.

Day 11Tbilisi tour

Transfer to Airport.

Cultural Tour Georgia 14 Days

Day 1Arrival in Tbilisi

Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2Tbilisi, Old Town

In the morning city tour through the old town of Tbilisi . Medieval churches of Metekhi (13th century), Anchis’chati (6th century) and Sioni (13th century), synagogue, mosque and Narikala fortress (4th century). The oriental bath district, Freedom Square and Rustaveli Avenue, where the most important buildings of the 19th century are magnificently lined up. Visit to the National Museum with the treasury of Georgia , including goldsmith’s work from ancient kolkhi.

Day 3Mtskheta, Shiomghvime

Drive to the former capital Mtskheta at the crossroads of the Military Road and the Silk Road. The Jvari Cross Church (6th century) is picturesquely situated on a steep hill, one of the most beautiful examples of early Christian churches. The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) in the center of Mtskheta is the heart and soul of Georgia, where Christianity began. Drive to the Shiomghvime cave monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Georgia. The cross-domed Church of John the Baptist (6th century) is built into the rock.

Day 4Off-road tour to Khevsureti

 Drive to Khevsureti, the most remote and still difficult to access mountain region in the north-east of the country. The mountains are velvety green and surround the valley like strict guardians. The path follows the Pshavis Aragvi river and winds in serpentines up to the Bear Cross Pass (2,676 m). The route continues to the Ardoti settlement, the last village accessible by car, on a steep mountain slope. From here there is a magnificent view of the gorge and the opposite chain of the Greater Caucasus.

Day 5 Andaki, Mitsu, Schatili

Hike to the last inhabited settlement, Andaki. Most of the villages are now uninhabited; lunch with one of the few families who have returned to rebuild their property. Drive to Mitsu, one of the former strongholds of Khevsureti, which stands almost impregnable on a steep cliff. Completely abandoned for almost a century, Mitsu is one of the most endangered monuments in Georgia. The ascent is along a narrow, unpaved path.

Continue to Shatili , the best preserved fortified settlement in the region. The walls of the more than 60 closely packed residential towers form a single protective fortress. Each tower is a dwelling and a passageway, each roof is also a terrace. The meter-thick walls and narrow streets are evidence that in this part of Georgia, survival was only possible with the protection of a strong community.

Day 6 Ananuri, Stepantsminda

Return journey over the Bear Cross Pass and further along the Georgian Military Road to Stepantsminda at the foot of Mount Kazbegi.. Due to the constant threat, numerous fortifications were built, such as the fortified church of Ananuri (17th century). Cross the Cross Pass at an altitude of 2,395 m and drive into the Dariali Gorge, the “gateway to the north” fought over for thousands of years, to the Russian border.

Day 7 Gergeti, Ateni

After breakfast, hike to the pilgrimage church of  tsminda Sameba (14th century, 2,170 m) in front of the spectacular panorama of Mount Kazbegi (5,054 m), the highest peak in the eastern Greater Caucasus. According to legend, Prometheus was chained to this mountain as punishment for bringing fire to mankind. Continue to Ateni. Visit Atenis Sioni.

Day 8 Uplistsikhe, Kutaisi

After breakfast, drive to the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe . Situated in the wide river valley of the Mtkvari, bizarre rock ruins bear witness to the former size and importance of the trading post. Continue west through typical small villages, each of which represents a special craft: hammocks, nazuki (sweet bread with raisins), wickerwork and the village of Shrosha, known for its ceramics. Halfway through the road crosses the Likhi Mountains, a huge massif that connects the Greater Caucasus in the north with the Lesser Caucasus in the south and forms the weather divide between eastern and western Georgia.

Day 9Kutaisi

Kutaisi is one of the oldest cities in Georgia. It was an important cultural and political center until the Middle Ages. The influences of the Soviet Union are clearly visible in the city’s current appearance. In the morning, visit the Gelati Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where one of the first academies in the world was located.

Day 10Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe

Drive through the Lesser Caucasus to southern Georgia to Akhaltsikhe, the administrative center of the Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Visit the Green Monastery in Borjomi. Continue to Akhaltsikhe. Visit the Rabat Fortress with Museum. As part of the National Museum, some of the most important finds from the historical region of Meskheti, the oldest settlement area in Georgia, can be found here.

Day 11Saro, Vardzia

Drive to the ancient village of  Saro , which is high up and on the outskirts of which are the ruins of a megalithic fortress.. Visit an underground Messianic princely house from the 15th century.

Drive along the Mtkvari Valley to Vardzia (12th century), a cave city near the Turkish border. Countless caves extend over several floors connected by stairs, galleries and terraces. At that time there were streets, tunnels, living quarters with domed roofs, libraries and baths here. The cave church contains one of the few contemporary depictions of Queen Tamar.

Day 12Wine from Kvevri Georgia

Gombori Mountains to Kakheti, Georgia’s wine country. Visit the church and former academy of Ikalto , the cultural center of eastern Georgia, where viticulture and winemaking were taught as early as the 9th century. Not far away is the Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century), the largest church in eastern Georgia. Lunch with a local family in Kvemo Alvani and visit a Kvevri potter in vardisubani. The production of clay wine amphoras is a special art that is still mastered by only a few masters.

Day 13Sighnaghi

Visit to the historic princely residence of  tsinandali , a meeting place of the intellectual elite of Russia and Georgia in the 19th century. Shared lunch and wine tasting. Continue via Gurjaani with the double-domed church of Kvelatsminda to the medieval town of Sighnaghi. Short city tour through the picturesque streets of Sighnaghi, with country houses in the typical eastern Georgian style.

Day 14David Gareji Monastery

Drive towards the southeast into the Gareja steppe desert to the cave monastery Dodos Rka (Horn of Dodo), inhabited by only a few monks. The church and monks’ cells are carved deep into the rocks. Hike from the monastery through the barren but diverse steppe landscape to the main monastery David Gareji . A lively and culturally extremely fruitful monastic life has developed here since the 6th century. Tour of the monastery and visit to the grave of St. David, one of the 13 Syrian fathers who founded monastic life in Georgia.

Lunch including wine tasting at the family winery , where the winemaker cultivates old Kakhetian grape varieties using biodynamic methods and produces excellent wines using traditional methods in Kvevris. Return to Tbilisi in the late afternoon.

Day 15departure

Transfer to the airport expected early in the morning.

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