Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi.

After breakfast at the hotel we start Tbilisi City tour and visit the main cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church – the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Sameba) in Avlabari district. This Cathedral is the tallest in Georgia and one of the tallest orthodox Christian churches in the world.

We continue Tbilisi city tour to Metekhi Church of 13th c. that is situated on the rocky bank of the river Mtkvari.

From Rike Park in the downtown we take a cable car to the ancient Narikala Fortress (built in the 4th c.), located on the hill overlooking the downtown. From Narikala we can enjoy panoramic views of the old Tbilisi.

Afterwards we take a walk in the old Tbilisi – we visit Legvtakhevi canyon and waterfall, the Sulfur bathhouse district and head to the narrow streets of Cotton Row, Iron Row, Shardeni and Erekle II, where we can spend leisure time in cafes, art galleries and souvenir shops. The Bridge of Peace is another attraction in the old districts of Tbilisi.

Tbilisi city tour also includes the National Museum of Georgia. Among the numerous collections and exhibitions, one of the most amazing specimens at the museum is the prehistoric human remains found in Dmanisi – the earliest signs of human existence outside of Africa. Collection of Treasures features gold and silver artifacts and jewelry from the pre-Christian period.

Free time on Rustaveli Avenue, where you can buy the souvenirs and handicrafts.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

On day 3 after breakfast at the hotel we drive to Mtskheta to visit its two major monuments included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Jvari Monastery, constructed in the 6th c., and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, built in the 11th c.

From Mtskheta, we drive to Gori town, which lies at the center of Kartli region, to visit the museum of Joseph Stalin. Museum and memorial house keeps collection of Stalin’s personal items, gifts and private train.

From Gori we visit Uplistsikhe cave complex, 12 km from Gori, to look at the oldest urban settlement on the territory of Georgia dating back to Early Iron Age. The town is cut in rock; some residential halls design reflects imitation of the wooden structure on the celling. The secret tunnels and passes connecting ancient chambers and halls run towards the river and park. 

From Uplistsikhe we drive to the west Georgia and after crossing Rikoti Pass – the natural watershed between East and West, we arrive in the center of Imereti region – Kutaisi. We are going to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kutaisi: Bagrati cathedral, built in the 11th c., located in the center of the city on top of the hill, and Gelati Academy and Monastery, founded in the 12th c.,  with beautiful mosaics and frescoes inside the main church.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

After breakfast at the hotel we head to explore the Prometheus Cave near Tskaltubo. Prometheus, also known as Kumistavi, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Western Georgia, and includes a cave trail open for visitors with various natural forms: stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes. The cluster of six caves differs significantly from each other in scale and has unique shapes of petrified flowstones found within.

After sightseeing tour in Imereti, we return to the Eastern Georgia and drive towards the resort Gudauri.  On our way we have a short excursion at Ananuri Architectural Complex , built in the 16-17th cc., that served as a residential building and fortification of local feudals – Aragvi Eristavi.

We continue our way to the north and arrive at Gudauri.

Dinner and overnight in Gudauri.

On day 5 after breakfast at the hotel we start exploration of the Caucasus Mountains.

We make several stops as we drive to the north – at the Cross Pass (2379 meters), to observe waterfalls, see the source of river Aragvi, and taste bobbling mineral water at the travertine.  After arrival at Kazbegi – administrative center of Khevi province, we take a walk to the top of the Mount Gergeti (approx. time 2.5 hours), to visit Gergeti Trinity Church, constructed in the 14th c., located above Kazbegi and, at the same time, under the Kazbegi glacier (5047m).

We continue our exploration as we drive to the Dariali gorge. We take a short walk to Gveleti waterfalls. 

In the evening we drive back to Tbilisi.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Airport. Departure. End of service.