Classic Georgia: The Highlights of Georgia

Suggested Itinerary

Overview

The lush and green heart of the Caucasus, Georgia is well known for its culture, landscapes and cuisine. Filled with ancient churches and cave cities, it is home to the birthplace of Stalin and one of the world’s oldest Christian Churches.

The journey begins on the banks of the Mtkvari River, in Georgia’s charming capital, Tbilisi. You will have a chance to wander the old streets of the city and discover it’s many historical sites as well as colourful markets, before ...

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

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Example Itinerary

This is an example itinerary. Our experts have all travelled widely in the region and will be happy to tailor any of our itineraries to suit your tastes and budget, or build a trip from scratch.

Day 1 Arrive Tbilisi

On arrival into Tbilisi you will be greeted by your Wild Frontiers representative and transferred directly to your hotel for check in.

Day 2 Tbilisi: Historical Sights

Enjoy a full day exploring old Tbilisi, a charming town built along the twisting valley of the Mtkvari river. Walk through narrow streets past colourful houses and patterned balconies, ancient domed sulphur baths and bustling daily markets. Take in some of the city’s most beautiful sites, before delving into the historical museum to discover why Georgia is known as the land of the Golden Fleece. Enjoy an evening of artistry and culinary delights, as you take in one of the most traditional of Georgian performances – a puppet show, held at the renowned Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, before sampling some of the country’s finest cuisine and wine at one of our favourite local restaurants.

Brim Hotel Breakfast

Day 3 Tbilisi – UNESCO Mtskheta – Ananuri – Kazbegi National Park

Today is an exciting trip into the sheer Caucasus Mountains along the Georgian Military Highway, an epic road which runs from Tbilisi to Vladikavkaz in Russia. Your first stop is Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia which contains many of Georgia's most beautiful and historical churches. Continue to the fortress of Ananuri before finally arriving at the town of Stepantsminda in Kazbegi National Park. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a climb up to the spectacular Holy Trinity Church for some magnificent views, after which you can enjoy some well-earned refreshments.

Intourist Kazbegi Breakfast

Day 4 Kazbegi National Park: Remote Valleys, Villages & Khinkali-making

Today, you will set off through the spectacular Sno Valley and into the remote the village of Juta (2165m). En route you can spot the famous Giant Stone Head Sculptures, created by local artist Merab Piranishvili to help immortalise Georgia's great poets. Cut off for six months of the year and surrounded by glorious mountain scenery, Sno Valley provides an unforgettable glimpse into traditions and times long past. After exploring the village itself you can set off on foot to the lower slopes of Mt. Chaukhebi, offering some of the most beautiful scenery in the region. End the day with a delicious cooking class in the company of a local expert, who will teach you about some of Georgia’s most famous dishes.

Intourist Kazbegi Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5 Kazbegi National Park – Gori Highlights – Winery Visit – Chiatura – Kutaisi

Heading west today you descend from the mountains to reach Gori, birthplace of Georgia's most infamous son – Stalin. Here you can visit Stalin's house and take a guided tour of the museum, before continuing on to a traditional winery which produces Georgian BIO-wines in a different way to the wineries in the east. Enjoy a tasting here before driving through the mining town of Chiatura, home to around 20 soviet cable cars, still active to this day. Your final stop of the day will be Kutaisi, considered to be Georgia's second most important city.

Grand Opera Hotel Breakfast

Day 6 Kutaisi Highlights – Borjomi – Rabati Fortress – Akhaltsikhe

Visit the local farmer's market this morning before exploring the sights of Kutaisi, capital of the ancient kingdom of Colchis where Jason and his Argonauts came looking for the Golden Fleece. Visit the UNESCO Site of Gelati Monastery, founded in the 12th Century by the most famous Georgian King, David the IV, the Builder, alongside an academy and monastery, which became the foremost centre of education in Georgia. From here then set off to Akhaltsikhe, travelling via Borjomi, a quaint little spa town known for its mineral water and sulphur water spring, the perfect place for some lunch. In the afternoon continue on to Akhaltsikhe where you will visit Rabati Fortress, standing tall over the town, and a completely restored Ottoman fort with an informative museum.

Hotel Lomsia Breakfast

Day 7 Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia Cave Town – Tsalka Canyon – Tbilisi

This morning you will visit Khertvisi Fortress before moving on to the magnificent 12th century Vardzia Cave Town, one of the highlights of any visit to Georgia. There used to be about 3000 caves here, but now there are just over 500, which include a church hewn out of rock with amazing 12th century frescos. Your route back to Tbilisi will take you close to both the Turkish and Armenian borders across a high plateau and past Lake Parvani, a large lake with villages dotted along the shore and surrounded by mountains. As you descend towards Tbilisi the barren plateau gives way to wooded valleys and farmland, and you will also get the chance to explore Tsalka Canyon, known for waterfalls and lush landscape, and home to a 2400-metre long glass bridge.

Brim Hotel Breakfast

Day 8 Tbilisi: Culinary Backstreets and Colourful Markets

Delve deep into the food culture of Georgia as you explore markets, backstreets and beyond on your final day in Tbilisi. Begin the tour at a bakery, where you will sample puri, traditional Georgian bread, before exploring the Deserter’s Bazaar, the capital’s oldest market, named after the soldiers who sold their equipment here at the beginning of the 19th century. Continue on to Freedom Square to enjoy a meal in a family-owned restaurant, before the final stop at the city’s first wine bar, where you will enjoy a guided tasting to discover the 8,000-year-old Georgian art of wine making, the perfect end to the perfect Georgian adventure.

Brim Hotel Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9 Depart Tbilisi

Today you will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport in time to catch your onward flight.

EXAMPLE ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Hotel Rating

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Accommodation listed here is intended as a guide only, to give you a taste of what we can do. Our experts can tailor any aspect of this itinerary and accommodation to suit your budget and tastes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

9 days from £1,795

MEALS

As specified in the itinerary, sampling some of the country's finest cuisine.

TRANSPORT

Private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced, dedicated drivers.

ENTRANCE FEES

Tours and admission fees, including tickets specified in the itinerary.

EXPERT TEAM

Licensed English-speaking guides and a support team available 24/7.

ACCOMMODATION

As specified in the itinerary, using some of our favourite local properties.

WILD MILES

This tour will earn you 4406 Wild Miles

ACCOMMODATION

Ultra
The best of the best, the ultimate in luxury
Luxury
Outstanding service and facilities, giving you the 5* experience
Premium
Excellent standards offering a higher-end experience
Superior
Good quality service and overall comfort
Simple
No frills, basic accommodation, but often in the most exciting of places

Wild Miles Club

When you book a trip with Wild Frontiers you are awarded points, which are based on the return distance from London to the arrival city of your trip. Points are awarded for all our holidays, including both our escorted group tours and tailor-made trips. When you accrue points, you will qualify for the following discounts on all future bookings:

Blue More than 10,000 points 2.5% discount
Bronze More than 30,000 points 5% discount
Silver More than 45,000 points 7.5% discount
Gold More than 60,000 points 10% discount

This itinerary is aimed to give you an idea of what we can offer. The price shown above is per person, based on two people travelling outside of peak periods. As this itinerary is only a suggestion and can be tailor-made to suit your interests and budget, your final price may differ.

Positive Impact of this Trip

Tree
Ten trees are planted per passenger on this trip
Community
Supports Wild Frontiers Foundation community projects
Wind Turbine
A contribution to renewable energy projects

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Georgia has so many highlights and captivates all that visit, but the food and wine must be top of the list! You’ll feast plenty but be sure to try your hand at making some traditional dishes too.

OTHER ITINERARIES IN GEORGIA

Check out our group tours in Georgia

As well as private tailor-made trips, we also offer small group tours (max size 12) to Georgia. Led by an experienced tour leader, travel with a group of like-minded people on one of our award-winning group tours.

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