Day 1. Tbilisi
Arrival in Tbilisi and check in to the hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 2. Tbilisi
Today begins with a city tour of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. We will also visit the treasury at the National Museum and take a stroll along Rustaweli Avenue. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 3. Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Prometheus Cave - Kutaisi
Today we'll visit the 6th century Djvari Church and the 11th century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. From there, we hit the road for Kutaisi and Prometheus Cave. Overnight in Tskaltubo (near Kutaisi). Driving distance: 265 km / 166 ml.
Day 4. Kutaisi - Gelati - Bagrati - Akhaltsikhe
After a visit to a farmers market we drive to the 12th century Gelati monastery. You’ll also visit the 12th century Academy Complex and Bagrati cathedral before transferring to Akhaltsikhe. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe. Driving distance: 213 km / 133 ml.
Day 5. Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Rabati Fortress - Akhaltsikhe
We drive to Vardzia with over 300 underground caves hewn from the rock. Afterwards, we’ll head back to Akhaltsikhe, in order to visit the Ethnographic Museum located in Rabati Fortress. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe. Driving distance: 122 km / 76 ml.
Day 6. Akhaltsikhe - Borjomi - Gori - Uplistikhe - Tbilisi
En route to Gori, we will make a stop at Borjomi Park. In Gori, we’ll learn about the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, who was born here. Then we travel to Uplistikhe, another cave city. Afterwards, back for Tbilisi, for dinner accompanied by folk dancing. Overnight in Tbilisi. Driving distance: 240 km / 150 ml.
Day 7. Tbilisi - Gombori - Alaverdi - Napareuli - Alaverdi - Gremi - Signagi
Today we set out to explore Georgia’s ancient wine-growing traditions. Visits to Gremi Fortress and Alaverdi Monastery introduce us to the architectural heritage of the region. A wine tasting has been arranged in the Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli. Overnight in Signagi. Driving distance: 219 km / 137 ml.
Day 8. Signagi - Bodbe - Tbilisi
Close to Signagi is the Bodbe Monastery of St Nino. Departing Bodbe, we return to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi. Driving distance: 109 km / 68 ml.
Day 9. Tbilisi
As your time in Georgia comes to an end, it’s time to enjoy your free time. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 10. Tbilisi
Departure to the airport.