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DAY 1

Meeting at Riga Airport

Flight Riga-Tbilisi (~23:50-05:15)

Day 2

Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.

Check in at the hotel.

Breakfast.

Tour of Tbilisi the city (around 08:00). Tbilisi is one of the most beautiful cities in Transcaucasia. Here, nature seems to merge with man-made creations, leaving its mark on architectural landmarks and entire ensembles. During the tour, we will take a funicular up into the mountains to Narikala Fortress, the most famous and oldest monument of Tbilisi's history. Its complex contains evidence of different eras. The inhabitants call the fortress “the heart and soul of the city”. The fortress was built in the 4th century. The fortress was built in the 14th century on the top of the Sololaka mountain range. From here you can see the magnificent scenery against which everyone who has been here captures themselves in a photograph.

Next, we head to the Old Town, and when we get to the town square, we can take another look at the ruins of Narikal Fortress in the upper part of the town. The city area is the site of a sulphur bath. The hot hydrogen sulphide water comes from springs flowing from Mount Tabori. At one time, the town had specially equipped places where caravans could dock, as well as trading houses and craft workshops. During a walking tour through the streets of the Old Town, you will see a monument to one of the best directors of our time - Sergei Parajanov. We will see the World Bridge, a masterpiece of modern architecture, and stroll through Rikes Park, a new recreational area in the centre of Tbilisi along the Kura River.

Overnight at hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 3

Breakfast.

Tour “In the footsteps of Lermontov (Georgian War Road Kazbegi)” additional fee 40 €.

Check out the Georgian War Road! Arrive at Jvari Temple ( UNESCO ), 6. gds. Here you can see a stunning view of the first capital and the confluence of two rivers, the Aragua and the Kura, about which Lermontov wrote in his poem „Mtsiri”. Start of the tour along the Georgian Military Road. The whole tour will be spent on the road, you will have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views. In just 2 hours we will make our way from the steppe to the alpine zone! Ginvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress (here we will visit a 17th century temple) . Arrival in Gudauri, the country's main alpine ski resort.

If the weather is good, we will go to Kazbegi!! Crossing the Crossing! Arrival Kazbegi! Optional off-road trip to the Gergeti Trinity Temple (extra charge 11 €/civ.). What makes this church interesting? First of all, it is the only cross-domed temple in the area. Secondly, its location. Gergeti Trinity is a high mountain church. It is situated at an altitude of 2170 m, at the foot of Mount Kazbek. There is no church at that altitude in any country in the world! Hence, a very popular shot is of this church with the mountains in the background.

The route to the weather station starts near the church, with a further ascent to Kazbek. The church is therefore a cultural addition for mountaineering and mountain tourism enthusiasts. In Russian literature, the temple and the monastery are recognised in Pushkin's poem „The Monastery on Kazbek”, written in May 1829.

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Then take a sightseeing trip to Mchet. Mcheta - one of the oldest still inhabited places in Georgia and the world. During the tour you will have the opportunity to see the 11th century. It served as a spiritual centre for the Georgian people.

In Mtskheta, we will visit the original wine cellar “Marani”, where we will see real cuvées and get acquainted with the traditional production technology, with a tasting of two types of wine (optional, tasting package included at extra cost)

Then visit the cave town of Upliscihe (entrance ticket price around 10 €).

Arrive at Bordjomi.

The city is famous for its Borjomi mineral water, which is Georgia's number one export, and you'll be able to taste real Borjomi water on arrival!
Visit the Borjomi springs - entrance ticket approx. 1 €.

The road to Kutaisi. Overnight in a transit hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast. Room check-out.

Excursion in Kutaisi.

Kutaisi has a very long history, with Paleolithic settlements found in the area. The Paleolithic plays an important role in the history of Georgia. Today, more than 400 monuments of this era have been found and studied in the territory of Georgia. There are 6 districts in Georgia where Paleolithic monuments are distributed.

The city retains its role as an important cultural centre of Georgia. During the sightseeing tour we will see and visit Mocamet Monastery. Here you will be able to make your dearest wish come true.

Road to Batumi. Batumi excursion.

Batumi is a resort town and port on the Black Sea coast. Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main tourist centre of modern Georgia, attracting tourists with its historic centre.

Check in at the hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast.

Free time or optional excursion to Mountain Adjara (additional fee 40 €). Visit the famous Mahunceti Falls, and the Empress Tamar Arch Bridge. Then we will visit the oldest Georgian fortress-Gonio Fortress (entrance ticket 2€).

Next Visit to the Botanical Garden (entrance tickets ~8€)

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast.

Departure for Tbilisi

On the way - lunch on the mountain pass (optional, tasting package included at extra cost)

In the evening, if you wish, we offer a final dinner in one of the best restaurants in the country, where you can enjoy Georgian food, folklore, live music and dancing (surcharge € 40). The Gala Dinner will be held in a traditional Georgian atmosphere and will feature a variety of Georgian dishes. You will have the opportunity to listen to the wonderful skills of the musicians. Live music will be played throughout the evening.

Arrival in Tbilisi. Check-in at the hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast.

Journey to Georgia's historic eastern region - Kakheti. A vineyard area that is a miraculous place for wine-making.

Visit a Georgian Wine Cellar (optional, tasting package included at extra cost)

Next, you'll head to Bodbe, Georgia's famous women's monastery and a universally recognised Georgian holy site. The monastery was founded by St. It is one of the first Christian places of worship in Georgia. According to legend, the monastery was founded on the orders of Tsar Mirian, a contemporary of Nino. Here you will have the opportunity to taste the „monastery meal” (additional fee 18 €), all its proceeds go towards the building of a new church in honour of St. Nino's parents. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit St. Nino's grave and make a wish.

Two kilometres from Bodbe in Signagi - the city of love, where the road will lead you. The city has been built on the site of a demolished fortress, so it is like being surrounded by a triangle of well-preserved city walls, towers and gates. The town has preserved examples of 19th-century residential architecture in the Southern Italian Classical style with Georgian elements. From any of the fortress towers, you can see the Alazani valley.

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9

Early morning check-out of hotel rooms.

Transfer to the airport

Flight Tbilisi-Riga (~06:00-09:25)