GORGEOUS GEORGIA

THIS WILL BE OUR 4th TRIP TO GEORGIA. IF INTERESTED IN JOINING RSVP AND WE'LL SEND YOU THE FULL BROCHURE. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO INCLUDE ALL DETAILS

Join us for an amazing journey that will take you to a fascinating country. A land of wine and gold, delightful monasteries, castles and cathedrals and spectacular mountain scenery. From the Gardens of the Romanovs to Stalin’s birth place; from the magical Saro Fortress to the statue of Medea and the Golden fleece in the land of Kolkhis; this will be an epic adventure.

This rich itinerary will introduce you to the vast diversity of this country: from the warm Black Sea, to perpetually snow-covered peaks of the Greater Caucasus; from fertile valleys full of vineyards, to rocky canyons and the vibrant city of Tbilisi, barren plateaus to futuristic skyscrapers and primeval rock-hewn towns and picturesque monasteries.

Georgia, however, does not consist only of marvellous nature and historical treasures – it is the motherland of wine and delicious cuisine. Georgian feasts, enriched with poetic toasts, are legendary, the itinerary includes copious dinners, which will allow you to experience the flavours of Caucasian feasts and hospitality.

Day 1, Saturday JUNE 8th Depart London

AIR FRANCE / LOT / TURKISH AIRLINES / LUFTHANSA

Arrival in Tbilisi evening (AIR FRANCE). Transfer to hotel and evening dinner in TBILISI

Day 2, Sunday JUNE 9th : TBILISI CITY TOUR

Arrival in Tbilisi early morning for all other airlines. Transfer to hotel

Day 3 Monday JUNE 10th : RABAT CASTLE VARDZIA CAVE CITY SARO FORTRESS

We drive to the rocky canyon of the Kura river and visit Georgian-Turkish castle of Rabat with recently renovated gardens, walls, and golden-domed mosque. Then a visit to the prehistoric fortress of Saro

Day 4 Tuesday JUNE 11th BORJOMI PROMETHEUS CAVE

We visit the amazing resort of Borjomi famous for its sulphur springs. It developed during the 19th century as a residence of the House of the Romanovs, the ruling dynasty of the Russian Empire. A short walk in the spa park followed by a chance to try the healing waters from its springs.
A quick visit to the statue of Medea holding the Golden Fleece. This part of Georgia in ancient time was called Kolkhis – The Land of the Golden Fleece.

Day 5 Wednesday June 12th ROMAN FORTRESS APSAROS AJARIAN WINERY ETHNO EVENING

Overnight in the city of Zugdidi & dinner.

DAY 6 THURSDAY JUNE 13th MARTVILI CANYON TEA FACTORY VISIT WINERY & WINE TASTING BOAT TRIP

Excursion to a tea plantation and factory, introduction to the tea production process. Visit the huge Prometheus karst cave a 1.4-kilometre-long walk inside the cave through impressive chambers, one of each exceeds 20 meters in height.

Day 7 Friday JUNE 14th GORI STALIN’S HOUSE UPLISTSKHE

After breakfast we travel to central Georgia. Visit the city of Gori, the birthplace of Stalin and the museum dedicated to his life.

DAY 8 SATURDAY JUNE 15th TSMINDA SAMEBA CHURCH - MOUNT KAZBEK CAUCASUS PANORAMA - ANANURI CASTLE - OLD CAPITAL MTSKHETA

We reach the town of Stepantsminda, lying at the foot of the glacial mount Kazbek. Then to Tsminda Sameba (Holy Trinity) monastery. The spectacular view from the monastery is one the most renowned in the whole of Georgia.

Day 9, Sunday JUNE 16th UDABNO DESERT WINE TASTING GEORGIAN FEAST

We head to a deserted plateau called Udabno. In the middle of this fascinating arid landscape we’ll see the rock-carved David Gareja monastery (5th century AD).

Next we’ll visit the quaint “Oasis Club” restaurant in the middle of steppes serving mouth-watering dishes of Georgian and European cuisines after which we go to the valley of Kakheti – the world’s cradle of wine.

It’s here where the oldest finds of viniculture were found dating back 8000 years! The region produces the majority of Georgian wine and is a home to more than 300 endemic species of vine. Wine producers still follow an ancient technology of aging wine by keeping it in large clay pots dug into the ground called Kveri. This way of winemaking is listed as an intangible world heritage by UNESCO.

Travel to Kvareli to visit one of the oldest wine producers in the region - Kindzmarauli Marani, and we’ll also visit the Khareba winery.

DAY 10 MONDAY JUNE 17th

Leave in the morning to the airport for flights home

COST:

£1195 For payment upto Jan 31st 2023 (Special early bird rate)
£1295 For payment after Jan 31st 2024 and before Feb 28th
£1395 For payment after Feb 28th

INCLUDES :

• Expert English-speaking guide throughout the trip
• 7 Breakfasts and 8 Dinners with Table Wine and drinks
• Entry fees to ALL museums and other places
• Transport across Georgia by minibus
• All hotel accommodation (Twin share) throughout
• Airport transfers for designated flights

NOT INCLUDE :
• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• Lunches and any other items not mentioned in the INCLUDE List