DAY 1
Arrival to Tbilisi International Airport.
Meeting at the airport with company representatives, transfer and accommodation at the hotel.
Free time.
DAY 2
Tbilisi / Mtskheta
After breakfast, departure to Mtskheta (second Jerusalem) is the oldest, very beautiful city in which there was a royal throne. There are a lot of old churches, cathedrals and monasteries: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Monastery, Jvari Monastery.
Lunch at the Georgian restaurant in the local restaurant "SALOBIE".
After lunch, we return to Tbilisi. Excursion around Tbilisi: Sameba Cathedral, Metekhi Cathedral, Anchiskhati Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, visiting the old Tbilisi (Tiflis). Visit the modern bridge, which was named the Bridge of Peace by the president of the country. Visit the factory of sparkling wines "Bagrationi 1882", where you will get acquainted with the history of the plant and in the tasting room you will taste 12 types of sparkling wine and eat it all with cheese, fruit and delicious Georgian bread.
Free time.
DAY 3
Tbilisi / Sighnaghi / Kakheti / Gurjaani / Tbilisi
After breakfast, we will drive to Gurjaani, which is famous for its wineries. Visit to the ancient local wine cellar of the 17th-18th century, where you will have an opportunity to get acquainted with the ancient traditions of winemaking, participate in the process and taste the home-made wine. You will also made "churchkhela", a traditional delicacy made from nuts, almonds or raisins, stringed on a string, and then dipped in thickened grape juice and dried. During lunch, you can taste unique local cuisine.
After lunch, a trip to Signaghi. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Kakheti.
Wine tasting in Kakheti !!! t
Transfer to Tbilisi.
DAY 4
Tbilisi / Racha / Shaori
After breakfast we will go to Racha.
The passing areas of Tkibuli and Terjola will head to the administrative center of Rachi-Lechkhumi, Ambrolauri.
During the tour we will pass the Nakarala Pass (1700 m above sea level) to the top of "Tskhrajvari" (9 crosses) -2 km, 3 hours of the way. From there a unique view to western Georgia opens and, if you are lucky with the weather, you can see Black Sea from the top. After a walking tour we go to Shaori Lake, we camp, we have dinner, we are preparing for fishing, with which you can easily cope with the help of an experienced instructor.
DAY 5
Nikortsminda / Barakoni / Rafting / Kutaisi
In the morning we will go on an excursion to the Nikorsminda Cathedral, which is located in 14 km south-west of Ambrolauri and to the Baraconi Cathedral. After the excursion and a short rest we will begin preparations for an exciting and safe descent along the largest river of the Caucasus, Rioni. The total length of the route is 23 km and the duration is 4-5 hours. This descent will be accompanied by an experienced instructor. After rafting, check-in at the hotel in Kutaisi and dinner.
DAY 6
Kutaisi / Mestia
After breakfast we will go to Mestia, the real gem of Georgia, which passes through amazingly beautiful places. High mountains, bubbling rivers, ancient churches and ancient architecture of the Svan’s towers - all this is the peculiarity of the amazing edge of Svaneti! During the trip you will visite majestic Inguri hydroelectric station. Upon arrival in Mestia - accommodation in a cozy hotel and have a delicious lunch. After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit the museum of mountaineers and the ethnographic museum. In the evening, after dinner, you can take a walk around the neighborhood and chat with locals who know a lot of interesting stories and legends.
DAY 7
Mestia / Ushguli / Mestia
After breakfast, a trip to( one of the most unique corners of the world ) to a village that is 2000m away. above sea level and is the highest settlement in Europe. This village is 6 months out of the world, the road from Mestia takes only 40 km., But the condition of the road requires a change of transport, it will be necessary to hire jeeps.
Lunch at a local cafe in Ushguli, after which we will head to the approaches of Mount Shkhara, the highest mountain in the territory of Georgia. The trek will be carried out on horseback or on foot (horse rental $ 40 per person).
Overnight in a guest house in Mestia .
DAY 8
Mestia / Kutaisi / Tbilisi Airport
transfer to Tbilisi airport.
