Georgia – Wine And Walks In The Mighty Caucasus

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From its sublimely perched old churches and watchtowers dotting fantastic mountain scenery, to its green valleys covered with vineyards, Georgia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and a marvellous canvas for walkers, horse riders, skiers, rafters and paragliders. Equally special are it’s proud, high-spirited, cultured people: Georgia claims to be the birthplace of wine, and this is a place where guests are considered blessings and hospitality is the very stuff of life.
A deeply complicated history has given Georgia a wonderful heritage of architecture and art, from cave cities to the inimitable canvases of Pirosmani. Tbilisi, the capital, is still redolent of an age-old Eurasian crossroads. But this is also a country striving for a place in the 21st-century Western world, with eye-catching new buildings, a minimal crime rate and a heap of new facilities for the tourists who are a big part of its future.

INCLUSIONS:
• Transportation as per program
• English speaking guide
• 4 X 4 cars in Mestia (2 days)
• 4 overnights in Tbilisi, BB
• 2 overnights in Kazbegi, BB
• 2 overnights in Mestia, HB
• 1 overnight in Ushguli, HB, with shared facilities
• Museum entrance fees
• One bottle of water per person per day

EXCLUSIONS
• Lunches and dinners except described
• Alcoholic beverages
• Travel insurance

Extras:
• Flight ticket (Mestia – Tbilisi, only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday; payment after arrival in Tbilisi, Georgian Visa

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP

DAY 1: ARRIVAL - TBILISI

Arrive in Tbilisi. Meet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in procedure.

DAY 2: TBILISI CITY TOUR

Today on our Tbilisi city tour we will visit the Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths, Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches, Jewish synagogue, also, Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting city’s acceptance and tolerance of different religions. We can also see a recent monument – Tbilisi Sameba Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the Caucasus; by the cable car get to the Narikala fortress, established in the fourth century. Walk downtown and discover Shardeni Street with its fashionable cozy cafes and art galleries. Finally, the tour takes you to Rustaveli Avenue, where attractions, such as the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Parliament, Rustaveli Theatre, different art galleries and cafes, will draw your attention and provide a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Overnight in Tbilisi hotel.

DAY 3: TBILISI - MTSKHETA - KAZBEGI

After breakfast drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO Heritage), an ancient capital of the Georgian Kingdom. Tour includes following sights: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a life-giving pillar – Cathedral of 11th century – magnificent, both inside and outside, the Cathedral is an important piece of Christian history, as it is a place, where Christ’s robe was buried. Jvari Church – 6th century monastery – Jvari, or the Holy Cross Church, stands where a sacred wooden cross was erected in the 4th century by St Nino before she converted Mtskheta to Christianity. Continue drive to Kazbegi. On the way, we visit Ananuri Castle and Jinvali water reservoir of amazing beauty. En route stop and see different local hand made things (thick felt, embroidery, iconographic painting). Overnight in Kazbegi at the hotel.

Day 4: Kazbegi - Juta 2200m. – Chaukhi Pick 3338 m. - Kazbegi

After breakfast drive to the village Juta. From Juta we will trek to the Chaukhi Mountains. Round trip trekking takes approx… 4 hours. In the afternoon return to Kazbegi. After a small rest drive to the Dariliali Gorge and visit the Gveleti water fall. Return to Kazbegi. Overnight in Kazbegi at the hotel.

DAY 5: KAZBEGI - GERGETI TRINITY CHURCH - TBILISI

After breakfast walk to the Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170 m. Weather permitting you may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5047m). Walk up and back to Kazbegi takes approx. 4 hours. Have time for lunch in Kazbegi and finally drive to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.

DAY 6: DRIVE TO MESTIA

After breakfast drive to Mestia. On the way have stop for lunch and some photo stops. Dinner and overnight in Mestia’

DAY 7: DRIVE TO USHGULI

After breakfast, drive to Ushguli (UNESCO Heritage Site) by Jeep. Visit Laghami Saint George’s church (7th-12th c.c.) and the Ethnographic Museum in Ushguli. Ushguli is considered to be the highest populated place in Europe (2200 m above sea level). Time for leisure. Dinner and overnight in Ushguli at a guesthouse.

DAY 8: USHGULI (2,200 m) - SHKHARA GLACIER FOOT (2,500 m) - USHGULI

After breakfast we start our walking tour to the direction of Shkhara glacier. One way takes approx. 3 hours and is 9 km. have picnic lunch at the foot of Shkhara. In the noon return back to Ushguli. From Ushguli we drive by jeeps to Mestia.
Dinner and overnight in Mestia