Authentic Georgia

Assistance on arrival and transport to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.

After breakfast, visit the historic center of the capital, located next to the Mtkvari River and which was an ancient crossing of the silk road. Stroll through the city center before starting the visit to the medieval Metheki church, Sioni cathedral, Anchiskhati basilica and Narikala fortress. After lunch, continue the trip to Mtsjeta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the ancient Kingdom of Georgia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Visit to the Jvari Monastery and the Svetitjhoveli Cathedral, built in the eleventh century and is one of the most important cultural, artistic and architectural monuments in Georgia. At the end of the afternoon, return to Tbilisi and have dinner in a traditional restaurant. Transportation to the hotel and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, depart for Kakheti, the wine region of Georgia. Visit to the village Vardisubani (rose district), the kvevri workshop where four generations of a family of artisans worked and continue to make terracotta kvevri. Then visit the majestic Alaverdi Cathedral founded by one of the Thirteen Syrian Fathers - José Alaverdeli and the architectural monument - Gremi (16th century), a bustling trading city on the Silk Road and former royal residence. Continue towards Kvareli, where you will be served a lunch filled with typical dishes, Kakheti wine and the company of a local family. In the late afternoon, transfer to the hotel in Tbilisi and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, departure to the Greater Caucasus Mountains, a majestic mountain range that stretches from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea, famous for its natural beauty and biodiversity. On the way, visit the architectural complex of Ananuri, one of the best examples of Georgian architecture and stop at the viewpoint of Gudauri. Arrival in Stepantsminda (formerly called Kazbegi), the main town of Khevi, situated 15 km from the border between Georgia and Russia. Travel in a 4x4 to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity of Gergeti, located at 2170 meters of altitude, offering a wonderful view of Mount Kezbek (5047 m). Lunch at a local restaurant and return trip to Tbilisi. Accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, departure for Gori - the main city of the Shida Kartli region founded in the twelfth century by one of the country's greatest kings, David Aghmashenebeli (the Builder). It is Stalin's hometown. Near Gori is the ancient cave city Uplistsikhe – the most prominent monument from the Silk Road period in Georgia, which is the ancient cave city built on a rocky bank of the Mtkvari River. Its history begins in the second millennium B.C., Uplistsikhe has been identified as one of the oldest urban centers in Georgia and you can visit several structures from that time: a theater, a pharmacy, a pagan temple and several palaces. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then brief stop at the Stalin Museum and departure for West Georgia. At the end of the afternoon, arrival in Kutaisi - the main city of the Imereti region and former capital of Georgia from the 8th to the 12th century. (Half Board)

After breakfast, visit the Kutaisi farmer's market where you will have the opportunity to explore the local food culture and learn about the main ingredients of Georgian cuisine. Then, visit the Cathedral of Bagrati, built in the eleventh century and recently restored, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continuation of the trip and visit to the architectural complex of Gelati, which includes the Main Church of the Virgin Mary and the small churches of St. George and St. Nicholas. On the walls of these churches have been preserved impressive frescoes from medieval times. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue the journey towards South Georgia, crossing the Borjom-Kharagauli national park and an elegant spa town of Borjomi. Arrival in Akhaltsikhe in the late afternoon. Transportation to the hotel and accommodation. (Half Board)

After breakfast, departure to visit the Vardzia complex. Built in the golden age of Georgian history (12th century), it consists of a large rock complex of caves and tunnels, practically a city, which extends for approximately 500 meters along the mountainside. It had more than 6,000 rooms spread over thirteen floors, as well as a church, a throne room, and an irrigation system for terraced crops. After lunch at a local restaurant, departure to Tbilisi, with a brief stop at Khertvisi, the oldest fortress in Georgia that functioned throughout the feudal period in the country. Before arriving, stop to enjoy the landscapes of Lake Paravani - the largest lake in Georgia. Transportation to the hotel in Tbilisi and accommodation. (Half Board)

At a time to be arranged locally, transfer to the international airport. Boarding and departure formalities to Portugal. (Breakfast)