Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi, Airport pick-up
Today, our local guide will be waiting for your arrival at Tbilisi Airport and then transfer you to the hotel we booked for you in advance. During the rest of the day, you may either have a stroll in the city to get familiar with it or have a good rest to retrieve energy from the long flight. Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotel, Astoria (3 stars) or similar
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Day 2: Visit Mtskheta and Tbilisi city area
Today, the first stop will be Mtskheta, a small town in suburb of Tbilisi. It is a representative work of Middle Ages' churches in central Asia. Next, the guide will lead you to Jvari Monastery located at the junction of Mtkvari and Aragvi. Sitting on a hill slope, it offers a great view point of the whole Mtskheta. After, admire Svetitskhoveli Temple, a masterpiece of early Middle Ages. Then, the guide will escort you back to Tbilisi to visit the largest church of Georgia, Holy Trinity Cathedral. Following, move on to the inner city to visit Assumption Church also named Metekhi Church, the statue of the King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, Bridge of Peace, Meidan Square, Leghvtakhevi Waterfall and sulfuric baths. Later, we will ascend Narikala Fortress by cable car to have a bird's eye view of the city and learn locals' life at Chardin Street. At the end of the day, send you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotel, Astoria (3 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Day trip in Kakheti region
After breakfast, the guide will accompany you to Kakheti Region, a famous wine producing area in Georgia. We will firstly go to the "city of love" - Sighnaghi, where many buildings of middle ages and the only well preserved fortress wall of the country stand. Then head to Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino was buried. Do not miss watching the delicate murals inside. Today's third stop will be Khareba Winery Cave. Here, you will have a chance to taste wine, and learn to make local bread - shoti and candy - churchkhela by yourself. When today's itinerary is over, send you back to Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotel, Astoria (3 stars) or similar
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Ananuri Castle built by the Ananuri Lake will be today's first stop. It is a world cultural heritage and once appeared at the front cover of "Lonely Planet". The second stop will be Gudauri Resort Town with beautiful mountain scenery. Next will be the famous mineral water production region - sour waters of Vedza. Then, the guide will accompany you to Gergeti Church located on a snow mountain. We will also hike to the mountain top to appreciate the grand scenery there. At last, drive back to Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotel, Astoria (3 stars) or similar
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Day 5: Samckhe Javakhet region discovery
After breakfast, the guide will come to pick you up from hotel lobby and proceed to Uplistsikhe Cave Town. This city dug out from a rocky mountain was once the political center of Georgia. Rooms and halls for different uses are still well preserved. Then move on to Gori, the hometown of Stalin. We will visit the Stalin Museum there. At last, drive to the scenic Borjomi and check into a hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Borjomi Bridge Hotel or similar
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Day 6: A visit to Akhaltsikhe
On the 6th day, we will first go to Borjomi Mineral Water Park to breathe some fresh air, appreciate green plants and taste sweet spring. Then go on to visit one of the oldest towns in the country - Akhaltsikhe. The highlight there is the residence of the businessmen and artists of the Middle Ages - Rabati Fortress. It has not only historical zones, but also modern zones with hotels, cafes and restaurants. We will transfer you back to your hotel after finishing visiting today's last stop - Khertvisi Fortress. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Borjomi Bridge Hotel or similar
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Day 7: Explore Kutaisi and Adjara, Drive to Batumi
Today's sightseeing will start with the Motsameta Monastery in the historical city - Kutaisi, which is built by the bend of Tskhaltsitela River Valley; then the charming Adjara. After, drive to the seaside city Batumi. On arrival, check into the hotel we've reserved for you beforehand and have a good rest. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Batumi New Wave Hotel or similar
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The first stop of today's Batumi day trip will be Botanical Garden of Batumi. In the 111-hectare-large garden, you will find many plants from different areas of the world. The next stop will be Alphabetic Tower, displaying the Alphabetic culture of Georgia and locals' love to their unique alphabets. Then we will go to see the Ali and Nino Monument. At 19:00 every night, the two statues move towards each other, pass by and then leave apart. Today's last stop will be Piazza Square, after which the guide will send you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Batumi New Wave Hotel or similar
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Day 9: Free day in Batumi
You are free to explore Batumi on your own. You may go to the seaside beach to enjoy swimming or watersports, or just sit down on the beach to enjoy the sunshine or sea breeze. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Batumi New Wave Hotel or similar
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Day 10: Free day in Batumi
It's another free day in Batumi. If you need any recommendation, please feel free to consult the guide. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Batumi New Wave Hotel or similar
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Day 11: Visit Gonio Fortress, Drive back to Tibilisi
The history of Gonio Fortress can be dated back to as early as 1st century AD, so you will find many historical relics inside. After the visit, drive back to Tibilisi. Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tbilisi Hotel, Astoria (3 stars) or similar
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Day 12: Departure from Tibilisi, Airport see-off
Our 12 days guided Georgia tour will end today. According to your flight schedule, the guide will send you to the airport and see you off. It's our pleasure to have you in Georgia. Hope we will see you again in other travel destinations in the future! Meals: Breakfast
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