Imereti Kartli Kakheti 2025

‘ACROSS STEPPES AND DESERTS’

Day 1

After picking up from Kopitnari airport (20 km from Kutaisi), exchanging money (from euros or dollars to lari), buying SIM cards we will head towards the village of Tskaltubo. Tskaltubo during the Soviet era was famous for its sanatoriums and swimming pools, where Soviet prominents and other Russian citizens came in crowds to relax. We will visit the sanatoriums, which have fallen into disrepair but still delight tourists with their deteriorating architecture. Not far from Tskaltubo is the Tetra Cave, where, during the tour, we will have the opportunity to taste the wines stored there and learn about Georgia's 8,000-year-old history and wine tradition. We will arrive in Kutaisi for dinner and overnight.🕍

Day 2

We will depart from Kutaisi after breakfast on the road leading to Mtskheta. There will be a break for lunch in Gori, Stalin's city. There will be a stop on our route to visit the rock city of Upliscyche, which is considered to be the oldest urban settlement and dates back to the 5th century BC. Here, with the purchase of an entrance ticket, there is the possibility of wine tasting in a beautiful natural setting. From Upliscyche we will head towards the former capital of Georgia or iMtskheta. This ancient city located at the mouth of the Aragva River into the Mtkvari is an important symbol of Georgia. It was here that the Christian religion was proclaimed as the state religion in 337 after the introduction of Christianity by Svet Nino. We will visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is on the UNESCO List. For dinner and overnight we will stay in a family gesthouse in Mtskheta.🕍

Day 3

After breakfast we will set off towards Kakheti to Dedoplisckaro. In Dedoplisckaro we will do the formalities of arranging passes to the Vashlovani National Park. Please note that the park is located on the border with Azerbaijan, so passports are required!!! On this day, we will start our adventure through the steppes and rocks by visiting the Eagle Gorge (Artsivi Kheoba) natural monument located at an altitude of 762m. The Eagle Gorge is a unique complex consisting of two sites. One part is a limestone rocky canyon and the other is a nearby forested area where the Khornabuji Fortress (5th century) is located. More than sixty species of birds can be found here. Among them nest - the black stork and the griffon vulture. This is an ideal place for birdwatching. On the rocky slopes of the canyon you can see rare/protected plants that are not found anywhere else in Georgia. Animal species such as Anatolian leopard, striped hyena, brown bear, grey wolf, lynx, wild boar are found in the reserve and you may have the opportunity to meet them. The area has a dry semi-arid climate, so the park is hardly inhabited by people! As the entire Vashlovani Park covers 25114 hectares of land, on this day we will pass the first viewpoint and stay overnight in cabins guarded by local rengers. So there will be a real overnight stay in the semi-desert.

Day 4

After breakfast, we'll continue to traverse the park's miles of steppe and desert trails with our Delica. We will see magnificent views from the viewpoint of Mijniskhure. This is the easternmost part of Georgia, right on the border with Azerbaijan. This day we will spend the night in bungalows on the banks of the Alazani River. The perfect place at the end of the world to enjoy the wilderness, no range, just us and nature. 🌴

Day 5

From Vashlovani Park we will set off on our return journey to Dedoplistskaro. Our main attraction for the day will be a visit to the abandoned Soviet military base of Shiraki. Old runways, aircraft hangars, all remnants of the USSR army. Now you can find cattle grazing here, and the hangars are used as agricultural warehouses. It's a treat for Urbex and photography fans, maybe we can find the last aircraft abandoned there.😎 For dinner and overnight we stay in Dedoplistskaro.

Day 6

On this day we will leave the Kakheti region to travel to Tbilisi. We will devote this day to penetrating the Georgian capital and its greatest monuments, including taking the Narikala Fortress by train, entering the tallest cathedral in Georgia i.e. Cminda Sameba, exploring the old town, the Peace Bridge and other attractions. Those wishing to do so can try a dip in the city's baths in the Abanotubani district (advance booking required) or take a boat ride on the Mtkwari River. We will also visit the city in the evening, when it is most beautifully illuminated. Dinner and overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 7

From Tbilisi we will make our way back to Kutaisi. A tour of the ancient capital of Colchis awaits us this day. On the itinerary, among others: Bagrati Cathedral, the White Bridge over the Rioni River, the Kolchida fountain, the old town and shopping at the Green Bazaar. Be sure to buy churchuela and Svaneti salt as travel gifts. In the evening a last supra together in an enchanted place in the middle of Kutaisi at our friend Tina's place and an overnight stay with a view of the city skyline.🍷

Day 8

After breakfast we will already head to Kutaisi airport.✈️

The itinerary is quite detailed, but is always subject to change if only due to weather conditions or temporary road closures. You have to remember that Georgia, as beautiful as it is, is also unpredictable, but you love it for that.❤️

Located at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, Georgia will always be both familiar and exotic to us. On the one hand, the famous Georgian hospitality, on the other hand, its culture and traditions are not fully understood by us. We guarantee that you will fall in love with Georgian cuisine, wine, mountains and people, just as we did. 🇬🇪❤️🇬🇪

Price✨

The final price depends on the number of people in the group, the date and the route. Those who are determined should first of all buy air tickets. This guarantees the trip for us. Then, after sending confirmation of ticket purchase, a deposit of EUR 50 is required within 7 days (the deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation).

What the price includes:

🚐 Transport with Georgian driver and English-speaking guide (transfer from and to the airport and a comfortable minivan for exclusive use during our entire trip)
🏡 accommodation in family guesthouses / hotels in 2-3 bed rooms and 2 nights in bungalows in Vashlovani Park
🥐 breakfast
💃 care of a Polish certified tour manager
🍷 supra (dinner with wine) on the last evening in Kutaisi

What the price does not include:

🏛️ entrance fees to the visited places such as: cave, rock city, entrance fee to Vashlovani Park etc.
✈️ air tickets (Wizzair), we will help you to buy tickets
🚷 tourist insurance (everyone is insured individually)
🥐 other meals - lunches and dinners

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