Imereti-Kartli-Kakheti-Tusheti

IN THE LANDS OF TOWERS AND WINE / 19-26.08 2023

Day 1 (August 19)

After picking up from the airport (around 1:00 pm depending on which city you are arriving from) near Kutaisi, exchanging money (from euros or dollars to lari), buying SIM cards we will go straight to the road towards Georgia's capital Tbilisi. Along the way we'll stop to grab a bite to eat, and then face a few hours in the car. But don't worry, there's plenty to see and admire along the way, you're sure to be delighted by the mountains in the distance, the otherworldliness of the villages we pass, cows on the streets or roadside stalls with homemade specialties. We'll pass the time with homemade wine, and in good spirits we'll reach Tbilisi, which is wonderfully lit up at night. Here we will have our first dinner and overnight stay.📸

Day 2 (August 20)

After breakfast we will set off for the Kakheti region, famous for its best wine-making traditions. It is here that wine is still produced in clay kvevri, stored in cellars called marani, as we will have the opportunity to see for ourselves. We will pass through the Gombori Pass that day, visiting the Shuamta Monastery. Finally, we will see the castle of King Erekle II, which is located in the regional capital of Telavi. We will walk through the streets of the city to end our day with a wine tasting and supra. Overnight in Telavi.🍷

Day 3 (August 21)

This day our plan will be a long drive to the Tusheti region, but before we get there we will first see the Alaverdi Monastery in Kakheti. Then we will enter the most dangerous road in Georgia, leading through the Abano Pass (2900 m).The road is open only seasonally, usually from mid-June to October. The views will be breathtaking, but may also give you motion sickness. There will be serpentines, precipices, rushing streams, sheep on the roads, all laced with green mountains and meadows. Under such natural circumstances we will reach Omalo. We stay here for dinner and overnight.🗻

Day 4 (August 22)

After breakfast we will set off in our minivan from Omalo to Dartlo. Here we will begin our horseback ride to the village of Kvavlo, the entire route will be only 4 km, but it will certainly provide a lot of excitement. Here we will visit the characteristic medieval defense towers, called baskets. Then we will go by car to the village of Parsma, here we will have a short trek in the surrounding hills, maybe a small picnic in the open air. The next place to visit is the village of Girevi. At the end of the day, we'll return to Dartlo, where a workshop on hinkali weaving, dinner and overnight await us at a local gesthous.🐎

Day 5 (August 23)

In the morning after breakfast we will leave Dartlo for the village of Bochorna, which is inhabited only in summer. Until a few years ago, Bochorna had the status of the highest village in Europe, but now, due to the death of its last year-round resident, this status has been taken away. From Bochorna we will go to the viewpoint to Dochu, an obligatory photo session at this place, to then reach Upper Omalo. Here we will be treated to a tour of Keselo Castle. For the night we will drive back to the Kakheti region, this time we will stay in Alvani.🏖️

Day 6 (August 24)

A trip toTbilisi awaits us in the morning. In the capital we will stop for a sightseeing tour of the city, we will see among others: Bridge of Peace, Europe Square, Cminda Sameba Monastery, Metekhi Church, Abanotubani district, we will take the railroad under Narikala Fortress. We will feel the atmosphere of the capital, with its Georgian contrasts. In the afternoon we will go to the former Georgian capital Mtskheta, visit Svetiskhoveli monastery, stay in the town for dinner and overnight.🕍

Day 7 (August 25)

After breakfast we will leave for Kutaisi. Here we will first go to the famous bazaar, where you can buy Georgian delicacies and souvenirs. Then we will see Bagrati Cathedral, the city center with the Kolchida Fountain, the White and Red Bridges over the Rioni River, Amusement Park, where there will be an opportunity for those willing to take a gondola lift with a panoramic view of the city. In the evening supra at the gesthous where we have an overnight stay. For those willing, purchase and tasting of wines and chacha from the hotel's marani owners.🍷

Day 8 (August 26)

After breakfast, packing and transportation to the airport.✈️

The plan is quite detailed, but it 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. 🇬🇪❤️🇵🇱

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

Price✨

50 EUR (reservation advance) on account + 750 EUR payable on the spot upon arrival (total 800 EUR).

Those who are determined should first of all buy air tickets. This is a guarantee of the trip for us. Then, after sending confirmation of ticket purchase, a reservation deposit is required within 7 days, in case of cancellation the deposit is non-refundable).

The number of places is severely limited. The minimum number of people on the tour is 4. Only intimate groups.

What the price includes:

🚐 Transportation 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-run mesthouses/hotels in 2-3 bed rooms
🥐 Food (breakfast and dinner supra with wine),
💃 care of a Polish certified tour manager
🍷discussion of wines in Baghdati

What the price does not include:

🏛️ entrance fees to sightseeing places such as museum, national parks, etc.
✈️ airline tickets (Wizzair), we will help you buy tickets
🚷 travel insurance (everyone insures individually)
🥐 other meals on the route

Feel free to contact.