Georgia August Tour

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A land of wonders and wanderers.

We welcome you, to a

beautiful adventure through

Georgia. The land of

soaring mountain peaks,

quiet villages, boisterous

cities, delicious wine,remarkable cuisine and

some of the most hospitable

people on the planet.

Throughout this trip you

will be staying in simple

guest houses with the

comforts of wireless

internet, shower, telephone,

breakfast, outgoing hosts

and sometimes... slippers.

The entry fees to museums

and historical sights are

included, as well as breakfast

and transportation to all

your destinations with a

local guide. The lunch anddinner you will be able to

order your self and we will

give you options and advice

on where to get the tastiest

and most affordable cuisine.

Expect to pay 25-40 dollars

a day for food. Although

Georgia has had its share of

turmoil in the recent past,

the country is safe and the

people, respectful and

hospitable, always saving a

seat at their table for a guest.

I promise there will be times

when you will say to

yourself, this is as close toparadise as it gets! Below

you will find your trip

itinerary and description of

sights. We look forward to

accompanying you on your

journey through the land of

Sakartvello!

Papa Kartlos invites

you on a, one of a

kind, travellingexperience, into one

of the most diverse

and beautiful regions

on our planet. Located

on the crossroads of

Europe and Asia along

the old silk road,

steeped in mysteries

and traditions that

date back thousands

of years, here is a

world waiting to be

discovered.This trip will take you

along old favorite

routes, as well as off

the beaten path, but

wherever you go, you

will find a hospitabe

atmosphere, generous

hosts, warm wine,

sweet music and an

open heart.

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AY 1 Tbilisi - Arrival

ilisi arrival. Welcoming

eting with your guide.

ansfer to, Formula 1, your

est house, in the heart of

ilisi. We take you out to a

lcoming drink and light

ner. Free time to get your

t on the ground and enjoy an

ening stroll through Tbilisi

ks. Optional evening

ertainment, concert or theater.

AY 2 Tbilisi - City Tour

rly rise for breakfast and a

r of the city. Taking the dayenjoy the joyful atmosphere

hitecture and sights. We will

rt by taking a walk through

classical, winding streets of

Old Town, visiting the

mous Sulphur baths, take a

axed lunch at a local cafe and

it the beautiful, Museum of

ts Ethnography and

cheology, housing a stunning

lection of Georgian

tworks, from medieval epoch

he 20th century. A

umptious Georgian dinner

l be served at a traditional

taurant of your choice. Then a

it to Narikala fortress and aoll through the beautiful

ilisi Botanical Gardens. In the

ening you will have an option

entertainment, free time or

ly night at the guest house.


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AY 3 - David Gareja - Signagi

fter breakfast we set out to the Kakheti region.

rst we explore David Gareja. A complex of

onasteries and caves carved into the side of a

ountain, in a half desert, lunar like landscape.

oviding stunning views and revealing

scinating facts about life centuries ago. Then on

wards the festive city of Signagi, coined 'The

ty Of Love' situated over the fairy tallish

azani valley, where we will spend the second

rt of the day. A tour of the city, dinner in

aditional Kakheti fashion with delicious local

ne, option of visiting the Sighnagi Museum, an

r balloon ride over the beautiful Alazani valley

free time to wander on your own. Night in

Nato and Lados comfortable guest home.

DAY 4 - Vashlavani

Today we pack our lunch and set out to the

spellbinding Vashlavani State Reserve. It's wondrlandscape comprised of mud volcanoes and towe

cliffs is a sight to see - think African Savannah, n

Eastern Europe.

shlavani is home to a diverse array of native

dlife, as well as approximately 700 native

nt species. Groves of virgin Junipers, wild

megranate, Georgian Iris and Tulip pop up in

carpet of this psychedelic paradise, along

h a rich bird population, there is plenty to

e in and enjoy. Picnic in Vashlavani.

Now we head towards Telavi the capital of Kakheti.

Dinner and free time in Telavi. Restful night in Tushe

Guest House, Telavi.


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DAY 5 Telavi - Marani

n the morning we begin our tour

f the capital of Telavi by visiting

he Gremi complex, a 16th century

rchitectural monument. Then on

o the local Marani (Wineries)

iscovering the art of wine making

nd wine drinking. There are 500

nique, indigenous, known

arieties of grape, being cultivated

n Georgia today. So the variety is

stounding. One of the best places

o visit and learn is the Shumi

ineyard, wine making museum

nd degustation hall, here we will

ake the opportunity to sample rare

arieties of Kakhetian wine, andee how wine is traditionally

repared and stored. Today we

ffer you to learn how to cook up a

torm in a traditional Georgian

manner, under the guidance of our

xpert Chef accompanied by

wonderful Alazani wines and

ongs! Overnight in at the

usheshvili, guest house.


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AY 6 Khevsureti

er breakfast we will leave Telavi

hind, setting our sights on the higher

ions of the great Caucus Mountains

mysterious lands of the Tush and

evsur. We will pass through the

sheti Natural Reserve, rich in rare

nts and home to over 60 species of

ive mammals, including Roe Deer,

nx and Red Fox. Then ascend

ther to the village of Mutso and

atili. Lunch in Shatili, consisting of

al Shepards food, then off for a tour

he ancient and medieval sights,

den in the fog of the mountains.

arn about the traditions and lifestyle

he medieval Khevsur. Enjoy theforgettable amphitheater of

untains, the crystal clear air, and

al dishes A place of untouched

uty and rich history. Dinner with

sic, quiet night, in the mountains, at

hospitable Vazhas Guest house,

atili, Khevsuretti.


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ay 7 Mtskheta

fter breakfast we will set out towards Mtskheta,

ving along the famous Georgian Military

ghway. Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in the

untry and its spiritual center. A stop at the

anuri Castle overlooking the turquoise waters of

Zhinvali reservoir.

our ofSvetizhaveli Cathedral, housing some ofoldest frescoes of early orthodox christianity.

nch in a traditional family restaurant in Mtskheta

med for the tastiest dumplings on the planet,

inkali, which have a pilgrimage tradition of their

n! Then drive to Oni, in the Racha - Lechkhumi

ion, upper Svanetti for another evening under the

rs. Night at the Artist Guesthouse - Racha.


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DAY 8 - Racha

Today we explore Racha and surrounding

mountains, the nature here is pure and kind just

ike the people, there is an old small synagogue

here that still houses magic books that you are free

o browse, the hosts of our guesthouse will be able

o show you artifacts that have been discovered

here a thousand years ago, such as arrowheadsand precious minerals, you can go on a treasure

hunt of your own into the nearby unexplored

caves, take a dip in two of the healing mineral

ulphur pools, or hike into the beauty of the

urrounding mountains and alpine fields.

Breakfast, Lunch and dinner will be served at the

uesthouse. Ni ht in Racha.


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AY 9 Vardzia

fter Breakfast we head towards the cave city

ardzia located near the town of Aspindza in

e heart of Georgia. This may be our longest

ive about 3 hours. Vardzia is an incredible

rtification and complex system of mazes

d rooms carved into Erusheli mountainhabited solely by Monks. Built in the twelfth

ntury it was an epic undertaking, ordered by

ueen Tamar in order to protect the faith and

lture of Georgia from invading armies.

xplore the once secret tunnels and rooms

ithin, feeling like a Georgian

rtisan.Towards the evening we drive

wards the border of Armenia. And after

ssing through customs we enter one of the

ost fascinating countries of the world.

vernight in Gyumri.

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Georgia August Tour