1 day arrival in Tbilisi (Georgia)
Arrival in Tbilisi. Transfer to hotel. Check in. Free time.

2 day Tbilisi – Tsinandali - typical lunch with a Georgian family - Sighnaghi – Bodbe – Tbilisi (Georgia)

After breakfast, meeting with the guide and departure towards Kakheti, the eastern region of Georgia, famous for its viticulture and winemaking traditions. Arrival in Tsinandali, residence of the Dukes of Georgia, with a beautiful English garden, museum and cellar that belonged to Prince Chavchavadze, a public figure and poet of the 19th century.

Lunch at a local family, where we will be able to enjoy a traditional feast and listen to the best Georgian toasts, a real ritual.

Continuation of visits to the Kakheti region. Visit to Sighnaghi, the royal city, also known as the "City of Love". This city, surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers, was an important trading center on the Silk Road. Continue to Bodbe Convent: according to legend, this is the burial place of St. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. Since 1889, following a decree of Tsar Alexander III of Russia, the Bodbe Convent has functioned as a female convent. In the afternoon I arrive in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Overnight stay in hotel.

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3 day Tbilisi (Georgia)

Breakfast, followed by a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. Visit Metekhi Church and monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Visit to Narikala fortress, with a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. External walkway past the only mosque in Tbilisi, up to the Sulfur Baths district. Walk in the Sharden area, full of narrow streets with cozy cafes, wine bars and souvenir shops, where you can feel the history of old Tbilisi. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the famous clock tower of the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, before crossing the Peace Bridge to Rike Park. Free time and evening a typical dinner in a restaurant with Georgian cuisine. Overnight stay in hotel.

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4 day Tbilisi – Jvari – Mtskheta – Kazbegi – Gudauri (Georgia)

After breakfast, departure for northern Georgia. The first stop will be at Jvari Monastery, built on a hill, a true architectural masterpiece of the early medieval period. From here you can enjoy the view of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Continue to Mtskheta, one of the oldest cities in Georgia, the cultural and religious center of the country. Mtskheta was the capital of the eastern Georgian kingdom of Kartli from the 3rd century BC. Visit Svetitskhoveli, Mtskheta's main cathedral and sacred place where Christ's robe is kept. Next we will cross the Jvari Pass, with a short stop at the "Friendship among Peoples" panoramic point, dating back to the Soviet era, which overlooks a deep gorge in the Caucasus mountain range. In Kazbegi you switch to a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach Gergeti Holy Trinity Church (located at an altitude of 2,170m), with stunning views of Mount Kazbegi. Arrival in Gudauri in the evening. Overnight at Hotel.

Lunch during the excursions and dinner.

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5 day  Gudauri – Ananuri – Uplistsikhe – Gori – Tbilisi (Georgia)

Breakfast. Transfer to the Ananuri architectural complex, a former residence of the Argveti dukes, which features churches and towers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries and beautifully overlooks the Jinvali basin. Visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe, which dates back to the Hellenistic period and is notable for its unique combination of various styles of rock-cut architecture, both pagan and Christian. Continue to Stalin's hometown, Gori. Visit the Stalin Museum, which includes more than 60,000 artifacts, the tiny house where Stalin was born, and the impressive bulletproof train used by Stalin to travel to Yalta and Potsdam. Arrival in Tbilisi in the evening. Overnight stay in hotel.

Lunch during the excursions.

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6 day Tbilisi – free day (Georgia)

Breakfast. Free day in Tbilisi.
We offer an optional culinary masterclass on traditional Georgian food. The masterclass includes 3-4 dishes and snacks and lasts 4-5 hours. It must be booked in advance.
Alternatively we suggest the following activities and places to visit independently in Tbilisi:
- Georgian National Museum (Viale Rustaveli) to visit the “Archaeological Treasury” exhibition;
- National Gallery (Viale Rustaveli) with the works of famous Georgian artists Niko Pirosmani, David Kakabadze and Lado Gudiashvili;
- Tbilisi Flea Market where you can find antiquities (many of which date back to the Soviet era), paintings by local artists and handmade Georgian souvenirs;
- Viale David Agmashenebeli, recently renovated pedestrian street full of historic buildings with art nouveau, pseudo Gothic and classicist style facades with a mix of typical Georgian ornaments and balconies. All along the street there are many cozy art cafes, galleries, shops and wine bars;
- Dezertirebi Bazaar, market with local and natural products including Georgian sweets (such as churchkhela); various types of dried fruit, nuts and spices; and Georgian cheeses;
- Funicular to Mtatsminda mountain with beautiful views of Tbilisi;
- Stroll through Sololaki, an art nouveau neighborhood;

In the evening, we suggest Tbilisi's famous sulfur baths to relax in the warm, naturally sulfur-enriched water after a long day of exploring (both public and private rooms are available, but private rooms must be booked in advance).
For those interested in culture, we suggest visiting the Georgia State Opera House to see a ballet or opera performance.