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Private Georgia tour for two – 7-15 November

Dates: 7 to 15 November
Duration: 9 days
Group size: 2 persons
Accommodation: Self booked
Pick-up: 09:00, Your hotel location
Price: 7000 Gel. 700 gel deposit paid. 6300 Gel balance left.
Tour manager: Natia
+995 577687965
Hotel names:

Day 1/ Nov 7 Airport Transfer to your hotel in Tbilisi
Tbilisi International Airport at 13:20, you’ll be greeted by your driver for a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
Optional service: Sulphur Bath

Driver Tornike:
+995 551 179 003
he will text you a day before

Day 2/ Nov 8 Day Tour to Borjomi: Mineral Springs & Forest Trails

After breakfast, we’ll leave Tbilisi behind and drive to Borjomi. Suggested timing is 8 am to Avoid traffic. if your breakfast starts later, 9am will be pick up time.
Borjomi Central park walk and Mineral waters
Green Monastery
Chronicals of Georgia can be added

Driver Tornike, lets agree about pick up time.

Day 3/ Nov 9 Day Tour to Jvari Monastery, Uplistsikhe Cave Town & Gori
Jvari Monastery,
Uplistsikhe cave town
Gori city
Cafe in Gori

From today Natia will be driving.

Day 4/ Nov 10 A Day in Tbilisi
ceramics workshop,
Paint and taste workshop
Culinary classes
Monument climbing can be added
Skybridge building or Tbilsi city tour
In the late afternoon, we’ll leave Tbilisi behind and make our way to nearby Mtskheta for a truly Georgian birthday celebration. At a family-owned winery, we’ll gather around a festive supra — a traditional Georgian feast — filled with local wine, delicious food, heartfelt toasts, and the spirited guidance of a tamada, the toastmaster who brings the whole celebration to life.

Day 5/ Nov 11 From Tbilisi to Burki Castle: Monasteries, Markets & Medieval Kakheti
Shuamta Monastery,
Telavi Market,
Gremi Castle,
Burki Castle

Day 6/ Nov 12 Day Trip to Wine Yard N1 & Kvareli Wine Cave
Enjoy a day exploring the winemaking traditions of Kakheti, Georgia’s celebrated wine region. Visit Wine Yard N1 for an authentic local experience, including lunch and an opportunity to discover the region’s rich culinary and winemaking heritage.
Continue to Kvareli Wine Cave, an impressive underground wine tunnel where you can learn more about Georgian winemaking traditions and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this remarkable site.
Return in the evening to Burki Castle.

Day 7/ Nov 13 From Burki Castle to Kazbegi
Georgian Military Highway
Ananuri Fortress
Jinvali reservoir
Gudauri Panorama,
Gergeti Trinity Church,

Day 8/ Nov 14 Day Trip to Truso Valley: Remote Landscapes & Mountain
Today, we’ll venture into the spectacular Truso Valley, a remote corner of the Greater Caucasus known for its dramatic mountain scenery, mineral springs, colourful travertine formations, and traditional highland villages.
We’ll drive into the valley and enjoy a shorter, leisurely hike, allowing plenty of time to take in the breathtaking surroundings and discover this beautiful, lesser-visited part of Georgia.
If available, we’ll stop for a simple home-cooked meal with the local nuns, offering a special opportunity to experience Georgian hospitality in a peaceful mountain setting.
Weather alternative: If conditions make Truso Valley inaccessible, we’ll adapt the day’s itinerary and visit Gveleti Waterfall and Dariali Monastery instead. This alternative offers a beautiful combination of mountain scenery, a short nature walk, and cultural discovery near the Georgian border.
After a day immersed in the landscapes and traditions of the Caucasus, we’ll return to Kazbegi for the evening.

Day 9/ Nov 15 Departure: Kazbegi to Tbilisi International Airport
After an early breakfast, we’ll depart from Kazbegi and drive back to Tbilisi International Airport.
departure flight at 14:50, we have to leave kazbegi maximum 8:00.

Inclusions:

Transportation with English speaking driver
Driver’s expenses
Entrance fees to Borjomi Central Park, Uplistsikhe Cave Town, the Tbilisi Soviet bunker, metro riding fee, artistic workshop on Day 4, Gremi Castle, Kvareli Wine Cave
Lunch at family restaurant in Gori on Day 3,
Birthday Supra with Tamada and Cake on Day 4
Lunch and visit at Wine Yard N1 on Day 6

Exclusions:

If you would need a guide, there will be an extra cost of 250 gel per day.
Anything not mentioned
Gratitudes

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

Private Guria And Samegrelo with Kolkheti National Park Overnight tour

This is an unique Private Guria and Samegrelo tour created for a different kind of experience. local cuisine, traditional singing, local wine, a boat ride in Kolkheti National Park, Birds, Greenery, Blue River, Natural sulphur baths, and much more.

Dates: Anytime. Please send us request
Duration: 2 Days/1 Night
Driving distance: 800 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: 1 to 15 Participants
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in a local guesthouse. single is available upon request.
Pick-up: 09:00, Your hotel location
Drop-off: The arrival time will depend on the traffic. We will depart directly after lunch. we expect to be in Tbilisi at 7 pm.
Price: 590 GEL

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – Lanchkhuti – Poti

Early in the morning, we will leave Tbilisi and head to the Guria region. Along the way, we will make short stops for breaks.

Our first visit will be to a local woman’s home in the small green village of Atsana, where she offers a unique local experience. She will show us how to make the traditional meal Brinjula during a masterclass. Afterward, we will taste it together with tea and local snacks while listening to her stories about the area and local life.

Our next stop will be a family winery with a beautiful garden and vineyard. The hosts offer traditional folklore masterclasses, and we will enjoy local songs while tasting their homemade wine.

Later, we will continue to Poti city. After checking into the guesthouse, we will go to see the Poti lighthouse and watch the sunset. Dinner will be in a local restaurant (self-paid).

Day 2
Poti – Kolkheti National Park – Nokalakevi – Tbilisi

After breakfast, we will start the morning with a boat ride in Kolkheti National Park, where we can enjoy the greenery, birds, and views of Paliastomi Lake.

Next, we will visit Nokalakevi, where a clear blue river meets natural hot sulphur springs. Please bring swimwear if you would like to go into the water.

Our next stop will be a birdwatching area where grey herons can often be seen nesting in the trees.

Afterward, we will have a lunch stop (self-paid) before driving back to Tbilisi.

Inclusions:

Transportation
English-speaking guide
Accommodation with breakfast in shared twin/double rooms in a guesthouse
Brinjula food making unique Masterclasses
Wine tasting and traditional singing at local winery in Guria
Boat ride on Paliastomi lake

Exclusions:

Dinner on day 1, Lunch on day 2
Anything not mentioned
Gratitudes

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 09:00 at your hotel. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it is essential to follow the weather forecast closely. The weather forecast is here. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. bring your swimwear with you, towels. bring raincoats if it shows rain. a cap or sunglasses, sunscreen.

FOOD & DRINKS
There will be lots of opportunities to get something to eat on this tour. Pack only light snacks and a bottle of water. If you run out of something, we will stop at the supermarket.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Private tour to Gorelovka – Doukhobors – Anytime except winter

Pivate tour to Gorelovka – Doukhobors Day Tour to enjoy the nature and cultural heritage of Samtskhe-Javakheti Doukhobors. Local guide, Local lunch and traditional houses.

Date: Anytime except winter
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 350 km
Trip difficulty: Easy (The includes long drives. Some of them are off-road)
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Pick-up: 09:00, Your hotel location
Drop-off: Around 21:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)
Price: 195 GEL per person in case of 5 Participants.
Please text us your exact number of persons for price calculation.

Itinerary:

Early in the morning, we will head to the Samtskhe-Javakheti region in southwest Georgia. Our destination will be the area of Lake Paravani and Ninotsminda.

Since the 19th century, this area has been home to Doukhobors – a Spiritual Christian ethnoreligious group exiled from the Russian empire for their nonorthodox beliefs. By the end of the 19th century, there were around 10,000 Doukhobors in Georgia. Many of them left the country following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

During this trip, Our local host will meet us and we will have an opportunity to look at the architecture Doukhobors left behind. We will visit the Doukhobor community center in Gorelovka village. It was once the house of Peter Kalmykov, son of Illarion Kalmykov (the first leader of the Doukhobors that settled in the area in 1841). We will also have lunch with a local family.

On the way back to Tbilisi,we will stop at Poka convert shop. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.

Inclusions:

Transfers
Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
Homemade lunch at traditional house
Local Guided tour around the Doukhobor Community Center

Exclusions:

Personal travel insurance
Gratuities

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Keep in mind that we will be visiting a traditional Christian community – dress modestly (no shorts or yoga pants).

FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Please make sure to bring snacks. They will help you maintain your energy level until lunch.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you.

GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Gudamakari Ethno-Cultural and Mythological: Stories, Traditions & Local Cuisine – 3 October

A day Trip to Gudamakari Gorge, a remote mountain region where local traditions and village life are still an important part of everyday life. During the tour, we will visit villages on foot, learn about local stories and customs, and enjoy views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, alpine meadows, and the Black Aragvi River.

Date: 3 October
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 250 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min 5
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)

Price Per-Person: 190 Gel

Hiking Information

Distance: Approx. 3 km

Walking Time: Approx. 1-2 hr

Difficulty: Easy

The route follows village roads and walking paths. There will be uphills to visit villages. The hike is suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness.

Itinerary:

After departing from Tbilisi, we will drive to Gudamakari Gorge, a mountain region known for its villages, traditions and sacred stories of local shrines, preserved through generations of oral traditions. Our local guide will take us through the villages of Chokhi, Dumatskho, and Gamsi, following village roads and paths while learning about the history, customs, and everyday life of the valley. Along the way, there will be opportunities to enjoy views of the surrounding mountains, alpine meadows, and the Black Aragvi River. After the walk, we will visit a local guesthouse where we will enjoy a traditional lunch, taste regional dishes, and take part in a khinkali-making masterclass with our hosts. we will depart from valley at 4 pm. returning to Tbilisi in the evening.

Dress Code

As we will be visiting chapels and religious sites during the tour, we kindly ask participants to dress respectfully. Please avoid very short shorts, crop tops, sleeveless tops with large openings, or other overly revealing clothing. Comfortable outdoor clothing that covers the shoulders and reaches at least to the knees is recommended.

Inclusions:

Transportation
English-speaking local guide
Lunch at a local ethnic guest-home with Traditional dish tasting
Khinkali-making masterclass

Exclusions:

Personal travel insurance,
Gratitudes.

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking shoes are recommended.

FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 – 2 liters should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks to stay full before meal time. Additionally, we will also stop in the supermarket in the morning to make sure you have everything needed with you.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. sun protection.

GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Private Gudamakari Ethno-Cultural and Mythological Tour: Stories, Traditions & Local Cuisine – June to October

A private day trip to Gudamakari Gorge, a remote mountain region where local traditions and village life are still an important part of everyday life. During the tour, we will visit several villages on foot, learn about local stories and customs, and enjoy views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains, alpine meadows, and the Black Aragvi River.

Date: Anytime from June to October
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 250 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Any size (please send us an exact request)
Pick-up: 09:00, your hotel location
Drop-off: Around 19:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)

Price Per-Person:

5 participants – 190 GEL

10 participants – 160 GEL

Maximum 15 persons – 130 GEL

Please send us the exact number of travelers, and we will provide the final price accordingly.

Hiking Information

Distance: Approx. 7 km

Walking Time: Approx. 4 hours

Difficulty: Easy

The route follows village roads and walking paths. Most of the walk is relatively flat, with a few uphill sections leading to viewpoints over the valley. The hike is suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness.

Itinerary:

Dress Code

Inclusions:

Transportation
English-speaking local guide
Lunch at a local ethnic guest-home
Traditional dish tasting
Khinkali-making masterclass

Exclusions:

Personal travel insurance,
Gratitudes.

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

WEATHER

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking shoes are recommended.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. sun protection.

GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Guria And Samegrelo with Kolkheti National Park Overnight tour – 3-4 October

Join us on a unique Guria and Samegrelo tour created for a different kind of experience. local cuisine, traditional singing, local wine, a boat ride in Kolkheti National Park, Birds, Greenery, Blue River, Natural sulphur baths, and much more.

Dates: 3-4 Oct
Duration: 2 Days/1 Night
Driving distance: 800 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in a local guesthouse. single is available upon request.
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: The arrival time will depend on the traffic. We will depart directly after lunch. we expect to be in Tbilisi at 7 pm.
Price: 590 GEL