Georgia & Armenia Experience for Mei Foong

Georgia & Armenia Experience – Part One: 7-Day Trekking Adventure in Georgia, covering 30 August to 13 September, with details on accommodation, activities, and logistics:

🗓️ Itinerary Overview: Georgia Trekking Adventure

Dates: 30 August – 6 September
Group Size: 15 people (10 ladies, 5 gentlemen)
Note: 1 person departs on 11 Sept night and 12 Sept night

Day 1 – 30 August, Saturday: Arrival

• Arrival by Turkish Airlines at Tbilisi International Airport at 10:05 AM

• Transfer from Tbilisi Airport → Tbilisi Hotel

• Accommodation: 7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast (3-star hotel)

• Tbilisi old town city tour with English speaking guide.

Day 2 – 31 August: Tbilisi → Mestia

• After breakfast, we will head to Mestia in a large minibus suitable for all guests and their luggage.

• On the way, we will stop a couple of times to stretch our legs and for a lunch stop at a restaurant (meals self-paid).

• In the evening, dinner is included.

• Overnight in Mestia

Day 3 – 1 September: Mestia → Trail Start → Zhabeshi Trek

• In the morning, after breakfast, we will grab our lunch boxes and drive to the trail starting point with three 4WD vehicles (each fits 6 passengers).

• We will be a total of 15 people + 1 guide.

• Hiking Distance: 16.1 km (could be less, depending on where the cars drop us off)

• Elevation: 763m uphill, 523m downhill

• Typical hiking time: 4–5 hours including breaks

• Our extra luggage will be transferred to the guesthouse in Zhabeshi ahead of time.

• Dinner included

• Overnight in Zhabeshi Guesthouse

Day 4 – 2 September: Zhabeshi → Adishi

• Distance: 10.6 km

• Elevation: 909m up, 527m down

• After breakfast, we will take our lunch boxes and begin the hike to Adishi.

• Our luggage will be transported by car to Adishi.

• In the evening, dinner will be provided.

• Overnight in Adishi

Day 5 – 3 September: Adishi → Iprali

• Distance: 18.7 km

• Elevation: 860m up, 1069m down

• After breakfast, we take our lunch boxes and begin hiking towards Iprali.

• Shortly after departure, we will cross a river on horseback (included in the tour).

• Our luggage will be transferred to Iprali by car.

• In the evening, dinner will be served.

• Overnight in Iprali

Day 6 – 4 September: Iprali → Ushguli

• Distance: 12.4 km

• Elevation: 677m up, 436m down

• After breakfast, with our lunch boxes, we begin hiking to Ushguli.

• Our luggage will be transported to Ushguli by car.

• In the evening, dinner included.

• Overnight in Ushguli

Day 7 – 5 September: Ushguli → Tbilisi Transfer

• After breakfast, we meet our minibus and head back to Tbilisi.

• There will be stops along the way to stretch and for meals (self-paid at restaurants).

• Check-in: Tbilisi Hotel – 7 twin + 1 single room, breakfast included (3-star hotel)

 Not Included

• Emergency village-to-village transport if a participant can’t continue trekking (Paid in cash directly to guesthouse drivers)
• Day  7: Lunch and dinner (self-paid in a restaurant), Day 2  Lunch stop (self-paid in a restaurant)

Price

$620 per person (based on 12 participants)
Note: Subject to minor changes depending on hotel/guesthouse rates.

🇦🇲🇬🇪 Part Two: 8-Day Cultural Tour in Armenia & Georgia

Day 8 – 6 September

Rest Day in Tbilisi

• After the trekking and long drives to and from Svaneti, today is a rest day.

• Meals: Breakfast included

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Tbilisi (7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast)

Day 9 – 7 September

Tbilisi → Yerevan with Haghpat Sightseeing

• Travel from Tbilisi to Yerevan

• Visit Haghpat Monastery en route

• Stop for lunch in Dilijan or around Lake Sevan (meals self-paid)

• Visit Sevanavank Monastery

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Yerevan (7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast)

• Meals: Lunch or dinner stop – self-paid

Day 10 – 8 September

Geghard Monastery & Garni Temple + Light Hike

• Visit Geghard Monastery and Garni Temple

• Enjoy a light walk to the Symphony of Rocks

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Yerevan (7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast)

• Meals: Lunch or dinner stop – self-paid

Day 11 – 9 September

Zvartnots → Return to Tbilisi (Late Evening)

• Visit Zvartnots Cathedral ruins

• Return to Tbilisi in the late evening

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Tbilisi (7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast)

• Meals: Lunch or dinner stop – self-paid

Day 12 – 10 September

Mtskheta Tour 

• After breakfast, enjoy a day tour:

  • Visit Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital

  • Explore Chronicles of Georgia near Tbilisi see.

• Enjoy a family-style lunch in Mtskheta with a winery visit and wine tasting.

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Tbilisi (7 twin rooms + 1 single room with breakfast)

• Meals: Breakfast and lunch included, dinner not included

Day 13 – 11 September

David Gareja, Sighnaghi & Bodbe
(Minus 1 lady: 14 people + guide)

• After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour:

  • Visit David Gareja Monastery

  • Explore the charming town of Sighnaghi

  • Visit Bodbe Monastery

• Overnight in the Kakheti region, guesthouse or hotel

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel or guesthouse (7 twin rooms with breakfast)

• Meals: Lunch and dinner self-paid in restaurants

Day 14 – 12 September

Rtveli – Grape Harvest Festival
(Minus 1 lady: 14 people + guide)

• Enjoy a full Rtveli grape harvest experience, including:

  • Wine tasting

  • Traditional Georgian lunch

  • Cultural masterclasses

  • Fun and celebration

• Return to Tbilisi in the evening

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel (7 twin rooms)

• Meals: Traditional lunch included, dinner not included

Day 15 – 13 September, Saturday: Departure

• Flight: Turkish Airlines, Tbilisi International Airport at 11:00 AM

• We need to leave the hotel by 8:00 AM at the latest

• We will check if breakfast can be arranged as early as 7:00 AM

 Price

$540 per person (based on 12 participants)
Note: Subject to minor changes depending on hotel/guesthouse rates.

One lady will have different price.

 Total Price for Full 15-Day Itinerary

 $1,160 per person

One lady will have different price. 1060 Dollar

note: If the price is too high, we can find a hotel while finalizing itinerary with lower rates since hotels are making significant price changes.