Private tour in Georgia for Suhaila

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Private tour in Georgia for Suhaila

Duration :   3 Days
Total Seats :  0/1

Date Expired !

Dates: 28-29-30 June 2023
Number of travelers: 3
Pick up and Drop off location: Hotel in Tbilisi.
Inclusions: Car with English speaking driver, Entrance fees.
Exclusions: Everything not mentioned in the itinerary such as food, cooking master classes, hotel, insurance, extra services…etc.

 

  • Highlights of Caucasus mountains.
  • Kazbegi National Park
  • Ananuri complex
  • Jinvali reservoir
  • Gudauri Panorama
  • Gergeti mountain and trinity church
  • Stepantsminda town
  • Gveleti waterfall hike – 3 km / 2 hrs / easy level / min. elevation 1432 ma.s.l./ max. elevation 1721 m.a.s.l. (can be skipped due to weather conditions or non prepared guests)

 

Our driver will pick you up from your chosen location in Tbilisi at recommended 08:00 am. You will depart the capital and drive north along the famous Georgian Military Road. On the way, you will stop to admire the medieval Ananuri Architectural Complex and the Gudauri Panorama. You will also have an opportunity for a short yet intense hike to the 25-meter-high Gveleti Waterfall. In the afternoon, you will drive to Stepatsminda town and take a drive towards Gergeti Holy Trinity Church. This 14th-century church stands on the right bank of the river Chkheri at an elevation of 2170 meters. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. After you will visit a local restaurant for lunch. Return to Tbilisi.

 

 

  • Tasty Kakheti Wine Region
  • Local bread ”shoti” making
  • Bodbe Monastery
  • Sighnaghi city of love
  • Vizit to a winery
  • Wine tasting and food masterclasses at Gurami’s winery booked. (not including in the price)

 

Our driver will pick you up from your chosen location in Tbilisi at recommended 9-10 am. This tour will allow you to explore the Kakheti region, famous for its diverse wine and cuisine. We will start our day with a visit to a local bakery to learn how to bake traditional shoti bread. Next, we will visit the famous Bodbe Monastery, one of the important pilgrimage sites in Georgia, and Sighnaghi, a charming little town full of 18th-19th-century architecture and fantastic views. we will walk on Sighnaghi city wall and explore local souvenirs.  We will finish our day with a visit to  winery. There you can order and enjoy a delicious Georgian meal and wine tasting, also learn how our winemaking tradition comes from Qvevri wine pots. Return to Tbilisi in the evening.

 

 

  •  Tsalka – Dashbashi Canyon and Asureti German village  
  • Kvemo kartli Region
  • Tsalka city and Dimond glass bridge
  • Dashbashi canyon waterfalls
  • Asureti old Elizabethall German settlement

 

We will leave Tbilisi in the morning recommended 9-10 am. This itinerary combines two fantastic sites – the amazing Dashbashi Canyon with a 240-meter-long glass bridge and the historical Asureti village built by 19th-century German settlers. Once we reach the canyon, we will take a walk on a 240-meters-long glass bridge stretching over it. Next, we will take walk down the canyon to see the beautiful Dashbashi Waterfall. The walk is  around 3 km round way but a lot of stairs. Later on, we will head to Asureti, a cozy village once known as Elisabethal. German settlers built the town at the beginning of the 19th century. The place still partially maintains its original architecture. We will stroll the cobbled streets, visit a local cemetery, and dine in the Bahnhof Station restaurant (not included in the price)  return to Tbilisi.

 

 

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Places You’ll See :

Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is a townlet named after a Georgian Orthodox monk named Stephan, who constructed a hermitage at this location. The town stretches along the banks of the Terek River at the foot of Mount Kazbegi. The town's main landmark is the Gergeti Trinity Church.

1Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)

Gergeti Holy Trinity Church stands at 2170 m.a.s.l., under Mount Kazbegi. The church was built in the 14th century by an unknown architect. It is the only cross-cupola church in the region. The church is a popular waypoint for trekkers.

2Gergeti Holy Trinity Church

Ananuri Architectural Complex was a castle and seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area from the 13th century. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. 

3Ananuri Architectural Complex

Zhinvali Reservoir is an artificial water body lake located on the Aragvi River, 70 kilometers from Tbilisi. The lake is home to Zhinval Dam, completed in 1985. It plays a major role in the Tbilisi water supply system.

4Zhinvali Reservoir

Dashbashi (Tsalka) Canyon is part of Khrami gorge near Dashbashi village. The canyon is about 7 km long and 300 meters deep. It's known for its astounding cascading waterfalls.

5Dashbashi (Tsalka) Canyon

Asureti is an old GerAsureti is an old Georgian village destroyed by invasions in the 18th century. In the 19th century, German colonists were settled here by the Russian Tsar. They a colony – Elizabethtal.

6Asureti (Elisabethtal) Village

The town of Sighnaghi overlooks the vast Alazani Valley, with the Caucasus Mountains visible at a distance. The town is famous for its Tuscan-like atmosphere, stunning views, and a local museum that houses several works of Niko Pirosmani.

7Town of Sighnaghi

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the country due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgians, whose relics are shrined there.

8Bodbe Monastery

Badiauri is a small village in Kakheti region famous for several family-owned bakeries making tarditonal Georgian shoti bread.

9Traditional Bakery in Badiauri

F.A.Q

How to prepare for the tour

MEETING TIME AND PLACE

Please let us know your hotel location

 

WEATHER

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

Kazbegi tour - it is always colder there, take your jackets and warm clothes with you. https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-614087/Georgia/Mtskheta-Mtianeti/Stepantsminda


Kakheti tour - it is always warmer there, get ready for sunshine but have light jacket with you for the evening,
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-611902/Georgia/Kakheti/Sighnaghi


Dashbashi canyon - can be windy, take your light jacket.
https://www.yr.no/en/forecast/daily-table/2-611548/Georgia/KvemoKartli/Tsalka/Tsalka

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather.  we recommend wearing comfortable sports shoes. A cap to protect from sun. Sunscreen. Dress code in the monastery  for women is a dress below your knees and a scarf on your head. you can use two scarfs one as a skirt and one on your head. monasteries have their own public scarfs which you can use.  Dress code for men is: no shorts, no hat. 

 

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. We will stop at the supermarkets and the restaurants.

 

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. 

PAYING IN GEORGIA

Euro and Dollars are easy to exchange in banks. Payment by card is available almost everywhere such as restaurants, supermarkets but if you want to buy local souvenirs please have cash.

 

GUIDE 

We will text you the guide's name and contact info a few days before the trip. Please make sure to check your inbox. Meanwhile, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us via e-mail or WhatsApp.

Activities

  • Fortress sightseeing
  • Monastery visit
  • Nature walk
  • Road tour