WELCOME TO TBILISI

Meet and Greet with our representative on arrival at Tbilisi International Airport for transfer to hotel (20 Km). Tbilisi is an economic, political and cultural centre of Georgia. The city was founded by the Georgian king in the 5th century and became the capital in the 6th century
Hotel check-in
Overnight stay in Tbilisi

EXPLORE TBILISI

Post breakfast hop on a bus for a short transfer to the city centre and proceed for a guided walking tour
Tbilisi offers lots of fun for locals and tourists. Visit Metekhi Church, enjoy a cable car ride to Fortress Narikala, explore the Sulphur bath district and the narrow streets of Old Town with its marvellous architecture and bath houses in Orbeliani quarter
Evening at leisure
Have dinner at a Georgian restaurant in a hidden old town mansion
Overnight stay in Tbilisi

TBILISI – MTSKHETA – UPLISTSIKHE – BORJOMI (180 KM)
Check-out post breakfast for transfer to Borjomi. En route, visit the former Georgian capital, Mtskheta. Visit Jvari church above the river valley and Svetitskhoveli cathedral also known as the spiritual centre of the country.
Next, discover the ancient cave town, Uplistsikhe. The city was built in the 4th century BC. Located in the Kvemo Kartli Region above the tracks of the old silk route, situated at the bank of the Mtkvari River. Originally, Uplistsikhe – translated as “the fortress of the lord”, was built by pagans as a holy city.
Have lunch in the town of Gori, the birthplace of Stalin and continue to Borjomi.
Hotel check-in on arrival. Borjomi is known globally for its briny mineral water, bottled from ancient volcanic sulphur springs. Within Georgia, the spa town's proximity to Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park and close connection to the Bakuriani Ski Resort has safeguarded its popularity as a holiday destination for almost 200 years.
Evening at leisure. Enjoy a walk in the Town Park
Overnight stay in Borjomi

BORJOMI – ANANURI – GERGETI – KAZBEGI (260 KM)
Check-out post breakfast and continue towards the mountains to reach Kazbegi
En route, visit Ananuri Fort at Jinvali Lake. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. In 1739, Ananuri was attacked by forces from a rival duchy, commanded by Shanshe of Ksani and was set on fire. The Aragvi clan was massacred.
Continue to Kazbegi to reach Mt. Kazbek. Hotel check-in on arrival
Enjoy a jeep tour up to Gergeti Church. It is a hilltop church located in the mountains of Kazbek. This church towering in the mountains echoes the surrounding snow-capped mountains and was built in the 14th century. Due to its remote location, during the dangerous period of war, some important relics and objects of the ancient capital Mtskheta have been brought here for safekeeping. Stop in front of this holy trinity church, to get an aerial view of the whole town
Enjoy a traditional dinner with Khinkali and beer
Overnight stay in Kazbegi.

KAZBEGI – TSINANDALI – TELAVI – TBILISI (280 KM)
Check-out post breakfast and head to Kakheti, the major wine region of Georgia which has an 8000 year old wine making tradition, listed in the UNESCO and Guinness Book of records.
Enjoy a tour in the Tsinandali Duke Estate. A village in Kakheti, situated in the district of Telavi. It is noted for the palace and historic winery-estate which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze and which, since 2019, is the venue for the Tsinandali Festival
Enjoy a walking tour of the Fortress of King Erekle II located in Telavi. A fortress with towers, inside which is actually a house-museum, where the king grew up
Next, visit a local family business that produces Qvevri which are huge clay vessels traditionally used for winemaking
Enjoy a farewell dinner with Georgian wine and Grappa. A nickname for grappa is “firewater”. Made with wine leftovers, it is closer to tequila than grape juice in its powerful aroma and taste
Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for the return journey

Bid adieu to this beautiful vacation for now, and relive your amazing moments spent through your memories, until your next holiday with Flying Squirrel Holidays.