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Georgia Adventure
11 Days | Explore ancient cities, glaciers, forests and culture as you travel through Georgia
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11 days
Start
Tbilisi, Georgia
Finish
Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Code
KFSG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6), Guesthouse (4)
From £1,755(11 days)
Trip Informations
This all-encompassing trip takes you from the historical cities of Georgia to the remote snow-capped Caucasus mountains. Wander through the historical capital of Tbilisi, stroll in the local market in Kutaisi, immerse in the unbeatable Georgian hospitality, journey to the the remote villages in the mountains. Reconnect with nature on hikes through wooded forests and past the Chaladi glacier, wander between the ancient Svan towers, learn the secrets of Georgian cheese making and indulge your taste buds with fragrant Georgian wine.
Why you’ll love this trip
Journey to the Svaneti region, a remote and alluring land of snow-capped mountains, discover the iconic tower houses dotted amongst mountain valleys and learn of one of the highest settlement in Europe - Ushguli people and its fascinating culture and traditions.
Get active on hikes in the shadow of magnificent snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus to medieval villages and one of the biggest glaciers in Georgia, Shkhara glacier.
Take guided walking tour of Tbilisi a fascinating eclectic mix of architecture, and culture; hear stories of kings and queens and intrigue and mystery from your local guide.
Mingle with the locals in markets, learn the secret of Georgian Cheese and indulge in the national cheese bread of khachapuri.
Relax in the seaside Batumi with plenty cafes and restaurants to explore and admire the amazing modern monument Ali and Nino at the beach that set a tender and romantic tone to the city.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Regional Hub. Donations help them improve their services and training hub to connect people, who’ve fled their homes due to war or political instability, with their new community in Georgia.
Is this trip right for you?
You will reach a significant altitude on this trip (2,200 metres) at the highest point so a good level of fitness is required for hiking. That said, alternative activities can often be arranged for those who would prefer not to hike.
There are some long travel days and some rough travelling in areas away from main tourist routes. Windy roads and rough surfaces make for some challenging travel experiences. On some long travel days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our next destination. If you experience travel sickness we recommend you consider medication to help ease the discomfort.
As we don't want you to miss anything, the itinerary is densely packed, so you'll be busy. There will, however, be plenty of free time and opportunity for independent exploration.
You require comfortable shoes suitable for moderate level hiking, water proof would be the preference as you may need to cross some small streams on the hike.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Bus, Public Bus, Train, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6), Guesthouse (4)
Activities
Tbilisi - City tour
Kutaisi - Leader-led city walking tour
Kutaisi - Golden Marquee Palace
Kutaisi - Farmers Market
Mestia - Cooking class
Mestia - Lakhiri Village Hike
Mestia - Georgian cheese making
Ushguli - Village hike
Ushguli - Lamaria Church
Ushguli - Queen Tamar`s Tower
Ushguli - Shkhara Glacier hike & picnic
Batumi - Leader-led city walking tour
Add on activities
Tbilisi - Open Air Museum of Ethnography - GEL20
Tbilisi - The National Gallery - GEL25
Tbilisi - Georgian National Museum - GEL30
Tbilisi - Thermal Bath House Visit - from - GEL70
Tbilisi - Aerial Cable Car One Way - GEL2
Kutaisi - Bagrati Cathedral & Gelati Monastery - Free
Kutaisi - Pub Crawl - GEL60
Kutaisi - State Historical Museum - GEL5
Kutaisi - Aerial Tramway - GEL1
Ushguli – Ethnographical Museum - GEL10
Batumi - Botanic Garden - GEL20
Batumi - Cable car - GEL30
Batumi – Wine Tasting - GEL30
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Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding day 4, 5&7 in local guest houses, subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Some of the best scenery in the Caucasus Region is in the Svaneti Region on day 5, 6 and 7. The included hikes can be quite steep and long. While this trip doesn't require a high level of fitness, it’s essential to be at least moderately fit if you want to take part in all activities. Altitudes experienced during this trip are up to 2200m above sea level.
3. Please note there is a chance of potential changes to the itinerary due to heavy rain, flooding and snow at higher altitudes, which often affect roads and bridges, making travel difficult or impossible (particularly in remote areas).
4. Please be advised that your Trip Leader may be from neighbouring region, who have in-depth knowledge and extensive travel experience throughout the Caucasus. In this case, local Georgian guides are used throughout the itinerary to ensure you receive a diverse and uniquely local range of perspectives.
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