Day 1

Meeting at Riga airport.

Flight Riga - Tbilisi (~23:50-05:15).

Day 2

Arrival. Transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast.

~08:00 Excursion in Tbilisi. Tbilisi is one of the most beautiful cities in the Transcaucasus. Here nature seems to merge with the creation of human hands, leaving its mark on architectural objects and entire ensembles. During the excursion, we will climb the cable car to the Narikala fortress - it is the most famous and ancient monument of Tbilisi antiquity and is a fortress complex of various eras in Old Tbilisi, the townspeople call it the "soul and heart of the city". The fortress was built on the top of the steep Sololaki ridge in the 4th century. From here, magnificent views open up and here you can take the best photos for memory.

Next, we will go down to the old town, going out to the square from the southwest side we can once again admire the ruins of the upper city fortress Narikala, which hang over the city. The territory of the city is the place of sulfur baths. Hot hydrogen sulfide water is provided by springs flowing from the depths of Mount Tabori. Once upon a time, the city quarters were built up with caravanserais, trading houses and craft workshops. During a walking tour through the streets of the old town, you will see a monument to one of the best directors of his time - Sergo Parajanov, the Bridge of Peace - a masterpiece of modern architecture, take a walk through Rike Park - a new recreation area in the center of Tbilisi along the Kura River.

Check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 3

Breakfast.

Tour "In the Footsteps of Lermontov (Georgian Military Road to Kazbegi of those times)" - surcharge 40 €.

Departure to the Georgian road! Arrival at the Jvari Temple (UNESCO) VI century. Here is an incredible view of the first capital and the confluence of two rivers Aragvi and Kura, about which Lermontov wrote in his poem "Mtsyri". Beginning of the tour along the Georgian Military Road of those times. We will spend the whole tour on the road, you will have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views. In just 2 hours we will move from the steppe zone to the alpine! Zhinvali reservoir, Ananuri Fortress here we will visit the Church of the Assumption XVII. You will be impressed by these views! Arrival in Gudauri – the main ski resort of the country.

Further, under good weather conditions, we go to Kazbegi! Crossing the Cross Pass! Arrival in Kazbegi! Optionally, an off-road trip to the Gergeti Trinity Church (surcharge 11 €/person). This is the only cross-domed temple in this area. Gergeti Trinity is a high-mountain church located at an altitude of 2170 m at the foot of Mount Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri). At such a height you will not find a church in any other country in the world! Not far from the church, the route to the weather station begins, followed by an ascent to Kazbek. In Russian literature, the temple and monastery are known from the poem by A.S. Pushkin "Monastery on Kazbek", written in May 1829.

Return to Tbilisi.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Breakfast. Check-out from rooms.

Excursion trip to Mtskheta. Mtskheta is one of the oldest urban settlements on the territory of Georgia, the emergence of which is associated with the names of the legendary forefather of the Georgian tribes. During the excursion we will visit the Svetitskhoveli Temple of the XI century - which was built on the site of a stone basilica that had stood here since time immemorial and serves as the spiritual center of the Georgian nation.

In Mtskheta we will visit the original wine cellar "Marani", where we will see real qvevri and get acquainted with traditional manufacturing technologies with tasting of two types of wine (optional for an extra charge, included in the tasting package).

Next, a visit to the cave city of Uplistsikhe (entrance ticket approximately 10 €).

On the way visit to Borjomi.

Arrival in Borjomi.

Resort city of Borjomi in Samtskhe-Javakheti, a region in southwestern Georgia. The city is famous for its Borjomi mineral water, which occupies the first position in exports in Georgia, upon arrival you can immediately taste real Borjomi water from the source!

Inspection of the Borjomi source (entrance fee approx. 1 €).

Departure to the transit hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Breakfast. Check-out from rooms.

Bus excursion in Kutaisi.

The history of Kutaisi goes back centuries, paleolithic settlements have been discovered on the territory of the city. The Paleolithic era plays an important role in the history of Georgia. To date, more than 400 monuments of this era have been discovered and studied on the territory of Georgia. There are 6 areas of distribution of Paleolithic monuments in Georgia. This city retains its importance as an important center of Georgian culture. During the sightseeing tour, we will inspect and visit the Motsameta Temple, here you can make your most cherished wishes and they will definitely all come true.

Departure to Batumi.

Excursion in Batumi.

Batumi is a city and port on the Black Sea coast. Batumi is the capital of Adjara and the main tourist center of modern Georgia, attracting tourists with the historical center of the city.

Check-in at the hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast.

Free time or optional excursion trip to mountainous Adjara (surcharge 40 €). Visit to the famous Makhuntseti waterfall, we will also visit the arch bridge of Queen Tamara. Further our path lies to the oldest fortress in Georgia - Gonio fortress (entrance ticket 2 €).

Next, a visit to the Botanical Garden (entrance tickets ~8 €).

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Breakfast.

Departure to Tbilisi. On the way lunch at the pass (optional for an extra charge, included in the tasting package).

Arrival in Tbilisi.

In the evening, optionally, we offer a gala dinner in one of the best restaurants in the country, where there will be an opportunity to enjoy Georgian dishes, folklore, live music and dancing! (surcharge 40 €). The gala dinner will be held in a traditional Georgian atmosphere, a variety of national dishes of Georgian cuisine will be presented on the table. You will enjoy the excellent skill of the musicians. Live music will sound throughout the dinner.

Accommodation in the hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast.

Excursion trip to the historical region and region in the east of Georgia - Kakheti. The land of the vine, which is a wonderful corner of Georgian winemaking.

Visit to the Wine Factory of Georgia (optional for an extra charge, included in the tasting package).

Next we will go to Bodbe, to the famous nunnery in Georgia, which is a national Georgian shrine. The monastery was founded on the burial site of St. Nino and is one of the first Christian religious buildings on the territory of Georgia. According to legend, the monastery was founded by order of King Mirian, a contemporary of Nino. Here we can taste the "monastic meal" (surcharge 18 €), income from which goes to the construction of a new temple in honor of the parents of St. Nino. After lunch you will have the opportunity to bow to the grave of St. Nino and make cherished wishes.

Two kilometers from Bodbe is the city of Sighnaghi - the city of love, to which we will go next. The city appeared in a modern way on the site of a ruined old fortress, so the city is seemingly enclosed in a triangle of a well-preserved fortress wall, towers and gates. The city preserves images of residential architecture of the 19th century in the style of southern Italian classicism with Georgian elements. And from any tower of the fortress opens a view of the endless Alazani Valley.

Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9

Early check-out from rooms.

Transfer to the airport.

Flight Tbilisi-Riga (~06:00-09:25).

Additionally you can purchase

• Surcharge for departure from Tallinn from - 100 €
• Surcharge for single occupancy in hotels - 180 €

On request

• Fixed seats on the bus (15 €)

Paid on site

• Entrance tickets to visited objects and entertainment events.
• Tourist tax, which is withheld from all tourists entering and staying in the country. The amount of the fee is determined by the administration of the local municipality of the given country.
• Mandatory payment of road transport tax 5 € per person for the entire tour.
• Rental of excursion audio equipment ~10-15 €.
• In Georgia, it is customary to thank drivers and guides with tips, approximately 10 $ for the entire tour.

Important information

• The group leader has the right to change the days and times of excursions without violating the tour program.
• The tour price may change due to the increase in air tickets.
• Free time is valid in the absence of unforeseen situations, traffic jams, and other deviations from the schedule.
• For trips to Schengen and EU countries, all passports of citizens of Latvia and non-citizens of Latvia must be valid until the end of the trip.
• For trips outside Schengen and the EU, all passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of the end of the trip.
• For trips outside Schengen, passports of citizens and non-citizens of Latvia with a validity period of 50 years (issued before 19.11.2007) are not valid.
• Non-citizens of Latvia cannot travel outside Latvia with an ID card.
• Airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air do not provide for seating next to each other on the plane. If you want to sit next to each other on the plane during the flight, ask the manager for the cost of this service.
• Excursions are conducted accompanied by a guide in Russian.