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Georgia: an introduction to the Caucasus
Tbilisi, Georgia
Aug 31 - Sep 13, 2024
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Abbie Synan
$3,800
Deposit: $500

About your trip

An introduction to this totally unique country, the Republic of Georgia. Culinary delights, stunning landscapes, friendly hosts and historic wines. 

What's included

on ground transportation

airport transfers as well as our own private van

guides

one travel professional and one local tour guide

meals

13 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners (meals on your own stated in itinerary)

activities

all listed excursions unless otherwise noted in itinerary

accomodation

double occupancy (please message host for single supplement inquiries)

What's not included

international flights

tips

when applicable

alcoholic beverages

unless specified on itinerary

travel insurance

compulsory

Day 1: Sat August 31

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Tbilisi

- Arrivals into the capital of Tbilisi

- Airport pick ups will be arranged 

- hotel check in (Rooms Hotel Tbilisi or similar) 

- Group will meet for welcome dinner (included) 

Day 2: Sun Sept 1

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Tbilisi

- Breakfast at hotel 

- the morning will be spent with a city tour 

- lunch at a local restaurant (included)

- afternoon spa visit (entry included, additional spa services extra)

- dinner at local restaurant

Day 3: Mon Sept 2

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Tbilisi

- breakfast at the hotel (included)

- exploring the dry bridge market 

- light lunch (included) 

- visit the clifftop fortress 

- dinner and a traditional show (included) 

Day 4: Tues Sept 3

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Tbilisi to Telavi

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- check out and head to Telavi, driving through wine country 

- visit Bobde Monastery 

- lunch on your own 

- spend the day in Sighnaghi 

- early dinner at Pheasant's Tears (included)

- check into hotel (17 Rooms Hotel or similar) 


Day 5: Wed Sept 4

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Telavi Wine Tasting

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- a day of exploring the wine region

- wine tastings 

- traditional lunch included at one of the wineries 

- dinner on your own 

Day 6: Thurs Sept 5

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Telavi Cooking Class

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- afternoon in a small local village 

- cooking class and lunch (included) 

- dinner on your own 

Day 7: Fri Sept 6

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Telavi to Kazbegi

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- check-out 

- drive to Stepantsminda aka Kazbegi 

- the drive is long so there will be several stops along the way

- lunch en route (included)

- check into hotel (Rooms Kazbegi)

- dinner at hotel (included)  

Day 8 Sat Sept 7

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Kazbegi

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- active day! a short hike to waterfall or hike to Gergeti Trinity Church (non-hikers will have transport) 

- lunch (included)

- monastery visit 

- dinner at the hotel (included)  

Day 9: Sun Sept 8

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Kazbegi to Borjomi

- breakfast at hotel (inlcuded)

- check out of hotel  

- begin drive towards Borjomi

- lunch en route (included) 

- visit to Chateau Mukhrani

- check into hotel (Golden Tulip or similar) 

- visit to the park 

- dinner (included) 

Day 10: Mon Sept 9

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Bojromi & Vardzia

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- explore the cave monastery of Vardzia

- lunch at an agro-tourism spot 

- visit Borjomi museum & spot the town's many mosaics 

- dinner on your own 

Day 11: Tues Sept 10

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Borjomi to Kutaisi

- breakfast at hotel (included) 

- check out of hotel 

- travel to Kutaisi 

- lunch at Baia winery (included) 

- check into hotel (Newport Hotel or similar) 

- dinner included 

Day 12: Wed Sept 11

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Kutaisi

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- city tour seeing the cathedral, the bazaar, local architecture and parks 

- lunch on your own (suggestions provided)

- botanical garden visit or teahouse 

- dinner included 

Day 13: Thurs Sept 12

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Kutaisi to Tbilisi

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- check out of hotel 

- drive to Tbilisi 

- visit UNESCO site of Mtskheta

- check into hotel (Old House Hotel or similar)

- farewell dinner in the city included 

Day 14: Fri Sept 13

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Tbilisi and departures

- breakfast at hotel (included)

- sad goodbyes 

- check-out 

- airport transfers arranged 

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Tbilisi, Georgia

About your organizer

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Abbie Synan
Freelance travel writer and blogger, Abbie has been traveling full time and working remotely since 2012. After visiting over 100 countries she is sharing her gift of trip planning and inviting avid travelers to come along on a few of her journeys.

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