Overview
This fast-paced 4-night, 5-day tour is a remarkable cross-country journey designed to showcase the incredible diversity of Georgia in a condensed timeframe. It’s the perfect itinerary for travelers who want to experience the country’s most iconic highlights, from the historic capital in the east to the vibrant Black Sea coast in the west. Your adventure begins in Tbilisi, where you’ll be introduced to Georgian culture and history with visits to the monumental Chronicles of Georgia and the magnificent Holy Trinity Cathedral. The very next day, the tour ascends into the breathtaking Greater Caucasus mountains via the ancient capital of Mtskheta. You’ll travel the famed Georgian Military Highway to witness one of the country’s most emblematic sights: the Gergeti Trinity Church, set dramatically against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks.
From the dizzying heights of the mountains, the journey then travels through Georgia’s heartland, delving into its complex history with visits to the controversial Stalin Museum in his birthplace of Gori and the ancient, rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe. The tour then heads west, unveiling the natural wonders of the Imereti region with explorations of the impressive Bagrati Cathedral and the subterranean marvel of Prometheus Cave. The adventure culminates in Batumi, Georgia’s modern and dynamic coastal gem. Here, you’ll experience the unique atmosphere of the Black Sea, see the famous moving sculpture of Ali & Nino, and enjoy the local Adjarian cuisine before concluding your journey at the Sarpi border, conveniently located for continuing on to Turkey.
Highlights
- Tbilisi: Initial city tour including the Chronicles of Georgia monument, a walk on Rustaveli Avenue, and a visit to the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
- Mtskheta & Kazbegi: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Georgia's ancient capital before ascending the Georgian Military Highway to see the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church.
- Gori & Uplistsikhe: Explore the complex history of the Soviet era at the Joseph Stalin Museum and wander through the ancient pagan cave city of Uplistsikhe.
- Kutaisi: Discover the wonders of Western Georgia with visits to the grand Bagrati Cathedral and the stunning Prometheus Cave.
- Batumi: Tour the vibrant Black Sea city, including Piazza Square, the Medea Square, the Alphabetic Tower, and the famous moving sculpture of Ali & Nino.
- Cross-Country Experience: A comprehensive journey that takes you from the capital city all the way to the western coast and the Turkish border.
