MAY HOLIDAYS

The route of this tour is laid out in such a way that in a short time you have time to see all the most interesting things, get acquainted with living traditions, and feel the spirit of the country. This trip will be interesting both for those who have already been and for the guests who are in Georgia for the first time. Spring is a great time for a sightseeing trip around the country.

ACCOMMODATION: 4 nights in Tbilisi, 3 nights in Batumi
DATES: 03.05 - 10.05  23.05 - 30.05

DAY 1 TBILISI

• Arrival in Tbilisi, meeting at the airport with a representative of VECTOR TRAVEL GEORGIA company. 
• Transfer to the hotel. Check-in, rest. (Night at a hotel in Tbilisi)

DAY 2 TBILISI – MTSKHETA – TBILISI

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Transfer to an excursion in the ancient museum city of Mtskheta.
• Mtskheta is an ancient museum city, the former capital of Eastern Georgia.
• Visiting the ancient and unique monasteries Jvari and Svetitskhoveli (both monuments are part of the UNESCO World Heritage) is included in the mandatory program for any guest of Georgia.
• "Jvari" - the first monastery in Georgia, 5-6th century. It is here that St. Nino erected her cross from a grapevine and began preaching Christianity. Lermontov settled Mtsyri here and described the beautiful view that opens from this sacred place for all Georgians in his poem.
• "Svetitskhoveli" - the central cathedral of Georgia, 10th century. Kings were crowned and buried here. Unique frescoes and relics of world Orthodox culture are preserved within the walls of this monastery.
• Transfer to Tbilisi.
• Sightseeing tour of Tbilisi:
• If you haven't been to the capital of Georgia yet and are interested in urban planning and the history of architecture, a walking tour of Old Tbilisi is perfect for you!
• Where else can you take a selfie against the backdrop of the ancient 12th-century Metekhi Church and colorful carved balconies at the same time?
• After enjoying the magnificent panorama of the Old City, we will take a cable car to the Narikala Fortress, the main citadel for many centuries. Then we will descend through narrow cobbled streets and visit the only mosque in Tbilisi. Walking deeper into the Ingorokva Gorge, we will see the small Legvtakhevi waterfall - a rare phenomenon within the city limits.
• The next stop on our walking tour is "Abanotubani" (literally "bath district") - famous for its healing sulfur baths. Previously, they served not only as centers for personal hygiene and rejuvenation (predecessors of modern spas) but also provided opportunities for interesting public meetings. And the lemonade they serve there nowadays is so delicious! Those interested can peek inside and book a time slot in the famous sulfur baths. Don't forget to also order mekise services - a special type of massage and peeling, without which the local bath experience is incomplete. (Visiting the sulfur baths is an additional fee.)
• We will definitely stroll across the pedestrian "Bridge of Peace" spanning the Mtkvari River - it will surely be remembered for its futuristic design, standing out from the overall architectural ensemble of our capital.
• The Sioni Cathedral (17th century) will not escape our attention either. Being the main Orthodox Cathedral and the residence of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia until the construction of the Holy Trinity Church in 2004, it is an important landmark of the city.
• We will also see the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi - Anchiskhati (6th century BCE).
• And how can we pass by the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater without interest? This imaginative object undoubtedly is part of our tour route. (Night at a hotel in Tbilisi).

Distance: Tbilisi-Mtskheta 25 km

DAY 3 TBILISI – BODBE – SIGHNAGHI – WINE CELLAR

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Departure for a tour to the wine region of Kakheti.
• The first stop on our way is a winery. Here, we will learn many facts about the traditions of Kakhetian winemaking. The history of winemaking in Georgia goes back centuries. However, modern times have brought many innovations, including innovative technologies. During the tour of the winery, we will discover how ancient customs and modern innovations are combined in the production of exceptional wines. This beverage is rightfully considered the national treasure of Georgia, a country often referred to as the cradle of wine.
• After the tour, we will have the opportunity to taste various types of wines, gaining practical insight into the taste nuances and characteristics of each variety.
• Next, we head to the Bodbe Monastery, a popular pilgrimage site. The relics of the Equal-to-the-Apostles St. Nino are located here (thanks to her, Christianity became the official religion of Georgia in 326 AD). Additionally, the St. Nino bath, where you can immerse yourself in consecrated water, is also located here.
• We then proceed to Sighnaghi, also known as the City of Love. Despite a recent restoration, the pristine, historical appearance of the city has been preserved. Exploring the picturesque streets, we will immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of past centuries. Cobbled pavements will lead us through charming houses adorned with carved balconies to the top of the hill, revealing a mesmerizing view of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
• We will stroll along the walls of the fortress surrounding Sighnaghi: during wartime, all 28 watchtowers guaranteed the protection of nearby villages. Remarkably, the fortress has survived to the present day. (Night at a hotel in Tbilisi).
                                                                                                         

Distance: Tbilisi – Sighnaghi 125 km

DAY 4 TBILISI-BATUMI

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Transfer to the railway station.
• 08:00 Departure to Batumi by train. 13:00 Arrival in Batumi (Train schedules may vary).
• City tour of Batumi. (by car)
• 14:00 Check-in, rest.
• Evening excursion in Batumi (walking).
• The city tour will include narrow, colorful streets of the old town, the Georgian Drama Theater, the Georgian alphabet tower, Batumi Boulevard, singing fountains offering a fantastic show, the new boulevard with sculptures of modern art, a statue of the sea god Poseidon, and the statue of Medea, associated with the myth of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece. Batumi is especially beautiful in the evening with singing and dancing fountains. (Night at a hotel in Batumi).

Distance: Tbilisi-Batumi 380 km

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Free day. (Night at a hotel in Batumi).

OPTIONAL: We propose an excursion to the Botanical Garden in the mountainous region of Adjara.

DAY 6 BATUMI

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Free day. (Night at a hotel in Batumi).

OPTIONAL: We suggest a trip to the Samegrelo region.

DAY 7 TBILISI

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• 07:00 Check-out. Transfer to the Batumi railway station. Train journey from Batumi to Tbilisi.
• 12:25 Arrival in Tbilisi.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Free day in Tbilisi. (Night at a hotel in Tbilisi)

DAY 8 TBILISI

• BREAKFAST at the hotel.
• Check-out.
• Transfer to Tbilisi airport.
• End of the program.

PRICE INCLUDES:

*Тransfer: Airport – Hotel – Airport
*Transportation services throughout the entire tour according to the program
*Accommodation in a hotel of the chosen category based on breakfast
*All excursions as per the tour program
*Accompaniment of a Russian-speaking guide during excursions
*Wine tasting at a winery in Kakheti
*Entrance tickets to museums along the route
*Train tickets – Tbilisi-Batumi-Tbilisi

 PRICE EXCLUDES:

*Airfare
*Personal expenses
*Lunches and dinners not included in the program (AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST IN ADVANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE)
*Medical insurance
*Optional excursions

**The specified prices may change according to the dollar exchange rate at the time of booking. 
*The specified hotels may be replaced with similar ones.
*The company reserves the right to change excursion days and the sequence of tourist attractions according to weather and other force majeure circumstances.