4-Day Tbilisi and Gudauri Sightseeing Tour
Highlights
Gudauri, Mtskheta, Signagi, Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe
Locations Covered
Gudauri, Mtskheta, Signagi, Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe
winetour, adventure sports, historical
Group Tour
4 Days
Easy
English
Description
Sign-up for a four-day tour of Tbilisi and Gudauri. Explore the historical sites of Old Tbilisi and climb to the top of Trinity Church to watch the confluence of two mighty rivers. Visit the classical monuments of Mtskheta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take stunning mountain views in Gudauri, a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range. Hit a wine cellar and savour rich wine as you spend time in Georgia's 'City of Love' – Signagi.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Old Tbilisi
Meet your Georgian tour guide and start from the Old Tbilisi area.
Visit the sulfur bath area, listen to the ancient history of the capital city, and walk to Leghvtakhevi Waterfall.
Enjoy the spiritual experience at the only mosque in Tbilisi.
Explore a small open-air museum with the oldest Roman-style bath from the I-II century.
Hop on a cable car for a trip to Narikala Fortress.
Take a walk around the Meidan Square.
Stroll through the famous narrow streets of Tbilisi – Chardin Street, Erekle II Street, Iron and Cotton rows.
Marvel at the Sculpture of Tamada.
Cross the Bridge of Peace.
Get amazed by the performance at Gabriadze Puppet Theatre.
Take a breather at Rike Park.
Enter a Georgian restaurant with a traditional show of folk dances and songs.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Gudauri - Ananuri Fortress - Trinity Church
Drive along the famous Georgian military highway and stop at some of the main sights. Halt at Jinvali Reservoir - a beautiful and peaceful lake in the middle of hills.
Next, stop at Ananuri Fortress - an excellent example of medieval architecture, the witness of many important battles. If you want, you can even climb one of the towers still standing and enjoy the panoramic view over the Jinvali reservoir.
Proceed to the mountains via winding roads, and enjoy marvellous views on all sides. Pass some mineral springs, beautiful mountain rivers (Black and White Aragvi joining spot) till you finally reach Gudauri - at the height of 2400 m.
Visit Friendships Arch in Gudauri - a famous Soviet monument at the highest point of this road. You can enjoy paragliding here.
Tour Kazbegi, one of Georgia's must-see destinations, primarily due to fantastic hiking routes and stunning nature.
Visit the Gergeti Trinity Church, a must-visit in this city. Built in the 13th century, this church is located 1,800 meters above sea- level (5,905 feet) and enjoy panoramic views from here.
If you can do challenging hiking tours, you can visit Gveleti Waterfalls.
Return to Tbilisi, and stay overnight.
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Day 3: Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi
Visit Mtskheta, a town museum known for its historical buildings and UNESCO Heritage monuments.
Explore the Jvari Monastery, and enjoy the amazing view from the top where two rivers join - Mtkvari and Aragvi.
Proceed to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and learn its fascinating story.
Walk around the wonderful streets of the ancient city, and visit the stores for souvenirs, handmade gifts, coffee shops and fresh juices stores.
Go to Uplistsikhe, one of the rarest monuments in the world. This is an ancient rock-hewn town that is cut inside the volcanic rocks of the Kvernaki ridge. It was first mentioned in the annals of the 1st century BCE and prospered in the 9th -10th centuries.
Return to Tbilisi. Overnight at Tbilisi.
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Day 4: Kakheti - Signagi - Tbilisi
Leave for the Kakheti area, the heart of wine-making traditions in Georgia. Visit Signagi, which stands strong as an offbeat place to visit in the Caucasus region.
En-route stop at the KTW wine factory and have a short tour and wine-tasting there.
Visit the old fortification wall and from the top, enjoy the breathtaking view over the Alazani Valley.
Visit a wine cellar for wine tasting sessions along with delicious Georgian food.
Explore the Bodbe Monastery.
Return to Tbilisi for an overnight stay.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.