Journey to Georgia

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11 DAYS /9 NIGHTS

TRAVEL HISTORY:

Day 1 Departure to Tbilisi
Day 2 Arrival in Tbilisi
Day 3 Tbilisi Highlights
Day 4 UNESCO Mtskheta
Day 5 Kakheti wine country

Day 6 Kazbegi / Stepantsminda
Day 7 Rabati and Vardzia–Borjomi

Day 8 Doctor consult (optional)

Day 9 Deep recovery day

Day 10 Restore & energize

Day 11 Return to Tbilisi + departure

Tbilisi & Greater Georgia Cultural & Wellness Journey

This unique journey through Georgia combines rich cultural heritage, UNESCO World Heritage sites, traditional experiences, and restorative wellness programs.

Discover the historic charm of Tbilisi, explore vibrant local bazaars, and relax in the famous sulfur baths. Visit multiple UNESCO-listed landmarks, including the ancient spiritual center of Mtskheta, along with architectural treasures such as Rabati Castle and the remarkable cave monastery complex of Vardzia.

Experience Georgia’s 8,000-year-old wine tradition by having an opportunity to visit a local winery and taste five types of Georgian wine as well as a 10-year-old brandy . Travel to the breathtaking mountain region of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) for stunning alpine landscapes and cultural exploration.

The journey also includes a dedicated wellness stay in Borjomi, renowned for its healing mineral waters. Guests will receive a doctor consultation and follow a personalized mineral water program, including therapeutic drinking cures and mineral baths according to resort guidance.

This tour offers the perfect balance of culture, history, tradition, nature, and health-focused rejuvenation in one of the world’s most captivating destinations.

Inclusions

- 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 2 dinners
- Flights Vancouver – Tbilisi – Vancouver

- Fully escorted tour

-5 nights in Tbilisi

- 4 nights in Borjomi spa resort

- 4 spa & wellness experiences

- Sulfur bath ritual in Tbilisi

- Wine tasting in Kakheti

- Sightseeing tours & nature walks

- All transfers in Georgia

- Entrance fees according to the program

- All taxes and service fees

Included Sightseeing & Experiences

*The Tbilisi Sulfur Baths

*The Bridge of Love

*The Waterfall

*Meidan Bazaar Tunnel

*The Monument of King Vakhtang

*Mother of Georgia

*The Bridge of Peace

*The Tbilisi Clock Tower

*Anchiskhati Basilica

*The Tamada Monument

*Shardeni Street

*The Rezo Gabriadze Clock Tower

Museum city of Mtskheta*

*Kakheti wine country

*Kazbegi / Stepantsminda mountains

*Rabati and Vardzia–Borjomi

DESTINATIONS ON THE ROUTE

Day 1 – Departure to Tbilisi

You are on your way to a colourful and cultural adventure featuring the best of South Korea.

Day 2 – Arrive Tbilisi (Welcome + gentle landing)(-/-/D)

Arrive at Tbilisi Airport -meet & greet, private coach transfer.

Check-in + early evening “easy walk” in Old Tbilisi.

Welcome dinner: light Georgian tasting (non-spicy options available).

Day 3 – Tbilisi Highlights + iconic sulfur bath ritual (B/L/D)

We will continue our tour to the Old Town of Tbilisi, where you will visit:

· The Tbilisi Sulfur Baths

· The Bridge of Love

· The Waterfall

· Meidan Bazaar Tunnel

· The Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali

· Mother of Georgia

· The Bridge of Peace

· The Tbilisi Clock Tower

· Anchiskhati Basilica

· The Tamada Monument

· Shardeni Street

08:00-10:00 – breakfast at hotel

10:00 – Start the excursions Old tower

Sameba – Our first stop is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, known as “Sameba.” The construction of the cathedral was completed in 2004, so it does not have as long a history as many other churches in Tbilisi. However, the Holy Trinity Cathedral impresses visitors in many ways. It is the third-largest Orthodox cathedral in the world, standing 97.5 meters tall, after Saint Isaac’s Cathedral in Saint Petersburg and the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.

The Rezo Gabriadze Clock Tower
Next, we will visit the famous Rezo Gabriadze Clock Tower. The tower was created by the well-known Georgian puppeteer Rezo Gabriadze. Every hour, a small window opens at the top, and an angel strikes the bell. Below the clock, a screen opens to show the “Circle of Life”: a boy meets a girl, they marry, have a child, and eventually pass away. The Clock Tower is a popular tourist attraction in the Old Town.

Тamada (Toastmaster) – This is truly a wonderful representation of Georgian traditions. In Georgia, being a tamada (toastmaster) means being a highly respected and important person at the table, responsible for leading the toasts

- Duration of the tour: 4-5 hours

- Lunch in Tbilisi

- Return to the hotel and free time until dinner

- 19:00 – Departure for dinner

- 23:30 – Return to the hotel

- Overnight stay in Tbilisi

Day 4 – UNESCO Mtskheta + “Georgia’s roots” day (B/L/-)

- 08:00-10:00 – breakfast at hotel

- 10:00 – Start the excurcions Old tower

We will travel to Mtskheta, located about 30 minutes from Tbilisi. Mtskheta is a museum-city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was inhabited over 2,500 years ago and once served as the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia. We will visit Jvari Monastery. The name of this monastery translates as “Monastery of the Cross.” It is named after the Georgian Monastery of the Cross in Jerusalem. Jvari is a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery located near Mtskheta. Together with other historical monuments of Mtskheta, it is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monastery stands on top of a rocky mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the city of Mtskheta, the former capital of the Iberian Kingdom. We will also visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia, founded by ancient Meskhetian tribes in the 5th century BC. Due to its historical significance and numerous cultural monuments, it has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It served as the capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC until the 5th century AD. Even after that period, Mtskheta remained the coronation and burial site of most Georgian kings until the end of the monarchy in the 19th century.Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (literally “The Cathedral of the Living Pillar”) is currently the second-largest church building in Georgia after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of Christ’s robe, it is one of the most revered religious sites in the region. In addition, Svetitskhoveli was the coronation site of Georgian kings and served as their burial place.

- Duration of the tour: 4 hours

- Lunch in Tbilisi

- Return to the hotel and free time

- Overnight stay in Tbilisi

Day 5 – Kakheti wine country (B/L/-)

- 08:00–09:00 Breakfast at the hotel

- Tour start time: 09:30

- Tour duration: 8–9 hours

- First stop: Kakhetian Traditional

- Winemaking, Velistsikhe, Georgia

Start Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking (“Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking” – KTW) is one of the largest wine and spirits producers in Georgia and the Caucasus region. Founded in 2001, the company produces wine, brandy, sparkling wine, and chacha using traditional Georgian methods combined with modern technologies.This approach allows the company to preserve the unique, ancient taste of Georgian wine while creating its own distinctive style for international distribution.We will have the opportunity to visit the winery and taste five types of Georgian wine as well as a 10-year-old brandy.Chkaveri is a white dry wine. The signature KTW wine “Chkaveri” dates back to 1880 in the village of Askana, where the winemaker Antimoz Chkhaidze founded one of the most well-known wine cellars of that period. It was he who created a new variety of wine, which he named “Chkaveri."

Stop: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Sighnaghi, Georgia.The Monastery of St. Nino is located in the village of Bodbe, in the Sighnaghi district of Kakheti. The monastery grounds are beautifully decorated with flowerbeds, shrubs, vineyards, and a healing spring.The history of the monastery is closely connected with the adoption of Christianity in Georgia. According to legend, after the conversion to Christianity, King Mirian had a dream in which four stars flew over the four mountains of Georgia, and one of their rays shone over Bodbe. St. Nino went to that place and erected a cross there. She lived very modestly in a tent, where she later passed away. She was buried on the very spot where her tent once stood.At the beginning of the 4th century, a monastery was built on the site of her tent. The tomb of St. Nino is located inside the monastery, beneath the altar. Please note that photography of the altar is strictly prohibited.

Stop: Sighnaghi, Kakheti Region

Sighnaghi is a small and picturesque town in Kakheti. About ten years ago, it was a forgotten and rather унылый town, but after a large-scale restoration, it has transformed into a charming and well-developed tourist center with cobblestone streets and cozy houses topped with bright red tile roofs.

The town’s architecture is designed in the style of Southern Italian classicism. A number of hotels and guesthouses have also been built to suit every taste and preference.Sighnaghi is also known as the “City of Love.” This nickname comes from the local wedding house, where couples can get married at any time of day without prior application.

- Duration of the tour: 8–9 hours

- Lunch with a khinkali masterclass

- Return to the hotel and free time

- Overnight in Tbilisi

Day 6 – Kazbegi / Stepantsminda (mountains that feel unreal) (B/L/-)

- 08:00–09:00 Breakfast at the hotel

- Tour start time: 09:30

- Tour duration: 8–9 hours

The journey to the extinct five-thousand-meter volcano is not just a scenic route for professional mountain enthusiasts and lovers of rugged terrain—it’s a trip along a historic Georgian road, where you will learn about the reign of Queen Tamar, the internecine wars of the eristavs, Persian invasions, and the philosophical wanderings of travelers, from ordinary people to world-famous poets. You will also see the old residence of the eristavs and a submerged historical town.

Our first stop will be the 15th-century Ananuri Fortress, built in a picturesque gorge at the confluence of the Aragvi and Vedzathevi rivers. You will hear the remarkable story of this key stronghold of the Georgian Military Road, which was never captured in battle, and learn about the numerous wars among the local feudal princes—the eristavs.

Next, we will visit the shores of Zhinvali Reservoir, where we will discuss the reign of Queen Tamar, the submerged historical city, and archaeological evidence of ancient human settlements.

Heading further north, near the Cross Pass, you will encounter the popular ski resort Gudauri, the highest inhabited location along the road. We will stop at the fantastic viewpoint “Friendship Arch”, where you can see the Soviet-era mosaic panel, but more importantly, take in the breathtaking views of mountain landscapes and gorges.

Finally, we will reach the village of Stepantsminda, where you will get a close view of the towering Mount Kazbek and hear the local legends surrounding its origin. The Gergeti Trinity Church on the mountainside against the majestic Kazbek is one of the most iconic photo opportunities in the region. Besides the stunning scenery, the church is unique as the only cross-dome temple in this area. Here, we will recall Pushkin’s famous poem “The Monastery on Kazbek” and discuss historical events, including Persian invasions and relics hidden in the high-altitude church.

- Duration of the tour: 8–9 hours

- Lunch

- Return to the hotel and free time

- Overnight stay in Tbilisi