Canyons and Desert Monasteries

DAY 1: Transfer from Batumi airport to Batumi

We will transfer from the airport to the hotel with the assistance of our guide, who will accompany you throughout the journey.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4*

6 km | 00:15 by car

DAY 2: Batumi - surroundings

After enjoying a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, we will dedicate the morning to connecting with the cultural roots of the region at the Batumi Ethnographic Museum. This unique space will captivate us with its impressive wood carvings and recreations that celebrate the soul and traditional customs of Georgia. Later, we will head south to explore the historic Gonio Fortress, an ancient Roman bastion from the 1st century. We will walk among ruins that whisper stories of the Silk Road and sacred legends. To close the day, we will return to the heart of the city to explore downtown Batumi, losing ourselves in the charming streets of the old town and its iconic coastal Boulevard.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4*

30 km | 01:10 by car

DAY 3: Batumi - Martvili - Prometheus - Kutaisi

After enjoying breakfast and leaving behind the sea breeze of Batumi, we will head towards the green heart of Georgia. Our first stop will be the impressive Martvili Canyon, a place that seems straight out of a fairy tale, where water has sculpted the rock for millennia. We will walk along its trails surrounded by virgin forest and, if weather permits, we will sail on boats through its turquoise waters. The adventure will continue as we descend into the depths of the earth in the famous Prometheus Cave. There we will explore a labyrinth of underground halls decorated with majestic stalactites and stalagmites and, if conditions permit, we will complete the experience with a boat ride on the interior river. We will end our journey arriving at the historic city of Kutaisi.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4*

240 km | 04:16 by car

DAY 4: Kutaisi - Gori - Uplistsikhe - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

We will leave Kutaisi behind for a fascinating chronological journey through Georgia's history. Our first stop will be in Gori, where we will visit the Stalin Museum. In this complex, we will explore the Soviet leader's birthplace, his famous armored train car, and a collection of personal objects. Next, we will go back millennia in time upon arriving at Uplistsikhe, an impressive ancient city carved into rock. We will walk through its streets, pagan temples, and tunnels dating from the first millennium BC. The route continues to the spiritual heart of the country: Mtskheta. There we will admire the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, an 11th-century architectural gem. To finish, we will climb to Jvari Monastery, from where we will contemplate the iconic confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers before arriving in Tbilisi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

267 km | 04:44 by car

DAY 5: Tbilisi - Guided tour

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our cultural immersion on the vibrant Rustaveli Avenue, the beating heart of Tbilisi. On this elegant boulevard, we will admire architectural gems such as the imposing Parliament and the neo-Moorish Opera Theater, as well as the distinctive Rustaveli Theater and the beautiful Kashveti Church. Our tour will then take us to Metekhi Square, where the historic church and the equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali will give us privileged views over the Mtkvari River. The experience will gain height as we take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress, the ancient defensive citadel from the 4th century that offers the best panoramic views of the capital. Afterwards, we will enter the picturesque district of Abanotubani, known worldwide for its historic sulfur baths and the charm of its medieval streets. Finally, we will conclude by visiting the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

2 km | 00:26 by car

DAY 6: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Signagi - Tbilisi

Today's route takes us to explore landscapes of amazing contrasts, starting with a journey to the semi-desert landscape to discover the David Gareja Monastery. This extraordinary 6th-century complex, carved into the very rock of the hills, will offer us a unique vision of the arid environment and its troglodyte architecture. Leaving the desert behind, we will head to the greenery of the Kakheti region to visit the sacred Bodbe Monastery. In this pilgrimage site, where Saint Nino rests, we will enjoy an atmosphere of peace and admire the impressive views over the Alazani Valley. The day culminates in the charming Signagi, popularly known as the "City of Love". We will stroll through its cobblestone streets admiring its traditional architecture and extensive defensive walls. From here, the panoramic views of the valley with the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains are simply unforgettable. After enjoying the beauty of this picturesque town, we will return to Tbilisi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

247 km | 05:36 by car

DAY 7: Transfer from Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport

We will transfer from the hotel to the airport according to the scheduled flight time, with the assistance of our guide.

18 km | 00:25 by car