Fortress Route: 7 Days of Military History

DAY 1: Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the capital

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

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

18 km | 00:25 by car

DAY 2: Tbilisi - Guided Tour

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we'll begin our cultural immersion on the vibrant Rustaveli Avenue, the beating heart of Tbilisi. On this elegant boulevard, we'll admire architectural gems such as the imposing Parliament and the neo-Moorish Opera House, plus the distinctive Rustaveli Theatre and the beautiful Kashveti Church. Our tour will then take us to Metekhi Square, where the historic church and equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali offer privileged views over the Mtkvari River. The experience will reach new heights as we take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress, the ancient 4th-century defensive citadel offering the best panoramas of the capital. We'll then venture into the picturesque Abanotubani district, world-famous for its historic sulfur baths and charming medieval streets. Finally, we'll conclude this unforgettable day visiting Anchiskhati Basilica, the city's oldest church.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

2 km | 00:26 by car

DAY 3: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe - Gori - Kutaisi

We'll leave Tbilisi to first visit the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia, Mtskheta. There we'll explore its World Heritage treasures: the panoramic Jvari Monastery and the sacred Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Next, we'll travel through ancient history at Uplistsikhe, an impressive Iron Age rock-hewn city where we'll walk among caves and temples carved into sandstone. Our next stop will be in the nearby city of Gori, where we'll visit the Stalin Museum to learn about the Soviet leader's birthplace and career. Finally, we'll continue our journey westward, entering the legendary land of Colchis, until we reach Kutaisi.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4*

267 km | 04:44 by car

DAY 4: Kutaisi - Dendrological Park - Batumi - Kutaisi

Today we'll dedicate the day to exploring the Guria and Adjara coast. Our first visit will be to the surprising Shekvetili Dendrological Park, a biodiversity oasis facing the Black Sea. We'll walk along its paths to admire transplanted century-old trees, Japanese-style gardens, and rich fauna including exotic birds in freedom. Later, we'll move to the "Pearl of the Black Sea", the city of Batumi. There we'll have time to lose ourselves in its charming old town streets full of European charm, and stroll along the modern Boulevard by the beach, observing famous sculptures like Ali and Nino. As evening falls, we'll begin our journey back to Kutaisi.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4*

325 km | 05:32 by car

DAY 5: Kutaisi - Bagrati - Gelati - Prometheus - Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe

Today's route departs from Kutaisi, heading first to the imposing Bagrati Cathedral. From its privileged location on Ukimerioni hill, we'll enjoy a complete panorama of the city before continuing to Gelati Monastery. This UNESCO World Heritage Site will allow us to appreciate medieval architecture and valuable frescoes from what was a great academy in the 12th century. Leaving human history behind, we'll enter the spectacular geology of Prometheus Cave, touring its halls full of millennia-old formations. Finally, the journey will take us south to Borjomi, a tranquil oasis famous for its volcanic springs, before continuing to Akhaltsikhe.

Accommodation: Hotel Gino Wellness Rabath 4*

239 km | 04:57 by car

DAY 6: Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Khertvisi - Tbilisi

Today we'll begin the day exploring the majestic Vardzia, an extraordinary 12th-century rock-hewn monastery-city that will transport us to the past. We'll venture into its labyrinthine tunnels to discover unique medieval frescoes and visit its ancient wine cellars, witnesses to the area's millennial winemaking tradition. We'll continue our route to the imposing Khertvisi Fortress, one of Georgia's oldest fortifications, strategically located in the Samtskhe-Javakheti valley; there we'll admire its robust walls and enjoy unparalleled panoramic views. Finally, we'll head toward Tbilisi to conclude the day, crossing dreamlike landscapes dominated by the imposing Lesser Caucasus mountains.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

287 km | 05:30 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 our guide's assistance throughout the journey.

18 km | 00:25 by car