Kakheti and Imereti: Between Vineyards and Canyons

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 and 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 celebrating 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 stroll among ruins that whisper stories of the Silk Road and sacred legends, such as the supposed location of the tomb of the Apostle Matthias. To close the day, we will return to the heart of the city to explore downtown Batumi, wandering through the charming streets of the old town and strolling along its iconic coastal Boulevard.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4*

30 km | 01:10 by car

Day 3: Batumi - Dendrological Park - Ubisa - Tbilisi

After a relaxing breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our adventure discovering the natural richness of the coast at the Shekvetili Dendrological Park. This impressive modern botanical garden unfolds as a biodiversity sanctuary facing the Black Sea, where we will stroll among a unique collection of more than 200 species of exotic plants, explore its fascinating tropical greenhouse, and venture into its artistic hedge maze. Later, our journey will take a turn toward history and spirituality as we head to Ubisa Monastery. Nestled in a picturesque mountainous landscape, this 9th-century complex houses one of Georgia's most valuable artistic treasures: its vibrant 14th-century frescoes.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

377 km | 06:07 by car

Day 4: 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 Theatre, as well as the distinctive Rustaveli Theatre 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 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 defensive citadel from the 4th century that offers the best panoramic views of the capital. We will then venture into the picturesque Abanotubani district, world-famous for its historic sulfur baths and charming medieval streets. Finally, we will conclude this unforgettable day visiting the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

2 km | 00:26 by car

Day 5: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uplistsikhe - Gori - Kutaisi

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

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4*

267 km | 04:44 by car

Day 6: Kutaisi - Prometheus - Martvili - Batumi

We will begin the day descending into the bowels of the earth at the spectacular Prometheus Cave, located very close to Kutaisi. We will tour its immense halls decorated with millennia-old stalactites and stalagmites, enhanced by artistic lighting and classical music, and if underground water levels permit, we will live the unique experience of exiting the cave by boat along its hidden river. Next, the adventure continues on the surface as we visit Martvili Canyon. In this dreamlike corner of the Samegrelo region, turquoise water and subtropical vegetation create an unforgettable landscape. If water levels allow, we will enjoy a boat ride on the Abasha River and walk trails surrounded by waterfalls. Finally, we will head to the coast to end our day in the modern and lively city of Batumi.

Accommodation: Best Western Premier Batumi 4*

178 km | 03:13 by car

Day 7: Transfer from Batumi to the airport

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

6 km | 00:15 by car