7 days/6 nights

(Region: Kakheti, Kartli, kazbegi, with  rafting and horses)

 First day

arrival in Tbilisi. Meeting with the tour leader. Shuttle service from the airport to Kakheti  (eastern Georgia edge wine) through the fence of the pass (the highest point of the 1620m)-gombori  road is beautiful in any season: idyllic village, the magnificent landscapes of the Alazani Valley and Caucasian mountains, panoramic views, ancient forests, lovely lawn and sea of clouds is just a brief list of what awaits you on this road. On the road look ancient monastery architectural complex of Alaverdi-one of the most beautiful monasteries of Georgia, surrounded around the Caucasus Mountains, whose peaks are covered with snow, even in summer, incredibly beautiful. Next look at the ancient capital of Kakheti-a Roya l fortress of gremi (XVI century). The complex is surrounded by a wall with towers and loopholes. The remains of the secret underground  progress leading to the river. We arrive in the Kakhetian national hotel in the village of Napareuli. Accommodation. The hotel has a restaurant with an ancient cellar. Wine Museum and tasting different wines.  Kakhetian  dinner feast.  Overnight at Hotel in Kakheti.


Second day

Breakfast in hotel and departure from it. A trip to the most ancient Nekresi Monastery complex is the oldest temple of Georgia in the 4th century, preserved in  the Alazani Valley, consists of several cult structures of different times. Excursion to the ancient Academy of Ikalto (X-XII centuries), where he studied the great Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli and philosopher, author of the world-famous poem "the Knight in the Panther's skin". Visit the "eternal love" town of Sighnaghi, which stands on the top of the ridge overlooking the Alazani Valley. Excursion to the "city of eternal love. Visit in the village of Bodbe monastery of St. George and the tomb of St. Nino, which brought Christianity to Georgia. Optional-ablution in the waters of the Holy of the Holysource, which heals and nature makes happy. Returning to the capital Tbilisi.  Accommodation  in the hotel.  Overnight at Hotel in Tbilisi.


Third day

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from the hotel in Tbilisi. Drive to the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta-City-Museum, a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the ancient temple-monastery Jvari monastery (6th century). At the top of the mountain where the temple is located, offers fantastic views of the confluence of the two rivers Kura and aragvi, so romantic described in his poem Mtsyri, Lermontov. Ibid.,at a glance, a beautiful view of the ancient capital of Georgia-Mtskheta. Visiting in Mtskheta Cathedral svetitskhoveli (1010-1029), under which buried one of the main Christian shrines-Heaton Jesus Christ, one of the most important sacred artifacts of the New Testament, which after the Crucifixion was brought to Mtskheta-Eliozom one of the witnesses to his death on the cross, as well as the burial place of many of the Georgian Kings. There is also a part of the invigorate pillar. Leaving aside the aragvi  Gorge is a place where traditionally blended raftingisty. Arágvi-River in eastern Georgia, Russia, a left tributary of the Kura River. It is formed by a confluence of white, Black and Pshaavi  aragvi, flowing down from the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus. The Valley of the River goes Georgian military road. I must say that the beginning of the road to the Alpine area of tusheti, pshavi and nature here is very beautiful, mountains, coming one after another, give the impression that you are somewhere in Switzerland, air excites and purest water in the River causes the desire to not hesitate to jump into it. The Aragvi River, we will have to go through 16 km. rafting. Aragvi River is 2 category of complexity (from 6), and is ideal  for beginners raftingisty  wanting to get maximum pleasure. In Georgia rafting season  duration 6 months (May-October).

Minimum number of passengers in the boat-6 participants, total length-1:00 30minutes. all participants are provided with special equipment for descent rafting: boats, paddles, helmets, lifejackets. During the descent in a boat sitting with a professional instructor-rowers. Before committing, beginners conducted preparatory briefing for security and behavior  of tourists in the boat. After the end of the rafting, directly on the shore of the aragvi, you can take a hot shower in the tourist centre with excellent kitchens, bathrooms and hammocks. Further  picnic outdoors.  Rest in tents on the banks of the river. Night in tents at the tourist center.


Fourth day

Breakfast at the tourist center. Departure from camp towards the village Stepantsminda Georgian military road-we are going to make a fascinating journey North, to Mount Kazbek (its peak in 5 047 m.-higher than the Alps). This path runs along the Darial Gorge, up rivers Terek and aragvi, one of the most beautiful roads to travel, where the walls of the cliffs above the river Terek rise to kilometer height! There are no repetitions-continuous alternation of contrasting colorful landscapes, ranging from valleys with green gardens and vineyards at an altitude of 150 meters above sea level and ending at the imposing mountain peaks rising above 5000 meters. Blooming Valley in vineyards and orchards, fragrant Alpine meadows, glaciers, high mountains and narrow Rocky River, at the bottom of which were burning and foams River flows ,the snowy peaks of the majestic mountains-all this creates a romantic mood, is a clear source of inspiration. Bypassing the gudauri ski resort (2200 m), we take a staggering trip along the river tergi through cross pass (2400 m) in stepantsminda (Kazbegi). From the village we make horseback riding-riding will ascend to the top of Mount Kazbek. Tour of the Kazbegi: Holy Trinity Church Gergeti (2170m). When the weather is clear, offering stunning views of the phantasmagorical one of the highest peaks in Georgia-Mount Kazbek (5147m). Picnic at the Mount Kazbek. Night in tents near Kazbek.


Fifth day

 Breakfast on the road at the exit of the Stepancminda. The road opened marvelous views of Lake Zhinvali, stop with a view to admire the beautiful panorama from Jinvali reservoir, which is one of the largest water reservoirs in Georgia. Stop at Castle Ananuri (16th century), located above the Aragvi River. On the way to the city of Gori visit Stalin Museum. The Museum consists of three blocks: the museum itself, home and personal railway wagon of Stalin. Excursion in Uplistsikhe cave city is in Georgia, is carved into the rock is the most important monument of Georgian culture. Uplistsikhe surprising its nearly 3-htysâčeletnej history, he formed about 1000 BC, and finally abandoned only in XIX century. It was sacred, Temple place. Analogue in Colchis was the city of Vani. The main temple of the Sun was at the highest point of the city around it. That is why, in the year 337 after the baptism of Georgia Uplistsikhe left in the dead of the opposition. Conflict with Mtskheta degenerated into a direct war, the city was severely damaged, the Sun Temple was destroyed. Part of the temples was rebuilt. One of the biggest churches in the 6th century, was rebuilt in Basilica built, which is now destroyed, but fragments of it still visible is a restored Temple of Uplisculi, from the Southwest. The temple Uplisculi is the only brick building is currently built in the 10th or 11th century. Arrive at Hotel in Tbilisi. Overnight at Hotel in Tbilisi.

Sixth day

Breakfast in the hotel in Tbilisi. Tour in Tbilisi. The capital of Georgia is  unique. It stands on several mountain hills, on which tiers "creep" of the ancient quarters of the city. Tbilisi is beautiful with its picturesque Kura River cliffs, flowing through the city of Tbilisi, one of the few places in the world where peacefully coexist next to an Orthodox Church in the old town, the Catholic Cathedral, a synagogue and a mosque. During the tour visit Metekhi Church (5th century), narikala Fortress (4TH century), SioniCathedral (vi-VII centuries), Anchiskhati Basilica of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary-the oldest surviving, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Sameba temple complex-modern main Cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Return to the hotel. Free time for souvenir shopping, independent walking through the  Rustaveli Avenue and old town (district shardeni  with art galleries, cafes, souvenir shops). Overnight at Hotel in Tbilisi.

 

Seventh day

Breakfast in the hotel in Tbilisi. Free time for souvenir shopping. Transfer  to the airport. Return home.

 The tour price includes:

  1.  Transfer from/to the airport and on the tour on comfortable transport
  2. 1 night in a hotel of Kakheti in the standard 2-double room
  3.  3 nights at the hotel Tbilisi in standard 2-double room
  4.  2 nights in tents
  5.  Food BB
  6.  Dinner in the days of camping parking
  7.  Rafting and one horse
  8. 1 wine tasting, boating in the cave and in the Canyon
  9.  Guide services on the programme
  10.  Entrance fees to museums and sights according to the program

 The tour price does not include:

  1. airfare
  2. medical insurance, including insurance for extreme tourism (local insurance rafting cost in the region of 6-7 dollars per person/per day)
  3.  lunches and dinners, in addition to the above
  4.  alcoholic and soft drinks, not covered by the tour,
  5.  possible charges for photography and filming
  6. personal expenses and other services not listed above