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14 Days
Availability : 16 Mar – 16 Sept
Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Min Age : 16+
Max People : 18
Tour Information

The Grand Cultural Tour in Georgia: A 14-Day Journey Through History

Embark on an unforgettable cultural tour in Georgia, a comprehensive 14-day expedition designed for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and explorers. From the ancient golden treasures in Tbilisi’s museums to the UNESCO-protected towers of Svaneti and the royal palaces of Kakheti, this journey covers the very soul of the Caucasus civilization. This is more than just a trip; it is an immersion into a land where every stone has a story to tell.

Why Choose a Cultural Tour in Georgia?

Georgia is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and its architecture reflects this unique position. Choosing a cultural tour in Georgia allows you to see how Byzantine, Persian, and European styles have merged with local traditions. During these 14 days, we prioritize authentic experiences, visiting sites that are recognized for their universal cultural value. Our expert guides provide deep ethnographic insights, making sure you understand the historical context of every fortress, cathedral, and cave city we visit.

Days 1-4: Spiritual Foundations and Museum Treasures

Your cultural tour in Georgia begins in the vibrant capital, Tbilisi. The first four days are dedicated to a deep dive into the nation’s spiritual and artistic heart.

  • The National Museum: We explore the famous “Golden Fund,” featuring exquisite Colchian jewelry from the 3rd millennium BC. This is an essential stop to understand the ancient roots of the land.

  • Mtskheta (UNESCO World Heritage): No cultural tour in Georgia is complete without visiting the ancient capital. We explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a masterpiece of the 11th-century “Golden Age” architecture, and the 6th-century Jvari Monastery, a perfect example of early medieval church design.

  • Art and Architecture: Walk through Old Tbilisi, where the wooden balconies and sulfur baths showcase the city’s multicultural past.

The Highlands: Fortress-Villages of Shatili and Stepantsminda

We head north into the Great Caucasus mountains, where the landscape is dominated by defensive architecture. This part of our cultural tour in Georgia focuses on how highlanders protected their identity.

  • Shatili in Khevsureti: Discover a unique fortress-village built of flat stone (shale). Shatili is an architectural marvel where the houses are interconnected to form a giant defensive wall against invaders.

  • Gergeti Trinity Church: Perched at 2170 meters near Stepantsminda, this 14th-century church is the ultimate symbol of Georgia’s spiritual resilience. The view of Mount Kazbek from the churchyard is one of the most iconic sights in the country.

Royal Heritage: Palaces of Zugdidi and Telavi

The middle of our cultural tour in Georgia explores the transition from the rugged mountains to the royal plains of Western and Eastern Georgia.

  • Dadiani Palaces in Zugdidi: Visit the elegant palace of the Dadiani princes, which reflects strong European influences. The museum houses unique artifacts, including one of Napoleon’s death masks, and is surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden.

  • Batonis Tsikhe in Telavi: In the Kakheti region, we explore the royal palace of King Erekle II. This site provides a rare look into 18th-century royal life and the late medieval sovereignty of the Georgian kingdoms.

  • Gremi and Alaverdi: We visit the stunning Gremi citadel and the Alaverdi Cathedral, one of the tallest and most majestic medieval structures in the Caucasus.

The Towers of Svaneti: UNESCO Sites in Mestia and Ushguli

We ascend to the most remote and culturally preserved part of the country—Upper Svaneti. This is a highlight for any cultural tour in Georgia.

  • Ushguli and Chazhashi: Recognized as some of the highest continuously inhabited settlements in Europe, these villages are famous for their defensive towers. We explore the Chazhashi museum-village, where dozens of medieval towers stand perfectly preserved.

  • Local Murals and Icons: The small churches of Svaneti, such as the Lamaria Church, hold ancient icons and unique frescoes that have been protected by the mountains for centuries.

Archeology and Ancient Cave Cities: Uplistsikhe

Before returning to Tbilisi, we visit one of the oldest urban settlements in the Caucasus.

  • Uplistsikhe Cave Town: Carved into sandstone rocks, this ancient city features structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages. Walking through its streets, you can see pagan altars, a 10th-century basilica, and ancient pharmacies, showcasing the long history of urban life during a cultural tour in Georgia.

Practical Information for Your Cultural Journey

  • Best Time to Travel: May to October is the ideal window for this 14-day route.

  • Expert Guides: All our tours are led by specialists in history and archeology.

  • Group Size: We focus on small groups of 4 to 6 members to ensure a personalized and educational experience.

  • Meals: Enjoy traditional Georgian cuisine (3 to 4 times a day), including regional specialties from Svaneti, Kakheti, and Khevsureti.

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Departure & Return Location

Tbilisi (Google Map); Kutaisi (Google Map)

Departure Time

July 17

August 17

September 17 

Price Includes

  • Airport Meet & Greet
  • Transport from the airport after landing
  • Staying at the hotel
  • Full Board Meals 3 (4) times daily
  • Comfortable Transportation throughout the trip
  • Individual and group tours
  • Professional Guide / Interpreter
  • Tickets for museums and nature reserves
  • Airport Drop-off

Price Excludes

  • Personal Expense
  • Room Service
  • Taxi
  • Insurance

Complementaries

  • Water
  • Mineral water
What to Expect
  • Ancient and early medieval Georgian monuments of history
  • Ancient architecture of Georgia, art
  • Georgia's diverse flora, fauna
  • Contemporary art of Georgia
  • Traditional dishes of Georgia
  • Georgia's diverse landscape
  • Georgian folk polyphony
Itinerary

Day 1Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Uphlistsikhe (65 km)

Breakfast 8.00-8:40 AM.
Tbilisi – Uphlistsikhe (UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list) 8:50 AM.
Lunch 11:35 AM.
Uphlistsikhe – Mtskheta (UNESCO’s world heritage list) 2:00 PM.
Dinner in the Restaurant 3:00 PM.
Mtskheta – Tbilisi 7:00 PM.
Supper 7:50 PM.
Spare time;
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House.

Day 2Tbilisi

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
Open Air Museum of Ethnography 10:00 PM.
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Dinner 2:10-2:55 PM;
Art Museum of Georgia 3:20-6:00 PM.
Supper 7:00-7:40 PM.
Excursion to Tbilisi old region;
Spare time;
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House.

Day 3Tbilisi

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
Spare time – Excursion to Tbilisi;
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Dinner 2:40-3:30 PM;
Tbilisi Phunikulior;
Supper 7:30-8:30 PM.
Spare time (Excursion to Tbilisi old region);
Hotel or Hostel or Guest House or family.

Day 4Tbilisi - Shatili (150 km)

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
Tbilisi – Shatili 9.20. AM.
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Tbilisi – Shatili 1.20. PM.
Dinner 2:40-3:30 PM.
Shatili (UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list) 5:30 PM.
Spare time;
Supper 7:00-8:00 PM .
Spare time;
family or Wild Camping in Shatili.

Day 5Shatili - Tbilisi (150 km)

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
Spare time;
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Dinner 2:40-3:30 PM;
Shatili – Tbilisi 5:30 PM.
Supper in Mtskheta or Tbilisi 9;00 PM.
Tbilisi 10:20 PM.
Hotel or Hostel or Guest House or family.

Day 6Tbilisi - Zugdidi by train or bus (370 km)

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
the State Museum of History of Georgia – Tbilisi;
Spare time;
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Dinner 2:30-3:10 PM;
Spare time;
Supper 7:00-7:40 PM.
Tbilisi – Zugdidi by train 9:45 PM. Or bus 4:00 PM.
(Hotel or Hostel or Guest House in Zugdidi or Mestia)

Day 7Zugdidi - Mestia (140 km)

Breakfast 8:00-8:30 AM.
Zugdidi – Mestia by bus 8:40 AM.
Lunch in a family 12:00 PM.
Dinner Restaurant in Mestia 3:00 PM.
Museum of History and Ethnography of Svaneti, Mestia. Unique icons and manuscripts are kept;
Supper 6:30-7:30 PM.
Spare time;
Hotel or family or Guest House in Mestia.

Day 8Mestia - Ushguli (22 km)

Breakfast 8:00-8:40 AM.
Mestia – Ushguli 10:40 AM.
Lunch 12:00 PM.
Dinner 3:00 PM.
Ushguli – Mestia by bus 5:40 PM.
Supper 9:20 PM.
Spare time;
Hotel or Guest House or family in Mestia.

Day 9Mestia – Zugdidi (140 km) -Tbilisi (370 km)

Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM.
Spare time (Excursion to Mestia);
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Mestia – Zugdidi by bus 12:30 PM.
Dinner (on the way or in Zugdidi) 2:50-3:40 PM;
Supper in Senaki or Kutaisi 7:40-8:30 PM.
Tbilisi 9:45 PM.

Day 10Tbilisi - Stepanstminda (kazbegi; 160 km) - Tbilisi

Breakfast 8.00-8:40 AM.
Tbilisi – Stepanstminda (formerly Kazbegi) by bus 8:40-1:20 PM.
Lunch 11:55 AM.
Dinner 2:00 PM.
Ananuri 4:00 PM (UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list);
Stepantsminda – Tbilisi 7:40 PM.
Supper 9:15 PM.
Tbilisi 11:40 AM.
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House.

Day 11Tbilisi - Telavi (70 km) - Omalo

Breakfast 7:20-7:50 AM.
Tbilisi – Telavi by bus 7:55 AM.
Telavi – Omalo by bus 10:20 PM.
Lunch .in Telavi or in a bus with provisions 10:20/10:40 PM.
Telavi – Omalo by bus 10:50 PM.
Dinner in a bus with provisions 5:20 PM.
Omalo (UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list) 5:00 PM.
Supper 8:30 / 9:30 PM.
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House or Wild Camping in Omalo.

Day 12Omalo - Telavi

Breakfast 8:00-8:40 AM.
Spare time or Excursion;
Lunch 12:00 PM.
Museum of History and Ethnography;
Dinner 3:40-4:25 PM.
Omalo – Telavi by bus 5:00 PM.
Supper 10:50 PM.
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House or in Telavi.

Day 13Telavi

Breakfast 8:00-8:40 AM.
Museum of History and Ethnography;
Lunch 12:00 PM.
Dinner 2:40 PM.
Excursion to Telavi;
Supper 9:20 PM.
Spare time;
Hotel or Hostel or family or Guest House or in Telavi.

Day 14Telavi - Kvareli (41 km) - Tbilisi /Airport

Breakfast 8:00-8:40 AM.
Telavi – Kvareli 8:40 AM.
Excursion to Gremi Church of Archangels and Royal Tower (UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list);
Lunch 12:00 PM.
Kvareli-Telavi 2:00 PM.
Dinner 3:00 PM Restaurant in Kvareli or Telavi;
Spare time;
Supper in the Restaurant 6:30 / 7:30 PM.
Telavi-Tbilisi 8:00 PM.
Tbilisi 10:30 PM.
Hotel or Hostel or family or or Guest House or Airport.

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