Itinerary
- Day 1
Tbilisi
You'll land at Tbilisi airport and head straight to your hotel, checking in around 14:00. Later that evening, the group gathers for an introductory dinner where you'll get an introduction to Georgian feasting traditions and toasts while trying out authentic Georgian cuisine for the first time.
- Meals
- Dinner (Georgian feasting dinner with traditional toasts and cuisine)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with Georgian feasting traditions and toasts
- Introduction to Georgian cuisine
- Day 2
Tbilisi to Kakheti
This morning you're off to the Kakheti region where vineyards and monasteries dot the landscape. You'll walk through Sighnakhi, an ancient hilltop city with fortress walls still standing and views stretching across the Alazani valley. After lunch, you'll do wine tastings at a local winery, then head to Mosmieri Winery and Shumi. The afternoon includes touring the Tsinandali estate and its enoteca before joining a cooking class to make traditional Georgian bread (dedas puri) and churchkhela (grape and nut sweets).
- Meals
- Lunch (Kakheti cuisine with local wines at winery)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sighnakhi fortress walls
- Lunch at winery with Kakheti cuisine
- Wine tasting at Mosmieri Winery and Shumi
- Visit to Tsinandali estate and enoteca
- Masterclass: cooking dedas puri (Kakheti bread)
- Masterclass: making churchkhela (grapes and nuts sweet)
Optional Activities
- Learn to cook khinkali
Landmarks/POIs Sighnakhi Alazani Valley Tsinandali Estate - Day 3
Gudauri Ski Resort
You're heading to Gudauri ski resort near Tbilisi for winter activities today. If you ski or snowboard, the slopes go up to 3200 metres altitude. Those not skiing can try mulled wine, Georgian food, sledging, and other winter activities while taking in mountain views. By evening you'll head back to Tbilisi to get ready for New Year's Eve, picking between a restaurant show, a city walk with an open-air concert, or something more romantic.
Included Activities
- Access to Gudauri ski resort
- Mulled wine and Georgian cuisine at resort
- Winter activities including sledging
Optional Activities
- Skiing and snowboarding at Gudauri (3200m peaks)
- New Year's Eve dinner at restaurant with show programme
- New Year's Eve walk around Tbilisi with open-air concert
- Romantic New Year's Eve evening in Tbilisi
Landmarks/POIs Gudauri Ski Resort Zhinvali Reservoir Ananuri Fortress Pasanauri The Confluence of the Two Aragvi - Day 4
Tbilisi
The day after New Year's Eve, you're walking through Tbilisi to see the city and its history. This is an old Georgian tradition, so you'll check out Old Tbilisi including Metekhi, Narikala fortress, Rike Park, the Peace Bridge, Sioni Temple, old caravanserais, the Abanotubani sulphur baths area, Anchiskhati church, and the Marionette Theatre as you wander through the city.
Included Activities
- Sightseeing walking tour of Tbilisi
- Guided exploration of Old Tbilisi
- Visit to Metekhi
- Visit to Narikala
- Aerial tramway ride
- Visit to Rike Park
- Visit to Peace Bridge
- Visit to Sioni Temple
- Exploration of old caravanserais
- Visit to Abanotubani - Sulphur Baths area
- Visit to Anchiskhati
- Visit to Marionette Theatre
Landmarks/POIs Old Tbilisi Metekhi Narikala Fortress Aerial Tramway Rike Park Peace Bridge Sioni Temple Abanotubani - Sulphur Baths Anchiskhati Church Marionette Theatre - Day 5
Mtskheta
You're traveling to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient first capital from 2,000 years ago, to see the historic city and its panoramic views. During the day you'll visit Jvari Monastery where the Aragvi and Kura rivers meet, then Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Samtavso Temple. Come evening, you'll celebrate Bedoba (Day of Destiny), where Georgians believe how you spend the day sets your year's tone. There's both fun and spiritual connection involved in how locals mark this day.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mtskheta ancient city
- Visit to Jvari Monastery
- Visit to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Visit to Samtavro Temple
- Bedoba (Day of Destiny) celebration evening
Landmarks/POIs Mtskheta Jvari Monastery Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Samtavro Temple The Confluence of the Aragvi and Kura Rivers - Day 6
Departure
Your time in Georgia is wrapping up. You'll transfer to the airport for your departure.
