1st Day Istanbul-Tbilisi (Breakfast)
We recommend that you be at Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Istanbul at least 3 hours before your flight…
Departure at 00:55 with Pegasus Airlines flight PC 314 to the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, which is full of beauty beyond your expectations.
Arrival in Tbilisi at 04:05, and after the necessary procedures, we transfer to the place where we will have our breakfast. After enjoying a breakfast featuring Georgian delicacies, we begin our Tbilisi Tour. In this beautiful city that always surprises visitors with what it offers: we will first see the Narikala Fortress, Peace Bridge, Rike Park, Meidan, Ethnography Museum, Agmashenebeli Boulevard, Municipality Palace, Rustaveli National Theater, Viceroy Palace, National Bank of Georgia, Mtatsminda Hill, Mother Georgia Monument, the main square of the city, Freedom Square, the Parliament Building where the country is governed, the Archaeology Museum housing significant historical treasures, the Fine Arts Museum with more than 3500 works, the replica of the 11th Century Samtavisi Cathedral known as Kashueti St. George Church, the National Museum of Georgia housing important artifacts, the Opera and Ballet Theater hosting significant performances, the MoMA Museum famous for its sculptures, the Historical Books Museum known for its ancient books and manuscripts, the Fine Arts Academy famous for its Mirror Hall, the Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral which is visible from almost every part of Tbilisi and is the largest religious structure in modern Georgia, the panoramic view of the statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali known as "Atlı Kral" located on Metekhi Hill, and the foundations of the Metekhi Virgin Mary Church dating back to 455. After a free time we transfer to our hotel and check out of the rooms. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax or explore the city as you wish.
2nd Day Tbilisi- Bodbe Monastery- Signagi- Tbilisi Narikala and Evening Dinner with Caucasian Night
After breakfast, we start a wonderful day together. We head towards the Bodbe Monastery, one of Georgia's important religious sites, which enchants visitors with its architecture and surrounding nature. (approximately 60 km). After our visit here, we head towards the "City of Love" Signaghi. (approximately 15 km). In this charming place that is a total tourist attraction with its natural beauties and restored cute stone buildings, we will tour its 4 km long walls known as the "Georgia Wall" offering magnificent views, the St. George Church known for its architecture and surrounding nature, the well-preserved historic buildings of the central city, and the "Doctor on Donkey" statue made in memory of a beloved village doctor who helped many people by riding through every village during his time. During our city tour, we will tour special electric vehicles and take photo breaks at Kakheti panorama point, Signagi panorama point, St. George tower. During our free time, guests can freely wander this delightful town, do some shopping and have their lunch. Afterwards, we head back to Tbilisi. (approximately 10 km) Upon arrival, we will start our walking tour where we see the Flower Market and the Covered Market, and visit the charming Atoneli Street which has transformed into a center of attraction with the restoration of 13 important buildings regarded as the cultural heritage of the country. We will see Europe Square, Kura River and Rike Park, Avlabari District, the Georgian Patriarchate, and Sioni Cathedral. Then we will visit the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Puppet Theater and the Clock Tower of Angels, and stroll through Jan Shardeni Street. During our free time in this beautiful square, you will have the opportunity to taste local delicacies in authentic cafes. We visit Bethlehem Street, the center of the Jewish Community of Georgia, which hosts numerous artifacts. We then head to the Kale Region where Narikala, the symbol of the city, is located. We will take a short journey by cable car to reach the top where we can see the Kartvlis Deda Monument, the Mother of Georgia statue, erected in 1958 to celebrate the 1500th anniversary of Georgia. You will also have the opportunity to take panoramic photos of the city from here. Returning down with the cable car, we go to the historical Abanotubani, the sulphur baths that have been named after the city since the 4th century BC. We will see the 1724 built Mosque known as 'Double Mihrab' also known as the Juma Mosque and the Chreli Abano Sulphur Baths. We will descend via the Historic and Famous Turning Staircase and cross the Wooden Bridge of Love, giving free time at the underground Bazaar Marketplace in the center of the city. Afterwards, we head to our dinner venue where you can enjoy breathtaking Caucasian Folklore performances along with a Georgian menu. At the end of this wonderful day, we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
3rd Day Tbilisi- Chronicle of Georgia Monument- Jvari- Mtskheta- Uplistsikhe- Gori- Kutaisi
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we make a short trip to the Georgian Chronicle Monument. (Approximately 15 km) Located at the Keeni Hill, construction of this monument commenced in 1985, however, due to the constant additions of current significant events, its construction will never be completed, making it a rare example in the world. The next stop on our tour is Jvari (Approximately 20 km), a monastery built in the 6th century on a high hill overlooking the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura Rivers, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is one of the most important historical and religious treasures of Georgia. The monastery, with its architectural beauty and breathtaking views, has been central to many significant events throughout history. After finishing our visit, we head to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia before Tbilisi, known as "UNESCO City". (approximately 20 km) In this historic city, which is one of the oldest settlements in the world, we will see the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, considered one of Georgia's most sacred religious sites. During our free time, you can complete your world-famous Georgian wine and souvenir shopping and explore the fairy tale-like city at your own pace. Next, we travel to Uplistsikhe known for its cave-carved houses that remind one of Cappadocia. (approximately 65 km) Afterwards, we continue towards Gori. (approximately 15 km) Upon arrival, we will visit the Stalin Museum, which exhibits many personal items and photographs of the Georgian-born Stalin, who managed to transform the Soviet Union into an industrial and military giant. Afterwards, during our free time in Gori, you can explore this charming city as you wish. We then proceed to Kutaisi which is set on a hilltop with panoramic views of the Rioni River and Imereti Plain. (approximately 150 km) After arrival, we check into our hotel.
4th Day Kutaisi- Batumi
After breakfast and checking out of our rooms, we explore Kutaisi, one of the largest and oldest cities in Georgia, known for its natural and historical beauty. We will visit the Gelati Monastery, on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the Bagrati Cathedral dating back to the 11th century and the burial site of St. Nicholas known as Santa Claus, the Prometheus Cave containing large lakes and rivers, the magnificent Opera House, and the Colchis Fountain consisting of 30 statues among other remarkable sites. After our tour, we head towards Batumi, known for its Mediterranean-like scenery. (Approximately 160 km) Upon arrival, we will undertake a Batumi Tour to visit the Medea Statue holding the golden fleece, located at Europe Square, the Astronomical Clock on the same road, the Piazza which is a replica of its Italian counterpart and is one of the most beautiful squares in Georgia, the St. Nicholas Church built by Greeks during the Ottoman period, the Batumi Boulevard stretching 7 km along the coast built in 1884, the Miracle Park, which is one of the best examples of modern Georgian architecture, the Porto Franco Harbor which historically held great commercial importance and is now a tourist attraction, the Replica of the famous Clock Tower of Izmir, the Ali and Nino Statue depicting the story of two lovers of different religions unable to unite, the Theater Square considered one of the most colorful squares in Georgia and the Poseidon/Neptune Statue and Theater Building from 1866 which we will see from a distance. At the end of the tour, we check into our hotel.
5th Day Batumi- Istanbul
After breakfast, you have free time to explore this beautiful city as you like. Rooms must be vacated by 12:00. At the time determined by our guide, we transfer to the airport. After necessary procedures, at 15:55 we depart for Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines flight PC 311.
Arrival at 17:00. We hope to see you on another trip…
NOTE 1: Flight times may vary due to the airlines' schedule on certain dates. The tour can occur with different flight routes, provided the content is completed in full. Different airlines may be used on certain dates. Our company cannot be held responsible for discrepancies if you do not buy your domestic flight ticket in conjunction with our company. Please confirm your flight times 48 hours before the tour departure.
* Pegasus Airlines scheduled flights with an economy class ticket for the Istanbul/Tbilisi, Batumi/Istanbul route
* Airport taxes
* A total of 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in boutique hotels (2 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Kutaisi, and 1 night in Batumi)
* All city and intercity transfers as specified in the program
* All tours as specified in the program
* Dinner with live music at a Caucasian Night
* Turkish Speaking Guide Service (may be provided upon arrival in Georgia)
* Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
* Airport taxes
* A total of 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in boutique hotels (2 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Kutaisi, and 1 night in Batumi)
* All city and intercity transfers as specified in the program
* All tours as specified in the program
* Dinner with live music at a Caucasian Night
* Turkish Speaking Guide Service (may be provided upon arrival in Georgia)
* Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
* Domestic connection fee (Please ask)
* International Departure Fund
* Citizens of Georgia are not required to obtain a visa. You can participate in this trip with your Turkish Identity Card without a passport.
* Optional Tours
* Local Service Fees (City accommodation taxes, permits, transit fees, and other service fees are included and collected upon your arrival with a receipt; payment is mandatory) (50 Euro)
* Tips (Turkish Guide and Local Staff)
* Beverages during meals, unless explicitly stated otherwise
* Personal expenses
* Any services not explicitly stated as included
* International Departure Fund
* Citizens of Georgia are not required to obtain a visa. You can participate in this trip with your Turkish Identity Card without a passport.
* Optional Tours
* Local Service Fees (City accommodation taxes, permits, transit fees, and other service fees are included and collected upon your arrival with a receipt; payment is mandatory) (50 Euro)
* Tips (Turkish Guide and Local Staff)
* Beverages during meals, unless explicitly stated otherwise
* Personal expenses
* Any services not explicitly stated as included