Adventure express (from Kutaisi)

DAY 1. KUTAISI

Meeting at the airport of Kutaisi. We will start our fascinating journey through Georgia accompanied by a guide with an introduction to the historical center of Kutaisi, a city of extraordinary beauty in western Georgia, located on two banks of the Rioni River. Arriving in Kutaisi, you find yourself in a corner of the ancient history of this hospitable country. Kutaisi is one of the most ancient cities in the world. The first memos confirming its existence date back to the 6th century BC.

We will see the visiting card of the city - the Bagrat Temple, which is one of the best examples of late medieval architecture, built in the X-XI centuries, during the reign of the Georgian king Bagrat III - the founder of the great family of princes Bagrationi. This magnificent cathedral rises above Kutaisi, and it can be seen from anywhere in the city.

Next, we will visit the Gelati Monastery, which for a long time was the cultural and educational center of Georgia, with its own academy. Among the teachers and graduates of the academy there were many famous philosophers, theological scholars, speakers and translators.

Check in a hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Kutaisi.
The distance of the route is about 45 kilometers.

DAY 2. TBILISI

Breakfast, transfer to Tbilisi.
Walking tour in Tbilisi. We begin our journey at the famous Metekhi temple, from where a picturesque view of the Kura River (Mtkvari) opens to the old part of Tbilisi, to the amazing, bizarre shape of the glass “Peace Bridge” that was built in Tbilisi in 2009 and of course to the Narikala fortress. Rising the cable car to the Mother of Georgia monument gives us a magnificent view of the whole Tbilisi. Descending from there you can make wonderful photos of the central part of the old city from a bird's eye view. Next we get to Narikala, a fortress complex. The exact time of the foundation of the fortress in Tbilisi is unknown, but in the VII century it was already the main defensive structure of the city. Coming down from Narikala, we will definitely look into the sulfur baths, in which Pushkin and Lermontov took bathing. We will walk along the famous pedestrian street Chardin, which is famous for the huge number of open cafes and bars, oriental hookahs, restaurants of European, oriental and of course national Georgian cuisine.

Welcome dinner in national cuisine restaurant.
Overnight at hotel Tbilisi.

The distance of the route is about 240 kilometers.

 DAY 3. GEORGIAN MILITARY ROAD, GERGETI, SNO

After breakfast, we will go through the high gorges along the turbulent rivers to the Kazbegi region with an ascent to Gergeti church (2200 m) at the foot of Mount Kazbek (5047 m), which rightfully occupies one of the best places for photo sessions from Georgia. On the way, we will stop at the Ananuri Fortress-Monastery, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, climb onto its towers, and remember the view of the turquoise expanse of the mountain Zhinvali lake surrounded by velvet mountains.

Then we will go to the still little-known valley of SSS, where we will see unique sculptures of famous Georgian writers and poets carved from stone. The village of Sno is known primarily for the fact that the current Patriarch of All Georgia, Catholicos Ilia II, was born here.

Here we can also climb the Sno castle of the same name, built at the turn of the 16th-17th centuries, which occupies a special place among Georgian defensive structures. From here we can take stunning pictures with a view of the majestic Kazbek!

Return to Tbilisi. Dinner at the hotel.

The distance of the route is about 320 kilometers.

DAY 4. SIGNAGHI, LAGODEKHI

This day Lagodekhi National Park awaits us - a rare and beautiful corner of wild primeval nature, most of which is covered by forests, alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as various reservoirs (many rivers, springs, lakes and more than thirty waterfalls). But first, we will taste the local wine in the city of Lagodekhi, eat local bread and cheese, which will provide enough energy for a further forest walk.

We will go along the forest road to the Shromi waterfall, the path first goes along one bank of the Shromishkhevi River, and after a kilometer and a half goes to the other, and we find ourselves in a narrow mountain gorge. There is a path that climbs up the mountainside, then descends into the gorge, to the very bed of the river. Around there is a magnificent forest, centuries-old trees with lianas hanging to the ground, dense thickets of bushes, wild flowers. A lot of springs and hydrogen sulfide sources, which impersonate a characteristic smell of sulfur. The waterfall is not very high, it’s about 5-6 meters, but the impressions of this acquaintance with the Lagodekhi nature will be bright enough to remain in memory for many years.

Walking takes 3-5 hours, difficulty is average.
On the way back we will drop into the city of love - Sighnaghi, located on the side of a mountain in the historical region of Kakheti. This is the only city in Georgia that has completely preserved the fortress walls, lined with watch towers, which you can climb to enjoy magnificent views of the Alazani Valley.

And you will definitely hear a story why Sighnaghi is called the “city of love."

Here we are waiting for an immersion in the Georgian atmosphere in a colorful village house, where we will see how to this day peasants grow grapes and make wine from it according to centuries-old traditions. You will relax at a table in a Georgian family with national dishes and with home-made wine, as well as make your own Georgian snickers - churchkhela, and fragrant Georgian bread - shoti!

Return to Tbilisi.

The distance of the route is about 320 kilometers.

DAY 5.  MTSKHETA, JVARI, BORJOMI , VARDZIA, AKHALTSIKHE

Breakfast, check out from the hotel.

Today we are leaving for Western Georgia, but first we will go to the ancient capital of the Georgian kingdom - the city of Mtskheta. Today Mtskheta is the center of Christianity and the history of religion, where pilgrims come from all over the world. Almost 1700 years ago Georgia adopted Christianity in Mtskheta. Here we will see the oldest monasteries and temples of Svetitskhoveli and Jvari, dating from the VI-IX centuries AD. Skillful frescoes have been decorating the vaults of churches for more than 500 years.

The view from Jvari to the confluence of the Aragvi and Kura rivers, which rises above the ancient Mtskheta, is breathtaking.

Then we go to BORJOMI, the world famous resort of mineral waters. During a walk in the Borjomi park, we will visit the famous royal springs and try the water.

Then we will go to VARDZIA - a mountain cave monastery town in a huge rock on the southern border of Georgia, which has more than 600 different rooms at different levels, interconnected by a system of walkways, stairs, tunnels and corridors. Now about 15 monks live in the Vardzia Monastery and the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin with unique frescoes of the 12th century operates.

Transfer and overnight in Akhaltsikhe. Dinner at the hotel.

The distance of the route is about 250 kilometers.

 DAY 6. RABAT, ZARZMA, GODERDZI, SHUAKHEVI, BATUMI

 Breakfast. Check out from the hotel.
Today we will go on a walking tour to the Rabat fortress - the majestic defensive medieval complex. We climb the fortified walls and defensive towers of the 13th century, visit the historical museum and the castle of Jakeli, take a look at the Orthodox church and mosque, take a walk through the modern garden with fountains and sculptures.

After we leave for Batumi - the heart of Adjara. On the way we will visit Zarzma Monastery, located in the picturesque gorge of the Kvabliani River. After a long period of devastation, the monastery has been reviving since 1989, now more than 10 monks live in it. Once the monastery was the center of Georgian culture, spiritual books were rewritten here, there was an icon-painting workshop. The bell tower of Zarzma - the oldest and largest in Georgia. Now an enamel workshop has been set up in the monastery; amazingly beautiful works of church art are being created here.

Next we will admire the picturesque scenery of the Goderdzi pass, which is located at an altitude of 2015m. above sea level and is a kind of “gateway” from the Samtskhe-Javakheti region to Adjara.

Going down from the pass, we find ourselves in the high-mountain village of Hulo, the most famous attraction of which is the cableway without a single pillar, which was created to transport people from Hulo to the village of Tago on the opposite peak. The length of the road is almost 2 kilometers; the height is more than 300 meters above the ground.

Next, we will have lunch in the village of Shuakhevi in ​​a peasant house with local Adjarian dishes, wine and musical accompaniment.

Arrival in Batumi. Check in at the hotel. Free time.

The distance of the route is about 170 kilometers.

DAY 7. BLACK SEA FISHING

Early morning, we will pick you up from the hotel and take you to a yacht, where the captain and all the necessary fishing equipment, a sunbathing area with gentle sunbeams, a relaxing whisper of the sea and dolphins at the stern will be waiting for you. Within 3 hours you will have the opportunity to "hunt" for the best Black Sea fish varieties: trout, flounder, hamsa, horse mackerel, mullet. At your disposal will be fishing rods, spinning rods, fish finder and bait. If you are indifferent to fishing, during a walk our local expert will introduce you to interesting facts about Georgia, Batumi, local traditions and customs. You will enjoy the magnificent coastal landscape, you will see Batumi, the port, Green cape, the botanical garden, local beaches and mountains from the sea. You can also sunbathe on the deck to the sound of waves and light music.
Here on the yacht we can prepare the catch.

After fishing, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beaches of Batumi

Overnight in Batumi.

The distance of the route is about 50 kilometers.

DAY 8. DEPARTURE DAY

Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Transfer to Kutaisi airport.

The distance of the route is about 150 kilometers.