5-Day Georgia Winter Group Tour 20245 Days | Group | Bodbe, Sighnaghi, Jvari, Gudauri, Ananuri, Tbilisi

If you're still wondering how to spend your Christmas holidays, you have already found the answer – 5-day Georgia Winter Group Tour 2024! A short but very bright and eventful trip awaits you, featuring a journey to the picturesque Kakheti region with its romantic town of Sighnaghi and majestic monasteries, a venture into the depths of the Caucasus Mountains to the fairytale Ananuri Monastery, and a stroll through the streets of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. During this winter tour in Georgia, you will also have the opportunity to taste magnificent Georgian wines and try unique Georgian dishes. Familiarize yourself with the detailed tour itinerary and start preparing for your winter adventure in Georgia.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1 – 23 December, Mo: Tbilisi – arrival

Arrival in Tbilisi. Private transfer will be arranged to your hotel. Check-in at 14:00. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Driving distance: 15 km

Day 2 – 24 December, Tu: Tbilisi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Tbilisi

After breakfast depart towards the Kakheti region of Georgia, the cradle of Georgian winemaking. Our first stop will be in Bodbe Convent, which according to the legend is a burial place of St. Nino, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century. According to Tsar Alexader III of Russia decree, since 1889 Bodbe complex functions as a nunnery. Continue Sighnaghi, the city of love and the Royal Town, one of the crossroads of the Great Silk Road surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers.
For lunch, we will be hosted at a family winery for the delicious homemade treat. We will also learn about the way Georgians have been producing wine in clay shaped vessels called Qvevri and taste local wine. Return to Tbilisi for overnight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 9-10 hours
Driving distance: 220 km

Day 3 – 25 December, We: Tbilisi – Jvari – Gudauri – Ananuri – Tbilisi

After breakfast meet your guide and drive to Jvari Monastery, a true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages overlooking the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill. Reach Gudauri, the mountain ski resort (120 km). Gudauri is located on southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains on the plateau at the height of 2000 meters above the sea level.
Spend an entire day at Gudauri ski resort. Enjoy skiing. Take a ride on the cable car to enjoy the views of the skiing slopes of snowy mountains. There is an option to rent sleds or get the first skiing lesson from the professional instructor. Depart Gudauri and head to Tbilisi. En-route make a short stop at Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. Complex featuring churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries is beautifully overlooking Jinvali reservoir. Return to Tbilisi.
Driving distance: 255 km
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours

Day 4 – 26 December, Th: Tbilisi

In the morning, have sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Start at Metekhi Church and monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take a cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of sulphur bath house passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden area full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, and Bridge of Peace leading to the Rike Park.
Free evening in Tbilisi. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Driving distance: 30 km

Day 5 – 27 December, Fr: Tbilisi – departure

Check-out from the hotel till noon. Free time till transfer to Tbilisi International Airport. End of Georgia Winter Group Tour.
Driving distance: 10 km

Price includes:

All transfers including airport;
Accommodation in 4* hotels, breakfasts included;
Sightseeing tour program with a local English-speaking guide;
Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
Lunch with wine tasting in a family winery (day 2).

Price doesn't include:

Full board (lunches and dinners);
Hotel charges for additional services;
Personal travel insurance;
E-visa to Georgia.

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Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Fri, 27 Dec

16 Dec

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US$ 470

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Single supplement: US$ 95

100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.

Group size: 1-8 persons

Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.