Grand Winter Tour in Georgia11 Days | Tbilisi, Gudauri, Borjomi, Bakuriani, Mestia (Svaneti)

Arrive in Tbilisi. Our driver will meet you in the airport. After check-in and a short rest, explore Tbilisi with a guided sightseeing tour. You will enjoy a famous Rustaveli Avenue, Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, Metekhi church, monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali, a legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take a cable car to Narikala Fortress where you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of Sulphur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden full of old narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars and souvenir shops. Visit Anchiskhati Basilica, and the clock tower of famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast drive to 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. There are a total of 12 trails and pistes that range from short slalom tracks to 7 km long ski runs. Highest trail point is at 3 250 meters above the sea level (mount Sadzele).
Enjoy your time in Gudauri. Overnight at the hotel.

Spend a whole day in this wonderful ski town which offers various restaurants, nightclubs, indoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and bowling facilities. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast start journey towards Bakuriani, another famous Georgian ski resort. On the way, make a stop in Borjomi, the town famous for its healing mineral waters and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Spend some time (up to 4 hours) experiencing winter trekking through the Park on snowshoes. Have a picnic lunch during trekking, surrounded by breathtaking winter forests. Arrive in Bakuriani. Overnight at the hotel.

Spend your day in Bakuriani, a popular skiing destination in Georgia famous for alpine runs and pristine off –trail slopes. Bakuriani is located on the slopes of so called lesser Caucasus Mountains, and provides its visitors a number of cross-country trails for skiing and snowboarding experience. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day at skiing resort. Apart from skiing, Bakuriani also offers a wide range of other winter experiences like skating, driving snowmobiles and horse-ridden sledges, paragliding, and breathtaking walks in the nature. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, take a day-long drive (390 km) to Mestia (Svaneti), land of fairytales. Check-in on arrival. Overnight at the hotel.

Svaneti is a highland travel destination, popular all-year round. It is distinguished from other regions with its unique Svan culture, traditions, and picturesque landscapes. Located at the foot of Shkhara, the highest mountain in Georgia (5,193 m), Svaneti is ideal place for skiing and many other winter activities. Khatsvali ski resort in Mestia guarantees stunning views on Upper Svaneti and joyful skiing experience on various ski trails and runs.

Spend your day in Svaneti known as a ‘land of thousand towers’ for its traditional architecture. Overnight at the hotel.

In the morning drive back to Tbilisi (470 km). Check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Check-out from the hotel till noon. Free time till transfer to the airport.

Economy:
Alpina / Carpe Diem / Gudauri Inn
Comfort:
Best Western Gudauri / Roshe
Luxe:
Marco Polo / Gudauri Lodge

Economy:
Bakuriani Inn
Comfort:
Hotel Bristol / Crystal Hotel & SPA / Komorebi Bakuriani
Luxe:
Rooms Kokhta

Economy:
Mestia Inn / Chubu / Old House Mestia / Old Seti / Villa Mestia
Comfort:
Lahili / Chalet Mestia / Sunset Terrace
Luxe:
Gistola Mestia / Posta