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Overview
At Arch Travel Adventures all our guides are active archaeologists in Georgia and abroad. We have a deep passion for history, travel, adventure, culture and sharing incredible experiences with anyone willing to get out there. At the center of Arch Travel Adventures we believe in providing real experiences, real culture, and real adventure without treating people as if they are walking money or any generic none sense. Our tours are organized yet filled with personality. With our tours you will experience incredible places that are both known and also places that are less known to the common traveler.
Description
Day 1: Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Tbilisi and wine tasting
Stop At: Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, Tbilisi Georgia
This historic walking tour starts at King Vakhtang Gorgasali monument the founder of Tbilisi. While there you will also visit the 13th century Metekhi church.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tbilisi Antique Archaeological Museum, Abano st. lane, blind alleys 1, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
The remains of one of the oldest bathhouses in the Caucasus. Built in the 5th century this archaeological site in Tbilisi is a must see.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, 1 Botanikuri St, T'bilisi, Georgia
After walking along a beautiful pathway that makes its way near the bathhouse district is the Leghvatkhevi waterfall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
Built in the 4th century this 1600 year old fortress sits on a hill that allows incredible views of Tbilisi and the entire surrounding area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kartlis Deda, On the top of Sololaki hill, Tbilisi Georgia
The Mother of Georgia. Built to celebrate the 1500 year anniversary of Georgia This 20 meter tall statue has incredible views of Tbilisi and is a iconic symbol of Georgia
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Karalashvili Wine Cellar, Vertskhli St., 19, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
Here you will see why Georgia is known for its wine. You will get to taste some of Georgia's finest.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast: breakfast will be at Hotel Meridan
Accommodation included:
Meridan Hotel
Day 2: Kazbegi Mountain, Gergeti Trinity Church and Anaruri Fortress
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
After a scenic drive in the Northern part of Georgia this historic castle sites in the shadows of the Caucasus Mountains. With a archaeologist as a guide youll get to learn the history of this place while enjoying an incredible view.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri Georgia
While driving along the old military road to Stepantsminda we will stop by the Gudauri look out point where you will be treated to a view of the surrounding valleys and the Friendship monument.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepantsminda, Stepantsminda Georgia
The town of Stepantsminda is a special place in the Caucasus with beautiful scenery all around. Here you will get to breath in the culture of the Khevi province and grab lunch at one of the local restaurants that serve local cuisine.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia
No visit to Georgia could be complete without visiting the Gergeti Trinity Church. This historic Church sits at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains and is one of the most iconic sites in Georgia. The view here is breathtaking. We will take 4x4 vehicles to reach this amazing place.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Breakfast your hotel
Accommodation included:
Meidan Hotel
Day 3: Tbilisi-Machkhela National Park
Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
On our way to the Adjara region. We will stop by a remarkable natural wonder in the Prometheus Caves. Here you will get to wonder around a giant cave system that is 11 km long (1060 m is available to visit)
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Machakhela Planned National Park, Georgia
We will arrive in Machakhela at the Malakmadze lodge
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Provided by Hotel
Lunch: Provided by individuals at a Georgian restaurant along the way to Machakhela National Park
Dinner: Amazing Georgian local cuisine awaits you at the Malakmadze lodge when you arrive in Machakhela National Park.
Accommodation included:
Malakmadze Guest Lodge
Day 4: Machakhela National Park tour with wine and cheese tasting.
Stop At: Gvara Fortress, Machakhelskoye Gorge, Gvara Georgia
Our guide will meet you at the guest lodge and take you on a tour to Gvara fortress that over looks the Chorokhi river and provides an incredible view of the surrounding valleys.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Machakhela Gorge, Kilometers from the Black Sea Coast 25, Machakhela National Park, Khelvachauri Municipality 6400 Georgia
After touring Gvara fortress you will be taken around the Machakhela area to visit places that done always show up on a map, Medieval Arch bridge (with optional ziplining provided), David's Castle, ancient wineries, and optional guided hikes to waterfalls. You will get to truly experience authentic Machakhela culture
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Machakhela Gorge, Kilometers from the Black Sea Coast 25, Machakhela National Park, Khelvachauri Municipality 6400 Georgia
At the end of the day of experiencing local culture, food and drink you will be treated to wine and cheese tasting from local made Machakhela wine and cheese.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast: Provide at Malakmadze Guest House
Dinner: Local Georgian cuisine at Malakmadze Guest lodge
Accommodation included:
Malakmadze Guest lodge
Day 5: The Black Sea, Gonio Fortress and Batumi
Stop At: Gonio Fortress, Left Bank of the River Chorokhi, Gonio 384542 Georgia
Guided by an archaeologist that works on site, you will get to enjoy a gem of a site in Gonio Fortress. Originally built by the Romans this fortress with well preserved walls was utilized by several different empires over the centuries giving it layers of history.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gonio, Gonio Georgia
From Gonio Fortress we will head to the hills above Gonio to the Cross on the hill and enjoy an incredible view of the surrounding area including the Black Sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Batumi, Batumi Georgia
You will arrive in Batumi on the Black Sea. You will have free time where you can enjoy the city, shop, have lunch, visit the beach or walk along the board walk.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Provided at Malakmadze Guest lodge
Dinner: Provided at Malakmadze Lodge
Accommodation included:
Malakmadze Guest lodge
Day 6: Petra Fortress-Batumi Botanical Garden
Stop At: Petra Fortress, Kobuleti Georgia
Guided by an archaeologist you will get to experience this very historical fortified town built in the 6th century by the Byzantine Empire. With the Black Sea in the background this site became a regular battle ground between the Persian and Byzantine empires in the 6th century.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Batumi Botanical Gardens, Mtsvane Kontskhi (Green Cape), Batumi Georgia
After touring Petra Fortress you will get entrance the the beautiful Batumi Botanical Gardens. From here you have the option of swimming at a secluded beach on the Black Sea
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Provided at Malakmadze Guest Lodge
Dinner: Provided at Malakmadze Guest Lodge
Accommodation included:
Malakmadze Guest lodge
Day 7: Machakhela-Mestia
Stop At: Mestia, Mestia Georgia
You will travel from one beautiful location in Georgia to another in Mestia. On the way we will make several stops to enjoy the amazing views and have lunch.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast: Provided at Malakmadze Guest Lodge
Dinner: Provide at Ginas Guest House
Accommodation included:
For the next couple nights you will stay at Ginas Guest House with incredible views, Sauna and just minutes walk to town
Day 8: Mestia-Chalaadi Glacier
Stop At: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia
Mestia is a truly unique place. Placed in the Caucasus Mountains this museum will help teach the history and culture of Mestia
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chalaadi Glacier, 4PG8+9PV, Mestia, Georgia
This guided hike will take you to Chalaadi Glacier a truly breath taking place to visit.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast: Breakfast provided at Gina's Guest House
Dinner: Dinner provided at Gina's Guest
Accommodation included:
Gina's Guest House
Day 9: Day trip to Ushguli
Stop At: Ushguli, Ushguli Georgia
You will take a day trip to Ushguli, Georgia where you can breath in the scenery and historic nature of the mountain town. Filled with historic towers and churches this entire village is listed as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Bogreshi, Bogreshi Georgia
As an alternative to the day trip to Ushguli you can take a day hike to Bogreshi. During this 5 hour hike you will leave Mestia go up into the hills and hike with epic scenery around you. Eventually we will descend into the valley which Bogreshi sits and get a ride back to Mestia.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Dinner
Accommodation included:
Gina's Guest house
Day 10: Mestia-Tbilisi
Stop At: Katskhi Pillar, Katskhi Georgia
On our way back to Tbilisi we will stop by this amazing monastery placed on top of a rock pillar. We will also stop here for lunch.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
You will arrive back in Tbilisi
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 10 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 09:00 AM
What's Included
- Tour of Katskhi pillar
- Tour of Petra Fortress
- Airport pick up and take to lodging day before tour begins
- Entrance to Batumi Botanical Gardens
- Lunch
- Guided hike to Chalaadi Glacier in Mestia
- Historic and nature tour of Machakhela National Park
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Historic walking tour and wine tasting of Tbilisi
- Entrance to Mestia Museum
- Day excursion to Kazbegi/Ananuri fortress
- Tour of Prometheus Caves
- Local fresh made local Georgian meals
- Option of Guided hike in Mestia or day trip to Ushguli
- Lodging for entire tour
- Wine and cheese tasting in Machakhela National Park
- Tour of Gonio Fortess
- Lunch on most days will be up to the traveler.
- Health insurance
- Gratuities
- Dinner while in Tbilisi
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operated by Arch Travel Adventures
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.