Undiscovered Georgia - Solo Tour

​Straddling the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia's fascinating history and culture beckon. Medieval monasteries perched on hilltops, natural wonders including the other-worldly Prometheus Caves, fairytale churches and thermal spas, there's something for everyone here. Soak up the charms of its capital Tbilisi, then learn secrets from a Georgian kitchen in Khaketi. A country of wine lovers, Georgia is the self-proclaimed birthplace of wine – sample the fruits of its labour in an underground winery and gaze up to the dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus​ Mountains. Nestled between Russia and Azerbaijan, Georgia is a glorious, undiscovered holiday destination just waiting to be explored.

What's Included:

• Just You Tour Manager as your host & Specialist Local Guide
• Return direct flights from Gatwick with Georgian Airways
• A dedicated Just You representative to greet you at selected UK airports
• 6 nights in 3 & 4-star hotels plus 1 night in flight
• 14 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell dinner
• Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage​

Day 1: Tbilisi

Today you'll fly to Tbilisi on an overnight flight.

Day 2: Tbilisi

You'll arrive in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi today. After a delicious welcome breakfast with your fellow travellers, we'll head straight out into the heart of Tbilisi's beautiful, compact centre, built in the 5th century. We'll experience the city's main attractions and learn about its complicated past on a leisurely walking tour. We'll start at the Metekhi plateau, from where we'll take in panoramic views of the city standing proudly against the striking backdrop of the Greater Caucasus Mountains. Georgia's famous mountain range stretches between the Taman Peninsula of the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea that separates Europe and Asia.

Day 3: Kakgeti

If you're a food and wine aficionado, you'll love today's excursion to Kakheti. Together, we'll learn secrets from a Georgian kitchen and sample the local wine in the heart of the famous wine region. The rolling countryside is dotted with vineyards, home to a staggering 400 types of grape. Our morning is a tale of two monasteries. We'll begin at the towering Alaverdi monastery, where local monks made their own wine in the 11th century. Then, we'll explore the Gremi monastery, which was the capital of the Kakheti Kingdom from 1466 to 1616. Once a vibrant cultural hub, it was destroyed when Shah Abbas of Persia invaded the town.

Day 4: Kazbegi

​We'll gather bright and early for breakfast at the hotel before our scenic drive towards the Kazbegi region, twisting and turning along the historic Georgian Military Highway through the dramatic High Caucasus Mountains. On the way, we'll reach the colourful Cross Pass that stands at 2,395 metres and travel along the Tergi River, punctuated with rugged canyons and gorges.

Day 5: The Silk Road & Uplistsikhe

We've got an exciting day ahead of us, starting with a drive along the ancient Silk Road that famously connected the East and the West. We're heading to perennially-invaded Gori, the birthplace of the Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Next, we'll explore the UNESCO-listed, expansive cave town of Uplistsikhe – known as the Lord's Fortress - one of the first rock-carved towns in Georgia. Before Georgia became a Christian country, this was the site of pagan rituals in the 1st millennium BC.

Day 6: Martvili Canyon

Today, we're going to visit Martvili Canyon, an excellent place for an adventure. The area, located in the Samegrelo region, boasts dazzling blue-green waters and incredible cascading waterfalls. Once a bathing spot for Georgia's Dadiani aristocracy, today locals flock here to admire the breathtaking scenery and take boat trips on the glittering, crystal-clear water. Next, we'll drive to Kutaisi and soak up the UNESCO-listed 12th century Gelati Monastery Complex and Academy. Inspired by the gold details in paintings, the monastery was built by King David IV of Georgia – nicknamed David the Builder.

Day 7: Caves of Prometheus

We're going to soak up even more of Georgia's magnificent sights today. Millions of years old and bathed in colourful lights, the Prometheus Caves are the pinnacle of Georgia's Imereti region. A myriad of sublime natural wonders, the illuminated caves are bursting with breathtaking stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, and underground rivers and lakes. Later we'll travel to the holy city of Mtskheta. Placed at the top of a mountain at the confluence of the Mtkvaria and Aragvi Rivers, we'll find an enchanting monastery. The Georgian Orthodox Jvari Monastery has religious and cultural significance and dates back to the 6th century. According to folklore, Jvari's cross of miracles drew pilgrims from across the Caucasus.

Day 8: Tbilisi - UK

Why not explore more of Tbilisi today before we head to the airport for your flight back to the UK.