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Holidays
in Georgia - Tour Itineraries
A 9 day tour of Georgia, specifically
sampling the food & wine of the region from £1445
per person
One of the highlights of travelling
is tasting local food and drinks and Georgia is blessed
with such abundance of delicious dishes and a great
history of wine. Traditional feasts called supra, are
overlooked by a tamada and fulfilling one's role as
a tamada (toast master) is an art form in itself. A
good tamada is a poet, wit, philosopher, social commentator,
orator and singer who creatively improvises a beautiful
atmosphere of community, camaraderie and love through
his toasts.
On this new tour you will not only see
some of the main sights but taste a vast number of delicious
foods in restaurants, private homes and al fresco picnics.
Our favourite dishes are pkhali (young spinach leaves,
pounded together with spices), satsivi (a delicious
rich walnut sauce flavoured with herbs and garlic) and
khachapuri (waist-expanding layers of flat bread alternated
with melting cheese). There will also be plenty of opportunity
to sample lots of wine. There are between 500 to 1,000
grape varieties in Georgia and practically each village
produces its own wine. Gaumarjos! (Cheers!).
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Suggested
Itinerary
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| Day 1 |
FLY TO TBILISI
Fly direct from London Heathrow with BMI
to Tbilisi. |
| Day 2 |
TBILISI
Arrive Tbilisi, transfer to hotel for overnight.
After a brief rest you will start with a tour of
Tbilisi. The tour will include Narikala Fortress,
Church of the Virgin, the sulphur baths and a bakery.
Lunch is at Satchashniko, an old wine cellar which
has been transformed into a restaurant. Here, you
will have your first introduction to Georgian food.
After the meal you will visit the ‘World of
Wine’, a wine tasting shop. |
| Day 3 |
TBILISI TO KAKETHI REGION
From Tbilisi you will visit David Gareja Monastery
complex and the Larva Monastery. Picnic lunch before
driving along the Wine Route passing through vineyards
and wine-producing villages in Kakheti region, which
is synonymous with Georgian wine. For dinner you
will be guests of Simon Ruadze’s family. He
is a professional tamada (toast master) and you
will learn about this wonderful tradition of toasting.
You will also taste home-made yoghurt matsony, the
secret behind Georgian longevity. Check-in guesthouse
in Telavi for 2 nights. |
| Day 4 |
TELAVI
Today will be spent exploring Telavi, visiting
local vineyards, wine cellars and Nadkora –
a cemetery of wine pitchers from the pre-historic
period. You will also visit the Tsinandali family
estate and enjoy wine tasting here. Lunch is en
route. In the afternoon visit Old Shuamta Monastery
complex and the splendid Alaverdi Cathedral. Dinner
at guesthouse.
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| Day 5 |
TELAVI TO GUDAURI VIA MTSKHETA
Drive to Mtskheta, ancient capital of eastern
Georgia and an important religious centre. Visit
Jvari Church perched on a cliff overlooking the
city, as well as Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the
first Christian church to be built in Georgia.
Lunch in local restaurant in Mtskheta, where you
can enjoy local khinkali, (delicious boiled dumplings
filled with minced meat). Continue up the Georgian
military highway to Gudauri for overnight..
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| Day 6 |
GUDAURI TO KUTAISI
Drive to the heart of the Kartli province with
stop en route at Gori, birthplace of Georgia’s
most infamous son, Joseph Stalin. Nearby is the
cave town of Uplistsikhe, a complex of rock-cut
streets, churches, secret tunnels and stone wine
presses. In the afternoon continue to the village
of Ateni, where Atenuri wine is made by every
family. Dinner and overnight in guesthouse in
Kutaisi.
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| Day 7 |
KUTAISI TO BATUMI
Morning tour of Kutaisi including Gelati academy,
Bagrati Cathedral and a local market. For lunch
you will sample Imereti cuisine. In the afternoon
drive to Batumi and have short walking tour on arrival.
Enjoy dinner in local café and taste delicious
Ajaruli khachapuri, (a diamond shaped cheesy bread
to which an egg is added before serving). You will
also taste sweets made only in Ajara province. Overnight
in hotel in Batumi. |
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Day 8
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BATUMI TO TBILISI
Return to Tbilisi, en route visit to Ubisi Church.
Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight in hotel
in Tbilisi. Dinner on own.
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| Day 9 |
FLY TO UK
Free morning depending on time of flight, transfer
to airport for flight back to the UK. |
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Armenia Add-on
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We can extend this tour into Armenia,
where you can taste famous Armenian brandy, Armenian
wines, and traditional Armenian food which is heavily
influenced by the Middle East.
Price on Application. |
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Price per
person twin share
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Low Season
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High Season
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Low
Season
1
Jan - 13 Jun
1
Sep - 12 Dec
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High
Season
14
Jun - 31 Aug
13
Dec - 31 Dec
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Two Persons Travelling
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£1445
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£1510
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Three to Five Persons Travelling
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£1355
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£1420
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Six - Eight Persons Travelling
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£1130
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£1195
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Single Room Supplement
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£115
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£115
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This itinerary
operates with a minimum of 2 persons
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| PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO A HUGE INCREASE IN FUEL SURCHARGES IMPOSED BY BMI SINCE PRINTING OUR BROCHURE - THERE IS A SUPPLEMENT £68 PER PERSON ON ALL THESE ITINERARIES |
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Included in
Cost of Itinerary
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· Return flights in economy class with BMI direct from London Heathrow |
| · All airport taxes and security
charges |
| · Accommodation in three-star
hotels and guesthouses with breakfast |
| · Half board on day 8 (breakfast
and lunch) |
| · Full board on all other days
(glass of wine with dinner included) |
| · All transfers and transportation
throughout |
| · Sightseeing with English
speaking guide |
| · Entrance fees on sightseeing
tours |
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Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary
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Ask for details
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Bookings
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| To confirm a booking, we require a
deposit of £100 per person plus a signed booking
form |
| This itinerary and quotation is only
a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like
any changes to be made to this itinerary |
| Please note
that all prices shown are subject to availability
at time of booking. |
Should you wish
to inquire about this itinerary, or require more information
about tailor-making a tour of the Caucasus please contact
our specialist:
Carl@regent-holidays.co.uk
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