Dear travelers and nature lovers,
There are so many reasons why Georgia is among my favorite countries and why you should visit Georgia too.
From delicious food to hospitable people, from incredible landscape to vibrant cities – Georgia has it all!
It’s one of these countries where, within a short span of time, you can swim in the Black Sea, go skiing in the Caucasus mountains and in between enjoy bustling city life.
If you’re still wondering if you should visit Georgia or not, below are some convincing reasons why yes, it’s an excellent idea!
Please check our itinerary
TRIP DETAILS
- Days: 7 days/ 6 nights
● Day 1: Airport - Gudauri Panorama - Gveleti waterfall - Drive to Russia border
● Day 2: Gergeti Trinity church - 2 optional hikes (Gergeti glacier or Truso valley hike)
● Day 3: Optional (paragliding in Gudauri) - half day rafting
● Day 4: hiking to Likani national park in Borjomi
● Day 5: Vadzia cave city - Photo stop at Khertvisi fortress
● Day 6: Easy hike in Borjomi park - Hot natural baths - Uplistsikhe cave city - wine tasting - Svetitskhoveli - Mtskheta
● Day 7: Tbilisi tour - free time - Airport.
Schedule of the trip:
July 18 2025:
- Departure from Beirut at 1:45 am in the morning through Georgian Airlines.
- Arrival to Tbilisi airport at 4:45 am
- Transfer to Kazbegi. At 9 am we should be there
- For breakfast we can stop in a supermarket on our way
- On our way we can stop for Sim Cards and exchange money.
- Gudauri panorama sightseeing
- 1 hour easy hike to Gveleti waterfall
- 1 hour drive to the Russian border for sightseeing
- Transfer to 4 star hotel in Gudauri - Gudauri loft - Overnight in the hotel.
July 19 2025:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- We have 2 options: Hiking from Gergeti Trinity church to Gergeti glacier or hiking to Truso valley
1st option: Drive to Gergeti Trinity church, then start the hike from the church to the glacier. Moderate 8 km one way. We start from 2200, and go up on 3014 m at alti hut. You can have beer, rest and who would like can continue at the glacier ( depending on the weather ) in fog and rain it is dangerous. Hike down in 3 hours.
Duration of the hike: 7 hours
Difficulty: moderate to advanced
2nd option: Hiking to Truso valley.
One of the more popular walks in the Kazbegi area - this one explores an almost abandoned valley in the proximity of the Southern Ossetia border. Except for nice mountains around, it is also interesting due to peculiar travertine formations, mineral springs, geyser, mineral lake, ancient towers and several abandoned settlements. It is not possible to explore the whole valley; you have to turn back at the ruins of Zakagori fortress, where is the Georgian border post.
Duration: 6 hours
It takes 6 hours to walk from Kvemo Okrokana village to the ruins of Zakagori fortress and back.
Of course, if you drive deeper into the valley and park by first travertines, the whole walk takes only about 4 hours.
Difficulty: Moderate
Mostly comfortable walk on the dirt road without major elevation change, but still - it´s 22 km.
If you park deeper into the valley, the difficulty is Easy.
- Drive back to Gudauri.
- Overnight in Gudauri Loft hotel.
July 20 2025:
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Drive to Gudauri panorama and have paragliding - optional (350 GEL per person)
- Rafting in Aragvi river in fasanauri 30 to 40 mins away from Gudauri
- Rafting for 18 kms around 2 hours in Aragvi river in fasanauri is an unforgettable experience one of the best adventure.
Kind and experienced guide. Careful and responsible staff. High quality and safe equipment like Helmet, life jacket, special suits - water resistance and special boots as well as training with a professional and certified rafting guides.
An opportunity to see the beauty of Georgia's natural beauty and actively relax!
- Picnic lunch during rafting ( extra you can order there and after rafting have lunch )
- Shower after rafting and change clothes
- On our way, we visit Ananuri fortress, svetitskhoveli cathedral, jvari monastery, coronicals of Georgia
- Drive back to Tbilisi.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
July 21 2025: Hiking in Likani national park in Borjomi
- Breakfast at the hotel in Tbilisi
- Drive for 2 hours and a half to our hiking destination in Borjomi
- The footprints trail hike in Likani national park:
The Footprint Trail hike, Borjomi, also known as Trail 6, is a 15-kilometre hike of moderate difficulty. It has a couple of uphill bursts, swooping switchbacks at the start of the route, and one intense downhill stretch at the end.
All along the way, you can breathe in fragrant woodland and take in sweeping panoramic views across the national park.
The hike is well marked for the majority of the trail with the same distinctive striped blazers found throughout Georgia.
Length: 15.3 kms
Altitude: starting from 1,400 metres / the highest point: 1,867 meters
Difficulty: Moderate to advanced
Duration: 6-8 hours
- Drive To Akhaltsikhe hotel ( 1 hour drive )
- Overnight at hotel Terrace Akhalsikhe
July 22 2025: Vardzia cave city explore & sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive 1.5 hours to Vardzia cave city
- Discover the stunning cave city of Vardzia, a 12th-century marvel carved into the cliffs of Erusheti Mountain. Explore its hidden tunnels, ancient frescoes, and sacred churches while learning about its history as a refuge and cultural center during Georgia’s Golden Age.
- Khertvisi fortress: On our way back to Akhaltsikhe, we will visit one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. It is situated in Khertvisi village of Aspindza Municipality, Southern Georgia, in Meskheti region. The fortress was first mentioned in the 10th-11th centuries. The church was built in 985, and the present walls were built in 1354. According to a local legend, Khertvisi was once destroyed by Alexander the Great, though it has then been reconstructed and invaded on numerous occasions through the centuries.
- Overnight stay in Akhaltsikhe at terrace Akhaltsikhe hotel.
July 23 2025:
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Easy hike 3 km total in Borjomi park trail forest. At the end of this hike we can have hot natural bathes in the forest. (10-20 Gel per person) for 2 or 3 hours.
- Drive to Uplistsikhe cave city for 1.5 hours.
- Uplistsikhe cave city: is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli.
Built on a high rocky left bank of the Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran, as well as the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture.
- we will have wine tasting in local wine cellar nearby Uflistsikhe.
- Overnight in Tbilisi 4 stars hotel 21.
July 24 2025: Tbilisi tour & free time.
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- we will check Trinity church. peace bridge, metekhi church, Sioni church, old town, will go up on cable car to see mother of Georgia and the view of Tbilisi.
- Free time in Tbilisi
- Departure from Tbilisi at 23:30 am through Georgian airlines
- Arrival to Beirut airport on July 25 at 00:45 am
Cost includes:
- Airplane tickets
- High quality transport.
- cultural tour guide and mountain guide during the trek.
- Airport Pickups and drops
- Licensed English speaking guide.
-Twin sharing accommodation in 4 star hotel 21 in tbilisi (2 nights); Breakfast included.
- 2 nights in 4 stars hotel accommodation in Gudauri (twin sharing) 2 meals with lunch boxes.
- 2 nights at terrace Akhaltsikhe hotel - 4 stars; Breakfast included.
- Lunch in Vardzia & Restaurant dinner
- Tickets to Borjomi park, Vardzia cave city & Uplistsikhe cave city
- rafting with the equipments
- Wine tasting in in local wine cellar nearby Uflistsikhe.
- Jeeps to Gergeti trinity church & Truso
- 20% discount in my Shop on any product campshare.ge
Cost excludes
- travel insurance
- passport valid for 6 months
- Lunch on Rafting day
- Lunch boxes on Borjomi hiking day.
- Lunch in Restaurant on Day 7.
- Dinner in Tbilisi only that restaurant day
- Hot bathes in Borjomi park ( 10 – 20 Gel )
- Farewell dinner on the last night
-Soft/hard drinks, laundry, postage, telephone bills, all items of personal nature.
-Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the trip due to sickness or emergency purpose.
Equipment Check List for Trekking:
hiking boot, hiking stick, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Gore-tex or waterproof jacket, comfortable pants, fleece, t-shirts, backpack, gloves, warm fleece, hat, towel for rafting, swimsuit
For more information about the price and the reservation please contact:
Daniel Salameh on 70-196750
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