Pilgrim Tour Georgia
About this tour
Georgia, little country surrounded by huge mountains, has even huger history, especially religion-wise.
This is one of the oldest and widely Christian county, with its enormous history behind, packed with ancient and incredible monuments.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi airport to tbilisi
Welcome To Tbilisi - Pick-up from the airport and your adventure begins! short rest, While in Tbilisi, you should definitely visit the most well-known and popular tourist attraction in the city – “Meidan”. This place sweeps you off from your feet and throws you back to the middle ages, while being in the present at the same time. This is one of the oldest parts of the city, colorful, old houses from medieval ages, narrow cobblestone streets with cute cafes and shops all around make you want to stay there forever and explore every little detail of the new world you’ve just teleported into! Narikala castle is another Gem of Tbilisi. The castle dates back as far as 4th century. The stunning castle overlooks river “Mtkvari”, colorful, old houses and lovely streets of Tbilisi. The famous Gogirdi Thermal Spas are located in one of the oldest part of the city, “Abanotubani”. The place itself is very interesting with its history and sightseeing. Cute shops for tourists are also all around! We will visit the Bridge of Peace. This bridge is considered one of the modern architectural sights of Tbilisi. We'll visit Georgian Historical Chronicle (Stonehenge Tbilisi). You can see the oldest church in Tbilisi-Anchiskhati monastery (4TH century), Sioni and Kashueti monasteries as well.
Day 2: tbilisi to Mtskheta
Mtskheta tour While in Georgia, Mtskheta is a place that never, ever should be neglected. This tiny city is built on the meeting point of two rivers. This fact, along with Mtskheta’s mesmerizing nature, phenomenal architecture and overall atmosphere is what makes the city so, unexceptionally beautiful. But behind all these cute, cozy little houses, cobblestone streets and majestic nature, Mtskheta hides its little secrets, which make the place even more interesting and appealing. Mtskheta is extremely old city – it’s the place where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia, in the year of 337 - so, accordingly, Mtskheta is perhaps most famous for seamless robe of Juses and its old Christian Orthodox churches. Overnight in Mtskheta
Day 3: Mtskheta to Stepantsminda
Kazbegi tour You will take a trip to Jinvali Water Resort - Turquoise colored still water with the greenest and most gorgeous mountains - here it is, relaxation you’ve been looking for all over the place. Ananuri Castle - Ancient castle and a church with the view of the blue lake and mountains - a must see place. Gergeti - This picturesque place is an endless valley of pleasure - both metaphorically and literally. With a tiny church built in XIV century on top of it and breathtaking view of Mkinvartsveri, Gergeti creates an out-of-this-world atmosphere. Overnight in Mtskheta
Day 4: Mtskheta to Tsalka
Javakheti tour Tsalka monastery is famous for Miraculous Trout; they cure people from different disease. You will visit Poka St. Nino Monastery too, where Nuns make special sweets and other interestind production. Overnight in Gorelovka or Akhaltsikhe
Day 5: akhaltsikhe to Kutaisi
Varzia, Rabati, Kutaisi tour Trip to Rabati Castle, it is a fortress built in the 9th century. The fortress has been destroyed and seized by enemies many times, as a result, the place has become a dwelling for different cultures and religions, which you can sense deeply absorbed in the walls of the fortress. The first mosque in Rabati was built by Ottomans in 1752. In 2012, a reconstruction of the fortress took place and it became like a small town. Rabati is not only a historical monument, but a cultural city center, too. You can see the church, mosque, synagogue, museum, park, various tourist shops, and hotels while traveling back in time and feeling like you’re a resident of an ancient town. Varzia cave town was the favorite place for King Tamar. Bagrati Temple is in the list of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage and is one of the oldest and finest church in Georgia, where the visitors can time travel in past and experience life of then. Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 6: kutaisi to martvili
Martvili If you wonder how real wine tastes like, then this place is just for you! Also, you can get to know to the oldest wine-making traditions of Georgia.Monks make it for you. Salkhino is one of the fanciest place in Georgia, where once royal family used to live. Now you can walk in those gardens and palates and feel like a real king or queen. Overnight Martvili
Day 7: Martvili to Chiatura
Katskhi tour Katskhi Pillar is out-of-this-world experience that you should definitely give a try. The church is unbelievable 40 meters high stone pillar standing in the middle of the valley with a church on the top. Monks live there, completely isolated from civilization, 40 meters above the world. Constructed in V-VI century, Katskhi Pillar is something that will leave you breathless and throw you back centuries away when you visit it. You can’t really believe yourself when you step in a temple in a cave. Gorgeous temple built in between stalactites and stalagmites in a cave is a sightseeing that you can probably only see in Georgia. Overnight in Chiatura
Day 8: Chiatura to Tbilisi
Tbilisi Free Day Overnight Tbilisi
Day 9: Tbilisi to Kakheti
Kakheti First ever saint to spread religion in Kartli (Georgia at that time) was Andrew the Apostle, but the primary saint who had the biggest impact on this issue was Saint Nino from Cappadocia - her grave is available for people to visit near Bodbe, Kakheti. Near this amazing church in Kakheti, is another wonder called Nekresi. Its construction started in IV century and today, the church stands still without a single retouch. Location of the church is quite unbelievable too, Nekresi stands in the middle of the mountain, with forests all around it, wilderness from every side. Mix of wild nature and this ancient and religious environment of Nekresi will give you chills, goosebumps running all around your body. Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 10: Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport
Tbilisi Transfer to Airport
What's included
All Inclusive Pilgrim Tour: Accommodation 9 nights. Meal: 9 Breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners. Transportation. Entrance fees. Guide
Personal Expenses Early check in Late check out
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Tbilisi airport to tbilisi