Hidden Pearls of Georgia: Travel the Unbeaten Path

We drive to Vardzia Cave-City, en route photo stops at Rabati Castle and Khertvisi Fortress.   Vardzia cave town, built in 12th Century - comprises hundreds of rooms carved into the rock, stretching for nearly one kilometer and reaching the height of 13 floors. Visit the masterpiece of Samtskhe-Javakheti Province: Zarzma Monastery. Start off-road part of the trip to Picturesque Goderdzi Pass, visit Alpine Botanical Garden and Beshumi Village. Accommodation and diner at the hotel.

Overnight in Goderdzi Resort. Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch and diner. Distance: 230 km / 150 miles

After breakfast explore Green Lake located in the mountains. Drive to a farmer Lado Shavishvili family in Vaio Village of Mountainous Adjara Province. Here we see a real Georgian wine cellar Marani and learn about ancient technology of wine-making in clay amphora “Kvevri” that are usually buried in the ground. From the cold mountain glaciers we will continue to warm Black Sea: One of the largest botanical gardens is located near Batumi - on the slopes of Green Cape Mountain and has 9 departments, more than 5000 species and varieties of amazing plants that occupy 113 hectares. The Botanical Garden offers a lovely view of the coastline. After some rest near the sea, we will drive to the next Province - Guria. Accommodation in Ozurgeti hotel. 

Overnight in Ozurgeti Town. Meals: breakfast, lunch and diner. Distance: 180 km / 115 miles

Visit village Bakhvi, where we explore rich traditions and culture of Tea growing in Guria Province. Program will start from Teneshvili family tea plantations, where you will learn how to pick tea leaves yourself, same time you’ll visit family run small tea factory. Afterwards, we will move to our culinary Master-classes in another Province and will have “Imeretian Khachapuri” preparation with locals. We will be accommodated in Sazano Village. 

Overnight in Sazano Village. Meals: breakfast, lunch and diner. Distance: 150 km / 95 miles

Depart toward small mining town Chiataura, the city of cable cars and magnificent Katskhi Pillar, this is 40-meter high natural limestone monolith towers over the gorge of the Karshuna River. On top of the pillar is tiny church (Only monks are allowed to climb up the steel ladder to get the top of the Pillar). We’ll have photo stop at Katshi Pillar and then will visit Mgvimevi monastery, which is built 8th century into the caves.  Tour will be concluded after excursion in Chiatura and we’ll drive you to the desired location.

No accommodation included. Meals: breakfast. Distance: 260 km / 160 miles