Georgia & NYE in Tbilisi

Tour of Georgia & NYE in Tbilisi

All Excursions Included

From €1,599

When 27th December 2024 – 4th January 2025

Visiting

Tbilisi, Sagarejo, Velistsikhe, Telavi, Tbilisi Auto Museum, Chronicles of Georgia, Mtatsminda, Kvareli, Singhnaghi, Jvari, Mtskheta, Brandy Factory

Friday 27th December & Saturday 28th December | Arrival & City Tour

We will meet at the Malta International Airport at 5.30 pm for our Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul departing at 7.30 pm and arriving at 12.05 am. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, we will depart to Tbilisi at 01.30 am and arriving at 04.50 am. Upon arrival, we will be transferred to our hotel for check-in, followed by breakfast. After a relaxing morning, we will have a city tour of Tbilisi. We will drive through Rustaveli Street, where we will see the Parliament of Georgia, the National Museum of Georgia, Opera House, and Freedom Square. After which, we will also explore the old part of Tbilisi including the Gabriadze Theatre, Peace Bridge, Rikhe Park, Narikala fortress, fig gorge, Shardeni Street, and Sioni Cathedral. (B)

Sunday 29th December | Sagarejo & Velistsikhe

After breakfast, we will make our way to the Kakheti region where we will visit a private winery in Sagarejo and enjoy a wine tasting (included). Afterward, we will make our way to Velistsikhe, Numisi, where we will visit another winery (included). Here we will take a glance at the large collection of copper, glass, pottery, and timber vessels (mostly used for wine drinking), as well as the other items such as jewelry. After lunch (included), we will make our way to Telavi. Telavi is the only city in Georgia, where four fortification monuments from different historical periods remain relatively intact. (B/L)

Monday 30th December | Chronicles of Georgia

This morning, we will visit the Tbilisi Auto Museum. The Tbilisi Auto Museum was based on a private collection which is constantly increasing. After which, we will proceed to visit the Chronicles of Georgia Monument, a must-see destination when visiting Tbilisi. Its stunning architecture and intricate carvings make it a true work of art, and its symbolic significance as a celebration of Georgian identity and culture is something that all visitors can appreciate. After we enjoy lunch (included), we will make our way to Mtatsminda Park and enjoy the nice view overlooking the Georgian capital Tbilisi. (B/L)

Tuesday 31st December |Kvareli

Today, we will be transferred to Kvareli with our first stop being at a winery ‘Khareba’ where wine production is still carried out according to the ancient traditions. Winery Khareba owns a unique and rare wine cellar located in Kvareli, in the Alazani Valley. We will immerse ourselves in a winery tunnel tour where the best wines of the Kakheti region have been stored and aged here for decades. The tunnel preserves ideal conditions for wine preservation. 60 meters above the tunnels there is a nice building mixed with nature, the waterfall falling by, and garden with century-old trees, a restaurant terrace, and the tower, which offers splendid views over the Alazani Valley and Kvareli vineyards. After which we will enjoy a wine tasting (included). We will proceed to enjoy lunch (included) before heading back to Tbilisi to enjoy the New Year celebrations in the capital. (B/L)

Wednesday 1st January – Happy New Year! | Singhnaghi

After a relaxed morning, we will make our way to Sighnaghi. Sighnaghi is a city-fortress which was built back in Middle Ages – it is a small city in Roman style, also known as the City of Love since espousal is available at any time there. Furthermore, visitors will enjoy the spectacular view of Alazani Valley which creates a romantic atmosphere. Upon our return to Tbilisi, we will enjoy dinner at an authentic Georgian restaurant with traditional cuisine. (B/D)

Thursday 2nd January | Jvari, Mtskheta & Brandy Factory

After breakfast, we will be transferred to Jvari where we will visit the Jvari Monastery which stands on a mountaintop of the Mtkvari and Aragavi rivers. We will then visit the city of Mtskheta where we will have a city tour. Mtskheta is an ancient capital of Georgia, an important religious center, and a city museum that is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will then visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian cathedrals in Georgia. This is the reason why Mtskheta is considered to be one of the holiest Christian cities. We will then be transferred back to Tbilisi where we will have lunch at a traditional Georgian restaurant. After which, we will have a Georgian brandy tour (included) with brandy degustation where the production of Georgian brandy was founded and first produced in 1884. Here we will learn about its history, and taste, and assess great Georgian brandy. In the evening, we will have dinner (included). (B/D)

Friday 3rd January | Tbilisi

Today, we will enjoy the city of Tbilisi. We will see the Flea Market, visit the National Gallery, and the Sameba Trinity Church, also known as the Symbol of New Georgia. It was built with a great magnitude, clear evidence of which is a dome, which can be seen almost from every point in the city. After which, we will have some free time to enjoy the city at leisure before returning to our hotel. In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner (included) in a traditional Georgian restaurant paired with a folklore show. (B/D)

Saturday 4th January | Departure

After breakfast, we will make our way to Tbilisi airport for our Turkish Airlines flight departing at 12.05 pm and arriving in Istanbul at 1.05 pm. We will then depart from Istanbul at 6.00 pm and arrive in Malta at 6.35 pm. (B)

Price Per Person

Adult in Triple €1,599

Adult in Twin €1,649

Adult in Single €1,899

Child when sharing with 2 adults €1,299

Price Includes

Turkish Airlines flights to Tbilisi via Istanbul

8 Nights in 4-Star Hotel Coste in Tibilisi or similar

Daily Breakfast (B), 4 Lunches (L), 3 Dinners (D)

Rooms with private facilities, heating, and TV

Return airport transfers

Excursions as per the program

Service of tour leader

Airport taxes and service charge

Not Included In the Price

City tax