Georgia – where Europe meets Asia

Tbilisi

Amidst spectacular scenery, discover one of Eurasia’s most fascinating countries and some of its most welcoming people.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Discover and explore ancient, welcoming capital Tbilisi on a guided tour • Guided tours of Gori – Stalin’s birthplace – and Uplistsikhe’s astonishing cave town • Drive to the Bodbe Monastery, burial place of St Nino, Georgia’s Patron Saint • Take in the views from pretty Sighnaghi • Learn about and taste Georgian wines – the world’s oldest – in Kakheti • Travel north, via UNESCO-listed Mtskheta’s cathedral, Jvari’s monastery and Ananuri’s castle to Kazbegi, now Stepantsminda, in the shadow of the Caucasus • Take a 4x4 vehicle to Gergeti church, on its lofty perch • Six nights carefully chosen four-star bed and breakfast and half-board accommodation plus one night on the aircraft • Early check-in on arrival at your hotel • Three lunches and three dinners, all accompanied by wine • Return flights to Tsibli, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

At the crossroads of two vast continents, on the route of the great Silk Road, and with an ancient, fascinating history that includes some of the oldest known beginnings of wine making, Georgia, in the shadow of the Caucasus Mountains, is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. With legendary hospitality from people who believe guests are blessings, and with a burgeoning tourism infrastructure bringing 21st-century comforts to its spectacular setting, Georgia is truly one of the world’s foremost must-visit destinations.

Discover compact Tbilisi, the country’s capital for over 1,500 years, set beneath an imposing fortress. A colourful, cosmopolitan Old Town boasts a delightful maze of narrow streets lined with shops, stores, bars, cafés and restaurants. You’ll also visit Gori, birthplace of Soviet leader Josef Stalin, and take in ancient cave town Uplistsikhe, the picture book Alazani Valley and wine-producing Kakheti. Two nights in the foothills of the Caucasus, where you’ll discover former capital Mtskheta, the country’s cultural and spiritual home, and head by four-wheel-drive vehicle to the hilltop Gergeti Church, beneath the towering flanks of Mount Kazbek, crown a marvellous visit to this fascinating country.

Available Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2022, Apr to Jun, Sep & Oct 2023 Fly from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham* £1,825 • Edinburgh* £1,825 • Gatwick £1,429 • Heathrow* £1,749 • Manchester* £1,825 Extend your holiday from £780

Four night Armenia extension Room for Sole Use from £380

Please note: The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 35 minutes. *Flights from Gatwick are direct. All other flights are indirect.

Your Hotels

Gergeti Church

Marco Polo Hotel

Holiday Inn, Tbilisi

HHHH Bed & Breakfast nights 2-4 & 7

Close to Heroes Square and a metro station, the Tbilisi Holiday Inn is modern and comfortable, with an inviting restaurant and bar. Bedrooms have a flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, mini-bar and safe. Marco Polo Hotel, Gudauri HHHH Half-Board nights 5 & 6

Located in the village of Gudauri and surrounded by the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains, Marco Polo Hotel has a warm, alpine feel to it. Bedrooms have free Wi-fi, room service, a hairdryer, TV, telephone, mini-bar and safe. As well as the main restaurant, there are two bars in which to relax, and indoor bowling, billiards and tennis court if you’re feeling more energetic.