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ClassicGeorgiaTour durationHoliday typeSeasonality9 daysIndividual TourFully GuidedMay-OctWith its legendary hospitality, delicious foodand abundance of local wines, Georgia is oneof the most welcoming countries you will evervisit. This itinerary is an absolute must forfirst-time visitors, as not only will you seediverse landscapes (including the majesticmountain scenery of the Caucasus and thegolden vineyards of the Kakheti region),but you will also journey up the GeorgianMilitary Highway as well as visiting Gori andits startlingly flattering museum devoted toits famous son – Stalin.We include an overnight at the AbastumaniObservatory where you can view the nightsky through its several large telescopes.On this tour you will have your own privatecar with driver and English-speaking guideand we also include many waist-expandingGeorgian meals.Day 1 Fly to TbilisiFly to Tbilisi.Day 2 TbilisiArrive Tbilisi, transfer to hotel for overnightstay. After a brief rest you will start with a fullday tour of Tbilisi. (B,L,D)Day 3 Mtskheta & GudauriExcursion to Mtskheta and head up theGeorgian Military Highway to Gudauri.En route visit Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli,Samtavro and Kazbegi. Overnight in hotel inGudauri. (B,L,D)Day 4 Gori & AbastumaniDrive to Gori, birthplace of Stalin and home tothe Joseph Stalin Museum. Included is a visitto the cave town of Uplistsikhe and a stop inBorjomi before overnight at the AbastumaniObservatory. After dinner there will be anexcursion to the observatory museum and achance to see the sky at night. (B,L,D)Day 5 Kutaisi via VardziaHead south towards the Turkish border toVardzia, a spectacular cave town built into theErusheli Mountain by Queen Tamar in 1185.Final destination is Kutaisi, ancient capital ofColchis. Overnight stay in guesthouse. (B,L,D)Day 6 Kutaisi to TbilisiMorning excursion of Kutaisi’s most famoussights including Bagrati Temple and GelatiMonastery. Either continue to Svaneti regionor return to Tbilisi. En route back to Tbilisi,visit Montsameta Monastery and UbisiChurch. Arrive Tbilisi and transfer to hotelfor overnight stay. (B,L)Day 7 Tbilisi to Kakheti RegionFrom Tbilisi visit David Gareja MonasteryComplex and the Larva Monastery. Continueto Telavi, through the vineyards of Kakheti.Overnight stay in guesthouse. (B,L,D)Day 8 Kakheti Region to TbilisiToday is spent exploring the Kakheti regionincluding Tsinandali, estate of the 19thcenturypoet and Kakhetian Prince AlexanderChavchavadze, also known for its productionof some fine wines. A stop is made at AlaverdiCathedral, Gremi complex and the Cathedralof Ninotsminda. Return to Tbilisi and transferto hotel for overnight stay. (B,L)Day 9 Tbilisi to UKMorning transfer to airport for flight back tothe UK. (B,L,D)Svaneti add-onIf you want to complete your stay in Georgia,then consider a side-trip to Svaneti, knownfor its rugged mountains, massive ancientwatchtowers and the Svans - proud mountainpeople. Svaneti represents the heart ofGeorgian orthodox culture and traditionsand is a remote area. You will travel by 4WDover rugged terrain and enjoy mountain treksand stunning vistas.This tour starts on day 6 and on day 9 you willrejoin the Classic Georgia Tour in Tbilisi andcontinue the itinerary through the KakhetiRegion, ending the tour in Tbilisi on day 12.Please contact us for details.Per person twin-share £450Single room supplement £105Prices include accommodation in guesthouseson full board basis, all transfers andtransportation throughout, sightseeing withEnglish-speaking guide, entrance fees onsightseeing tours.Prices fromPer person twin-share2-3 persons travelling £18704-5 persons travelling £1705Single room supplement £190Prices include• Return flights in economy class withBritish Airways direct from LondonHeathrow• All airport taxes and security charges• Accommodation in 3-star hotels andguesthouses with breakfast• Meals as specified• All transfers and transportationthroughout• Sightseeing with English-speakingguide• Entrance fees on sightseeing toursPrices exclude• Alcohol with meals109Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent