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GEORGIA • EUROPE<br />
Spotlight on<br />
Georgia<br />
Duration • 7 Days & 6 Nights<br />
Category • Superior<br />
Spotlight tour • From £1,495 (incl. flights)<br />
Tour overview<br />
Georgia is by far the most visited nation<br />
of the Southern Caucasus, and it is easy<br />
to see why. It is home to a rich and<br />
ancient culture dating back beyond<br />
the founding of Christianity, while its<br />
astonishingly diverse landscapes are<br />
easily accessible from the colourful and<br />
exotic capital city, Tbilisi – where this<br />
tour is centred throughout.<br />
This Spotlight tour features...<br />
International flights<br />
UK departure and overseas<br />
airport tax<br />
Accommodation, itinerary & meal<br />
basis as described<br />
Small groups - maximum of 14<br />
Local transfers in an air-conditioned<br />
vehicle<br />
Fully escorted by an English-speaking<br />
guide throughout<br />
Entrance Fees<br />
Signature Experiences<br />
Aperitif at Elene Akhvlediani House<br />
Museum in Tbilisi<br />
Traditional Georgian cooking class<br />
Visits to three separate wineries<br />
with tastings<br />
4x4 safari to Gergeti Trinity Church<br />
Explore Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe<br />
Day 1: Fly to Tbilisi<br />
Fly from London (regional connections<br />
available) to Tbilisi. Transfer and stay at the<br />
Museum Hotel Orbeliani <strong>for</strong> 6 nights, arriving<br />
in time <strong>for</strong> a welcome drink. (N)<br />
Day 2: City tour of Tbilisi<br />
Tbilisi is a blend of cultures where myth and<br />
history meet. Embark on a comprehensive tour<br />
of the city including Narikala Fortress, which<br />
can be accessed by cable car. Spend your<br />
afternoon at leisure. Later, enjoy an aperitif<br />
at the house museum of 20th-century artist<br />
Elene Akhvlediani be<strong>for</strong>e your independent<br />
dinner. (B)<br />
Day 3: Wine tasting in Kakheti<br />
Explore Kakheti, the biggest and most<br />
important winemaking region in Georgia. It<br />
was here 8,000 years ago that grapes were first<br />
cultivated to produce wine. Visit the ninthcentury<br />
Bodbe Monastery and the royal town<br />
of Sighnaghi. Here, enjoy a traditional Georgian<br />
cooking class followed by lunch and wine<br />
tasting. En route back to Tbilisi, stop at the<br />
Giuaani Winery. (B,L)<br />
Day 4: Day at leisure<br />
A free day to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of<br />
the Georgian capital. (B)<br />
Day 5: Visits to Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe<br />
Take a short drive to Georgia’s ancient capital,<br />
Mtskheta. Here you visit Jvari, a sixth-century<br />
cross-shaped monastery built on a cliff; the<br />
<strong>for</strong>tified 11th-century cathedral of Svetitskhoveli;<br />
and Iago’s Winery <strong>for</strong> a wine tasting. Visit<br />
the Joseph Stalin Museum. Your final stop is<br />
Uplistsikhe, known <strong>for</strong> its rock <strong>for</strong>mations and<br />
cave dwellings. Return to Tbilisi. (B)<br />
Day 6: Explore Georgia’s mountain region<br />
Full-day excursion to Georgia’s mountainous<br />
northern region. Explore the Mtiuleti and Khevi<br />
provinces, and – weather permitting – enjoy<br />
dramatic views of Mkinvartsveri. After an<br />
independent lunch in the town of Kazbegi, take<br />
a 4x4 safari to the iconic 14th-century Gergeti<br />
Old Town, Tbilisi, Georgia<br />
Trinity Church, set atop a verdant precipice in<br />
the shadow of Mount Kazbek. Return to Tbilisi<br />
<strong>for</strong> a late dinner. (B)<br />
Day 7: Fly to London<br />
Transfer to the airport and return to London. (B)<br />
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast,<br />
L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.<br />
IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br />
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date<br />
that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored<br />
to your exact requirements. Please contact a<br />
Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.<br />
Guideline prices <strong>for</strong> 2023<br />
Tour code: GES<br />
Low season from £1,495<br />
Guide price month: May<br />
High season from £1,595<br />
Guide price month: Sep<br />
Single supplement from £345<br />
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound<br />
sterling, based on two people sharing a twin / double<br />
room. For up-to-date prices on all departure dates, please<br />
visit our website. All prices are subject to availability.<br />
Departure dates<br />
06 May – 12 May 23<br />
11 Jun – 17 Jun 23<br />
15 Jul – 21 Jul 23<br />
02 Sep – 08 Sep 23<br />
23 Sep – 29 Sep 23<br />
04 May – 10 May <strong>24</strong><br />
08 Jun – 14 Jun <strong>24</strong><br />
13 Jul – 19 Jul <strong>24</strong><br />
31 Aug – 06 Sep <strong>24</strong><br />
21 Sep – 27 Sep <strong>24</strong><br />
No single supplement on selected group tour<br />
departure dates (limited availability)<br />
Guaranteed departures: <strong>for</strong> departure dates that<br />
have reached the minimum number of guests, and are<br />
there<strong>for</strong>e guaranteed to run, please visit online and<br />
refer to the tour’s Dates & Prices grid.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to book, contact us on 020 3411 2135 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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