Caucasus Travel Guide

A. Tabatskuri – 4-5 hours, 50 km, 2600 m

B. Mitarbi – 1 hour, 15 km, 2050 m

C. Pass of Tskhratskaro – 1 hour, 15 km, 2000 m

D. Andreti – 1 hour, 15 km, 1650 m

E. Inside Bakuriani routes – 1 hour, 15 km, 1600m

F. Inside Bakuriani routes in forest – 1 hour, 15 km, 1800m

Day 1. Arrival at the Baku airport, transfer and accommodation at Nuhs Ark hotel in Baku.

Day 2. Baku tour: walking in the old city, Shirvan Shach palace, Caravansaray and drive to Gobustan open-airMuseum, Stay overnight at Nuhs Ark hotel in Baku.

Day 3. Drive to Ashkheron, visit village Surakhani (XVII c.), Mukhtarov Mosque, Temple of Mardakhani and Romani, Stay overnight at Nuhs Ark hotel in Baku.

Day 4. Tour route: Shemakha – Lagidj – Gabala, Excursion and stay overnight at  the Karvan Hotel in Gabala.

Day 5. Visit Sheki Town: walking in the old city, visiting The Palace of Khans of Sheki and the Art museum. Excursion in settlement Kish  and stay overnight at Carvansaray Hotel in Sheki

Day 6. Visit History Museum, ruines of old capital-city of Albania, driving back to Baku.

Day 7. Breakfast and transfer to Baku airport for departure.

The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park is located in central Georgia and is favourite destination for cultural sightseeings in historical and architectural monuments of Georgia. In Borjomi-Kharagauli national park you will enjoy the beauty of nature, mountains, forests and amazing views of valleys.

A network of nine park trails allow hiking trips ranging from one day up to one week, at altitudes between 800m and 2,642m.

Nikoloz Romanoff Trail

Diverse trail crossing the National Park from Likani to Marelisi village.
Route length each direction: 40 km.
2 overnight stays in the National Park in Lomismta and Didi Sakhvlari in tents.
Extension day trip to Lomismta (approx. 4 hrs) is possible.
Hike can be combined with the next trail;

Following Wildlife Traces

A day trip leading through diverse landscapes from Likani to Qvabiskhevi.
Route length each direction: 12 km. approx. 6 hrs.
St Andrew’s Trail
Crossing the National Park from Atskuri to Marelisi, passing the highest point mt. Sametskhvareo.
2 or 3 ovrnight satys in Amarati and Didi Sakhvlari in Ranger shelters or camping.
Route length each direction: 50 km.

Panorama Trail

Challenging round trip from Atskuri via Amarati with great panoramic views.
One overnight in tents
Route length each direction: 16 km. approx. 6 hours

Pure Pristine forest trail

Shortest trail crossing the National Park. From Nunisi to Zanavi.
Especially recommendable when the rhododendron is in blossom (April-May).
Overnight stay at Nunisi ranger shelters or camping.
Route length each direction: 12-13 km. approx. 6 hrs.

For visitors Information, area maps and help:
Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park administration
23 Meskheti Str. Borjomi 1200, Georgia
Ph: (+ 995 367) 22117, (+ 995) 99 233449

How to get there:
You can reach the National Park from Tbilisi either by public transportation (train or vans) or by car, which will take you approx. 2.5 hours. There are trains from Tbilisi and Batumi to Borjomi, Bakuriani, Kharagauli and Marelisi.

For bookings contact Tour Operators in Georgia:
EXOTOUR Head office
9, Galaktion Tabidze Street
0105 Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel.: (+995 32) 913191 
Fax: (+995 32) 997131 
E-mail: info@exotour.ge
www.exotour.ge

More adventure journeys and trekking tours in Georgia visit the web:
http://www.caucasus-trekking.exotour.ge

Drive to Azerbaijan via Sighnaghi Town and Bodbe Monastery. Cross border of Georgia – Azerbaijan, visit Caravan Saray, Juma Mosque, Khan’s palace in Sheki and return to Tbilisi, lunch at the Restaurant Tamada.

ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Tbilisi and Mzkheta City Tour: Saint Trinity Church, Narikala Fortress, Sioni Cathedral, basilica Anchiskhati, Treasury of Art Museum, historic and architectural complex of Jvari, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Convent.
Day 2 – Kakheti, the Land of wine and vine-growing: museum in Tsinandali, wine cellar with assortment of wines, historical complex of Ikalto Academy, architectural complex of Alaverdi. The road to Tbilisi runs along the foot of the Caucasus mountain range providing views of the fortified medieval citadel of Gremi and the Nekresi Monastery.
Day 3 – Military Georgian Road across the Caucasus: historical and architectural Monument Ananuri, alpine ski resort Gudauri, Jvari crossing (2,395 m. alt.), village of Kazbegi, Gergeti Trinity church, beautiful view of Kazbegi mountain peak.
Day 4 – Kartli region: Bolnisi Sioni and Dmanisi ruins (proclaimed as the birthplace of the first Europeans).
Day 5 – On the way to Kutaisi visit to Stalin Museum in Gori and Uplistsikhe. Kutaisi Tour: Bagrati Temple, historic and architectural complex Gelati.
Day 6 – Batumi City Tour: Museum of History and Architecture, Gonio Fortress in the vicinity of the border between Georgia and Turkey, a walk in the seaside park.
Day 7 – Borjomi City Tour: the Royal Residence Palace of the Romanovs – Russian Royal family, tasting of Borjomi mineral water and hike to the national park of Borjomi-Kharagauli.
Day 8 – Cave city Vardzia, City cut out of solid rock.

Adventure travel to Caucasus Countries
Explore Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan - ancient history and traditions, hospitable people, amazing nature, great food and wine.

 
Outdoor activities to Georgia: trekking and hiking tours, mountain biking, horseback riding, Offroad Jeep Tours, camping and rafting tours

Day 1. Meeting at the airport, accommodation and breakfast at the Tbilisi Hotel Georgian House, leisure time and evening party at Restaurant Tamada with traditional Georgian food, wine, music and dances

Day 2. Breakfast at the hotel, Tbilisi and Mzkheta tour, lunch in Mzkheta – tasting of “Khinkali”, Sauna and Restaurant Tamada Chacha destilation party. Overnight in Tbilisi Hotel

Day 3. Breakfast at the hotel, trip to Gori: Stalin Museum, Uplistsikhe, lunch in Surami – tasting of “khachapuri”, tour continues to Borjomi: walking in the park, tasting of mineral water “Borjomi” and dinner. Accommodation at Borjomi Hotel

Day 4. Breakfast at the hotel, trip to Kakheti: Sighnaghi, Gremi, Telavi, coffee brake and free time for shopping, Tsinandali Park & wine cellar, private party in Vazisubani village house with homemade wine and “Shashlik”. Accommodation in Telavi Hotel Rcheuli Marani

Day 5. Drive to Tbilisi Airport and departure

Tour includes:
- all transportations with comfortable bus;
- accommodation at Hotels and Guesthouses in Georgia;
- guide service;
- all meals and drinks mentioned in program;
- entrance tickets at sightseeing places, museums and sauna

  

Day 1. Arrival, accommodation at Hotel Georgian House Tbilisi.
Day 2.Tbilisi tour: Sulphur bath district – Abanotubani, Metekhi bridge, Kashueti and Sioni Cathedrals, basilica Anchiskhati, Museum of history. Stay overnight in Tbilisi Hotel.
Day 3. West Georgia: Cave-city Uplistsikhe and Stalin Museum in Gori. Tour to Bagrati and Gelati. Stay overnight at the Hotel in Kutaisi.
Day 4. Trekking in the park and tasting Borjomi mineral spring water, drive to Armenia, meeting with the local guide for Armenia tour.
Day 5. Start Armenian program in Alaverdi and drive to Yerevan: Matenadaran, fortress of Garni, Geghard monastery, a walk in the city, stay overnight in Yerevan.
Day 6. Monastery of Echmiadzin, basilica of St. Gayane, Zvartnots temple and Khor-Virap. Stay overnight in Sevan.
Day 7. Drive to Georgia via Bolnisi Sioni and Dmanisi, stay overnight at the Hotel in Telavi.
Day 8. Kakheti tour and drive to Tbilisi. Dinner at Georgian Restaurant Tamada in Tbilisi with national cuisine, wine and Georgian live music. Departure.