Georgia · Archaeology

Unearthing Georgia: 11 Days of Archaeological Wonders

11 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Georgia’s archaeological and historical heritage over 11 days
  • 02 Visit major cultural centres including Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kutaisi, and Batumi
  • 03 Explore important archaeological sites such as Dmanisi, Vani, Nokalakevi, and Grakliani
  • 04 See the cave monastery complex of Vardzia
  • 05 Visit UNESCO-recognized Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral
  • 06 Travel with private transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Stay in 3-star hotel accommodation during the tour

Explore Georgia’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage on this 11-day journey through some of the country’s most significant historic sites, museums, monasteries, and ancient settlements. From Tbilisi and Mtskheta to Dmanisi, Vardzia, Kutaisi, Batumi, and beyond, this itinerary brings together UNESCO-recognized landmarks, religious monuments, and important archaeological locations.

Travel in private transport with an English-speaking experience, visit renowned sites such as Gelati Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral, Gonio Fortress, and Grakliani, and enjoy included accommodation throughout the tour. This is a well-rounded option for travellers interested in Georgia’s deep history, archaeology, and enduring spiritual traditions.

Explore Georgia’s rich archaeological and cultural heritage on this 11-day journey through some of the country’s most significant historic sites, museums, monasteries, and ancient settlements.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Batumi, Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Vardzia, Dmanisi, Bolnisi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Transfer from AirportTbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see;[7] Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] (About this soundlisten)), in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation, Tiflis[8] (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-lis),[7] is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 02

Tbilisi city tourTbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see;[7] Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] (About this soundlisten)), in some countries also still known by its pre-1936 international designation, Tiflis[8] (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-lis),[7] is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 03

Tbilisi to MtskhetaMtskheta (Georgian: მცხეთა, translit.: mtskheta [mtsʰxɛtʰɑ]) is a city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia and its former capital, it is located approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) north of Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Currently a small provincial capital, for nearly a millennium until the 5th century AD, Mtskheta was a large fortified city, a significant economical and political centre of the Kingdom of Iberia.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 04

Dmanisi and BolnisiDmanisi (Georgian: დმანისი, translit.: dmanisi, pronounced [dmɑnisi]) is a town and archaeological site in the Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia approximately 93 km southwest of the nation’s capital Tbilisi in the river valley of Mashavera. The hominin site is dated to 1.8 million years ago.[2][3][4] It was the earliest known evidence of hominins outside Africa before stone tools dated to 2.1 million years were discovered in 2018 in Shangchen, China3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 05

Tour to Vardzia-KutaisiVardzia (Georgian: ვარძია) is a cave monastery site in southern Georgia, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Kura River, thirty kilometres from Aspindza. The main period of construction was the second half of the twelfth century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall paintings. The site was largely abandoned after the Ottoman takeover in the sixteenth century. Now part of a state heritage reserve, the extended area of Vardzia-Khertvisi has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.[1][23-star hotel in the centre

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Day 06

Tour to Gelati and BagratiGelati (Georgian: გელათის მონასტერი) is a medieval monastic complex near Kutaisi in the Imereti region of western Georgia. Built in the Georgian Golden Age, Gelati was founded in 1106 by King David IV of Georgia and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 07

Tour to NokalakeviNokalakevi (Georgian: ნოქალაქევი) also known as Archaeopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀρχαιόπολις, literally meaning ancient town) and Tsikhegoji (in Georgian "Fortress of Kuji") and according to some sources "Djikha Kvinji" in Mingrelian, is a village and archaeological site in the Senaki municipality, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 08

Tour to VaniVani (Georgian: ვანი) is a town in Imereti region of western Georgia, at the Sulori river (a tributary of the Rioni river), 41 km southwest from the regional capital Kutaisi. The town with the population of 3,744 (2014) is an administrative center of the Municipality of Vani comprising also 40 neighbouring villages (total area – 557 km²; population – 24,512, 2014).3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 09

Batumi-GonioBatumi is the second largest city of Georgia and the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, located on the coast of the Black Sea in Georgia's southwest.3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 10

Grakliani Hill-TbilisiVisit Grakliani archeological museum3-star hotel in the centre

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Day 11

Transfer to AirportTransfer to Airport3-star hotel in the centre

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 7 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

Lunch and Dinner

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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