Day 4: Wine Country

They've been making wine in Georgia for over 8,000 years - longer than any other place on earth. Today, we're taking a private tour to the Khakheti Region east of Tbilisi, which is the heart of Georgia's wine industry. Along the way, we'll stop and learn about traditional bread-making culture and really get our hands into it. Then we'll, visit the holiest shrine in Georgia before indulging on a traditional Georgian feast. After lunch, we visit two of the region's best wineries and taste some amazing red, white, and amber wines. This is a full-day excursion, returning to Tbilisi for the evening.

Day 5: The High Caucasus

The majestic mountains that make up much of Georgia's northern half are in our sights today. We'll meet our driver early in the morning and head out on a winding mountain route that runs through some of the most stunning mountain vistas anywhere in the world. Along the way, we'll explore the ruins of a castle complex and be awed by the dramatic setting of the Georgia-Russian Peace Monument set on the edge of the mountaintop. The climax of the day is the remote Gergeti Chruch perched on a mountaintop high above the town of Stepansminda, just 10 miles from the Russian boarder. We'll also stop in the nearby village of Sno, to explore giant stone carvings. Along along the way, our private group will have the flexibility to stop whenever the scenery compels us. The day will end back in Tbilisi at sundown. Lunch at a traditional Georgian restaurant is included.

Day 6: The Day is Yours

Having had several days of introduction to the city of Tbilisi, followed by two full days of excursions into the countryside, today is yours to do with as you wish. Maybe it's a day of rest and relaxation where you sleep in before taking advantage of one of Tbilisi's thermal baths. Perhaps your travel explorer is still raring to go and you'd like to visit the monumental Stonehenge-like Chronicles of Georgia overlooking the Tbilisi Sea. You may choose to take the funicular up to the Soviet-era amusement park perched high above the city, explore the "new" city's belle epoch architecture or vibrant flea markets. As always, David and Tim are able to help you organize any activities that spark your interest. This evening, we'll meet for a farewell toast at the hotel and prepare for the next day's departures.