Georgia is a gem surrounded by Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Turkey. Its mountains, landscapes and all different kinds of people make it a paradise for the photographer. For those of you for whom the two-weeks standard program is too long we offer this shorter version. Still it will be an unforgettable experience in this beautiful country. We will make sure that you see all the important sites as well as the hidden Georgia in a safe and relaxed way. The only thing you have to worry about is not bringing enough memory cards!
Travel dates can be individually reserved. Best season is from March to November.
Travel program
Day of arrival
First overnight stay is included in the price
Day 1. Saturday Discover Tbilisi/ Tiflis and meet a Georgian photographer
Explore the city on your own
You can use the first half of the day to get acquainted with Tbilisi, its flair, the people, the colors and the light.
At 2 pm we’ll meet for a snack in a typical Georgian cafe. At around 3 pm we’ll visit a well-known Georgian photographer who will present us his work and can tell us interesting stories.
7 pm. Welcome dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant.
Overnight stay in 3* hotel. breakfast, snack, dinner
Day 2. Sunday Tbilisi and the antique capitol Mzcheta
In the morning we’ll do a guided city walking tour in Tbilisi where we would like to tell you about some little-known details of the city and its eventful history since the 6th century.
1 pm. Short trip to Mzcheta, the former capital of Georgia, which is now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
After lunch we will visit the old church Svetizchoweli where lots of traditional wedding ceremonies take place on Sundays with ample possibilities to take great pictures
Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight stay in 3* hotel
breakfast, snack
Day 3. Monday Along the Georgian Military Road to Mount Kasbek
A drive along the Georgian Military Road over the Cross Pass (2395 m) to Stepantsminda on Mount Kazbek is a must for everybody doing a trip to Georgia! On our way there we’ll stop at the picturesque fortress of Ananuri built in the 17th century and at the panoramic platform of 1983 with breathtaking views of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus. On the way we’ll have lunch and get a taste of the typical Georgian dish Khinkali. In the evening photography of Mount Kazbek, which, with its 5033 meters, belongs to the highest and mightiest peaks of the country.
Overnight stay in 3*hotel in Stepantsminda.
breakfast, snack, dinner
Day 4. Tuesday At Mount Kazbek/Night Photography in Tbilisi
People and landscapes at Mount Kazbek offer a wealth of photographic opportunities. Photography in Stepantsminda
3 pm return to Tbilisi.
Dinner
At 8 pm we’ll go out to take pictures of beautiful Tbilisi at night
overnight stay in 3* hotel in Tbilisi
breakfast, snack, dinner
Day 5. Wednesday Soviet architecture in Rustavi/ car bazaar/ studio visit
Rustavi was built in 1948 on Stalin’s orders as an industrial center for steelworks and various chemical conglomerates for about 150,000 people. The first buildings were built by German prisoners of war and later “normal” prisoners were used in addition to ordinary construction brigades. The young construction workers mainly came from western Georgia and were attracted by high salaries and low-cost housing. After a complete breakdown in the 1990s, the city is now on the road to recovery. Last but not least, the construction of the largest car bazaar in the Caucasus, the boom in the construction industry and the construction of a highway from Tbilisi to Azerbaijan contributed to this. We will as well visit an artist’s studio and take a walk through an extremely complex and interesting city.
Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight stay in 3* hotel
breakfast, snack, dinner
Day 6. Thursday The steppe of David Garedji
Ride in the steppes to the monastery of the hermit David Garedji on the border with Azerbaijan.
Lunch in the Polish-Georgian Cafe Oasis in the abandoned village of Udabno.
We’ll continue our trip to the little wine village of Sighnaghi in the fertile Kakhetian plains of the Caucasus mountains.
Overnight stay in 2* hotel in Sighnaghi
breakfast, snack, dinner
Day 7. Friday In the Wine region of Kakheti
Ride to Tsinandali. Visit to the park on the property of the princely family of Alexander Tschawtschawadse.
After that we’ll do some wine tasting at the Teliani Valley wine producers.
A visit to the agricultural bazaar in Telawi with lots of photographic opportunities.
Return to Tbilisi over the Gombori pass.
Farewell party.
Over night stay in Tbilisi, 3 * hotel
breakfast, wine tasting, dinner
Day 8. Saturday. Transfer to the airport and departure
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Travel arrangements
All transfers to and from Tbilisi
6 overnight stays in Tbilisi, 3* hotel
1 overnight stay in Stepantsminda, 3* hotel
1 overnight stay in Sighnaghi, 2* hotel
Visit to a well-known Georgian photographer
Price for the tour: EUR 980,00
Please note: flights to and from Tbilisi are NOT included
Non-binding reservation request
