The Magic of
The Magic of Georgia — Golden Programme (10 Days / 9 Nights)
The programme includes
- Airport arrival and departure transfersMeet-and-greet on arrival at Tbilisi International Airport and the departure transfer back to it.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights2 nights Tbilisi, 1 night Bakuriani, 4 nights Batumi, 2 nights Tbilisi.
- All transfers by private tourist carEvery movement on the programme is by private tourist car.
- An open internet SIM for every travellerOne open internet SIM card issued per person.
- International insurance for airport entryInternational travel insurance covering entry at the airport.
- Arabic-language customer service, 24 hoursArabic-speaking customer service available around the clock for the whole stay.
- The price includes all taxesAll taxes are covered by the programme price.
The programme does not include
- Lunch and dinner — Not included. The company undertakes to take you to halal restaurants.
- Anything not mentioned in this offer — Any service not named in this offer is not included.
- Flight tickets — Air tickets to and from Georgia are not included in the programme.
Day by day
The published programme for this trip.
01/ 10 days
01/ 10TbilisiDay 1 · Tbilisi
Day One: Tbilisi city tours
Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport, where our private car takes you to the hotel to check in. We then begin the first of our tours at the National Garden, followed by the famous Bridge of Peace, then up by cable car to see Tbilisi from above, and on to the statue of Queen Tamar, known as the mother of the Georgians. Next is the old Narikala Fortress, then the cable car back down and on to the sulphur baths as guests prefer, then the waterfall by way of the Lovers’ Bridge, then the Botanical Garden, and lunch at one of the restaurants. In the evening, a night tour beginning on the famous Rustaveli Avenue with the Galleria mall and its international brands, then on to Freedom Square to stroll through the tourist quarter, and then to Shardeni Street, known for its many European- and Arabic-style restaurants and cafes, with cafes and evening venues to suit every taste, before returning to the hotel — overnight in Tbilisi.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
- An open internet SIM for every traveller
- International insurance for airport entry
- Arabic-language customer service, 24 hours
- The price includes all taxes
- Lunch and dinner
- Anything not mentioned in this offer
- Flight tickets
Day 2 · Tbilisi
Day Two: Caucasus mountain tours and the Gudauri resort
After breakfast we set out for the heart of the Caucasus mountains. Forty minutes into the drive we reach the historic Ananuri Fortress on the Aragvi river. The area is unusually beautiful, and we spend some time there taking photographs and visiting the historic sites. Continuing on, we enter the town of Pasanauri and the Pasanauri river, known for its river activities and rafting, and carry on to the town of Gudauri, famous for the highest peaks of the Caucasus, on the Georgian–Russian border. The scene there is beyond describing or imagining, with the clouds embracing the Caucasus peaks. We take our time for photographs and to enjoy the Caucasus landscape, then make the return journey to Tbilisi — overnight.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 3 · Mtskheta
Day Three: the city of Mtskheta and the town of Bakuriani
After breakfast we head for Mtskheta, Georgia’s old capital, thirty minutes from Tbilisi, to see the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers from the top of Jvari mountain. We then continue to the town of Bakuriani, twenty minutes from Borjomi, to enjoy its cool air and ride the cable car up to the highest Bakuriani peaks for a view of the town from above, close to the clouds. Coming back down we enjoy Bakuriani’s activities — horse riding, quad bikes and several others — then one of the town’s restaurants, followed by free time, and on to the hotel — overnight in Bakuriani.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 4 · Bakuriani
Day Four: Batumi city tours
After breakfast we leave Bakuriani for one of the most beautiful European cities, Batumi, twenty kilometres from the Turkish border. On arrival we check in and take some rest. In the evening: we begin at Angela Merkel Square, seeing the Georgian Alphabet Tower and the moving statue of the love story of Ali and Nino, then continue along the boulevard to the dancing fountains show. Afterwards we go to dinner and return to the hotel — overnight in Batumi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 5 · Batumi
Day Five: Batumi city tours
After breakfast we drive thirty kilometres west to the village of Makhuntseti to see the Makhuntseti waterfall and Queen Tamar’s bridge, where the natural beauty is unmatched anywhere in the world, then on to the Turkish–Georgian border at the beach and hills of Sarpi. We return to Batumi for the dolphin show, then free time at Batumi lake with its 6 May Park, one of Batumi’s sights and among the city’s most popular spots, especially on holidays. Afterwards we go to dinner and return to the hotel — overnight in Batumi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 6 · Batumi
Day Six: Batumi city tours
After breakfast we take the cable car to the top of the mountain for a view of the city from above. Having spent some time enjoying the views we take the cable car back down, then head for Europe Square in Batumi, one of the city’s best-known sights, ringed by historic buildings, and the Batumi mosque — the Orta Jame mosque — near the Turkish restaurant street. After lunch we go to see Batumi’s dancing fountain, the most famous and the largest in Georgia, by the moving statue, then to Piazza Square with its boutique hotels, cafes and distinctive architecture, a favourite of many locals for spending leisure time over a drink or a fine meal, then back to the hotel — overnight in Batumi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 7 · Batumi
Day Seven: Batumi city tours
After breakfast we begin at the most beautiful and largest nature reserve in Georgia, the Botanical Garden overlooking the Black Sea coast, covering 108 hectares, founded in 1912 and holding many rare trees and plants from around the world. We then go on to the Black Sea shore with free time on the beach. In the evening, a shopping tour of the Batumi malls and the city’s popular markets, then dinner and back to the hotel — overnight in Batumi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 8 · Kutaisi
Day Eight: Kutaisi city tours
After breakfast we leave Batumi for the paradise of Martvili, some fifty kilometres from Kutaisi, Georgia’s second capital, to enjoy a rubber-boat ride through the narrow canyon and its enchanting scenery. We then continue on to Tbilisi and begin a shopping tour of the Tbilisi malls; once shopping is done we go to one of the Arabic or Turkish restaurants for dinner, then back to the hotel — overnight in Tbilisi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 9 · Tbilisi
Day Nine: Tbilisi city tours
After breakfast we take a free tour of the Arab street, then move on to Mtatsminda Park, the amusement park, which we reach by the funicular railway up to the top of the mountain to see the television broadcasting tower and the dinosaur park and to enjoy the rides. The park also has restaurants and cafes, and you can see Tbilisi from above in a stunning panorama. At the end of our day we go to the hotel — overnight in Tbilisi.
- Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
- All transfers by private tourist car
Day 10 · Tbilisi
Day Ten: departure
After breakfast at the hotel we transfer to Tbilisi International Airport, wishing you a happy journey home — with the compliments of our company’s team.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- All transfers by private tourist car
About Georgia
Tbilisi is carved into a river gorge under a hilltop fortress: carved wooden balconies, brick sulphur bathhouses, and a food and wine culture that predates most of Europe. The Greater Caucasus begins three hours north.
- Capital: Tbilisi
- Official language: Georgian
- Currency: Georgian lari (GEL)
- Time zone: UTC+4
- Best season: May to June, September to October
- The name Tbilisi means "warm place", after the sulphur springs the city grew around.
- Georgians have been making wine in buried clay qvevri for roughly 8,000 years — the oldest winemaking tradition known.
Important notes
Important notes
- General information about Georgia
- Georgia sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, which has made it rich in cultures and deep in history. It is distinguished by varied landscapes, from the Caucasus mountains under snow in winter to green valleys and flowing rivers. The capital, Tbilisi, offers a distinctive experience combining historic buildings with modern design.
- Capital: Tbilisi, the largest city in the country.
- Area: approximately 69,700 square kilometres.
- Population: approximately 3.7 million.
- Official language: Georgian.
- Currency: Georgian lari (GEL).
- System of government: a parliamentary democratic republic.
- Climate: Georgia’s weather varies between summer and winter. In summer it is mild to warm, with temperatures between 25 and 35 degrees Celsius in Tbilisi, while it is cooler in mountain areas such as Kazbegi. In winter it is cold, especially in the mountains where temperatures fall below zero, making it an ideal skiing destination, while coastal areas are milder with heavy rain.
- Road distances between the cities
- Tbilisi – Gudauri: 120 km / 2.5 hours.
- Tbilisi – Bakuriani: 185 km / 3 hours.
- Tbilisi – Batumi: 360 km / 5 hours.
- Tbilisi – Kutaisi: 220 km / 3 hours.
- Kutaisi – Bakuriani: 160 km / 2.5 hours.
- Batumi – Bakuriani: 285 km / 4.5 hours.
- Restaurants
Tbilisi
- TIVI (4.9): an elegant restaurant on a barge directly over the Mtkvari river in Tbilisi, with a river view counted among the most beautiful in the city and private seating offering complete privacy. It serves a varied halal menu combining Georgian, Turkish and Arabic cuisine at a high standard suited to visitors. The restaurant is known as one of the finest in Tbilisi and among the best priced compared with others at the same level, and its staff speak Arabic, which makes the experience easier for Arab visitors.
- Beirut Pasha (4.1): serves authentic Lebanese cuisine.
- Sultan Sofrasi (4.3): a Turkish restaurant serving a varied halal menu.
- Mr. Kebab (4.8): an Iranian restaurant serving a variety of kebabs.
- Ankara (4): a Turkish restaurant serving a varied halal menu.
- Nasim Turkish (4.1): a Turkish restaurant serving a varied halal menu.
Batumi
- Makkah (4): run by a Saudi owner, serving well-known Saudi dishes.
- Karabak (4.1): a Turkish restaurant serving a varied halal menu.
- Spice Garden (4.5): an Indian restaurant serving a variety of halal food.
Bakuriani
- Ushba (4): a good choice for traditional Georgian halal food.
- Mimino (4.3): a traditional Georgian restaurant serving a variety of dishes.
- Cafe Aspen (4): offers a distinctive halal experience with a varied menu suited to Muslim visitors.
Kutaisi
- Semsem (4.7): among the finest restaurants in Kutaisi, serving European dishes.
- Palaty (4.6): serves a variety of traditional Georgian dishes in a comfortable setting, with halal options.
- The Biryani House (4): serves a variety of halal food.
- Important notes
Cancellation policy
- The programme is non-refundable.
Hotels
- Breakfast is served at the hotel buffet from 7am to 10am.
- Hotel check-in is after 2–3pm and check-out is before 12 noon.
- To use hotel facilities such as the public pool or the restaurant, or if anything in the room is faulty, contact reception directly.
- If you check out later than the stated time, you bear full responsibility for any additional charges the hotel imposes.
Tours
- All tours mentioned are given by way of example and not as an exhaustive list.
- If one of the sights is unavailable for external reasons such as public holidays or maintenance work, the driver will run an alternative tour.
- For any external or personal requests, arrange them with the driver.
Travel requirements (GCC nationals)
- The passport must be valid for no less than 6 months.
Travel requirements (residents)
- The passport must be valid for no less than 6 months.
- The residence permit must be valid for no less than 3 months.
- The residence permit must be translated by an accredited translation office.
Travel requirements (other)
- The passport must be valid for no less than 6 months.
- Apply for the visa at the embassy, or online where that is possible.
Banking
- You are advised to bring enough cash for everyday transactions in Georgia.
- US dollars or Georgian lari may be used.
- Note that a commission applies when using bank cards.
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Travel dates are arranged with you after the request.
Meals and transfers
Transfers
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Everything in this package
Every part of the trip as it is published, and whether it is fixed, optional, or priced separately.
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Meet-and-greet on arrival at Tbilisi International Airport and the departure transfer back to it.
Hotel bookings with breakfast for 9 nights
2 nights Tbilisi, 1 night Bakuriani, 4 nights Batumi, 2 nights Tbilisi.
All transfers by private tourist car
Every movement on the programme is by private tourist car.
An open internet SIM for every traveller
One open internet SIM card issued per person.
International insurance for airport entry
International travel insurance covering entry at the airport.
Arabic-language customer service, 24 hours
Arabic-speaking customer service available around the clock for the whole stay.
The price includes all taxes
All taxes are covered by the programme price.
Lunch and dinner
Not included. The company undertakes to take you to halal restaurants.
Anything not mentioned in this offer
Any service not named in this offer is not included.
Flight tickets
Air tickets to and from Georgia are not included in the programme.
Optional extras
No optional extras are published for this package.
Price and policies
Published starting estimate
Price will be confirmed for your selection.
Repricing required
Who can travel on it
Deposit
Cancellation
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