Tbilisi Long Weekend

 

Tbilisi

3 nights

5 days from £690

excluding international flights

 

Georgia's capital Tbilisi is just 5 hours by air from London and is an interesting city in its own right as well as being the gateway to a historic land of rich culture and scenic beauty.

 

DAY 1 - Arrival in Tbilisi.

On arrival in Tbilisi you will be met by a representative of World Discovery outside immigration and customs. You will then be taken by private car direct to your hotel. Recommended flight from London: Ukraine International Airlines from London Gatwick via Kiev (see below). If you are travelling from a country other than the UK we would be happy to give you guidance on your flight options.

DAY 2 – Tbilisi.

The morning has been left free for you to relax or sleep in after your arrival in the early hours.  Your World Discovery Georgia holiday begins after lunch when you meet your private guide and set off on a walking tour of Georgia's capital city, founded in the 5th century by King Gorgasili.  Highlights will include the 12th century Metechi Church, the ancient Sulphur Bath Houses, Sioni Cathedral, symbol of the city, the Narikala Fortress and the State Museum of Fine Arts.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

Pictured left: Houses in the old quarter of the capital.

 

DAY 3 - CHOICE:  A full day in either the Kazbegi or Kakheti Regions

For the second part of your Tbilisi weekend, take your pick and spend today either in the northern Kazbegi Region with its historic churches and spectacular mountain scenery, or in the fertile Kakheti region of eastern Georgia, famous as the cradle of viniculture and wine-making.  Return to Tbilisi in the evening.
Meals included: Full breakfast, lunch.

DAY 4 - Tbilisi.

At leisure in Georgia's capital city.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

DAY 5 - Depart.

Free until your private transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.
Meals included: Full breakfast.

International Flights.

There are no longer any direct flights between the UK and Georgia.  We recommend the services of Ukraine International Airlines from London Gatwick via Kiev. Timings (subject to change) are as follows:
Gatwick/Kiev.  Depart at 12.20; arrive Kiev at 17.40
Kiev/Tbilisi. Depart at 20.00; arrive Tbilisi at 23.25
Tbilisi/Kiev.  Depart at 06.25; arrive Kiev at 08.00
Kiev/Gatwick. Depart at 10.00; arrive Gatwick at 11.25

Georgia Holidays: Tbilisi Long Weekend (Tour Reference: WDGA004)
2013 Departures
Price per person based on a minimum of two persons travelling together:

Departures on Thursdays	Courtyard	Marriott
May to Oct	£690	£810

Single Room Supplements on request.

The price includes:

• Hotel accommodation as listed above in twin-bedded or double rooms with private facilities.
• 4 full breakfasts and 1 lunch as shown in the itinerary.
• Private transportation throughout.
• All sightseeing as shown, including entrance fees.
• The services of a private driver throughout.
• The services of a private English-speaking guide for the included sightseeing.

Not included in the price:

• International flights (see our recommendation above). We are happy to discuss the flights with you and give you further guidance.
• International airport taxes.
  
• Optional sightseeing.
• Tipping. We will be pleased to give guidance in this often sensitive matter.

A deposit of £250 per person is required at the time of booking. The balance of the price for your Georgia holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure date.