Georgia Grape Harvest
The Peaks of Tour
Tour Dates
We meet our valued guests at Artvin-Rize Airport and begin our tour of Georgia. Following the Black Sea coastal road, we cross into the Sarp Border Gate, which forms the Turkey-Georgia border. We cross into Georgia-Batumi with only our (chip-enabled) ID cards. Traveling along the coast, enjoying beautiful sea views and observing the nature of Batumi, we reach Kutaisi, the first stop on our tour to discover the rich Georgian culture. After a panoramic tour of the city center, we take a lunch break to rest a little. Our next stop is Stalin’s Village, Gori. Here we visit Stalin’s house and museum. After our tours, we settle into our hotel in Tbilisi, where we will stay for two nights.
We begin our day in Old Tbilisi. We see the puppet theater and clock tower, stroll through the streets of Tbilisi, cross the Peace Bridge, and view the Kura River. Afterwards, we visit the Tbilisi Versinaj (Antique) Market and take the cable car up to Nari Castle to see the Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue, which has become a symbol of the city, and view all of Tbilisi from above. After visiting the sulfur baths, Bar Street, and Freedom Square with our guide, we will have free time. Afterwards, we will go to the Chronicle of Georgia stelae. Following our visit to this work of art, which depicts Georgian and Christian history through symbols and reliefs, we will visit Sameba Cathedral, one of the largest religious buildings in the world. After our tours, those who wish can join us for dinner and a Georgian night at our restaurant to extend the evening.
Today we are heading to Kakheti province, known as the wine country, located 120 km east of Tbilisi, in the easternmost part of Georgia. We arrive in Signhnagi, the country’s least populated region, famous for its wines and vineyards, and take a walk among restored houses, charming streets, and delicious wines. Afterwards, we visit a wine-making facility in this region, where the world’s oldest wine is produced, and during our wine tasting event, we learn about the techniques used to make Georgian wine, as well as how it is stored and aged. We end our day in this charming town and head back to our hotel in the evening.
After greeting a beautiful day, our journey continues to Kakheti. We visit another winery in this province, where Georgia’s diverse grapes are grown, and sample different flavors before moving on to the ancient capital of Mtskheta. In Mtskheta, we see the historic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, stroll through the side streets, and shop for souvenirs. Then we head to the Jvari Monastery, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the monastery, located on a hill overlooking the city of Mtskheta, we watch the Aragvi and Kura rivers meet. After a few short breaks along the way, we arrive in Batumi and head to our hotel with our guests who want to shake off the fatigue of the day. Those who wish can extend their evening in Batumi’s colorful streets.
We greet the day in Batumi and first visit the Port of Batumi and the Seafront, the Alphabet Tower, and the Ali Nino Statue, then move on to the city center. In the center, we see magnificent structures such as the Theater Building, the Poseidon Statue, the Piazza Tower, the Government Building, Public Buildings, and the Medea Statue (Golden Fleece) in Europe Square. After lunch and some free time, we meet up with our vehicle and head back. We pass by the Inverted Building, the Justice Building, and the Androgyne Statue, all of which attract attention with their unique architecture, cross the Choruh River, and pass through the Sarp border gate again. We bid farewell to our valued guests at the Rize Artvin Airport, hoping to see them again on another norhtA tour.
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northa
In addition to organizing tours, our priority is to travel together in exciting destinations, experience different cultures, and have fun.
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GUIDE
Guides knowledgeable about the region's history, nature, and culture
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TRANSPORTATION
Our tour begins and ends at Rize-Artvin Airport. All transportation after the airport is provided by Northa Travel. The tour starts at 10:00 AM. The return time is 7:00 PM. For arrivals on September 13, flights with a landing time no later than 9:30 AM are suitable. For departures on September 17, flights with a departure time no earlier than 8:00 PM are suitable.
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Accommodation
We are staying at 3-4 star hotels.
Included Services
- Professional Guidance
- 4 nights' accommodation with breakfast
- Wine tasting and experiences
- All tours specified in the program (no extra tours available)
- All transfers on the first day from the airport and on the last day to the airport
- TURSAB travel insurance*
Mandatory TURSAB travel insurance is not health insurance. For private health and trip cancellation insurance, please contact our office!
Services Not Included
- Airline tickets
- National park vehicle entry and parking fees
- Lunch and dinner (Since there is no set menu in the region, guests can dine freely at restaurants according to their preferences)
- Extra expenses that may arise due to reasons beyond our control (natural disasters, flight cancellations, etc.)
- Exit tax for leaving the country (710 ₺)
Accommodation
On our tours to Georgia, we prefer elegant mountain hotels or 3-4 star hotels in both city and village areas.
Single Accommodation
Unless otherwise specified and unless they pay the single accommodation fee, individuals participating in our tours alone will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender.
If participants choose to pay the single supplement to stay alone in a room, single accommodation will be provided based on the availability of the facilities and the order of reservations. In the event of any issues arising due to facility occupancy or late reservations, you will be informed before the tour, and the fee for the day you cannot stay alone will be refunded.
Our tours start from Rize Airport and usually begin at 9:00 a.m. For passengers arriving by road, we contact the participant before arrival to agree on a mutually convenient time that won’t disrupt the program.
Airfare and bus ticket prices are not included in our tour. If our tour is canceled due to insufficient numbers for a confirmed departure, all risks and responsibilities related to tickets purchased by our company on behalf of the consumer are the responsibility of the participant, and the relevant consumer(s) have no right to object or claim compensation.
Our company may transfer the relevant tour registration to another tour taking place on the same dates, with sufficient capacity, where the consumer can use the plane/bus tickets they have purchased, provided the consumer agrees.
A 40% deposit of the tour price is required at the time of booking. The full payment is due 30 days prior to departure.
Our tours may sometimes be combined with another tour that is confirmed to run if the required number of participants is not reached. In this case, you agree to the following conditions:
When the office offers to combine tours and you accept this, the program and conditions of the tour you are joining apply, not those of the canceled tour.
The destinations visited on the tour you registered for may be the same, different, or similar; the difficulty level may be easier, more difficult, or the same.
The accommodation service and type may be different.
The transportation option and flight times may be different.
It is the responsibility of the participants to evaluate whether this tour is suitable for them and to read the tour program, in addition to the information you will receive from our office about the tour you will be joining.
Except in cases of force majeure, NorthA will not cancel the tour unless the relevant tour does not reach the required number of participants. In the event of cancellation by NorthA, only the tour fee will be refunded. Participants may transfer their tour rights to another person up to 7 days in advance.
For cancellations requested by the consumer:
For cancellations made up to 30 days before the start of the tour you registered for, the full payment will be refunded.
For cancellations made 29-15 days before the start of the tour, 50% of the remaining amount after deducting taxes, insurance, etc. will be refunded.
For cancellations made less than 15 days before the start of the tour, no refund will be made to the consumer.
POSSIBLE REASONS FOR CHANGES IN THE TOUR PROGRAM
Depending on the status of the hotels and guesthouses where accommodation will be provided, the program may start in reverse order.
The order of locations visited for sightseeing may change depending on weather conditions.
If locations cannot be visited due to weather and road conditions, another location with suitable conditions will be visited instead.
northa Travel is required by law to take out compulsory insurance limited to the tour fee against agency bankruptcy and failure to provide services. Personal accident and travel insurance are available upon request for a fee.
Tour services cannot be provided by any person or institution other than Tursab member travel agencies. Do not trust pages opened on social media in particular; do not become an accomplice to crime. ASSOCIATIONS, SCHOOLS, COMPANIES, INDIVIDUALS, GUIDES, CLUBS, FOUNDATIONS CANNOT ORGANIZE TOURS! IT IS A CRIME AGAINST THE LAW!