Cycling in Georgia
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Highlights
- Cycle through the stunning landscapes of Georgia
- Learn about wine production and sample the local tipple
- Enjoy traditional Georgian hospitality
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Our tour starts today in Tbilisi. There are no planned activities for today, as most flights from London are scheduled to arrive in the very early hours of tomorrow morning. Please note, if you plan to arrive on an early flight this morning, we cannot guarantee an ear...
After breakfast this morning, our tour leader will meet us in the hotel reception at 8.30am for a welcome meeting followed by a tour of Georgia's cosmopolitan capital city on foot. We'll start our visit in the old quarter at the Church of Metekhi, before continui...
Leaving the capital this morning, we'll drive for around one hour back to Mtskheta, where we'll start our first cycle ride. Before we pedal off, we'll have time for fitting and adjustments to make sure everybody is happy with their bikes. Our cycle route follows ...
After breakfast this morning, we'll drive a short distance out of town where today's ride begins. Our cycle route follows the Mtkvari Gorge as far as the town of Kareli, after which we'll continue to Dzama Gorge. Along the way, we'll pass by villages and small se...
Today's ride tackles a few more hills and takes us through beautiful landscapes to one of Georgia's most significant sites, the cave town of Vardzia. Our route follows the Mtkvari River upstream for the entire day. The first 48 kilometres/29.8 miles, until we rea...
This morning, we'll head to Lake Paravani (around a 2.5 hour drive) where we'll start today's ride. Georgia's largest lake is located on the treeless plains of the Javakheti Plateau, known locally for its harsh winters where temperatures can reach 30 degrees belo...
Travelling east from the capital, this morning we'll drive for about 90 minutes through forested countryside into the central mountains. Back on our bikes, we'll start our ascent of the Gombori Pass, the most challenging part of our holiday. The first few kilomet...
After breakfast and before leaving Telavi this morning, we'll visit the local food market where stalls are loaded with local produce. Today's cycle ride starts out of town and takes us along mainly straight, flat roads (with passing local traffic) past vineyards ...
Our trip ends this morning in Tbilisi. There are no activities planned today, so you\ re free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you\ d like an airport transfer today, you'...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Tibor
Jan 2024
Cycling in Georgia
Day 3 (Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia) if I have to pick just one highlight - everything from the scenery to the accomodation directly by a river and the freshly grilled fish...
Anthony
Jan 2024
Cycling in Georgia
Georgia offers delicious food, and the wine history and ta...
Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Cycling in Georgia
Great ride leader and support team. Always made sure eve...
Michael
Oct 2023
Cycling in Georgia
Overall, very well organised, great leader, interesting histor...
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