Nine days through Racha, Samegrelo and Guria, from Khvanchkara vineyards and the Shaori lake to Megrelian canyons and Gurian tea country, finishing on the Batumi seafront.
- —Khvanchkara wine tasting in Ambrolauri, the valley behind Georgia's best-known semi-sweet red
- —Nikortsminda Cathedral, an 11th-century church with some of the country's finest carved stone relief work
- —Martvili Canyon by rowing boat through turquoise water, combined with the adjoining monastery
- —Dadiani Palace in Zugdidi, former seat of Megrelia's ruling princes, with items reportedly linked to Napoleon
- —Small family-run guesthouses in Racha, Samegrelo and Guria instead of hotel chains
- —A route most visitors to Georgia never take, finishing on the Black Sea coast at Batumi
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private car or minivan with driver for the full route
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide throughout
- ✓ 8 nights in guesthouses and small hotels, breakfast included
- ✓ Khvanchkara wine tasting in Ambrolauri
- ✓ Martvili Canyon boat ride and entrance
- ✓ Dadiani Palace entrance in Zugdidi
- ✓ Airport transfers in Tbilisi and Batumi
- ✓ All road tolls, parking and fuel
- — International flights
- — Lunches and dinners (except the Khvanchkara tasting)
- — Travel insurance
- — Entrance fees not listed above (checked at booking)
- — Personal expenses and gratuities
- · Roads in Racha and between some Guria villages are winding, partly unpaved, and slower than the distances suggest; plan for long but scenic driving days
- · Late October brings cold mornings and possible early snow at altitude in Racha; bring layers and a warm jacket
- · Bakhmaro's high mountain road is normally closed from October to May, so the Guria day focuses on lower villages and the coast instead
- · Walking is gentle throughout (short canyon and monastery paths); no technical hiking is involved
- · Guesthouses in Racha and Guria are family-run and modest rather than luxury standard, with limited English spoken outside Tbilisi and Batumi
- · Carry some cash in Georgian lari for small village guesthouses and markets
Is this tour private or part of a group?
Private, for your party only, with your own driver-guide and vehicle for all nine days.
What is the price based on?
€2390 per person is based on two people travelling together; solo and group pricing is quoted on request before booking.
Can we visit Bakhmaro in person?
Bakhmaro sits at roughly 2000m and its access road typically closes for winter by October; whether it is open is checked at booking and the itinerary adjusts accordingly.
How fit do we need to be?
No technical hiking is required. Walking is limited to short canyon paths, monastery grounds and town centres, suitable for most fitness levels.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Nikortsminda Cathedral and its bell tower in Racha region, Georgia, under a clear blue sky. · Photo: G.N. / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €3,824 ≈ $4,254 · 11,042 GEL | €3,824 ≈ $4,254 · 11,042 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €2,390 ≈ $2,659 · 6,901 GEL | €4,780 ≈ $5,317 · 13,802 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €2,271 ≈ $2,526 · 6,558 GEL | €6,813 ≈ $7,579 · 19,673 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €2,032 ≈ $2,260 · 5,867 GEL | €8,128 ≈ $9,042 · 23,470 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver, guide and hotels as described. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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