Difficulty: * easy – also suitable for beginners, recreational athletes and all active guests
Overview
A beautiful, varied bike tour through the famous East Georgian wine region of Kakheti from Tbilisi through the steppe region of David Gareji, along the fortress town of Signaghi, through the Alazani Valley at the foot of the Greater Caucasus to Lagodekhi, Gremi and Akhmeta.
A hike in the Lagodekhi National Park and the delicious Georgian cuisine round off the trip.
We provide the bikes, the accommodation, the food, the guide and organize the transfers between the stages.
Highlights of the tour
- The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi
- The steppe region of David Gareji
- Fortified town of Signagi
- Lagodekhi National Park
- The wine region of Kakheti in the Alazani Valley
- The Aragvi Adventure Center
Itinerary
10 am Meet your guide.
Leisurely sightseeing tour of Tbilisi. We see, among other things, the old town with the Sioni Church, the Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia. Snack on the go.
After that we get our bikes. We have enough time for a first small tour to the nearby Lisi See and can test the bikes.
In the evening around 8.00 p.m. big welcome evening in the restaurant. 8km bike ride
Bus ride to Sagarejo. The bikes are now off to the impressive steppe region in the south-east of the country. On the way we visit the picturesque monastery of David Gareji and strengthen ourselves in the town of Udabno (“desert”) with delicious homemade dishes and fresh drinks. Bus ride to Kachreti.
Bike stage 50 km
Today we head a little further east to the fertile wine region of Kakheti. We cycle to the fortified town of Sighnaghi and enjoy the breathtaking views of the vast Alazani valley. With a bit of luck we can already see the mountains of the Greater Caucasus. We conclude the stage with a beautiful descent into the valley.
At the bottom, our bus is already waiting for us. Drive to a nice host family near Lagodekhi. Culinary evening with delicious dishes and the family’s own wines.
Bike stage 25 km
A scenic drive along the impressive Greater Caucasus mountain range. To our left stretches the fertile Alazani Valley with its endless vineyards and orchards.
In Gremi we will see the old fortress and then visit the non-profit project “Temi – Community”. Snack at Temi.
The bus now takes us to Ikalto to a nice winery. Here we can relax at the pool.
Bike stage 30 km
Transfer to just before Tianeti. We ride our bikes in a constant alternation of forests and fields to the Zhinvali reservoir. The last stretch along the reservoir is particularly beautiful.
A freshly fried shish kebab is already waiting for us in the Aragvi Adventure Center. If you want, you can go white water rafting before we drive back to Tbilisi.
Farewell to your guide.
Bike stage 50 km
Our services
Included services
- Travel planning, organization and implementation
- 2x airport transfers
- 6 days English speaking bike guide
- 5-day rental bikes, e.g. Specialized brand, sizes S-XL
- Travel in a comfortable coach
- 7 nights in a double room
- Meals according to the program (mostly full board)
- Admission to the sights according to the program
- 1x wine tasting at a winery
- Welcome evening in the restaurant
- 1x farewell evening at Aragvi Adventure Center
- (shish kebab grilling)
Not included
- Flight to/from Tbilisi
- tips
FAQs
Yes, Georgia has a rich and varied cuisine with many vegetarian dishes. There is an abundance of delicious salads, pies, soups, casseroles, potato, rice, corn, bean dishes prepared without meat or fish. If you have certain allergies, please let us know in advance of the trip.
The short version: The weather is similar to the weather in Italy.
Located in a depression between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus Mountains, Georgia has warm summers and mild winters.
Due to its varied relief, the climate varies greatly from region to region.
So in July it can be 37 degrees in Tbilisi, but only 22 in Stepantsminda and 19 in Ushguli.
East Georgia is drier and hotter, while west Georgia is milder and wetter, influenced by the Black Sea.
Georgia has a modern, fast and cheap mobile network with wide coverage. There is a good network practically everywhere except for very remote areas in the Greater Caucasus or in Vashlovani National Park.
All hotels and inns as well as most cafes offer free WiFi access.
Travel route
What our customers say
We arrived safely back in Germany and still very much amazed by your beautiful country and the amazing trip that we have all in all again a lot of joy, relaxation and broadening of horizons has given. The trip was to our complete satisfaction! We wish you and your family and your company continued success all the best, it was definitely not the last trip to Georgia for us!
