15 days in Georgia Itinerary

On the bank of the Mtkvari River and at the foot of Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi's location has given the city strategic significance since it was founded in the 5th century.

Step out of the city life by going to Balloon Rides and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Get some cultural insight at Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble and David Gareja Monastery. Change things up with these side-trips from Tbilisi: Uplistsiche Cave Town (in Gori), Mtskheta (The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Samtavro Church, & more) and Chateau Mukhrani (in Mukhrani). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mtatsminda Pantheon, have fun and explore at Museum of Illusions, appreciate the extensive heritage of Agmashenebeli Avenue, and do a tasting at Karalashvili's Wine Cellar.

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Newark, USA to Tbilisi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Tbilisi is 9 hours. June in Tbilisi sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kvareli.

Kvareli is a town in northeastern in Kakheti Province, Georgia. On the 19th (Fri), examine the collection at Ilia Chavchavadze's House & Museum, do a tasting at Chubini Wine Cellar, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Nekresi Monastery Complex, and finally do a tasting at Tunnel Winery Khareba's. On your second day here, appreciate the history behind Monument Father of the Soldier, pause for some serene contemplation at St. George’s Church, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, and finally identify plant and animal life at Lagodekhi National Reserve.

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You can drive from Tbilisi to Kvareli in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, daytime highs in Kvareli are 83°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. On the 21st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.