30 Jul 2023
In addition to monasteries/churches we did some hiking and 4WD off-road adventures. We enjoyed a cooking course with a local woman in Juta and drive to the end of the road in Truso Valley. The hot baths in Tbilisi are also enjoyable. Kaukasus-Reisen was able to arrange this trip on short notice. They arranged airport transfers, rental car, hotels, and a few activities. The 4WD vehicle was old and scratched up - but it worked fine and we took it off-roading on a few occasions. The hotels were top of the line for this part of the world, which means they were clean, small, and often involved hauling luggage up stairs. But they were clean and safe - which is all one really needs. Definitely review the documents you receive very carefully, but you should do that with any tour company. This group is personal service and they are responsive. Even if they forget something - they will get it to you very quickly when you notify them. You will not be left on the lerch. Georgia is beautiful, and while salty - the food is excellent.