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20 days

Availability : Mai - October

Start of the tour: Tbilisi

End of the tour: Tbilisi

Min Age : No limitation

Max People : min. 2 - max. 12

|| Photo book from Georgia

Programme

Overview

The 20-day photo tour in Georgia – ‘Photo book from Georgia’ – was originally developed in 2020 as an exclusive travel programme for an amateur photographer from Germany. This tailor-made programme was adapted to the wishes and ideas of the guest and proved to be extremely interesting and successful. Therefore, we have decided to share it as a recommendation.

In contrast to our 14-day photo tour to Georgia, the 20-day photo tour ‘Photo book from Georgia’ offers you the opportunity to explore selected locations in detail and enjoy many fascinating photo experiences. Architecture, landscape, nature, people and much more are the focus of this trip. Depending on your individual wishes, we can of course adapt, shorten or extend the programme to meet the needs of our guests.

The programme includes exploring the following regions: Kakheti, South Georgia with the Javakheti National Park, Ajara with the Goderzi Pass and Stepantsminda.

Please note: this trip can also be booked as an individual tour with or without a tour guide as a self-driver. Our team will be happy to help you plan and execute your trip.

Reiseleitung

The trip is led by Giorgi Liaprteliani, a talented photographer and English-speaking tour guide in Georgia. Giorgi is an excellent photographer and winner of several photography competitions.

Highlights

Tbilisi Old Town, Gareji Monastery, Vashlovani National Park
Lagodekhi, Kabali Viemarkt, Lake Tsalka, NinoTsminda
Paravani Pass, Saghamo and Paravani Lakes, nunnery in Poka
Javakheti National ParkLakes: Bughdasheni, Madatapa and Khanchali
Vardzia, Saro village, Sapara monastery, Goderdzi Pass
Batumi, Lost Places in Tskaltubo, Mtskheta, Stepantsminda

Itinerary

Day 1.Tbilisi – David Gareja| The steppes of Georgia

Our photo tour of Georgia begins with a drive through the steppes of Kakheti. On the way, we will pass Rustavi, an industrial city shaped by the Soviet era. There are many interesting photo opportunities here of Soviet-era buildings.

Afterwards, we will reach a unique steppe landscape whose hills shimmer in a wide range of earth tones and are therefore also known as the ‘Colourful Mountains’ or ‘Rainbow Mountains’. This impressive backdrop invites you to take pictures.

We continue with a visit to a medieval cave monastery where monks still live today. This cultural experience combines history and spirituality and offers further great photo opportunities. We will spend the night in the picturesque village of Udabno, which is located in the middle of the steppe and offers a unique atmosphere.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Udabno / in a guesthouse

Day 2.David Gareja – Vashlovani | Africa of the Caucasus

We will leave early in the morning to capture the magical morning atmosphere in the steppe near the village. After an atmospheric photo shoot, we will return for breakfast and continue our journey, this time to Dedoplitskaro.

There we will register with the administration of the Vashlovani National Park. Our first photo stop will take us to the fascinating mud volcanoes, which offer impressive motifs. We should also be ready to photograph the wildlife of this region, as there are many opportunities for wildlife photography here.

In the evening, we will have the opportunity to enjoy and capture the unique landscape of the national park at sunset. After that, we will return to Dedoplitskaro, where we will spend the night.

Meals: breakfast/dinner

Accommodation: Dedoplistskaro/in the guesthouse

Tag 3.Washlowani | Vogel-und Tierwelt des NP

Our day begins with a stopover at a former Soviet military airport, where we have the opportunity to photograph the hangars, which offer an interesting motif.

Our photo tour of Georgia continues through the Vazhlovani National Park, which offers constantly changing landscapes, so the drive is never boring. A special highlight awaits us in the Samuche Plain, where we have the opportunity to photograph gazelles and various bird species.

For these shots, telephoto lens equipment is advantageous for capturing the animals from a distance.

In the evening, we will spend the night in the national park and have the opportunity to grill Mtsvadi (skewered meat) and enjoy Georgian red wine while fully appreciating the beauty of nature around us. A convivial and culinary experience in the middle of the Georgian wilderness.

Meals: breakfast / picnic / dinner

Accommodation: Vashlovani NP / in the hut

Tag 4.Vashlovani – Lagodekhi | Leaving Vashlovani

Our exploration of the national park continues today, with the highlight of the day being a visit to the ‘Black Mountain’ near the Georgian-Azerbaijani border. We will stop at a scenic lookout point to capture the breathtaking landscape. This region is also home to the Colchis pheasant, a special species of bird that we can photograph with the appropriate equipment.

In the afternoon, we will have a relaxing coffee break in Dedoplizkaro before continuing our photo tour in Georgia in the Eagle Gorge. Here we will have the opportunity to observe vultures and black storks.

In the evening, we will continue to Lagodekhi.

Meals: Breakfast / picnic / dinner

Accommodation: Lagodekhi / in a hotel

Day 5.Kabali – Tsalka | Life on a Cattle Market

Early in the morning, we will take a trip to the picturesque cattle market of Kabali. This market takes place every Sunday and attracts traders and visitors from far and wide.

The goods on offer range from animals such as turkeys and water buffalo to food, clothing, furniture, spare parts and tools. Kabali market is a true paradise for photo expeditions in Georgia, offering a variety of fascinating subjects.

We leave our accommodation at around 6:30 am to reach the market in time. After an hour’s drive, we arrive at Kabali, where we will spend about three hours capturing this vibrant and colourful scene.

Afterwards, we will continue to Tsalka, where we will spend the night.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Tsalka / in the guesthouse

Day 6.Tsalka – Ninotsminda | in the Lesser Caucasus

There are many beautiful villages in the surroundings of Tsalka that were once inhabited by Armenians and Greeks. Some of these villages are now abandoned, while Georgians from the mountainous regions have found a new home in others.

The unique landscape with mountain lakes such as Paravani and Sagamo, as well as religious centres such as the Poka nunnery, make the region a paradise for photographers.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Ninotsminda / in the guesthouse

tag 7.Ninotsminda | through Javakheti National Park

In the region of Javakheti in the Lesser Caucasus, near the small town of Ninotsminda, there is a national park with numerous mountain lakes. The park serves as a resting place for migratory birds and is one of the most popular photo destinations in Georgia, inspiring nature photographers, birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.

Our photo expedition begins today at 6:30 am and will take us to Khanchali Lake, where we will stay until 11:00 am. After that, we will return to our accommodation, take a break and use the evening twilight to photograph Bughdascheni Lake and its surroundings.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Ninotsminda / in the guesthouse

Javakheti National Park - Round Trip in Georgia and Armenia

Day 8.Ninotsminda | the traces of Dukhaboren

On today’s programme of our photo tour of Georgia, we will explore the village of Gorelovka, where a Russian religious community from the 19th century settled. The unique architecture, which is unparalleled in Georgia, is particularly fascinating.

During our visit, we will be treated to a regional snack by a warm local family, giving us a taste of the hospitality and culinary culture of this region.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: Ninotsminda / local guesthouse

Village Gorelovak - Photo tour in Georgia

Day 9.Ninotsminda – Vardzia | the golden age of Georgia

We spend most of the day in the national park, as the onward journey to Wardzia is not planned until the afternoon. In Wardzia, we visit the impressive cave monastery from the 12th and 13th centuries. The wall paintings in the Chapel of Mary, which can be admired in the caves, are particularly fascinating.

If time permits, we will also stop at the nearby abandoned village of Khachkari. Here you can still see medieval remains such as wine presses, water cisterns and cave houses carved into the rock.

Meals: breakfast/dinner

Accommodation: Vardzia/guesthouse

Day 10.Vardzia – Saro – Khobareti – Akhaltsikhe | Megalytic Culture Remains

We start the day early with a visit to Sapara Monastery, famous for its stunning wall paintings, stopping for some breathtaking landscape photos at sunrise on the way.

From this elevated position, we have a breathtaking view of the valley.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: Akhaltsikhe / at the hotel

Day 11.Akhaltsikhe – Goderdzi Pass

Today we will drive to Goderdzi Pass, which belongs to the Ajara region and offers beautiful photo opportunities of the landscape and the everyday life of the locals. We will spend the whole day here and also spend the night on the pass.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: On the pass / in a hotel

Day 12.On the Goderzi Pass | Adjarian highlands

The Goderzi Pass is lined with particularly charming wooden houses, which are occupied by the inhabitants of the Adjarian highlands and their families during the summer. These people make their living primarily from livestock farming and agriculture and are known for their hospitality.

Of course, we will not miss out on the Green Lake and the resort of Beskhumi on the pass during our photo tour of Georgia. These places offer further wonderful photo opportunities and add to the diversity of our experiences.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: On the pass / in a hotel

Day 13.Goderzi Pass – Khulo – Batumi | on the Black Sea

Today we leave the highlands and finally reach Batumi on the Black Sea, with a few stops in between. On the way, we make a detour to the Soviet cable car in Khulo.

This cable car connects the villages of Tago and Khulo, which are separated by a deep gorge, and is an important transport link for the inhabitants. We have the opportunity to use the cable car and take a short tour of Tago.

We will also have the opportunity to taste coffee and local sweets with a local family. If time permits, we will also visit a colourful 19th-century mosque.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Overnight stay: Batumi / in the hotel

Day 14.Batumi | Chilling on the Black Sea

We will explore Batumi all day long. The city has undergone an impressive modernisation in recent years and is very popular with beach holidaymakers from Georgia and neighbouring countries.

After an extensive city tour, you will have time at leisure. Whether swimming in the sea or taking a stroll through the city, everyone can relax and take their own photos as they please.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: Batumi / in a hotel

Day 15.Batumi - Tskaltubo | Lost Places in Georgia

In Tskaltubo, a former Soviet resort, an almost endless variety of photo opportunities await us today. The picturesque place is an integral part of our photo tour of Georgia. Here we find abandoned Soviet guesthouses that have been reclaimed by nature, a true paradise for architectural photography.

There is plenty to discover in Tskaltubo and we have plenty of time to capture the unique motifs. Our stay continues on to the charming city, where we will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: Tskaltubo / in the hotel

Soviet Architecture - Photo Tour Georgia

Day 16.Tkaltubo – Mtskheta | old capital of Georgia

If we did not have enough time in Tkaltubo, we will take pictures for about two hours before leaving. After that, we will continue to the second largest city, Kutaisi, where we can visit and take pictures of the famous farmers’ market.

In the evening, we will reach Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia, where we will spend the night.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Mtskheta / in the hotel

Jvari Monastery - Short trip kakheti and kazbek

Day 17.Mtskheta – Stepantsminda | on the Georgian Military Road

Today our photo tour in Georgia takes us along the famous Georgian Military Road to the town of Stepantsminda, which lies at an altitude of 1740 metres in the Greater Caucasus. During the journey we cross the famous Cross Pass, which lies at an altitude of 2395 metres and offers breathtaking views of the landscape.

On the way, we will visit historical sites such as the fortress Ananuri, the Friendship Monument, a mineral spring and the Trinity Church, which towers high above Stepantsminda and makes our photo tour of Georgia with beautiful landscapes even more interesting.

Meals: breakfast / dinner

Accommodation: Stepantsminda / in a hotel

Day 18.Stepantsminda | the alpine world around Stepantsminda

Kazbegi Mountain is a popular subject for photographers in Georgia. Today we will leave early to photograph the majestic Mount Mkinvari at sunrise. The Trinity Church with the mountain in the background is one of the most famous images in the country.

After breakfast, we will first visit the Trinity Church at an altitude of 2200 metres and then continue to the Truso Valley. Here, beautiful landscapes, old village ruins and towers that offer great photo opportunities await us. We will fortify ourselves with a picnic near a nunnery.

In the afternoon, we will return to Stepantsminda and have some free time. Depending on the group’s preference, we can visit the Dariali Gorge on the Russian border and take more fascinating photos.

Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Accommodation: Stepantsminda / Guesthouse

Tag 19.Stepanzminda – Tbilisi

With the trip to Tbilisi, we are nearing the end of our photo tour of Georgia. After a short city tour of Tbilisi, we will review the trip over dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: breakfast/dinner

Accommodation: Tbilisi/at the hotel

Tag 20.Departure

On the agreed date, our driver will pick you up at the airport, bringing our wonderful photo tour of Georgia to an end.

Travel Dates:

30.04.2025 – 30.10.2025Available | 12 places still free

Please note: Since there are no fixed dates for this trip, you can choose the travel period flexibly. The trip is possible from the end of April to the end of October. Find out more about the best time to travel to Georgia.

Price:

Prices per person in a DR:EUR 2840

SGL - supplement:EUR 390

Wichtig: The trip is guaranteed to take place with a minimum of two people. Not reaching the minimum number of participants YOU CAN FIND HERE.

Our services included:

Transfers from / to airport
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
Travel organisation
English-speaking guide
Tickets according to the programme
Overnight in 3* hotels and guest houses(sieh. Programm)
Wine-tasting
Welcome and farewell dinner
Water – 0.5 litres per day

NOT included services:

Flight
Alcohol (except for wine tasting)
Travel insurance
Tips

Our route

FAQ-s about the photo tour in Georgia

Question 1What does Georgia offer photographers?

Georgia offers breathtaking landscapes, a rich culture, historical sites and a unique blend of tradition and modernity.

Question 2.What equipment should I bring with me?

It is recommended that you take various lenses, a tripod, ND filters and weatherproof equipment with you to make the most of the wide range of photo opportunities.

Question 3.How long is the photo tour in Georgia?

The duration of the photo tour can vary, but it is usually 10 to 14 days, depending on the itinerary and preferences.

Question 4.Are there photo tours in certain seasons?

Yes, photo tours are often offered at different times of the year to capture the diversity of landscapes and events in Georgia.

Question 5.Can I join a photo tour as a beginner?

Yes, photo tours in Georgia are often suitable for photographers of all levels. Some are specially designed for beginners.

Question 6.Which sights are visited on a photo tour?

Photo tours can include various attractions, including historical sites, natural beauty spots, villages, markets and cultural events.

Question 7.What is the accommodation like on photo tours in Georgia?

The accommodation includes various hotels, guesthouses and family hotels.

Question 8.Are there opportunities to interact with locals?

Yes, many photo tours in Georgia include encounters with locals to experience and photograph the culture and everyday life.

Question 9.What is the best time to go on a photo tour in Georgia?

The best time to visit depends on your preference. Spring and autumn offer mild temperatures, while winter offers snow-covered landscapes and summer offers festivals and green landscapes.

Question 10.How can I prepare for a photo tour in Georgia?

Preparation tips include studying Georgian culture, brushing up on photography skills and packing the right equipment for the trip. You should also find out about visa and health requirements.