Georgia occupies an interesting geo-botanical position as part of the Caucasus. The country is characterised by contrasting natural conditions
leading to an extremely high degree of divergence of plant communities within a comparatively small area. The landscape of the country ranges
from desert and semi-desert vegetation to luxuriant Colchic forests of moist, almost subtropical climate and high-mountain plant communities.
Considerable differences both in altitude and between the climates of East and West Georgia have blessed the country with a huge variety of
plant life.
The flora of the country includes about 4200 species of wild-flowering plant species, and over 8500 species of spore-bearing ones. The history
of flora and especially the vegetation of Georgia is very ancient, with the earliest records of fossil flora dating from the Palaeozoic era.
Day 1: Departure for Tbilisi
Day 2: Tbilisi
Tbilisi sightseeing program. We walk in the old part of the capital visiting its ancient historical monuments. A city tour also includes a visit to the
Tbilisi Botanical Gardens. 
Day 3: Tbilisi - David Gareja - Telavi
We start from Tbilisi early in the morning and drive to David Gareja cave monastery (6th century) located in a stark, semi-desert landscape.
Besides cultural sights the area also boasts some rare plant species. In the evening we arrive in the town of Telavi for a two-night stay.
Day 4: Lagodekhi Nature Reserve
Today we visit Lagodekhi Nature Reserve – one of the most famous in the former Soviet Union. In its centuries-old forests we will find unique
species: Hedera pastuchowii, Primula juliae, Gentiane lagodechiana, Galanthus lagodechiana. In the evening we return to Telavi.
Day 5: Telavi - Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Train
From Telavi we drive to Mtskheta – the ancient capital of Georgia and visit its historical monuments. In the evening we take an overni
ght train to
Batumi.
Day 6: Batumi
Early in the morning we arrive in Batumi – a pretty town on the Black Sea coast. After a little rest in the hotel we drive to the subtropical Kintrishi
Nature Reserve – an area of great botanical diversity. Our walk follows a stream uphill before we stop for our picnic lunch. Afternoon at leisure in
Batumi.
Day 7: Batumi
Today we visit the renowned Batumi Botanical Gardens founded about a century ago. The beautiful gardens now harbour over 5000 plants.
Day 8: Batumi - Kutaisi - Bakuriani
We travel to Imereti province to visit the town of Kutaisi before continuing through forested hills to Bakuriani ski resort (1800m). We stay in
Bakuriani for three nights.
Day 9: Bakuriani
A pleasant walk up Mt Kokhta (2100m) will take us through beautiful forests and rich alpine meadows. It will also reward us with incredible views
of the highest peaks of the Grand Caucasus.
Day 10: Borjomi–Kharagauli National Park
We drive to Borjomi spa town and then walk in the virgin and beautiful National Park – one of the largest in Europe. In the afternoon we return to
Bakuriani and visit the botanical gardens there.
Day 11: Bakuriani - Gori - Gudauri
From Bakuriani ski resort we drive to the ski resort of Gudauri (2000m) en route visiting the town of Gori.
Day 12: Wild Flowers of the Grand Caucasus
Today we drive to Kazbegi from where a gentle climb rewards us with meadows of sub-alpine and alpine flora.
Day 13: Gudauri -Tbilisi
In the morning we take a short trip around Cross Pass (2200-2400m). After lunch we drive to Tbilisi
Day 14: Tbilisi - Manglisi - Didgori - Nichbisi - Tbilisi
The area is known for the beauty of its natural landscape. Here we see unique flowers Globuralia and Taktus Bakata.
Day 15: Departure
Transfer to the airport.
