Georgia Tours for Experienced Travelers

Ana was an excellent explore leader, information given clearly, and she was very helpful and friendly. The trip was lovely, you will eat very well! I really enjoyed the cooking workshops in people's kitchen, it was a nice way to see how things were done in a traditional way. Accommodation was good, some lovely views. Our driver Beka was also fantastic, friendly and kept the bus spotless.

A fantastic trip - explored the food and area well. Ana is a fantastic guide and a credit to both companies. The trip went very smoothly and the itinerary was moved when necessary due to the unexpected snow! Would definitely recommend this trip and Georgia is a fantastic country to visit. Only downside is the number of stray dogs and cats - the ones in Tbilisi are ok - they ignore people but the others are in some ways too friendly and jump up you despite you trying your hardest to stay away from them - unfortunately one of our group did get scratched by a dog and Ana was fantastic in ensuring that they went to hospital and got the relevant injections but don't let this put you off the trip. You don't need much local currency as most places take cards - even some of the toilets! It is useful to have a small amount of currency and you can either take it out of an ATM or exchange currency on the first day. There was some travelling but it was all broken up and the accommodation was good.

Great itinerary with plenty of exposure to local food and wine. The hosted lunches were fantastic! Our guide Ana made this an incredible trip. She kept us informed, gave us history without over talking and always had coins for the WC. My fourth Explore trip, and each has been amazing.

This was a great trip covering two countries with complex histories, fascinating cultures, contemporary geo-strategic issues, great people, terrific food and wine. The two guides, Armina (Armenia) and Zura (Georgia), were excellent both in terms of organisation, but importantly for me, in explaining the history and culture of their countries. I had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed this holiday,

This was a very full-on trip to two very interesting countries. Both guides were brilliant, their in-depth knowledge and willingness to answer all our myriad questions added considerably to my enjoyment of the trip. My only criticism is that in places the itinerary was a bit too full-on, meaning that some elements were a bit blink-and-you-miss-it. For example Lake Sevan was listed as a highlight of one day but we only caught a glimpse through the window as we drove past. Cutting a couple of elements would allow greater focus on the rest. Other than that, a brilliant trip!

Armine and Alex were both super guides. Alex’s love of history shone through and her management of our safety during a (minor) hotel fire was exemplary. The itinerary was great. The only itinerary change worth considering is at Gudauri when we had an early finish and there is not much to do locally to fill the gap. Hotels were of the standard I would expect from Explore with a mixture of types, using local hotels and expectations well managed when staying in simple accommodation. Ani Plaza Hotel in Yerevan was very well located. The hotel in Dilijan had been changed to a new resort hotel which has very comfortable beds and spacious rooms but it has a very clinical and impersonal decor, slightly odd bathroom layout and the meals were reminiscent of a school canteen. It was absolutely fine for one night. The food was generally excellent with standout meals being the included dinner in Kutaisi and the final lunch together. The wines were superb. I used less cash than I expected as cards were widely accepted. I would thoroughly recommend this trip to others.