Wolfgangs Spezialreisen - Georgien2024

Friday, June 7, 2024 Day 13 of 13 Across the plateau to Tbilisi Today we're going back to Tbilisi, but not directly, but across the wide plateau east of the Kura Valley where...

Thursday June 6, 2024, day 12 of 13. This morning most of us drove in 3 four-wheel drive minibuses to the Tmogvi fortress high above the Kura valley. The fortress was first...

Wednesday June 5, 2024, day 11 of 13. We visit the famous cave city of Vardzia. Founded by King Giorgis III and his daughter Tamara in the 12th century as a border fortress...

Saturday 01.06.2024. Day 7 of 13. June began with wet weather. In the morning our destination was the Daryal Gorge. We drove along the Tarek River towards the north and the...

Tuesday June 4, 2024, day 10 of 13. Cozy breakfast in the wonderfully airy arbor of Nikas Guesthouse. Some of the tour participants, who seem overtired, report on their early...

Monday, June 3, 2024. Day 9 of 13. Under a bright blue sky with a clear view of the high Kazbeg, we headed back towards Tbilisi over the Cross Pass. On the way, we had the...

Sunday, June 2, 2024. Day 8 of 13. This morning, the 5047m high Kazbeg finally appeared, snow-covered and shining white in the sun, with blue skies above. This time we were...

Friday, May 31, 2024, day 6 of 13. We drive west. A special banquet at lunch. We are received and warmly welcomed by the Mirziashvili family of musicians. As is often the case,...

Thursday, May 30, 2024. Day 5 of 13. Our day began in the restaurant of the Hotel "Brigitte" with a solid breakfast and a view of the lush green mountains on the slopes of the...

Wednesday, May 29, 2024, day 4 of 13. We had already been warned: today's tour would take us to Vashlovani National Park. It is located in the southeast, on the border with...

Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 Day 3 of 13. Today we headed back to the east of the country with the bus packed with bags and suitcases to Sighnaghi, a picturesque high-altitude town...

May 27, 2024. Day 2 of 13. Bright sunshine greets us this morning. Perfect for exploring the bustling city of millions on foot. The difference in altitude was noticeable through...

Sunday, May 26, 2024. Day 1 of 13. On the first day after arriving in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, we headed south-east to the border with Azerbaijan, led by our tour guide Asmus...

So I could stay here longer, but actually the 6 weeks of travel across South America are enough. I also have to work again and my family and friends are looking forward to a...

There are always new facets to discover in this city. Last night I visited a Peruvian restaurant. There are several of them on San Antonio Street, just around the corner. It...

Finally, the museums are open and the weather is summery with sunny weather without a cloud in sight. Not only is my mood good, but you can also feel the energy in the city. The...

It was a bit difficult to leave the Pacific. Luckily, I had bought a bus ticket the day before because the bus at 9:15 a.m. was packed. Apparently commuters. I took the metro to...

The day starts off great with steaming coffee prepared on the gas stove in my cozy 'board hut'. Bread and jamon on the side - let's go. At the most beautiful house of Pablo...

The journey went well, despite weekend traffic. The Chileans are also drawn to the sea. The air and water temperatures are still a bit chilly, but there are many flowers...

The morning started with terrible coffee, but the lady of the house personally cooked eggs for me. It seems like she wants to save the reputation of the 'hotel'. So I set off to...

The morning stage was only 16 km, which I covered quickly and cheaply with a private driver arranged through an internet service. Valparaíso is great, but bustling and a bit...

Rome has 7 hills, so does Bamberg, but how many in Valparaiso? One source says 42! You don't have to know them all, but I am intrigued by the views. There are several funiculars...

After 2 nights in Santiago, I had to stay true to the motto of this blog and drive to the Pacific, a 2-hour bus ride. In Santiago this morning, the weather was mixed and it was...

This morning a gentle breeze blew through the rather upscale neighborhood of Las Condes where my hotel is located. Along the main street, there are stylish glass palaces of...

In the morning, still fantastic weather and a panoramic view of the mountains all around. Around my cabin, the mountains are a bit further away. Insects buzz, otherwise it is...

This morning I was able to ride with the people I had dinner with last night to a curious place located slightly higher and towards the Chilean border: Puente del Inca, a...

I am leaving the wine region because I tasted very good wines yesterday. I had a good conversation with Miguel from the Posada. He is also an engineer and very interested in...

Intuitively, I was right here in Chacras de Coria, a suburb of Mendoza. My host Miguel had no shortage of suggestions when I told him what I wanted to see. The recommendation to...

Off to the mountains! I'm so tired of the vast, flat land! That's why I was even more excited this morning for the ride into the mountains behind Cordoba. The city is already...

This time it was a little better in Rosario. Of course, it's easier with a taxi than with the bus, and I also found a nice restaurant with good music and good food (and good...