Day 1.
Transfer from airport to Tbilisi.
Hotel accommodation. Some rest after flight.
Transfer to the national restaurant, where you will have dinner with Georgian dishes. Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 2.
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing tour in Tbilisi. Walking through the central street Rustaveli Ave and restored Marjanishvili street.
Cathedral "Metekhi"- founded in the 13th century. Next to the church is a monument to the city's founder Vakhtang Gorgasal. Metekhi is a true symbol of the Georgian faith, culture and history.
Cathedral "Sameba"- a symbol of the Georgian revival, unity and immortality. It stands in the center of Tbilisi on top of Mount St. Ilya. Visiting the structure of the Italian architect – Bridge of Peace. On the left bank of the bridge there is Sioni church, founded in the 6th century.
By cable route we are just in a few minutes will go up to the fortress "Nariqala", where stunning views of the legendary capital of Georgia will be opened before you. Nariqala fortress is the citadel in the heart of old town. It was the main fortress of the city for the 15th century. Taking a walk along famous streets Sharden and Leselidze.
Optional: We may relax a bit by visiting sparkling wine factory "Bagrationi 1882", where you will have tasting of 12 kinds of sparkling wine with cheese and Georgian bread (extra fee USD 35 per 1 pers.)
Free time. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 3.
Breakfast at a hotel.
Departure to the eastern part of Georgia – Kakheti. It is the most fertile region in Georgia and birthplace of the best wine in the former Soviet Union. Hectares of vineyards, many ancient temples and monasteries, sleepy little town with tiled roofs make you feel that this is not Georgia, but Provence or Tuscany.
Going via Gombori Pass, visit to fortress Ujarma. It was one of the important cities and fortresses of the kingdom of Kartili.
Arrival in Telavi – administrative center of Kakheti. Here we will see Alaverdi - Monastery of St. George, founded in the 11th century. The cathedral is about 50 m, which is one of the highest ecclesiastical buildings of Georgia.
Next stop is museum "Tsinandali" - founded in the XIX century. Famous Georgian poet, Prince Alexander Chavchavadze was living there. You will be amazed with beauty of the Park. We will arrange wine tasting in the wine cellar (5 sorts of wine).
Next stop is amazing Sighnaghi - city of love. You will enjoy exceptional views of the Alazani Valley. Here, in the narrow streets of the old city you will feel flavor of bygone centuries. Sighnaghi became a city in the second half of the 18th century, when in 1762 fortress was built here.
Then visit to nunnery "Bodbe" - Monastery and Episcopal Complex of St. George. Here you can make a wish, putting your hand to the grave of St. Nino, and your wish will certainly come true. We may take a walk to the miraculous source of St. Nino (30 min by foot).
Evening return to Tbilisi. Free time.
Overnight in hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 4.
Breakfast in a hotel. Free day. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 5.
Breakfast in a hotel. Departure to Mtskheta – ancient capital of Georgia, UNESCO heritage, indescribably majestic and ancient city. Visit to Cathedral Svetitskhoveli (XII century) - the most important religious centre and the biggest ecclesiastic construction of mediaeval Georgia, was built in 1010-1029.
Monastery Samtavro(XI century) is built on the place where "Zemo Ecclesia” (Upper Church) was located in the 30s of the IV century. The first Christian royal couple - Mirian and Nana was buried here..
Going up to the monastery Jvari (V century) – outstanding monument of Georgian architecture was one of the greatest religious sites and a center of pilgrimage for Christian nations of the Caucasus. Enjoying beautiful view on the Kura River.
In Mtskheta you will visit wine cellar of national peasant family, testing Georgian wine and chacha.
After lunch we will take place along the route of Pushkin, Georgian Military Road to the fortress and monastery Ananuri located on the bank of Jinvali reservoir.
Return to Tbilisi. Free time.
Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.
Day 6.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport. End of service and happy return to home.
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PRICES ARE GIVEN PER PERSON FOR THE TOUR,, IN USD
Accommodation in Tbilisi |
Prestige, Light House, Alliance, Dalida 3* |
Betsy’s, Vere Palace, Primavera, Garden View 4* |
Courtyard by Marriott 4*+,
Holliday Inn 4*+
|
Marriott Tbilisi, Radisson Blu Iveria 5* |
Group of 2 pax |
702 |
830 |
1010 |
1265 |
Group of 4 pax |
596 |
726 |
906 |
1161 |
Group of 6 pax |
569 |
699 |
879 |
1134 |
Group of 8 pax |
533 |
663 |
843 |
1098 |
Group of 10 pax |
505 |
635 |
815 |
1070 |
Price of tour includes:
Transfer from/to the airport
Transportation during the tour
Excursions according to the program
Service of qualified English speaking guide
Accommodation in the hotels of chosen category in Tbilisi (BB)
Entrance tickets
Pass to cable route in Tbilisi
Wine tasting in Tsinandali
Tasting of wine and chacha in Mtskheta
Dinner at national restaurant