DAY 1: WELCOME TO GEORGIA! Arrival to Tbilisi International Airport Meeting and transfer to Tbilisi hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 2: TBILISI-MTSKHETA-TBILISI Breakfast at the hotel. Tbilisi City Tour. Sightseeing tour around the capital: Old & New Tbilisi streets, Narikala Fortress and Metekhi church with panoramic views on Old Tbilisi, ancient churches of Anchiskhati and Sioni, Sulphur Baths district “Abanotubani”, famous Chardin street name after a French Missioner, Piece Bridge, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Freedom Square, and many other places of interest. We invite you to visit ancient town of extraordinary importance to the Georgian nation – Mtskheta. Standing on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the town of Mtskheta, formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. *Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is one of the most sacred places in Georgia and, along with Jvari Monastery, the clear highlight of a trip to Mtskheta. It was founded in 1010, built on the site of Georgia's first church, and contains the graves of the ancient Georgian kings, including Sidonia, who was said to have been buried holding Christ's robe. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Lunch with wine in a Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking Company.
overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 3: KAKHETI Breakfast at the hotel Explore Kakheti, the wine region of Georgia, located in the eastern part of the country. Kakheti wine region is an excellent place to visit beautiful sightseeings, try delicious local food, listen to traditional folk songs, study how Georgian wine is made, and have wine degustation. The complex in Tsinandali embraces the memorial house, a landscape garden, a historical winery, wine cellar, hotel and a café. The vineyards have been restored and wine production has resumed. Theu offer you a pleasurable and informative experience: you will look into the background of the noble Chavchavadze family, who played a significant part in the national history; enjoy the views of the garden, have a look at the winery and sample the “Tsinandali” (first produced by the Chavchavadzes) etc. Georgian wines and round off the visit at the historical hotel. Wine Tasting and Museum Tour at Tsinandali Estate Alaverdi is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km (16 mi) from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St. George. It is considered one of the four Great Cathedrals of the Georgian Orthodox World Shuchman winery: wine tour, wine tasting, red wine bath, relaxing massage Overnight in Shuchman winery
DAY 4: KAKHETI Breakfast at the hotel Bodbe Convent. According to the legend, it is built on the burial place of Saint Nino. A Saint for Georgians who converted their religion into Christianity. The site is very spiritual and has impressive views for taking beautiful pictures. Then go to Sighnaghi, known as "The City of Love." You will have a walking tour in Sighnaghin and discover " The Great Wall of Georgia." After the walking tour, you can join lunch with a beautiful view of Alazani Valley, and try traditional Georgian food. Visit Khareba Winery, the largest of Georgia's wine cellars. Khareba is a unique place with perfect storage conditions for wine, 7.7 kilometers of tunnels, and galleries that maintain a constant temperature of 12-14 degrees 0C. Have a walking tour in the tunnel, explore the ethnographic museum, get information on how Georgians make wine, and finish it with wine degustation. 4 type of wine +chacha tasting +bread making +dipping churchkhela+lunch Back to Tbilisi
Overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 5: Tbilisi - Ananuri - Jinvali - Kazbegi – Tbilisi Breakfast at the hotel The route to Kazbegi leads to Mtskheta-Mtianeti region and lies through Georgian military way, which connected the country with the Northern Caucasus. On the way to Kazbegi, we are going to visit: Ananuri Architectural Complex and Jinvali Water Reservoir is easy via Georgian Military Highway. Continuing the route to Kazbegi through popular Georgian winter resort Gudauri. Arrival to Kazbegi, Stepantsminda. The sightseeing tour includes the visits to: Gergeti Trinity Church is located near settlement Stapantsminda, on the Gergeti Mountain (2200m a.s.l.), one of the highest and most beautiful peaks of Caucasus and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. You can enjoy the breathtaking views to the mount Kazbebi. Mount Kazbegi is the third highest mountain in Georgia and the seventh highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains. The summit lies directly to the west of the town of Stepantsminda and is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Mt. Kazbek is the highest peak of Eastern Georgia. Dinner and Khinkali master class Back to the hotel.
Overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 6 Breakfast ar the hotel DEPARTURE DAY Date
Rates include:
4 nights in 4 STARS HOTEL Tbilisi bb (RAMADA BY WYNDHAM or similar)
1 night in Schuchmann wines chateau with wine tour, wine tasting, red wine bath, relaxing massage
All transportation during the tour
English Speaking Guide service
All entrance fees when necessary
Lunch with wine in a Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking Company in Mtskheta
Dinner and Khinkali master class in Kazbegi
4 type of wine +chacha tasting +bread making +dipping churchkhela+lunch in Kvareli wine cave
Wine Tasting and Museum Tour at Tsinandali Estate Delikas to Gergeti
Price do not include:
“Optional” which is mentioned in program
Domestic/International Flights
Insurance
Personal Expenses
Alcohol Beverages
Any Additional Services
Lunch 20 USD per person
Dinner 24 USD per person
PP IN USD
SINGLE ROOM 2 PAX $1095
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $960
SINGLE ROOM 4 PAX $915
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $785
SINGLE ROOM 6 PAX $830
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $700
SINGLE ROOM 8 PAX $825
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $695
SINGLE ROOM 10 PAX $780
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $650
SINGLE ROOM 12 PAX $750
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $620
