DAY 1: WELCOME TO GEORGIA! Arrival to Tbilisi International Airport Meeting and transfer to Tbilisi hotel. Free time for rest. Overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 2: TBILISI CITY TOUR +MTSKHETA Breakfast at the hotel 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 in KTW 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. DINNER WITH FOLK SHOW 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. Lunch with wine 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 Check in Shuchman winery: wine tour, wine tasting, red wine bath, relaxing massage Dinner 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 the hotel Dinner Overnight in Shuchman winery
DAY 5: KAKHETI Breakfast at the hotel David Gareji is located in Eastern Georgia, 25 km from Tbilisi, on Iori plateau near the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan. It includes the complex of 19 Medieval monasteries with approximately 5 000 cells for monks. David Gareji is one of the most important landmarks of Georgia. This site is characterised by a unique combination of historic architecture, prehistoric archaeological sites, rich palaeonthological fields and important bio-geographical features widely spread within the arid and semiarid landscape of the river Iori plateau. The dozens of cave monasteries decorated with unique frescoes are the best examples of harmonious interaction of man made structures with the dramatic landscape. They bear the traditional principles of sustainable living and are considered as the masterpieces of Georgian Medieval art. Lunch on the way to Tbilisi Back to Tbilisi Overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 6: Breakfast at the hotel Free day in Tbilisi Overnight in Tbilisi
DAY 7: Breakfast at the hotel Departure day
Rates include:
4 nights in 4* LOCAL HOTEL Tbilisi bb (Brim or similar)
2 nights in Schuchmann Wines Chateau with wine tour, wine tasting, red wine bath, relaxing massage
All transportation during the tour English Speaking Guide service 4 type of wine tasting + chacha tasting +bread making +dipping churchkhela 4 Lunches 2 dinners at the hotel Dinner with Folk Show in Tbilisi All entrance fees when necessary
Price do not include: “Optional” which is mentioned in program
Domestic/International Flights Insurance Personal Expenses Alcohol Beverages Any Additional Services
PP in USD
SINGLE ROOM 2 PAX $1265
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $1105
SINGLE ROOM 5 PAX $1030
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $870
SINGLE ROOM 10 PAX $910
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $750
SINGLE ROOM 15 PAX $880
PP IN DOUBLE ROOM $720
