6 days: Tbilisi, Mtskheta–Jvari–Gori–Uplistsikhe, Kakheti-Bodbe-Sighnaghi, Kazbegi-Ananuri-Gudauri + Shopping

Description

‎1. Day

‎ Tbilisi(overview) (3 hrs excursion, with professional guide)

Old Tbilisi

Abanotubani-is a unique area of ​​sulfur baths in the center of Tbilisi.

Anchiskhati- Church of the Nativity of theVirgin Mary- is the oldest building in Tbilisi that has survived to this day.

New Tbilisi

The famous Vakhtang Gorgasali Square (aka Meidan square).

Let's take a walk onShardeni Street.

Metekhi Church.

We will be in the center of political life - on Freedom Square.

We will see the famousGabriadze Puppet Theater.

Modern and futuristicRike Park.

Let's take breathtaking photos on theBridge of Peace.

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‎2. Day

‎Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe‎ (From 09:00 till 19:00)

‎A trip to the ‎‎Jvari ‎‎Monastery, the monastery of the VI-VII centuries about which Lermontov wrote in the poem "Mtsyri". ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎‎ (Where merging noisy hugging like two sisters of the jet Aragvi and Kura)‎

‎We will visit the Cathedral of ‎‎Svetitskhoveli,‎‎ where the burial of the chiton of Christ, the relics of Andrew the First-Called, is located. ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎

‎State ‎‎Museum of Stalin‎‎ (in the city of Gori - in the homeland of Stalin). ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎

‎Uplistsikhe‎‎ is an ancient cave city, one of the first cities on the territory of Georgia built 3000-5000 years ago

‎3. Day

Vardzia – Rabat – Borjomi (From 07:00 till 22:00)

The city of Vardzia-an underground city founded in the 12th century by Queen Tamara, could accommodate about 20 thousand people. There were a large number of tunnels, alleys and stairs; in addition to the monastery, inside there were several residential buildings, libraries and even a water supply system. The most amazing thing about the Vardzia project was that it had 13 floors, including more than 600 rooms.

Rabat Fortress-is the largest fortress in Georgia, founded in the 9th century. Inside the fortress walls there is a lot of interesting things - a palace, towers, courtyards with pools and fountains, enfilades, a small labyrinth garden.

The resort town Borjomi-is located in the southwest of Georgia. It stretches along the coast of the Mtkvari River for 5 kilometers. There are few high-rise buildings in the ancient town; the bulk of residential buildings are houses of the 19th century. Holidays in Borjomi have always been attractive for Russians and other tourists. Nature was fascinating, and mineral springs promised health and youth.

6. Day

Shopping day in biggest city mall of Georgia (Transfer from Hotel and from city mall to any place in Tbilisi) (6 hrs)

‎5. Day

Kakheti–Bodbe–Signagi (From 09:00 till 20:00)

Will start our trip from Manavi village, where you will try traditional Georgian homemade wine, chacha and Georgian snacks + you will make this snack(Churchxela) by your hands

Our second stop will be in Badiauri willage where you will see how we are making our traditional bread( Mother’s bread) and will taste Georgian famous cheese’s

“Signagi”is a city of love in the style of southern Italian classicism, which is famous for its fortress of the same name, which is included in the list of the most famous and largest fortresses in Georgia (XVII century). And before us are views of extraordinary beauty of theAlazani Valley.

The Alazani Valley offers excellent panoramas from different points of the city ofSignagi.

On the way, we watch how Kakheti bread is baked in a clay oven and, if desired, we ourselves can participate.

We will see the ancientmonastery of Bodbe, which is famous throughout Georgia thanks to the enlightener of Georgia,Saint Nino, Equal to the Apostles.

We will visit the holy spring ofSt. Nino.

We will enjoy drinks from the famous local wine cellar, where we have the opportunity to taste premium class of wine directly from theqvevri(for free).

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‎6. Day

Kazbegi–Ananuri–Gudauri (From 09:00 till 20:00)

Kazbegi is a highland part of Georgia. The Main Caucasian Ridge passes here, and through it - the famous Georgian Military Road.

A trip to the incredibleZhinvali reservoir.We will see theAnanurifortress - one of the most visited attractions.

InPasanauriwe will see how the black and white Aragvi mountain rivers flow in parallel and do not merge and will have tasting of Georgian mountains honey and traditional drink “Chacha”

We will drive past theGudauri ski center and admire the stunning views of the mountains.

We will climb the mountain where the Monument of Friendship was built from where we will see a turquoise lake.

On the way we will stop at a Travertine mountain along which mineral water flows and we will try it(Only at spring and summer).

Arrival inStepantsminda. For almost 100 years, until 2007, it was known as Kazbegi, but recently its historical name was returned to it.

We will seeMount Kazbek- one of the most famous peaks of the Caucasus Mountains (5033 m).Monastery of the Holy Trinity "Gergeti"(Monastery on Kazbek), which is located at 2200 m above sea level!

Organizational details:

All excursions starting from sulfur baths location(Old Tbilisi), at address: Abano 15

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Included in the price :

Listed excursions.

Transfer from to the airport and city mall.( If you booking from 2 till 7 person will make 25$ discount for each)

Guide service.

Minibus.

Wine and chacha tastings

Mountains honey tastings

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The price does not include:

Flight.

Entry tickets. (Total 65 gel for each person)

Hotel

The cost of an SUV for lifting Gergeti Monastery in Kazbegi (20 GEL)

Shopping cost

Lunches and dinners.

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‎You can order on any dates convenient for you. ‎‎ ‎‎ ‎

Important information:

It is also possible to change the days of excursions, replace an excursion with another (will affect the price) and also remove a certain excursion. For all details, contact the organizer: Irina +995571318008

If you are unable to attend the tour or if there are fewer participants than indicated in your ticket, please inform the administrator in advance. The administrator is always available directly or via Viber/WhatsApp at: +995571 31 80 08 (Irina).