Tour 5 days and 4 nights. The price inscludes everything

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Tbilisi in all its glory and originality An unforgettable tour of the old town awaits you.
9 stops
1
You will make a great journey into the history of Tbilisi - I will tell you about it easy and fun. Key attractions will help bring the past to life. Let's start from the Metekhi plateau: admiring the panorama of the Old City and the Narikala fortress, let's talk about the origin of Tbilisi. You will learn about the first settlement, which existed here before the arrival of Vakhtang Gorgasali, and the affairs of this king. Entrance ticket included
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Meidan Bazaar
Спустившись, мы пойдем к площади Мейдан. В этом древнем месте вы представите оживленный торговый Тбилиси Великого шелкового пути и узнаете о подземном базаре. Входной билет включен
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Abanotubani
Afterwards we go to the sulfur baths, where Marco Polo was still. I will tell you not only the legend of the falcon and the founding of Tbilisi, but also less known details: for example, why 15 out of 65 baths are left and why they have such names (from simple room 5 to elegant Tsarskaya and Motley). In the same area you will walk along the Figira gorge to a real waterfall and admire elegant Tbilisi balconies along the way. I will tell you why they served in different eras and why it was impossible to find two identical samples Entrance ticket included
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Rike Park
We will not ignore modern Tbilisi buildings: you will cross Bridge of Peace and learn about its beautiful symbolism, as well as the fact that the locals thinking about a glass skyscraper and unusual pipes in Rike Park. Entrance ticket included
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
5
Sioni Cathedral Church
Places of Faith My route through Old Tbilisi will cover the main religious buildings of the capital. In the 13th century Metekhi church on the plateau of the same name you will learn about the architecture and types of Georgian churches, as well as about the prison past of this place. In Sioni Cathedral we will talk about Saint Nino, because her cross is kept here; about the preserved icon of the Virgin and about how why you can step on burials here. Entrance ticket included
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Anchiskhati Basilica
Anchiskhat Basilica Anchiskhat Church, where I will tell you about the wonderful icon. The spiral staircase and narrow lanes will lead to the elegant Juma Mosque. Entrance ticket included
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
7
The Bridge of Peace
The Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi is a pedestrian bridge and one of the most famous tourist places in the city. It connects the Old Town district of Tbilisi with Rike Park across the Mtkvari River. This bridge is relatively young it was only opened to the public in 2010. Entrance ticket included.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
From Narikala (or the upper station of the cable car) you can walk along the picturesque western ridge along the Sololaki ridge. The main attraction is the statue of Mother Georgia This 20-meter-high aluminum symbol of Tbilisi holds a sword in one hand and a cup of wine in the other - a classic metaphor of the Georgian character, warmly welcoming guests and passionately fighting off enemies. Entrance ticket included
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
9
Freedom Square The Freedom Monument, commonly known as the Statue of Saint George, is a monument located in Tbilisi, Georgia, dedicated to freedom and independence of the Georgian nation. Opened in 2006 in the central square Tbilisi granite and gold monument is 35 meters high and easy to spot from anywhere in the city. The real statue is 5.6 m high, made made of bronze and plated with gold - a gift to the city from its creator, by the Georgian sculptor Zurab Tsereteli. Entrance ticket included We stay at the hotel in Tbilisi.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Kazbegi is difficult to defeat, but he will conquer you! Legendary landscapes, history and the Georgian Military Road
5 stops
10
Zhinvali Water Reservoir
Zhinvali reservoir Zhinvali Reservoir, 40 km north of Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia Zhinvali, also Zhinvali, is an artificial reservoir located on the Aragvi river in Georgia. The dam was built in 1986.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Ananuri fortress: stone history on the coast of Aragvi you will be greeted by the only one the fortress of Georgia, which has come down to us in its original form. Walking through the territory defensive complex Ananuri, you will feel like a resident of the Middle Ages and learn about the glorious past of the Aragvi Eristavi And we will definitely pay attention to the Assumption Church of the 17th century, the facade of which is decorated with interesting bas-reliefs, and each decor element carries a hidden meaning.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
12
Kvemo Mleta
Kvemo Mleta You will find the confluence of two rivers (White and Black Aragvi), breathtaking views of Arch of Friendship and an unusual mineral spring resembling a golden river.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
Gudauri
Gudauri Monument of Russian-Georgian friendship, Georgian Military Road, Gudauri Friendship Monument, also known as Panorama of Gudauri or the Treaty of St. George, located on Georgian military road connecting Russia.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Gergeti Trinity Church
Gergeti Trinity Church After passing through the village of Stepantsminda, you will climb to the Gergeti Trinity: the monastery itself is ascetic, but it seems that it could not have been better to complement the view of the majestic Mount Kazbek (which, by the way, is called Mkinvartsveri in Georgia). Enjoy the views and learn local legends.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Kakheti: Signagi, Bodbe Monastery, Tsinandali, Telavi, Wine Tour. Kakheti
6 stops
15
Signagi
Kakheti A trip to the east of Georgia, to the Kakheti region, awaits you with impressions. Sunny Alazani Valley, the ancient Bodbe Monastery soaring above it, Italian streets of Sighnaghi, long fortress wall, taste of Georgian food and wine, get ready to admire, listen, taste and take many pictures!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino
Bodbe Monastery Saint Nino, where the great Georgian saint - Nino lies. Here you go christian the path of Georgia and learn the legend of why Nino was buried in Bodbe. You can dive into the healing waters of the holy spring and, possibly, hear the prayers of many generations of believers. Entrance ticket included
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Signagi City Walls
Sighnaghi Sighnaghi: little Italy and a big lunch. A warm and welcoming nickname Sighnaghi "the city of love" appeared by right: here you can get married at any time of the day, and here the artist Niko Pirosmani gives flowers to his beloved Margarita (the song “A Million Scarlet roses "). You will walk the streets in Italian style, you will see the most the longest fortress wall in Europe and admire the panorama of the Alazani Valley. Afterwards, you will relax during lunch in a hospitable home restaurant, where the owners will tell you about the traditions of the Kakhetian feast and will allow you to take part in the preparation of khinkali. The entrance ticket is free.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
18
Not far from Telavi there is a village whose name - Tsinandali - itself sounds like a song. Here, in the museum of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze (Griboyedov's father-in-law), you will try famous wine of the same name and get acquainted with the methods of Kakhetian winemaking. The entrance ticket is free.
1 minute • Admission ticket included
19
Telavi
Telavi Telavi, where Mimino is known to live, is famous for its wines, taste of Kakheti and beautiful architecture, which are especially pleasant to admire after restoration. Duration: 20 minutes. The entrance ticket is free.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Telavi
Telavi. In the current capital of Kakheti Telavi ... you will find yourself among the lush greenery of plane trees and mulberries. In the central part I will introduce you to the Batonistsikhe fortress and show you the famous 900-year-old plane tree, near which several shots were fired from Mimino. Duration: 20 minutes. The entrance ticket is free. Wine-growing traditions, tasting and restaurant in Telavi. First of all, you will find yourself on winery in the homeland of winemaking: local experts will talk about the Kakhetian method making wine (which is even included in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List), features of kvevri device and types of Georgian wines. After that, of course, you will love the taste of red Kakheti: you will taste 5-6 types of wine (as well as cognacs and chachas). We stay at the hotel in Telavi
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Kakheti.
5 stops
21
Alaverdi St. George Cathedral
The history of the Alaverdi Monastery dates back to the 6th century. It is located at the foot of the largest Caucasus mountain, on the western bank of the Alazani River in Kakheti. The valleys are well known for their fertility. The royal temple of the Alaverdi monastery has always been a place of prayer of the kings of Kakheti and Hereti and performances of the monks-inhabitants.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
22
Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels
On the way to Kvareli we stop at Gremi. Standing over the green Alazan valley, Gremi attracts travelers, whose road runs between Telavi and Kvareli. The gloomy and monumental castle is one of the most visited tourist places in Georgia. The Gremi architectural ensemble in the form in which it was built to this day in the 16th century during the time of the king Kakheti Levan, who declared Gremi the capital of the kingdom of Kakheti. input included
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
Tunnel Winery Khareba Stop: 60 minutes - entrance included Winery Khareba - a unique and rare wine cellar, located in Kvareli, in the Alazani Valley. Carved in the Caucasus Mountains and opened in 1962 for the OIV World Congress, the cellar / tunnel has length of 7.7 kilometers. The best wines of the Kakheti region were stored and aged here for decades. The tunnel preserves the natural temperature 12-14 ° С with humidity 70%; ideal conditions for preserving wine. input included
1 hour • Admission ticket included
24
Kindzmarauli Marani has a large library of vineyards with more than 400 grape varieties that grow in Georgia. The Kvareli-based winery currently produces two million bottles of wine. Kindzmarauli Marani has a well-established and well-maintained a vineyard library featuring 420 of more than 500 varieties grapes that can be found in Georgia. They hope to increase the number of different varieties up to more than 500. From grapes harvested from some varieties, they make experimental wine. So far, some have promised to produce quality wines. Kindzmarauli vineyards Marani have 500 hectares (1,236 acres) of vines including Saperavi, Kisi, Rkatsiteli and Khikhvi. They will add another vineyard in the future. In 2013, they plan to harvest 2,500 tons of grapes. wine cellar Here you are staying at the Gemini wine cellar. You are visiting a wine museum, trying to find different varieties of wine in Qvevri (large clay jars, used for storing and storing wine). the ticket is included in the price
1 hour • Admission ticket included
25
Ujarma Fortress
fortress Ujarma. It is believed that in the second half of the 5th century the famous Vakhtang Gorgasali (founder of Tbilisi) built many buildings in Ujarma and moved his residence there. After Vakhtang's death, his heir Dachi for some time he ruled Kakheti. In the 10th century, Ujarma was destroyed Arab troops of Abul Qassim. In the 13th century, the fortress was restored by the king George III, where he set up a treasury. Admission to the Gombori Pass where we will walk through unique beauty Gombori Pass (1620 m.). Entrance ticket included We stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Mtskheta-Jvati- City of Gori-Uplistsikhe: stories and panoramas
4 stops
26
Jvari Church
St. Nino - the preacher who convinced the Georgian king Mirian to convert the pagan country to Christianity. We will talk about the spiritual path of Sakartvelo in the ancient temple of Jvari - it stands proudly on a hill near Mtskheta. You will learn about its architectural features and admire the panorama, which Lermontov immortalized in the poem "Mtsyri" - the confluence of the "rivers-sisters" Aragva and Kura. Entrance ticket included
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
27
From here you will see the 11th century Svetitskhoveli temple, to which you will go further. We will walk to the shrine along cozy streets past tents with traditional Georgian souvenirs. Within the ancient walls of the temple you will hear legends about Saint Sidonia and the Pillar of Life, read ancient frescoes and be able to touch to the main shrines of Georgia. the ticket is included in the price
1 hour • Admission ticket included
28
Difficult road of the pagan past in the Uplistsikhe caves Short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - the beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I have studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of residential and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about Uplistsikhe trade with the ancient states of Urartu and Media about its heyday and decline. Wonderful panoramas of the Kura valley will open here. the ticket is included in the price
1 hour • Admission ticket free
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In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown Gori (this is not far from Uplistsikhe). In the halls of the entire museum pantheon you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - guided by the museum guide. the ticket is included in the price
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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