Arrival and transfer from Tbilisi Airport to accommodation. Free day, to rest and enjoy the city.

Tbilisi - Arrival and transfer from Tbilisi Airport to accommodation. Free day to rest and enjoy the city.

Tbilisi - Mtskheta Tour

Jvari Church - Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Jvari is a rare case of an Early Medieval Georgian church that has survived to the present day almost unchanged.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an Orthodox Christian cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early and High Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Memorial History of Georgia - The Virgin Mary Assumption Church of Metekhi, known simply as Metekhi, is a Georgian Orthodox Christian church located on the left bank of the river Kura. It sits on the Metekhi Cliff opposite the old town of Tbilisi

Rike Park - Home to Bridge of Peace, this city park offers sculptures, biking trails, cafes & a kids’ play area.

Shardeni Street - Shardeni Street is a small walking street in Tbilisi, in the Upper Kala district, between Vakhtang Gorgasali square and Sioni Street. It has always been one of the centers of cultural and social life in Tbilisi. There are still many art galleries, salons of vitreous enamel and other handmade items, as well as bars and restaurants in Shardeni.

Narikala Fortress - Narikala is an ancient fortress overlooking Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and the Mtkvari River. The fortress consists of two walled sections on a steep hill between the sulfur baths and the botanical gardens of Tbilisi. On the lower court, there is the recently restored St Nicholas church.

Abanotubani - Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulphuric baths. Located at the eastern bank of the Mtkvari River at the foot of Narikala fort across Metekhisubani, Abanotubani is an important historic part of the city: it is where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of new capital.

Kakheti Region

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino - The St. George’s Monastery of St. Nino, sometimes also called the Bodbe Monastery, is one of the most important religious sites in Georgia. Today, there is a nunnery where the monastery used to be, and the St. George Cathedral, part of the monastery, holds the remains of St. Nino, Equal to the Apostles, who brought Christianity to Georgia. There is also a new cathedral being built, using much of the same construction methods used to make the most famous cathedrals in Georgia centuries ago. According to legends, St. Nino died at the age of 60 in Bodbe in the year 335 CE. During her lifetime, she had crossed the entire country, healing people and preaching Christianity. She asked to be buried in Georgia, where she had spent her life. Later, King Mirian decided to move her body to Mtskheta, but all efforts were in vain: the coffin couldn’t be moved. Originally, a little temple in honor of the martyr St. George was built on this place, but this temple didn’t survive. In 850, the newer Cathedral that stands today was built on the spot of the older temple. This new temple follows classic design principles, following the best traditions of Georgian architecture. The interior has a few 9th century frescoes, with lots of additions from the 12th through 17th centuries.

Signagi City Walls - Sighnaghi is located in the east side of the historical region of Kakheti - the heart of Georgia`s wine-growing regions. It is one of the smallest and most beautiful towns in Georgia due to its special and unique architecture and natural location; Sighnaghi is known as a “City of Love”, characterized with the beautiful, narrow, and cobblestone streets. It overlooks the most beautiful landscape of Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains. Sighnaghi is walled with the 5 km. remnants of 18th-century fortifications. There are two Georgian Orthodox churches in the town dedicated to St. George and to St. Stephen. The town with its environs are home to several historical and cultural monuments, specifically protected by the State since 1975. The local Ethnographic and Archaeological Museum dating from the 1950s was upgraded and developed into a modern-standard exhibition the – Sighnaghi Museum – in 2007. The venerated Bodbe Monastery is located 2 kilometers from Sighnaghi and is a place of pilgrimage due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th-century apostle of Georgia. Sighnaghi developed into a city in the 18th century. However, it’s scientifically proved that this place had been playing an important role in the development of the region since Paleolithic, Late Stone and Bronze Ages. The history of the town and its fortress is associated with the name of King Erekle II. In 1770 the King entered Sighnaghi into the list of cities and made it act the leading part in the defence against Lekis. The wall with the length of about 5 kilometers and 23 towers was constructed in the same period. The fortress could accommodate almost all Kizikhians in that period. Sighnaghi Wall is still considered to be one of the most important historic monuments in Kakheti and throughout Georgia. Today the Wall is reconstructed in its earliest form. In the 19th century Sighnaghi turned into the biggest center of workmanship and trade. It was a cultural center of Eastern Georgia. Several caravan routes crossed there. According to historic data, there were 131 shops and stalls at the central square of the town. Over the past years a rehabilitation project has been carried out in Sighnaghi. Within the scope of the project the town gained it historical format again: restoration of old buildings, revetment of streets, improvement and development of infrastructure. Today Sighnaghi is also called a town-museum because the architectural style that characterized it 200 years ago is still preserved there. The wall, houses built with Georgian bricks, wooden fretwork balconies, cobblestone pavements, wine cellars, basements and of course the inimitable views produce an unforgettable impression upon the visitors of the town. Sighnaghi is distinguished by its clement, humid climate. Winter temperate is cold, summer – quite hot. The highest average annual temperature is 24.3°C (July) and the lowest average annual temperature is 0.2°C (January). Position data: 41°36′55″N 45°54′46″E / 41.61528°N 45.91278°E / 41.61528; 45.91278 Country: Georgia Region: Kakheti Area: 1251 km2 Altitude: 790 m. above sea level Population: 2000

Tunnel Winery Khareba’s - In August 2011, Winery Khareba modernized its cellar in Terjola (Imereti) and today it is equipped with modern machinery including stainless steal tanks. Here, we produce our premium still and sparkling wines. 8000 years old winemaking method and innovative achievements of the 21st century are combined in the Terjola cellar. This is a place where more than 40 kinds of wines are produced using more than 20 different indigious grape varieties. Winery Khareba’s eastern Georgia cellar is located in Vachnadziani (Kakheti) and has been producing wines since 1957. This cellar mainly produces table wines and production capacity is more than 55 000 hectoliters per year. We also own a spirits (Brandy) production facility in Akhmeta (Kakheti).

Shumi Winery - he company owns Vazioni small museum which houses a fine collection of wine related exhibits, an ethnography department and a wine-tasting area.

The museum collection already contains 294 varieties of vine collected by SHUMI employees in different areas of Georgia, as well as 92 varieties of foreign vines. Among all these different Georgian vines, only 15 are used for commercial purposes today. The Museum also aims to find rare species of vine with unique qualities which could enrich Georgian wine-making.

The exhibition hall exhibits ancient wine-making accessories found in Georgia, such as grape presses, clay “Qvevri” (pots of great capacity) and various drinking vessels used in ancient Georgia. The Museum Vazioni is regularly visited by Georgians from all over the country and by tourists from abroad. The wine-tasting area is very popular among foreign visitors who can taste and purchase SHUMI products in a unique environment.

### Kazbegi Tour

Jinvali Water Reservoir - Zhinvali is a townlet in Georgia, Dusheti Municipality, on river Aragvi. It has one of the largest hydroelectric power stations in Georgia

Ananuri - Ananuri is a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Dusheti Municipality Georgia, about 45 miles from Tbilisi.

Gudauri - Gudauri is a ski resort located on the south-facing plateau of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Jvari Pass, at an elevation of 2,200 meters above sea level.

Gergeti Trinity Church - Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Stepantsminda in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri, at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbek.

### Airport transfer from Tbilisi to the Tbilisi airport

Tbilisi - pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport

• Admission to top attractions including Shumi Winery, Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House, Gergeti Trinity Church, and Narikala Fortress
• Private transportation throughout the tour
• Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service daily
• Free on-board WiFi to stay connected
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
• Tbilisi cable car ticket included
• All fuel surcharges covered

• Hotel
• Food and Drink
• Entrance fee to Museum of Ethnography ( 2 USD per person) (optional)
• Entrance fee to Museum of Stalin in Gori ( 5 USD per person ) (optional)
• Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (2,5 USD per person )
• 4WD car from Kazbegi to Gergeti church ( 4 USD per person) (optional)
• Entry/Admission - Uplistsiche Cave Town
• Entry/Admission - Stalin Museum