Week in Georgia

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, departure to see one of the important archaeological monuments of the ancient period – Dzalisi (II century AD). Our tour continue, we leave Dzalisi and drive to the wonderful world of Château Mukhrani (1885), for discover the Georgian royal family history and breath-taking legends, a flavor of antiquity and enchanting wines. Wine tasting here. After the tasting, drive to the city of Mtskheta (UNESCO) – one of the oldest cities in Georgia (8-4 centuries BC). Visiting the historical and cultural sights of the city and the “Jvari” monastery (VI century). Dinner. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today starts with a visit to the Museum of Soviet Occupation (Closed on Monday). Then we will go to Kartli region. In Gori, visiting Stalin’s House-Museum . After all this drive to visit the ancient rock-cut city – Uplistsikhe. (BC VI-IV, UNESKO). Return to Tbilisi. Dinner. Accommodation at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. After, our path lies to the Ananuri fortress – a well-preserved complex of buildings from the 16th-18th centuries, the residence of the princes of Aragvi. Ananuri Castle has been proposed to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Next we will go through the Cross Pass (located at an altitude of 2379 meters above sea level). There is also an observation deck from which incredible views of the Greater Caucasus open. And, the end point of our today’s route is Stepantsminda. Ascent to the Gergeti Trinity Church, located at an altitude of 2170 m above sea level, at the foot of Mount Mkinvartsveri (5,054 m). Return in Tbilisi. Dinner. Hotel.

After breakfast, we will start this day a visit to Tsinandali. A 19th-century palace, an ornamental garden and a historic winery that combines European and centuries-old Georgian winemaking traditions. The highly prized dry white wine “Tsinandali” is still produced here. Wine tasting. Than visit Alaverdi Monastery, symbol of the blossoming of the Kakhetian culture. The monastery, also, is famous for wine, made with Georgian traditional technology, known as Alaverdi Monastery Cellar. (If you wish, we can to organize monastery wine tasting, by adding the appropriate amount). You will have the opportunity to visit the monastery beekeeping farm, find a lot interesting about the bees. Try and compare honey of different seasons, try honey-vodka prepared by beekeepers. After all this, we visit “Wine Trails” winery. You will get acquainted with the traditional Georgian wine making technology. Wine tasting and dinner with national dishes and various wines. Return in Tbilisi. Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. For the lovers walk in nature and ancient history, this tour will be of great interest. The beautiful views and landscapes, interesting historical monuments, archaeological artefacts, that you will see, will unforgettable for you. The murmuring streams of the Khrami River, a waterfall striving to merge with the river like a cascade, caves and a green gorge – you will see these beauties while walking along the Dashbash Canyon (Tsalka Canyon), in the valley of the Khrami River, in the vicinity of the village Dashbash, at an altitude of 1110-1448 meters above sea level. (Activities not included in the tour program at Dashbashi Canyon, can be purchased as desired by paying an additional amount). Samshvilde city abandoned, but not dead. When you walk through the deserted streets, discover several churches with frescoes and inscriptions, you feel the history. Return in Tbilisi. Dinner. Hotel.

 Sightseeing of Tbilisi sights. Free time. At the end of the day – Farewell dinner.(If you wish, by adding the appropriate amount , we will organize a cooking class of Georgian national dishes. During the master class guest themselves will cook Georgian national meals and shear it to everyone). Hotel.

Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.