Tour Description
Georgia – Country of Wonders
Nestled between the Greater and Lesser Caucasus and the Black Sea Georgia is a country of endless discoveries. There are many reasons why traveling to this small country is genuinely worthwhile: untouched nature and wildlife, ancient cities, ancient churches, monasteries and temples, centuries-old towers. The juxtaposition of historical and modern architecture in Tbilisi, world-class natural wines, and tasty traditional cuisine. Varied and interesting landscapes and ancient culture make traveling unforgettable in Georgia. While visiting the important sights of the country we will discover many memorable places, that will touch all the senses.
Wine tasting in the Kakheti region
Visit the cradle of wine-making in Georgia and taste wine from a classic family cellar in the beautiful fortified town of Sighnaghi.
Visit to the Vardzia monastery
This monastery complex is the largest among the cave towns in Georgia. Wander through it’s refectories, sanctuaries, tunnels, and cellars and visit the Church of Assumption, a true monument to Georgian artistic culture .
Seeing the natural harmony of Svaneti
Svaneti is a place of towering villages harmoniously combined with huge mountains and cliffs. This area is especially impressive for nature admirers with alpine meadows and lakes, waterfalls and a variety of endemic flowers.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Arrive in Tbilisi and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Tbilisi After a late breakfast, we start our Tbilisi sightseeing tour to get acquainted with the city. Walking through the historical part of the city and enjoying the unique combination of cultures. Meandering through the narrow streets of the city we will come-across various religious buildings: Churches, Synagogues, Mosques, Wooden houses built in the 19th century with colourful balconies, sulphur baths, the Narikala fortress. Next, we take in the Georgian National Museum, where a great many intricate Georgian treasures are preserved. To finish up this introduction to the city we peruse Rustaveli Avenue, which is the main central boulevard. The rest of the day is left for exploring Tbilisi further, tasting wine in one of the many wine-bars, and getting acquainted with Georgian cuisine in one of the many great restaurants in the city centre.
Day 3
Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Tsinandali - Telavi In the morning, we take the road to the Kakheti region. This side of Georgia is considered the homeland of wine. However, apart from winemaking, Kakheti is distinguished by monuments of different periods and diverse nature. Here, we will visit the fortified town Sighnaghi, which leaves a special impression with it’s beautiful streets and distinctive natural location. We will walk along the cobbled streets with colourful houses and balconies, enjoy the amazing view of the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and the vast valley of Alazani. Then, we visit Tsinandali Museum. The complex includes a house-museum built in the nineteenth century, a beautiful garden, and a unique wine cellar. Next, we visit a small family cellar that has an experimental vineyard with over 40 types of endemic grape varieties, we’ll taste unique natural wines produced by hand in clay amphoras (Qvevri) in the traditional Georgian method. Pleasantly mellowed with wine, we make our way to the historic city of Telavi, the capital of the Kakheti region.
Day 4
Telavi - Alaverdi - Gremi - Kvareli - Telavi In the morning, we visit Telavi agricultural market. Local produce is displayed openly – a real feast for all the senses: ripe seasonal fruits, healthy vegetables, colourful spices, a variety of cheeses, fresh meat, beaded garlic, or crushed walnuts. Following the sights and aromas of the market, we move on to the 11th Century Alaverdi Cathedral, which is one of the largest religious buildings in Georgia. Before lunch, we visit the Gremi Architectural Complex, which comprises the remains of the old capital citadel of Kakheti built in the 16th century. A visit to the Kakheti region would be incomplete if we skipped lunch with a local family. Serving unmistakably authentic Kakhetian cuisine the host’s welcome is as genuine as the taste of the homemade dishes and wine. After lunch, we drive to one of the most renowned wineries in Kvareli, which is based on ancient traditions. Here, we will sample the variety of selected wines. To get acquainted with the process of making a Qvevri, we move to a nearby village, where modern masters of the many-millennia-old craft will host us.
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