Wine Tour to Georgia (5 days)

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1 Wine Tour to Georgia (5 days) Day 1 st 2 nd, Tbilisi Departure from the hotel Coffee Break with sweets Lunch , Georgian cuisine Completion of the Tour Dinner and night at the Hotel in Tbilisi- 20:00 Tbilisi The first day - Tbilisi. Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and the cultural center of the country. It contains a large number of architectural monuments and modern buildings. Particularly noteworthy are the Narikala fortress located on the bank of the River Mtkvari and the Metekhi Church. In the VI century, the oldest cathedral in Tbilisi - Anchiskhati was built, while the Jvarismama church was built in the 16th century. Another cathedral - Zemo Betlemi - was constructed in the 18th century, as were several other buildings in the historical part of the city. The Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), built in our time, is one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the world. We will start our tour by visiting the Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba), then we will walk along the old city, we will see the Metekhi temple located on the cliff and built in the 13th century. After enjoying the view, we will continue along the cable car and climb the Narikala fortress, which was founded in the 4th century AD, offering a panoramic view of Tbilisi and the Botanical Garden. From Narikala fortress we will walk down the hill to the oldest part of the city with interesting houses with open carved balconies. We will continue our trip by visiting the quarter of the sulfur baths of Abanotubani and Legkhvtakhevi, listening to the legends, about how Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century.

2 The second day - Tbilisi. We will climb the Turtle Lake and visit the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, located in the Vake district in the central part of the city. On the territory of the museum there are more than a hundred exhibits from all regions of Georgia: authentic houses, outbuildings, utensils, barns, water mills, wine cellars, forges, cowsheds, etc. Officially, the ethnographic museum was opened in the 60s. Visiting the museum, you can reach the Turtle Lake. This is a favorite place for having rest in Tbilisi with families. From here, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Tbilisi from a bird's-eye view. Directly from the lake, the cable car trains, for 6 minutes will bring you down. Further we will climb Funicular on Mount Mtatsminda to the West from the center of Tbilisi, height meters above sea level. Mtatsminda is one of the most beautiful natural, historical and cultural attractions of the city. It is covered with coniferous forests and looks proudly at the capital. From Mount Mtatsminda there is a beautiful panoramic view of Tbilisi. Observation platforms are arranged here for viewing the panorama of the city. You can go up to Mtatsminda by several transport means, among which the funicular екфь and the cable car are very popular. At Mtatsminda currently operates the largest leisure park in Georgia with attractions, restaurants, cafes, bars and other entertainments. There is also a TV tower. In the middle of Mtatsminda mountain, on one of the slopes, there is a cathedral named after Saint David Gareji. In the courtyard of the cathedral is a pantheon of Georgian writers and public figures, in which the greatest sons of Georgia are buried, including Ilya Chavchavadze, Akaki Tsereteli, Vazha Pshavela, Galaktion Tabidze. In the pantheon also rest the famous Russian writer and playwright Alexander Griboyedov. Having completed sightseeing, we will go to the Khareba Winery. We will get acquainted with the process of wine- making and taste different types of wines.

3 Day 3 rd Mtskheta, Gori Departure from the Hotel Coffee break and sweets Lunch , Georgian cuisine Completion of the tour, transfer to Tbilisi Dinner and night at the Hotel in Tbilisi Mtskheta Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities in Georgia and the spiritual center of the country. We will start by visiting the picturesque monastery of Jvari, sung by M. Yu. Lermontov in the poem "Mtsyri". From the hill on which the monastery is located, breathtaking views on the merging of the two rivers Aragvi and Mtkvari and the Svetitskhoveli temple, the religious center of Georgia, where one of the greatest holy things of the Christian world - the Robe of the Jesus - is preserved. As well in Samtavro Temple there are many sacred objects: a part of the life-giving pillar, the miraculous icon of the Iberian God Mother, the miraculous icon of St. Nino, the graves of the holy kings Mirian and Nana, part of the stone from the grave of St. Nino from Bodbe and other relics.

4 Gori The city of Gori is located in the Kartli Valley at a place where the River Mtkvari and the river Big Liakhvi are merging. From the south and west the city is surrounded by mountains. We will start by visiting the house-museum of Stalin. The exhibition is chronologically divided into several halls, in which many exhibits belonged to Stalin, including furniture, personal belongings and gifts. Uplistsikhe is an ancient cave city, one of the first cities on the territory of Georgia carved into the rock. The city emerged at the end of the II and the beginning of the I millennium BC, experienced several ups and downs, was finally abandoned in the XIX century and is thus a multilayered archaeological site, one of the most important architectural monuments in Georgia.

5 Day 4-th - 5th - Kakheti. Monastery Bodbe, the city of love - Sighnaghi, Ujarma, Ikalto. Departure from the hotel Coffee break and sweets Lunch , Georgian cuisine End of the tour Day 4 after the tour is completed, we stay at the hotel in Kakheti. Day 5 at the end of the tour we leave for Tbilisi, night at the hotel in Tbilisi Bodbe Signagi

6 Day 4 th. During this tour you will visit the monastery of Bodbe, where St. Nino is buried, visit the beautiful city of Love - Sighnaghi, you will see its fortress and wonderful views of the Alazani valley. During the journey you will get exhaustive information about all the fortresses that will meet on the road, and about the city of Signahi. But the most important part of our narrative will be the story of the life and activities of St. Nino and the formation of Christianity in Georgia. In addition, you will learn general information about Georgia, about one of its most picturesque and fertile regions - Kakheti, the Kakhetians, about Georgian wine and winemaking, about Georgian cuisine and Georgian feasts and traditions. Day 5th. After breakfast, we arrive in Ujarma, a fortress of the III century, built to strengthen northeastern Georgia. After that, we go to the monastery complex and the medieval Ikalto Academy, built during the reign of David the Fourth Builder, and which for a long time was the center of enlightenment in Eastern Georgia. According to some sources, it is here at the junction of the XII-XIII centuries Shota Rustaveli completed his immortal poem "the Knight in the Tiger's Skin". Having finished sightseeing, go to the winery. We will get acquainted with the process of wine-making and taste different types of wines. You will also have the opportunity to prepare the churchkhela, bake bread in the "tone" and distilling the Chacha. You will enjoy the taste of the best Georgian dishes and will be able to purchase the best wines at special prices. You will remember your trip to Kakheti for a long time. Visit the Winery and Wine - Tasting

7 Organizational issues and prices The tour includes: welcome and farewell at the airport, accommodation at the hotel, transfer by vehicle, meal and guide services. The travel company as well will provide following services for coast free: Memory souvenirs and photos; Insurance covering from one of the leading insurance companies in Georgia - JSC ARDI Insurance for the whole period of staying in Georgia. The price for the tour per 1 person for 5 days is 350 USD; 5 persons USD; 10 persons USD; 15 persons USD; 20 persons USD In case of a request, the hotel will be booked according to the needs and requirements of the visitors. The price of the tour may vary depending on the cost of the hotel. Contacts for booking the tour: Contact info: LLC Wallaby; Address: Napareuli St. 14; Phone (+99532) ; Mobile/Viber (+995) Tel (in Russia) office@wallaby-tourstogeorgia.com JSC TBC Bank Bank Code: TBCBGE22818 Account Number: GE03TB