Journey to the west of Georgia through the wine cradle
The Heart of Georgia-A central historical part of the capital of the country - diverse and tolerant ″Old Tbilisi″ where the Eastern and the Western cultures meet, the center of the Caucasus. Here, you will learn how Tbilisi was founded, how the Tbilisians have lived for centuries and what makes the city so remarkable. You will see important sights, walk in the streets of historical districts and listen to the stories about the city.
The old capital and religious center of Georgia, also known as ″the Second Jerusalem″. You will learn about the biblical stories and the history of the spread of Christianity in Georgia.
Georgia - ″the cradle of wine″. One of the most important parts of the life and family farming of a Georgian man: vine culture and Georgian tradition of winemaking. The academy of a Georgian table is an integral part of our worldview and life.
Stepantsminda Turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir. Meeting with the mountains of Georgia And acquaintance with its traditions.
Kutaisi is a colorful city of Georgian intelligentsia, poetry, music, theater, humor and friendship,
Samegrelo - ″Odabade″ - the place of your birth where a person begins to think differently about life, Ancient Colchis culture, Land of soulful songs, delicious spicy dishes.
A central historical part of the capital of the country - diverse and tolerant ″Old Tbilisi″ where the Eastern and the Western cultures meet, the center of the Caucasus. Here, you will learn how Tbilisi was founded, how the Tbilisians have lived for centuries and what makes the city so remarkable. You will see important sights, walk in the streets of historical districts and listen to the stories about the city: the monument to King Vakhtang Gorgasali, Metekhi Church (XII c.) standing on the cliff, Abo Tbileli Church (XX c.), River Mtkvari, One Hundred Thousand Martyrs’ Bridge, Meydan Bazaar, Jean Chardin Street, Tbilisi Karavanserai Museum, Sioni Cathedral where the Cross of St. Nino the Illuminator (VII c.) is kept, the Anchiskhati, which is one of the oldest churches of Tbilisi, where the Christ’s non human-made Icon (V c.) is kept, Revaz Gabriadze’s puppet theater, Freedom Square - the border between Old and Bourgeois Tbilisi, the Tbilisi Catholic Church (XIX c.), Gudiashvili Square, the Great Synagogue of Tbilisi (XX c.), the Glass Bridge, the cableway, the monument of ″Mother Georgia″, Narikala Fortress and the Botanical Garden, Tbilisi Mosque (XIX c.), Abanotubani and Legvtakhevi, Mtatsminda with the cell (VI c.) cut in the rock and church of Assyrian Father St. David of Gareja (XIX c.);
Funicular, Mtatsminda Pantheon of Writers and Public Figures, the grandiose Holy Trinity Cathedral (XX c.), Rustaveli Street - the central avenue of the capital; evening program: we will eat Georgian dishes at the restaurant and watch Georgian national dances.
Mtskheta is the old capital and religious center of Georgia, also known as “the Second Jerusalem“. You will learn about the biblical stories and the history of the spread of Christianity in Georgia;
Jvari Monastery, built on a mountain top (VI c.), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI c.), where the greatest relic of the Christian world - the Christ’s non human-made Chiton, as well as a piece of the Cross on which the Savior was crucified, the robe of biblical prophet Elijah are kept;
Samtavro Monastery (XI c.), where St. Nino the Illuminator lived near the blackberry bush in the Church yard. Here, in the Church, there rests Father Gabriel, an outstanding monk of modern times, whose relics are placed in a stone shrine... Uplistsikhe (VI c. BC) – the world of sacred wisdom of pre-Christian Georgia;
“The City of Magi“ - the oldest complex carved in the rock; pagan shrines, halls and rooms cut in the caves, secret tunnel, Church of St. George (XII c.).
Georgia - ”the cradle of wine”. One of the most important parts of the life and family farming of a Georgian man: vine culture and Georgian tradition of winemaking.
The academy of a Georgian table is an integral part of our worldview and life. excursion in the winery and wine degustation. Bodbe Monastery - the body of St. Nino, the Illuminator of Georgia, is buried in the IX-century Church of St. George. The miraculous spring of St. Nino flows in the gorge at the foot of the mountain. Sighnaghi – “The City of Love”.
It is the city built on the top of the mountain in the 18th century, with 28 towers and a 4-km-long defence wall, which offers a beautiful view of the Alazani Valley. David Gareji Monastery with 9 monastic complexes: the temples carved in the rock, chapels, cells of monks and other rooms.
The Transfiguration Cathedral, where the body of St. David of Gareja is buried. Visit to the family cellar, wine degustation, introduction to Kakhetian cuisine and tasting local dishes.
The guardians of the northern gates and road of the Caucasus: the staunch people from Khevi and Mtiuleti. The so-called Georgian Military Road connecting Tbilisi with Vladikavkaz: Aragvi Gorge, Cross Pass, Bidara Gorge, Dariali Gorge, Larsi border check-point.
Monument to Three Hundred Aragvians and the history of their heroism. Jinvali Reservoir surrounded by mountains, Ananuri fortress with Khevsuri and Tushi towers, the Church of the Virgin’s Assumption and the Savior Church (XVII c.), Pasanauri settlement - ″Homeland of Khinkali″ - a place where the White and Black Aragvi Rivers meet - the legend of unhappy love.
Here, we will also taste Khinkali made with mountain traditions. Gudauri is a ski resort, 2000 m above sea level. The observation point is the Friendship Monument between the Georgian and Russian peoples offering breathtaking views of the mountains.
Gergeti Trinity - the XIV-century church built on the top of the mountain near Stepantsminda at the altitude of 2200 m. Mount Kazbek of 5000 m high. Monastery of Holy Archangels in Dariali Gorge, waterfalls in Gveleti
The central region of western Georgia, where the Imeretians, the most hospitable people of Georgia, live. Kutaisi is a colorful city on the Rioni River.
This is the city of Georgian intelligentsia, poetry, music, theatre, humor and friendship: Central Park, so-called ″Kutaisi Parliament″, Drama Theatre, historical building of School #1 - the ″Cradle of intellectuals″ (XIX c.), the royal palace ″Golden Canopy″, White Bridge, Red Bridge, Chain Bridge, the Third Gymnasium (XIX c.), the Jewish district of the city, the Baroque and Gothic Church of Our Lady in the French district (XIX c).
The Bagrati Cathedral of the Dormition, the symbol of the unity of Georgia, dating back to the 10th century, stands on Ukemireoni Mountain. You can meet the colorful personalities of Kutaisi, whom the city residents immortalized in an original way by erecting their monuments.
Motsameta, the monastery named after Argveta princes, brothers David and Constantine, standing on the peninsula in the gorge of Tskaltsitela River, near Kutaisi.
Gelati Monastery and Academy – a medieval spiritual, cultural and educational centre, founded in the 12th century by King David Agmashenebeli, the most renown king of Georgia. The central church is the Cathedral of Our Lady, while the other church is of St. George. There is also a two-storey Cathedral of St. Nicholas.
Sataplia - Sataplia Forest Reserve and the Caves, where traces of dinosaurs are preserved.
The Prometheus Cave - one of the most famous sights of Imereti near Tskaltubo city. It is the biggest cave in Georgia with 5 large halls, which can be accessed via a 1.5 km long road, as well as by a boat tour in the rest of the Cave.
″Odabade″ – literally, ‘the place of your birth’. The legendary King Aeetes and the kingdom of Colchis. The ancient Colchis culture and home of Medea, the queen of wisdom of this culture. The myth of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece... The land of sweet songs, delicious spicy dishes and cult of horses... Okatse Canyon: a hiking trail in the forest and a 780-meter-long cascading path, Kinchkha: a three-stage cascade waterfall - one of the largest in Georgia; the heights of the three waterfalls are 25 m, 70 m and 35 m, respectively.
return to Tbilisi and free time