“I am not a tree born to always stand in one place and not know what is behind the nearest mountain” - Jack London
1 DAY. ARRIVAL IN TBILISI - KAKHETI
Meeting at the airport and departure to sunny Kakheti, to the kingdom of endless vineyards and picturesque Tusheti mountains.
We begin our journey with a visit to the city of Sighnaghi. We will walk through the streets of the city, admire the beautiful examples of carving and enjoy the views of the mountains of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range and the Alazani Valley. Then visit the Bodbe monastery complex, where the tomb of St. Nino is located, which introduced Christianity to Georgia.
Visiting an ancient peasant wine cellar and tasting red and white Kakheti wine from kvevri buried in the ground.
Transfer to the administrative center of the Kakheti region - Telavi. Hotel accommodation. At the end of the day, hospitable hosts will offer us dinner according to the old Kakheti tradition.
At the end of dinner, check in at the hotel.
2 DAY. KAKHETI
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel
Further our path lies in Tsinandali - Manor Museum in Tsinandali - the brainchild of the godson of Empress Catherine II Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, an outstanding romantic poet and public figure. Inspection of the house museum and a walk in the lovely garden.
Then continue the journey to the city of Telavi. In Telavi we will visit the fortress which is still preserved in the center of Telavi. "Batonis-tsikhe" is translated as "Fortress of the Lord." In the XVII - XVIII centuries, this fortress was the residence of the Kakhetian kings.
Next, we will go to the village of Napareuli winery, where we will taste the best Georgian wines and chacha and plunge into the life of the Kakheti peasant family, where we will knead the dough with our own hands and bake delicious Georgian bread (shoti) in a traditional oven (tone). Next, we will have a master class on the preparation of one of the Georgian sweets of Churchkhela.
At the end of the day Kakheti-style barbecue on walnut-skewers, wine and chacha from the home cellar and a hearty feast with toasts full of philosophical meaning to the accompaniment of melodic songs.
At the end of dinner, check-in at the hotel.
3 DAY. KAKHETI - TBILISI
09:00 Breakfast at the hotel
Check out from the hotel.
Visiting the historic Gremi complex - museum and fortress. Gremi Castle, one of the symbols of the rich Georgian history, was built in the 16th century. Dive into the atmosphere of stone fortress with Gremi tours where you will walk up the stairs to the tower with a breathtaking panorama, see the medieval royal lavatory, even attempt to find a secret passage leading to the river.
Transfer to Tbilisi.
We begin our tour of the Old City with the Metekhi Church (13th c.), From where we can tell the history of Tbilisi begins, and offers a beautiful view of the old city. On our route you will also visit: the oldest urban area of Abanotubani (sulfur baths district), the Tbilisi Cathedral Synagogue, the Tbilisi Cathedral Mosque (XIX century), the Narikala city fortress (IV-VIII century), the Bethlehem street-staircase, the oldest Tbilisi church Anchiskhati (5th c.), Peace Bridge, Zion Cathedral (VIII-XI c.).
18:00 check-in at a hotel in Tbilisi. Free time
20:00 dinner in a traditional Georgian cuisine restaurant, where you will find an abundance of dishes, Georgian wines and enchanting performance of the Georgian dance group.
4 DAY.
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport.
The tour price includes:
3 nights in the best boutique hotels;
HB meal (4 breakfasts and 3 dinners);
3 excursion days;
Comfortable transport throughout the tour;
English-speaking qualified guide for 3 days;
Roundtrip transfer;
One bottle of water per person each day;
Entrance ticket to the house - Alexander Chavchavadze Museum;
Tasting Georgian wines;
Master classes in the preparation of Georgian dishes;
The tour price does not include:
Air flight;
Insurance;