Gori, Uplistsikhe, Athenis Sioni + local winemaking
Description:
The first attraction we visit is located 10 kilometers east of Gori. This Uplistsikhe (“Fortress of the Lord”) is a city carved in the rock that arose at the end of the II - at the beginning of the I millennium BC. In its heyday, Uplistsikhe included more than 700 caves and cave structures, of which only 150 have survived to date. All of them are open to visitors. In addition, there is an archaeological museum at Uplistsikhe.
The next object to visit Athensky Sioni, where we will go after Uplistsikhe, is located in the Athen Gorge, on the left bank of the Tana River. The church was built in the VI century. On its walls there are inscriptions in the ancient Georgian language. XI century painting.
We will go to the local winemaker for a visit with the production of Kartli wines by the authentic Georgian method in Kvevri and the European method. Tasting local cuisine and wines. Traditional feast.
An integral attribute of the completion of any such tour is a festive Georgian feast with a tamada, on a separate order, accompanied by national folklore.
Interested tourists in Gori can visit the Stalin Museum