Rtveli – harvest festival in Georgia

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, which gives all the wealth of the land. Nature is the most diverse and multifaceted. Rtveli is a festival of grape harvest, the festival of Bacchus, is celebrated in the people of Georgia from not until memorable times. The program of our tour is very rich and diverse. You will visit all the most amazing places of our country: mountains, lakes, waterfalls, plains, historical places, spiritual, get acquainted with the cuisine of our country in all regions. This is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and culture of the whole country. Collect grapes, make wine yourself and immerse yourself in the autumn atmosphere of the velvet season.

What do we do?

We will visit Georgian sights with different themes, eat, drink wine about which you have not even heard, sing, dance and most importantly, you will listen every day to romantic, courageous stories that you will tell your loved ones. You will see the lives of ordinary people and taste the products they produce.

Day 1

Meeting

Arrival, meeting at the airport, check-in to the hotel, sightseeing tour of the city, dinner in the evening.

On the excursion we will visit: the majestic fortress of Narikala, which hangs over the city like a guard in all ages. The area of sulfur baths, ancient streets of the city, learn about the structure of the ancient and new city, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a 1000-year-old shopping district, temples, museum, squares, bridges - the history and foundation of each architectural monument from the 5th to the 21st century.

Arrival is possible at Tbilisi airport

Tbilisi

Day 2

Kakhetija is the region of the oldest winemaking in Georgia. The largest wine producing region and not only. We will get acquainted with winemakers and their wine, as well as learn the history of this ancient craft. We collect grapes and make wine with our own hands. Let’s try more than 10 varieties of vintage wines and those that are not exported from Georgia, and those that are produced only in a few thousand liters a year.

Do you like churchhela? We will bake Georgian bread and taste Georgian wine.

Wine factory, Signaghi, overnight in the town of Kvareli

churchhela

Tone - Georgian bread

Day 3

rtvell

Immersed in the wine culture you will understand the character of the Georgian people.

Ancient monks were also engaged in wine, we will visit the wine cellar of the 9th century., the wine museum of the twin brothers, the first bottling plant of Prince A. Chavchavadze and return to Tbilisi.

Twins Cellars

Twins Cellars

Tsinandali Manor

Day 4

Majestic Kazbeg

Kazbeg - military-Georgian road, visit to St. George. Trinities in Gergeti at the foot of Kazbeg, Ananuri, Gudauri – return to Tbilisi

The mountains of Georgia or Sakartvelo are its song, traditions, climate. The whole spirit of the country is in its landscapes.

Kazbeg Mountain

Ananuri Fortress

Day 5

Kutaisi – Western Capital of Georgia

Having learned the beauty of the eastern part of the country, we move to the western. The most picturesque land and rich nature. Less historical monuments, but a huge treasure trove of natural attractions.

• Mtskheta is the ancient capital of Georgia and a religious center. Here we will visit the monastery of Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, the streets of the ancient city.
• Uplistsikhe is a cave city-capital from the 8-3 centuries BC. a unique historical monument preserved to this day and tells about the history and culture of ancient Georgia.
• Kutaisi is one of the ten oldest cities in the world.
• Gelati Monastery and 12th Century Academic Sciences. A unique monument of culture and education in the Caucasus.
• A tour of the city – a walk in the evening city.
• lodging

Kutaisi - the main square

Day 6

Canyons

• Prometheus Cave is a castre cave. There are not a few such caves in this area, but Prometheus is unique in its scale and beauty.
• Martville Canyon is another must-see place, a walk over the waterfalls and boating will not leave you indifferent to this place.
• Returning to Tbilisi is a long road, we will return to Tbilisi late at night.

Okatse Canyon

Prometheus Cave

Martville Canyon

Day 7

Free day

Free day in Tbilisi

Tbilisi

Day 8

See you soon...

Transfer to the airport is individual depending on the flight.