Wine tour to Georgia, from September 28 to October 1

Krasnodar, 54 Mira Street, Trader Travel

Bus excursion Wine tour to Georgia from Krasnodar for 4 days weekend in Georgia from Krasnodar - 2 nights in Tbilisi, 1 night in Telavi.

Departure the night before at 20-30 from Krasnodar by bus from Theatre Square (Drama Theatre).

1 day – early in the morning the passage of the Russian-Georgian border (Upper Lars).

The trip to Georgia begins with an interesting and picturesque route of the Georgian Military Road, which historically connected Georgia with the North Caucasus.

Arrival in Stepantsminda, breakfast in the cafe - additionally, if desired.

There will be an opportunity to see the legendary "heavenly" ancient temple of the Holy Trinity in Gergeti. Optionally, you can admire this temple not only from below, but also go on a pilgrimage route (or order a jeep - $ 5 per person) to the observation deck at an altitude of 2,170 meters and from there enjoy the views of the Terek valley (which was once admired by Lermontov and Griboyedov) and the extinct volcano Kazbegi covered with eternal snow.

Further, past the ski resort of Gudauri, we climb the Cross Pass, a visit to the Arch of Friendship (author Z. Tsereteli) from where the panorama of the Caucasus Mountains opens from a bird's eye view.

Visit Ananuri Castle is a medieval castle that has survived to our times in very good condition.

Lunch at Ananuri - extra.

Arrival in Tbilisi, accommodation at the hotel.

Welcome dinner in a colorful restaurant of traditional Georgian cuisine with Georgian dances and folklore.

Day 2 is breakfast,

at 10-00 departure to the holy place in the city of Mtskheta (national heritage of UNESCO). Visiting the monastery of Jvari (translated from Georgian "cross"), built in the 6th century, it is located on the top of the mountain, from where you can see the merging of the two rivers Aragvi and Kura (sung in the works of Lermontov and Pushkin).

Visit the Cathedral of Svetitskhoveli, where the Heaton of the Lord is buried.

Additionally - lunch in the traditional restaurant of Georgian cuisine Salobie, without visiting this institution is a rare trip to the ancient capital of Mtskheta.

After lunch, return to Tbilisi and continue the tour.

Walking tour of the city - Metekhi temple, Vorontsov estate, Parliament of Georgia, Tbilisi City Hall, Blue Gallery, Profitable House, Academy of Sciences of Georgia, National Museum, Freedom Square, Opera and Ballet Theater. Paliashvili, Rustaveli Theatre.

Old Tbilisi - Peace Bridge, Rike Park, cable car to Narikala fortress, Legvtakhevi gorge, natural waterfall, mosque, Sulfur baths, Sharden district, where you can stay in one of the cozy cafes and drink a cup of fragrant coffee if you want. Sioni Temple, Synagogue, visit to Artsruini Carvanserai.

After 19:00, free time. Night in Tbilisi.

Day 3 - Breakfast, room vacancy.

Departure to one of the largest and most fertile regions of Georgia - Kakheti. Kakheti is the home of winemaking.

A trip to the royal fortress of Gremi, an architectural monument of the XVI century. The fortress with the Church of Archangels is all that remains of the once prosperous city of Gremi. The history of the great city of Gremi was short-term - from the XVI century to the first decades of the XVII century it was the capital of Kakheti. The city consisted of a church complex, a royal residence and shopping areas. The Church of the Archangel, which was one of the masterpieces of medieval Kakheti architecture, was built in 1565, and its painting was completed in 1577. There was a great cultural and literary activity. At the beginning of the XVII century, internal unrest in the country, treason and then finally ruinous invasion of Shah Abbas razed to the ground all of Kakheti. The town of Gremy has never been reborn.

A visit to the wine warehouse of Kindzmarauli company, which welcomes guests on the territory of its possessions, which include historical monuments, wine shops, storage facilities, winemaking equipment. During the tour, you can visit the museum, which stores ancient winemaking devices and tools. And in the existing plant, on the contrary, the most modern technologies are located.

Lunch in the restaurant "Saperavi" - additionally (approximately 25 GEL per person).

The restaurant is located on a hill 60 meters high. The restaurant building is a unique building, which smoothly merges the oldest architectural traditions and modern style.

A trip to Lake Ilya in Kvareli. Lake Ilya is an artificial reservoir that adorns the Alazan valley. The western side of the reservoir borders with hills covered with deciduous forests. It was named after the outstanding Georgian writer Ilya Chavchavadze. Walk on the lake.

Departure to Telavi, accommodation in the hotel.

Day 4 - Breakfast, room vacancy.

A visit to the Chavchavadze House-Museum in Tsinandali is one of the most beautiful places in all of Georgia, connected with the memory of one of the best Russian writers, and the most famous winemaking center.

Walk through the magnificent park of the estate of the Chavchavadze dynasty and the house, where unique interior items of that era are collected.

Visit the city of Signaghi, which is cozy located on the slope of the mountain, towering over the Alazan valley. Its winding streets and picturesque houses with red roofs resemble Italy, for which tourists sometimes call it Little Italy. And the locals call Signaghi even more romantic - the city of Love.

Lunch is extra.

Wine tasting, master classes on the manufacture of churchhela and Georgian bread in the Ethnopark.

Visit the famous Georgian monastery Bodbe, one of the holiest places for every Georgian. It is here that the relics of Nino of Cappadocia (St. Nino) - the Christian enlightener of Georgia - rest. She was the first to spread Christianity in Georgia. The monastery is located just 2 kilometers from Signaha, on a mountain with a fantastic view of the Alazan valley.

After the excursion program - departure to the border of Upper Lars, and then to Krasnodar. Approximate arrival in Krasnodar on Monday morning.

The cost of the program per person -

with 2-bed residence - 18 000 rubles.

with 3-bed accommodation - 17 500 rubles.

1 local room - 21 500 rubles.

The price includes -

bus ride,

accommodation in hotels 3 * - 2 nights in Tbilisi (Hotel Irmeni Tbilisi), 1 night in Telavi (Hotel Rcheuli Marani),

breakfast, welcome dinner

Russian-speaking qualified guide

excursions - on the program

Entrance tickets - to the house-museum Chavchavadze in Tsinandali

cable car

wine tasting and master classes in Signaghi

wine tasting in the wine warehouse of Kindzmarauli

health insurance