Wine tour in eastern Georgia – 6 nights / 7 days
Description:
Day 1.
Meeting at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Sightseeing tour in the historical part of Tbilisi
Metekhi Plateau, Peace Bridge, Abanotubani (Bath Quarter), 3 churches square, Narikala fortress, Sioni Cathedral, Tbilisi State Puppet Theater named after Rezo Gabriadze, Anchiskhati (Church of the VI century).
Dinner at the restaurant (for an additional fee).
Day 2.
Excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta
Jvari Monastery (VI century), which is located on the top of the mountain, from the slopes of which you can see how the jets of two rivers merge - Kura and Aragvi; Zedazen Monastery (a place with stunning landscapes); Svetitskhoveli is the patriarchal cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
Lunch in Mtskheta (for an additional fee).
Return to Tbilisi.
Day 3.
Excursion to Kazbegi to the Gergeti Trinity
On the way, visit the fortress of Ananuri (XVI century); near the village of Pasanauri is an amazing place that attracts thousands of tourists - this is the confluence of two rivers, the White and Black Aragvi; stop at the observation deck on the top of the mountain with a panoramic view, at the arch of friendship of peoples. Trinity Church in Gergeti - among all the churches in Europe located in the Alpine zone, the Gergeti Trinity is at the highest point - 2200 m. The church is located at the foot of the summit of Mkinvartsveri (Georgian "ice peak", Kazbek is the easternmost five-thousandth of the Caucasus, a potentially active stratovolcano). Walk to Guveleti Falls.
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Overnight in Stepantsminda.
Day 4.
Horseback riding, stunning landscapes
Juta is a high mountain village in the Sno gorge, located on the southern slope of the main ridge of the Caucasus, in the valley of the Snotskali River (the right tributary of Tergi), 2200 meters above sea level, 20 kilometers from Stepantsminda.
In the afternoon, return to Tbilisi.
On the way, lunch (for an additional fee) in Pasanauri (urban-type settlement).
Day 5.
Tour to Kakheti
Visit to the winery KTW (Kakheti traditional winemaking), wine tasting (free); on the way stop in the village of Badiauri, which is famous for delicious Kakheti bread Shoti and cheese, tasting Chachi (Georgian strong alcoholic drink), "Dedas Puri" (mother's bread), you can buy spices, Churckhelu (traditional Georgian national delicacy).
Bodbi Monastery is a convent of the Bodbi Diocese of the Georgian Orthodox Church;
Signaghi is a city of love, located on terraces connected by winding steep streets.
Dinner (for an additional fee).
Overnight in Signaghi.
Day 6.
Wine tour in Kvareli
Kvareli is the center of the Kvarel municipality of Kakheti, located in the Alazan valley. Wine cellar "Gvirabi" (tunnel); Corporation "Kindzmarauli" (one of the largest wineries in Kakheti); Telavi - the capital of the Kakheti region.
Lunch in the wine cellar (for an additional fee).
In the evening, return to Tbilisi and dinner at the restaurant.
Day 7.
Transfer at Tbilisi airport.
The price includes:
Price per person for a group of 6 people: $450
Price per person for a group of 12 to 16 people: $390
The price includes:
accommodation in hotels 3 * in double rooms with breakfast,
all transfers,
guide services,
1 wine tasting.
The price does not include:
2 wine tasting: $7 each
Climb to the Gergeta Trinity: $7
Horseback riding: $17
Approximate cost of lunch and dinner per person: $15
The price does not include travel insurance.
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