Georgia is a country of legends and there is almost no Georgian legend that has not been related to wine and cuisine traditions. By coming to Georgia, the guests will be able to become part of these legends.
Day
1
Arrival in Tbilisi
Hotel accommodation Tbilisi sightseeing tour in the old city:
Sameba - The cathedral of XX c.
Metekhi - The magnificent church of XIII c. Located on the bank of the river Mtkvari in the old city;
Going up Narikala Fortress by a cable lift;
Contemporary Bridge of Piece built with the most complex construction.
Abanotubani (Baths’ district) – The Asian-type coloring baths built on the hot sulfur springs; trying the bath is optional and costs 10$.
Walk along Shardeny Street – visit enamel gallery and caravansary;
Tbilisi Montmartre;
Bombora - Mtatsminda Park amusement entertainment Centre by a rail lift (on demand)
Lunch (on demand)
Drive to Shida (Inner) Kartli; visit the ancient town-museum - Mtskheta:
Jvari - the unique paragon of Architecture and landscape mixture – the church of VI-VII cc;
Lunch
Svetitskhoveli - the greatest church in Georgia and the unique masterpiece of Architectural art;
Day
2
Breakfast at the hotel
Tbilisi sightseeing tour in the old city:
The Metekhi church of XIII c. located on the bank of the river Mtkvari in the old city;
The Sioni Cathedral of VI-XIII cc. with the wall painting of XIX-XX cc;
Anchiskhati- The ancient basilica of the VI c. in the old city
The concert-rehearsal of Georgian folk ensemble; Wine tasting in the wine cell;
Lunch with Tbilisi city cuisine (Tolma with matsoni, kababi with lavashi) or Mingralian cuisine
(Gomi, Satsivi, Mingrelian khachapuri) and wine
Visit the Open Air Museum of Ethnography
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day
3
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Kakheti region
Visit the winery of Shumi with wine tasting;
Architecturally completely different two monastery complexes (V-XVI cc.);
The loftiest church in Georgia (XI);
The church-chapels of VI-XIII cc. and the greatest Academy of X-XIII cc;
Prince Al. Chavchavadze`s residence with unique wine collection and beautiful English park located in the village well-known for its vine species and wine tasting here;
Lunch with Kakhetian cuisine (chakapuli, shashlik of pig, Sheat-fish in kindzmari gravy)
Leisure time
Feast with Kakhetian cuisine and wine, Tamada (toastmaster) and Georgian polyphonic songs.
Overnight in Kakheti region
Day
4
Breakfast to take off the hangover with khashi
Visit the wineries of Velistsikhe, Chumlaki and Mukuzani with wine tasting
En route visit the only two-domed church in Georgia (VIII c.);
Then explore the royal town;
Lunch with Kakhetian cuisine (khashlama, boiled hen, tkemali);
After lunch the vineyards and winery of Khirsa with wine tasting;
The winery of Khashmi, tasting of Saperavi wine
Arrival in Tbilisi
Exploring the night Tbilisi
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day
5
Breakfast at the hotel
Drive to Shida (Inner) Kartli and visit the ancient town-museum:
The residence of Iberian Kings (II-III cc.);
The town-type settlement of the Antique Age with the unique mosaic image of Dyonise (II-IV cc.);
The greatest church in Georgia and the unique masterpiece of Architectural art;
The unique paragon of Architecture and landscape mixture – the church of VI-VII cc;
Lunch with Kartlian cuisine (bean, cheese and mchadi, leek) and wine
After lunch drive to Imereti region.
En route visit the market of clay dishes.
Overnight at Imeretian farmer's house and supper with Imeretian cuisine (tabaka with roast potatoes Imeruli khachapuri, mchadi and cheese, tkemali, pkhali
Day
6
Breakfast to take off hangover with Imerian kharcho
Visit the factory of sparkle wines, then brandy factory with tasting.
Proceed to Imereti region and visit: The greatest monastery cathedral of Georgian culture "Golden Age" (XII c.);
The print of dinosaurs and karsts caves;
Lunch with Imerian cuisine (chanakhi, Shashlik and wine);
After lunch walk in the town and visit the ruins of grand Cathedral (X-XI cc.);
Overnight in Imereti region
Day
7
Breakfast to take off the hangover with chikhirtma
Drive to Racha region
The winery of Chrebalo with wine tasting;
Visit the symphony of ornaments – the unique paragon of Georgian Architecture (XI c.);
Lunch with Rachian cuisine (Rachuli lobiani, Rachuli lori, mchadi);
The wine tasting in the winery of Khvanchkara;
Then the church of XVIII cc. - distinguished with rich relieves.
Supper and overnight in the local farmer's house
Day
8
Breakfast to take off the hangover with khashi
Drive to Shida (Inner) Kartli;
Lunch with Kartlian cuisine (Chakhokhbili, chakapuli);
Visit Stalin's museum;
The Pagan and Medieval town carved in the volcanic rock;
The cross-domed church with unique relieves (VII c.)
Overnight in Shida (Inner) Kartli
Day
9
Breakfast Drive to Khevi province Visit Dariali gorge;
The church of XIV c. erected on the mountain in front of the Mkinvartsveri in the gorge of the river Tergi;
Gergeti -The unique fortress of Late Feudal Age erected on the mountain summit;
The basilica dedicated to Holy Virgin (VIII-IX cc.);
Lunch with local cuisine (khinkali, shashlik and zhipitauri);
Overnight in Khevi province
Day
10
Breakfast at the hotel
Arrival in Tbilisi En route visit the monastery and fortification ensemble of the XVI-XVIII cc;
Picnic with Shashlik in wonderful nature near the water-reservoir
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day
11
Breakfast at the hotel
Brandy factory with tasting;
Visit the sulfur bath;
Farewell feast in the restaurant with national cuisine
Day
12
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure
Tour package costs:
Commissionable Prices for the tourist Companies
15% commission for tourist companies
Prices are given in USD per person
OUR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. Accommodations in Kakheti, Imereti, Racha, Shida Kartli and Khevi
2. Accommodation in Tbilisi - according the agreed hotels
3. Board meal plan
4. Full transportation in Georgia as specified in itinerary
5. All European speaking guide - interpreter service
6. Entrance fees to museums and sightseeing destinations
7. Local taxes
OUR TOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Air-ticket
2. Visa for Georgia entry
3. Insurance
4. Personal expenses (telephone, mini-bar, laundry, etc.)
5. Alcoholic drinks
6. Additional tours and transfers not included in the itinerary