“God has created the universe, and once again returned to his Lord. On his way he stumbled on the Caucasus Mountains and all the beauty of his creation which he has been carrying with him has been scattered nearby. That’s how that miracle of nature got settled across the Caucasus Mountains... It is impossible to see Georgia even once and don’t believe in this legend.”

Day

1

Arrival in Tbilisi.

Hotel accommodation.

Day

2

Tbilisi Tour

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi - Constructed in 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in the World. “Sameba” is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones.

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;

Straddling the Mtkvari River is an arresting new pedestrian bridge “Bridge of Piece” courtesy of Italian architect Michel De Lucchi- the structure composed of glass and iron with a 150 m canopy roof connecting Old Tbilisi with a new recreational park on Rike.

Abanotubani (Baths’ district) – The Asian-type coloring baths built on the hot sulfur springs-all the bath are below the ground level and are overlapped by semicircular domes and are naturally lit via glass lantern over the cupola; trying the bath is optional and costs 10$.

Thone -Georgian bakery- taste the delicious flavor of Georgian bread;

Walk along Chardin Street – a very narrow and short, it is named after a French explorer Jan Chardin who visited Tbilisi in 1663. It’s a great way to wander around the local art galleries and souvenir shops with a chance to refuel in one of the area’s many cafes. Visit enamel gallery and caravansary;

One of the famous memorials of the old city-Sioni Church in honor of Virgin Assumption. In the cathedral Saint Nino’s sacred rood made from two pieces of vine fixed with each other with enlightener’s hair is kept.

Tbilisi Montmartre;

Walk along one of the central streets in Tbilisi –Rustaveli Avenue, which has been recently renovated and is abundant with the fascinating sites like Rustaveli Theatre, National Picture Gallery, Kashueti Church (1910), Parliament of Georgia, the Movie theatre, Opera and Ballet theatre, Academy of sciences and Shota Rustaveli monument as well as a great venue for shopping

State Museum of Fine Art

Bombora - Mtatsminda Park amusement entertainment Centre by a rail lift (on demand)- better known “Bombora” is the most elevated park of Tbilisi and at the same time one of the favorite place of Georgians for entertainment, walking and pleasant pastime.

Night Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day

3

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Khevi province.

Visit Ananuri - the monastery and fortification ensemble of the XVI-XVIII cc.

Lunch

After lunch proceed to Gergetis Sameba (Trinity of Gergety) - the church of XIV c. erected on the mountain in front of the Mkinvartsveri in the gorge of the river Tergi;

Sno Fortress - The unique fortress of Late Feudal Age erected on the mountain summit;

Overnight in Gudauri.

Day

4

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Bakuriani.

On the way visit Borjomi. Known for curative powers of the area's mineral springs, it is a frequent destination for people with health problems. Borjomi is also home to the most extensive ecologically-themed amusement park in the Caucasus.

Overnight in Bakuriani.

Day

5

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Samtskhe- Javakheti region.

Visit Vardzia - the grand rock-carving town of the “Golden Age” of Georgian culture (XII c)

Akhaltsikhe – Rabat Fortress Complex

After lunch proceed to Shida (Inner) Kartli

Visit Stalin’s museum.

Return to Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi

Day

6

Breakfast at the hotel

Drive to Kakheti

Ikalto - the church-chapels of VI-XIII cc. and the greatest Academy of  X-XIII cc

Alaverdi Monastery – Was founded by Assyrian monk Joseph in VI, but today’s church was erected in XI – century

Old and New Shuamta - The Architecturally completely different two monastery complexes (VXVI cc.)    

Launch

Tsinandali - Prince Al. Chavchavadze`s residence with unique wine collection and beautiful English park located in the village well-known for its vine species

Return to Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi

Day

7

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure