Meet Georgia

Tbilisi

Walking tour of Tbilisi – the heart of Georgia. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the ancient city, hear its legends, see its sights. Famous Georgian courtyards and winding streets, natural and architectural monuments, hospitable locals and a unique atmosphere will make you fall in love with this city forever.

Route:

• Old city wall
• Theater Square, Tower of the Puppet Theater Rezo Gabriadze
• Anchiskhati temple – the oldest temple in Tbilisi
• Rike Park
• Meidan Bazaar
• Bridge of Peace
• The winding streets of the old town
• Sioni Cathedral XI century
• Sulfur baths area Abanotubani
• Fig gorge, waterfall
• Metekhi Temple XII century
• Narikala fortress
• Tsminda Sameba (Holy Trinity Cathedral)
• Mtatsminda
• Monument “History of Georgia”

Mtskheta and Jvari monastery

Drive to the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta. A visit to Mtskheta is the most interesting part of the trip. This place is called the second Jerusalem.

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Svetitskhoveli Temple (XI century) – a UNESCO monument. Svetitskhoveli in translation from Georgian means “Life-giving pillar”. This is the second largest and main Orthodox cathedral in the country. Several Orthodox shrines are kept in the Temple: the robe of Jesus Christ, the clothes of the Prophet Elijah, a particle of the relics of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called, the font of King Mirian and the burials of noble persons.

Jvari Monastery (VII century) – a UNESCO monument. Jvari Monastery is one of the most significant and famous monasteries in Georgia. The monastery is located on a mountain, from which a unique panorama of Mtskheta, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and the confluence of two rivers – Kura and Aragvi opens. Jvari has become a symbol of Mtskheta and every year thousands of tourists from all over the world come to it.

Excursion around the estate of Prince Ivane Bagration-Mukhransky, built in the 19th century, through unique underground cellars and a winery. The history of the estate of the Georgian royal family.

Kakheti region

A trip to the Kakheti region – the home of famous Georgian wines, the land of marvelous gardens and vineyards!

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Monastery of St. Nina in Bodbe . The first churches were built in Kakheti in the IV century, even during the time of St. Nina, the enlightener of Georgia. It was she who brought Christianity to these parts. Here, in Kakheti, there is the grave of one of the most revered Georgian saints – the remains of Nina are buried in the Bodbe monastery.

The city of love-Sighnaghi. One of the main attractions of the town is the fortress founded by the famous Georgian king Irakli II on the slopes of the mountain. The walls of the fortress are perfectly preserved. A wonderful view of the Alazani Valley, vineyards and mountains opens up from above. Cozy winding streets, two-story houses with red roofs! Here you want to breathe deeply, sing and love. By the way, the registry offices in Sighnaghi are open around the clock!

Wine tasting, homemade bread, cheese.

Vardzia, Rabat fortress and Borjomi

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Vardzia is an ancient cave city and active monastery, carved into a monolithic rock high in the mountains. The buildings (there are about 600 hundred of them here) are arranged in vertical tiers in Mount Erusheti at an altitude of 1300 m above sea level. The complex resembles an eight-story building. The caves go 50 meters into the rock. On the territory of the impregnable fortress there is a source of drinking water, it greatly helped the soldiers during sieges, this spring is still active today. Also preserved are the water supply and irrigation system.

During its heyday, “Vardzia” was an “invisible city”: what is now visible from the bank of the Kura was hidden from view by the outer wall of the rock, which later collapsed as a result of a strong earthquake and exposed the “insides” of the unique cave city.

Fortress Rabat. In Akhaltsikhe there is the Rabat fortress, one of the most beautiful medieval fortifications, located on seven hectares. You will see Turkish baths and the tomb of the governor-pasha. The mosque is adjacent to the synagogue and Christian churches of Armenians and Georgians. Rabat is a kind of symbol of Georgia, where representatives of many religions and nationalities live. Everyone who came in peace is welcome here.

Borjomi. On the way you will understand why Borjomi and its surroundings are called a green paradise: along the way, incredible views of the wooded mountains of the Borjomi Gorge open up.

Borjomi is a small town in the mountains that has become a visiting card of Georgia thanks to the amazing mineral water. Its healing properties were known even in ancient times. Members of the imperial house also came to rest in Borjomi to improve their health and breathe in the purest mountain air.

Gudauri and Kazbegi

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We will go along the Georgian military road towards the Russian border.

The Zhinvali reservoir is an emerald lake fed by the waters of Aragvi.

Inspection of the medieval Ananuri Fortress – an architectural monument protected by UNESCO.

Stop at the observation deck of the Cross Pass.

Stop at the mineral springs of the Cross Pass.

Gudauri is one of the best mountain resorts in Georgia.

Arrival to Stepantsminda.

We will rise to a height of 2700 meters to the church of St. Trinity (Gergetis Sameba) to the very foot of the Kazbegi peak (in Georgian Mkinvartsvera), from where magnificent panoramas that you will never forget! Inspection of the Temple.