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VIP tour “In vino veritas”

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VIP tour “In vino veritas”

 

Tbilisi — David-Gareji — Bodbe — Sighnaghi – Napareuli – Kvareli – Gremi – Tsinandali – Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi (4 days, 3 nights)

 

Day 1: Tbilisi

Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Welcoming dinner. Overnight.

 

 

Day 2: Tbilisi — David-Gareji — Bodbe — Sighnaghi – Napareuli – Kvareli

Breakfast. Excursion in David Gareji — the complex of Georgian cave monasteries of the VI century. Many churches and refectories of the complex preserved frescoes (VI-IX c.), including the portrait of Queen Tamara. Departure to Sighnaghi. On the way visit in the Bodbe village of the monastery complex of St. George and the grave of St. Nino, that brought Christianity to Georgia. Upon request, bathing in the holy waters of the increate spring, that heals the sick and make miserable people happy. Excursion in the "town of everlasting love" Sighnaghi. Walk along the ancient town Sighnaghi, that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley.It was currently restored to its original from.

Visiting Kvareli Winery “Kindzmarauli Marani”. Moving to Napareuli. Tasting of Georgian wines made way for Kakhetian old traditions. Wines are stored in Marana, clay jugs, burried in the ground. Dinner over the lake Ilya. Overnight in Royal Batoni Hotel 4* on the lake Ilya.

 

 

Day 3: Kvareli – Gremi – Tsinandali – Tbilisi

Breakfast. Visit the royal castle Gremi (XVI c.). The complex is surrounded by a wall with towers and loopholes. The remains of a secret underground passage leading to the river. There is also a complex of the Church of the Archangels (XVI-XVII century.). Excursion to the House Museum, Al. Chavchavadze in Tsinandali. Here you will learn about the romantic love story of the Russian diplomat Alesksander Griboyedov and beauty Georgian Princess Chavchavadze.

Departure to Tbilisi.

Excursion in the capital of Georgia. The capital of Georgia is unique. It is located on the several mountain hills, on which "creep" the old blocks. Tbilisi - is a beautiful river Kura with its picturesque rocky shores, that flows across the whole city. "Old Town" - is the historic center of Tbilisi, that is located at the root of Mtatsminda (Holy Mount) mountain. Almost all of the buildings of the Old Town are historical and cultural sites, this part of the city is round - the - clock full of life, here walk alone or in groups tourists, meet lovers near the Clock Tower. This amuzing Tower appeared here recently, built by the Puppet Theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Here artists exhibit their paintings, artisans offer numerous souvenirs. Basically here are 2-3 storeyed houses, built of brick and stone, that have a particular Tbilisi architecture, distinguished by narrow streets, galleries and carved wooden balconies. Tbilisi is one of the rare places in the world, where can peacefully exist in the Old Town orthodox church, catholic cathedra, synagogue and mosque.

During the excursion, visit of Mechetian Church ( V c.), Narikala fortress ( IV c.), Sioni Cathedral (VI-VII c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary, the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Truinity of the temple complex of Tsminda Sameba - the main Cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church.

Evening Tbilisi – lights of the night city. Dinner in the national restaurant.

 

 

Day 4: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi

Breakfast. Morning Sunday service in a unique Assyrian village near Mtskheta.

Excursion in the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta - the town-museum, included to the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Visit of the ancient temple – monastery Jvari (VI c.). On the top of the mountain where the temple is placed, opens a fantastic view on the place of junction of two rivers – Kura and Aragvi. There also opens a beautiful view on the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta.Visit of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1010-1029), at the bottom of which is buried one of the major Christian relics Lords chiton, one of the most important sacred artifacts of the New Testament that after the crucifixion of Christ was brought to Mtskheta by Elioz – one of the witnesses of his death on the cross, and it is also the burial place of many of the Georgian kings. Here is also the part of life-giving pillar. Visit of Samtavro monastery, where year round grow, flower and fruit blackberry bush, near of which in the IV century lived and preached St. Nino- enlightener, the first preacher of Christianity in Georgia. The official adoption of Christianity in Georgia in 324 is associated with the name of St. Nino, with the assistance and participation of the King St. Miriam and Queen St. Nana. It was St. Nino who persuaded the king Miriam and queen Nana to adopt Christianity in Georgia. Woderworking icon of Iberian Mother of God, woderworking icon of St. Nino, grave of St. Tsar Merian and Tsarina Nani, hallows of St. Abibos Nekresky, St. Shio Mhvimskoho are inside.

Return to Tbilisi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to back home

 

Tour price in Euro p/p:
2-3 pax	4-5 pax	6-7 pax	8-9 pax	10-11 pax	12 pax	Surcharge for single occupancy
753	618	593	572	556	546	115

 

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The price includes:
- Accommodation in 4* hotel: 2 nights in Tbilisi and 1 night in Kvareli; standard double rooms;
- Half board: 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners;
- Transport services according to the program;

- English speaking guide according to the program;

- Entrance fees;

- Wine degustation in Kvareli;

- Excursion in a winery Kindzmarauli Marani, Wine museum in Napareuli.

The price does not include:
- Optional tours and degustation;
- Lunches – 12 euros p/p;
- Services not mentioned above;
- Personal expenses.

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