Georgia – Country Of Wonders

Arrive in Tbilisi and transfer to the hotel.

After a late breakfast, we start our Tbilisi sightseeing tour to get acquainted with the city. Walking through the historical part of the city and enjoying the unique combination of cultures.Meandering through the narrow streets of the city we will come-across various religious buildings: Churches, Synagogues, Mosques, Wooden houses built in the 19th century with colourful balconies, sulphur baths, the Narikala fortress.Next, we take in the Georgian National Museum, where a great many intricate Georgian treasures are preserved. To finish up this introduction to the city we peruse Rustaveli Avenue, which is the main central boulevard.The rest of the day is left for exploring Tbilisi further, tasting wine in one of the many wine-bars, and getting acquainted with Georgian cuisine in one of the many great restaurants in the city centre.

In the morning, we take the road to the Kakheti region. This side of Georgia is considered the homeland of wine. However, apart from winemaking, Kakheti is distinguished by monuments of different periods and diverse nature.Here, we will visit the fortified town Sighnaghi, which leaves a special impression with it’s beautiful streets and distinctive natural location. We will walk along the cobbled streets with colourful houses and balconies, enjoy the amazing view of the snow-capped Caucasus Mountains and the vast valley of Alazani.Then, we visit Tsinandali Museum. The complex includes a house-museum built in the nineteenth century, a beautiful garden, and a unique wine cellar.Next, we visit a small family cellar that has an experimental vineyard with over 40 types of endemic grape varieties, we’ll taste unique natural wines produced by hand in clay amphoras (Qvevri) in the traditional Georgian method.Pleasantly mellowed with wine, we make our way to the historic city of Telavi, the capital of the Kakheti region.

In the morning, we continue our journey to Stepantsminda – the most northerly point on our trip.After arrival in Stepantsminda, we visit the Gergeti Trinity Church. With it’s unique location and history stretching back centuries; it really represents the face of ancient Georgia.In the afternoon we visit Sno Valley. This beautiful valley is especially attractive for wildlife lovers.This day ends again in Gudauri, surrounded by high mountains.