Romantic tour from Tbilisi for 2 person, duration 6 days.
DAY 1
Transfer from Tbilisi airport to hotel located in ancient Tbilisi region.
Accommodation.
Time to rest after flight.
At 8:00pm we meet in the hotel lobby to go to a restaurant and enjoy national Georgian cuisine, live music and dancing.
DAY 2
Breakfast in hotel
Tbilisi Sightseeing Tour
You get to walk on Shardeni Street; Visit Sameba Cathedral Church; Sioni and Anchiskhati churches; Narikala Castle; Visit the most spectacular sights of Tbilisi including: historical monuments and its surroundings, ancient and original streets of Tbilisi, unique area where three churches of different faith coexist - Orthodox church, Mosque and Synagogue; Open-air museum where you can see village houses similar to ones of the XVIII - XIX centuries; State Museum and Museum of art that has unique and valuable exhibits from excavations at the place of ancient European habitants, and many more.
Lunch.
Free time.
Visiting sulfur bath, if willing.
(Tbilisi sulfur bathes are unique; they are based on hydrogen sulfide-rich water. There are private rooms with a small pool filled with sulfur water).
Dinner in restaurant.
DAY 3
Sighnaghi Tour
Breakfast in hotel.
Sighnaghi, so called city of love, the charm of Kakheti. It was declared as city in 1801. Sighnaghi as a castle was built in 1762, unfortunately its initial look was not saved to the present days. The city is situated along almost 40 hectares of land, and the heights of remained castle walls are 4 km. In the castle along the perimeter you see 28 watchtowers and 5 entrances. Each tower had its name. The city retained remarkable examples of architecture of the XIX century residential buildings. The structure of buildings is presented in the southern Italian classicism style with Georgian elements. The city is impressive with its magnificent history.
- Lunch in Sighnaghi restaurant;
- Signagi-Kvareli (wine tasting) and visiting wine cellars;
- Free time;
- Dinner;
- Overnight stay in Signaghi.
DAY 3
Telavi – Alaverdi – Gremy - Ikalto - Tbilisi
Breakfast in hotel.
Kakheti is not only the birthplace of wine, but it is also rich with its cultural heritages and ancient traditions. There are 30 temples in Kakheti. The most famous of them are Alaverdi, Ikalto and the most ancient temple of Nekresi.
Telavi – is the capital of Kakheti. It is located on a slope of mountain, 500-800 m above sea level. Here you can enjoy a gorgeous view of Alazani Field and Caucasus Mountains.
Alaverdi - one of the most famous medieval churches in Georgia, was built at the beginning of the XI century and is located 20 km. from Telavi. It is one of the tallest buildings (45 meters) of its time. Alaverdi was the burial place of kings of Kakheti.
Nekresi - the city itself was built in II BC by king Parnavaz. Nekresi temple is located in the valley of river Alazani, it consists of several religious buildings of different ages. The earliest building is a small church built at the end of the IV century, shortly after adoption of Christianity as the official religion of the state. The church was built with rough-cut stones and stands on foundation that has been converted into burial chamber. In VI-VII centuries church of Blessed Virgin Mary was erected, it preserved fragments of wall inscriptions and frescoes of the XVI century. The complex as well included domed square church (IX cent.) and Episcopal Palace of the XVI century.
Lunch in Telavi.
Gremy - in 1466 became the capital of Kakheti. For that time Kakheti was an independent kingdom. Architects used the terrain in very clever and original way, they built churches, kings’ residence and other facilities on the mountain. Market place was located on the west, and noble palaces on the east. For that time the whole area of the city was about 50 hectares. However, Gremy’s prosperity did not last long. In 1616 cruel ruler Shah Abbas of Persia wiped it off the face of the earth. Gremy, the prosperous and beautiful city turned into pile of ruins. Former center of Kakheti could never regain its previous look, and in the middle of the XVII century Telavi became the capital of Kakheti. Today, in Gremy you can see a beautiful church of St. Archangels, built in 1565 by King Levan. The church interior is decorated with paintings that derives a great interest for painting lovers. Architecture is strict with concise characteristic of medieval Georgia. As a material for construction of the church they used bricks instead of stones.
Head back to Tbilisi.
In Tbilisi you will spend evening on Mtatsminda, and have a romantic dinner in luxurious restaurant (driver will take you back to hotel and you get to see night Tbilisi).
DAY 5
Tbilisi – Mtskheta/Sanctity of Georgia – Djvari – Shio Mgvime
Mtskheta - the old capital of Georgia. Today it is the administrative center of Mtskheta – Mtianeti region. It holds unique culture and monuments. Mtskheta is listed in UNESCO World Heritage list and is one of the most important centers of Georgian culture. In Mtskheta there is Svetitskhoveli church, it was named after 12 Apostles of the Christ, it is without doubt, one of the most important churches in Georgia. Svetitshoveli from ancient times was the patriarchal cathedral, as it is burial place of the Christ’s Robe. Svetitshoveli is cross domed building with fine architectural ornaments and frescoes.
Djvari Monastery - is located on the hill of mountain, east of Mtskheta. In 20s of the V century a wooden cross was erected here, as a symbol of unification of the country.
Shiomgvime Monastery Complex – is located 9-10 km from the center. It was established by Assyrian priest Shio in the VI century. Father Shio himself was buried in bottom floor of the church, in cave of 12m deep, above the cave a church was built by the monastery priest Michael in the XI century.
Lunch in Mtskheta.
Free time.
DAY 6
depart for home with gift from the company – Photogallery of the trip
* Photographer will be following you from the airport through the tour.
The tour price includes:
- Excursion with guide;
- 3-4 star hotels, they are very nice and you will be able to find them everywhere you go;
- Meals according to the program;
- Transportation according to the program.
If desired, you can get married. Wedding dresses can be rented out (is not included in the tour price).
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