Georgia Tours

Arrival to Tbilisi airport. Transfer to the hotel. Check in and overnight at the hotel.

Today we depart to the east Georgia. First on the agenda is visiting the David Gareji cave complex. Afterwards, we will drive to Sighnaghi, known as the “City of Love”. After excursion in Sighnaghi, we will drive to the nearby of the village Tibaani to visit a local farmer’s cellar and have wine and “Chacha” tasting. Chacha is a sort of Georgian brandy, that has a clear colour and strong taste like vodka. We will have dinner there and drive back to Sighnaghi. Overnight in Sighnaghi.

From Sighnaghi we will drive to Gurjaani. On the way we will do some sightseeing, visiting some of the top tourist spots in the area, such as:

• Gurjaani All Saints’ Church, which is the only two-domed church in Georgia.
• Visit Gurjaani wine cellar. We will have excursion, with the tasting of wine and “chacha”, Georgian bread “Shoti”), Imeretian cheese, which is called “Sulguni”, and fruit.
• Afterwards we will have an excursion in Telavi, where we will visit the Palace of King Erekle.

Overnight in Telavi.

Today we will visit the Alaverdi Cathedral, Ikalto Academy and drive to the “Shumi” wine factory, where we will taste 3 sorts of wine. Afterwards, we will spend time visiting one of the most famous wine factories in Georgia, known as the “Telavi wine cellar”. After our excursion and wine tasting, we will drive to local farmer’s cellar and restaurant, where we will have dinner and taste local specialities. The evening is interactive as you will participate in bread baking, as well as making “Mtsvadi” (kebab) and “Churchkhela” (candle shaped candy) and of course Khinkali preparation - the traditional Georgian dumplings. Finally, enjoy dinner prepared by your own hands. You will also see how the Georgia “Chacha” is made. Overnight in Telavi.

After our night of festivities, it’s possible you’ll wake today suffering with a hangover from the Georgian “Chacha” and too many Khinkali! But don’t worry, as we have an easy start to the day as we drive to the Gremi Monastery. Afterwards we will drive to Lopota Lake, where we will visit a local cellar and taste red and white wines from “Qvevri” (wine vessel) and take some time for rest and fishing on the lake. Afterwards drive to Napareuli village, where we will taste wine from local cellar, which has old tradition of preparing bio wine. We will have wine tasting and some free time to enjoy the rural atmosphere. Overnight in Napareuli.

After breakfast, drive to Kvareli. Visit the Kvareli Lake, and our excursion here includes visiting a unique wine cave. In this cavern, the tunnel is cut off into the stone massif of the Caucasian mountain range, where the yearlong natural temperature is around 50-53 degrees Fahrenheit. The length of this construction is 4.7 miles. Our excursion here will include information about the wine factory and the wine technology.

After that, we will drive to Tsinandali. Visiting the house museum of Prince Aleksandre Chavchavadze, with a beautiful garden and wine cellar where we will taste wine, will conclude our sixth day. Drive back to the capital. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Today we will have master classes of Georgian cuisine at Georgian Culinary Academy; you will prepare 3-4 famous national dishes and have a lunch with a self-prepared menu. After lunch, we’ll have an excursion in Tbilisi, visiting places such as:

• The Old Tbilisi Sulfur Baths
• The Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Georgian Orthodox and Armenian Apostolic churches
• Jewish synagogue and a Turkish mosque side by side, reflecting Tbilisi’s acceptance and tolerance of different religions.
• Visit Narikala Fortress.

After that, our farewell dinner will be held at the national restaurant, with folk show. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Transfer to Tbilisi airport. Departure.