Itinerary

1. Day 1- Arrival in Tbilisi

   • The tour guide will pick you up from Tbilisi airport and transfer you to your accommodation.

2. Day 2- Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi

   • On this day, you will visit the antique city of Mtskheta, which dates back 3000 years and is among the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Here, you will see attractive Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI century) and ancient Jvari monastery (VI century), from where a wonderful view of Mtskheta can be observed. 
   • Then, you will go to winery chateau Mukhrani and try tasty wine. You will also visit Iago’s wine cellar in the village of Chardakhi, where you will try locally produced bio wine and will introduce you to the traditional “Qvevri” wine-making method.
   • Later, you will have dinner and wine tasting in the cellar.
   • In the evening, you will return to Tbilisi and sleep there.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 120km (2 hours)

3. Day 3- Tbilisi - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

   • On this day, you will explore the rock-hewn city Uplistsikhe (literally, “the lord’s fortress), the history of which begins I-II millennium B.C. 
   • Then, you will head to Gori, where you can visit the prominent Stalin Museum and Ateni Sioni Church (VII century). 
   • You will have a dinner and wine tasting at Nikoloz Vacheishvili’s wine cellar, which is located by the river, in a picturesque environment.
   • In the evening, you will return to Tbilisi.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 220km (3 hours)

4. Day 4- Jvari Pass

   • On this day, via the old picturesque military road, (which connects Georgia with Russia) you will see riv. Aragvi gorge, Ananuri fortress, beautiful alpine meadows and eternally snow-capped Caucasus peaks. 
   • Via Jvari pass you will go along riv, Tergi ravine and will visit Bidara travertine (natural monument), stunning town Stepantsminda and wonderful Gergeti Holy Trinity Church (XIV century), from where breathtaking views of Mount Kazbek (5047 m) and town Stepantsminda can be seen.
   • In the evening, you will dine and relax.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 180km (3 hours)

5. Day 5- Tbilsi

   • On this day, you will return to Tbilisi and will have a walking tour of unique old Tbilisi and a wine tasting at Shavnabada monastery. 
   • In the evening, you will visit the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths and then will have dinner at a restaurant.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 170 km (3 hours); Walking – 5 km (3 hours)

6. Day 6- Kakheti - Sighnaghi

   • On this day, you will head to our wine region – Kakheti, where you will visit the David Gareja monastery (VI century), which is located in a semi-desert area at the border of Georgia-Azerbaijan. 
   • You will also visit Bodbe monastery and the city of love – Sighnaghi, with its amazing views of Alazani valley and the Caucasus. 
   • In the evening, you will have a wine tasting and dinner at the family wine cellar.

   You will spend the night in Sighnaghi.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 180 km (4 hours)

7. Day 7- Tsinandali Museum - Chateau Schuchmann

   • On this day, you will visit the wonderful Tsinandali museum (XIX century) and garden that belonged to the Chavchavadze noble family. 
   • Later, you will have lunch, cuisine master class and wine tasting at Shumi Winery. 
   • You will spend the night at chateau Schuchmann, here you will dine, try tasty wines and relax.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 60 km (4 hours)

8. Day 8- Tbilisi

   • After breakfast, you will visit Gremi architectural monument (XVI century), stunning Alaverdi cathedral (XI century) and monastery, where monks make “Qvevri” wine with a special tradition. 
   • You will have a wine tasting in the monastery and then you will return to Tbilisi.

   You will spend the night in Tbilisi.

   Tour details: By mini-bus – 170 km (3 hours)

9. Day 9- Departure

   • Spend the whole day at leisure and then transfer to Tbilisi airport to board your return flight.

   Trip ends.