Full-Day Tranquil Excursion From Bodbe Monastery To Signagi City

Signagi

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Highlights

Wander ancient Signagi city wall, offering panoramic views

Discover architectural marvels at Signigi St. Stephen church

Indulge in delightful wine tasting at local winery

Enjoy leisurely stroll through charming Signagi streets

Signagi

historical, sightseeing, walking

Private Tour

1 Day

Medium

English

Description

Commence the tour with a visit to Bodbe Monastery, then explore the historic Signagi city wall. Next, continue the journey with a tour of Signigi St. Stephen church. Afterward, indulge in a wine tasting experience at a local winery. Conclude the tour with a comfortable return to the starting point.

Itinerary

Discovering Bodbe Monastery and Signagi
- We will commence the tour with a pick-up from your hotel.
- Our first destination will be Bodbe Monastery.
- Following that, we will embark on a tour of Signagi city.
- We will explore the historic Signagi city wall.
- Next on our itinerary is a visit to Signigi St. Stephen church.
- We will pause for a lunch break to savor local cuisine. After lunch, we will proceed to a local winery for a tasting experience.
- Finally, we will conclude the tour with a comfortable return to your hotel.

What's Included

Private Transportation and a driver

Certified Tour Guide

A bottle of water (1 per person)

Pick up/drop off - from/to hotel

What's Excluded

Lunch or dinner (of course, we will stop for a lunch break and taste mouthwatering Georgian dishes).

Expenses for additional activities, personal shopping or entertainment.

Know Before You Go

Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:

Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.

Women's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.

Attire Recommendations:

Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.

Head Covering:

Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.

Recommendation for Women:

It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.

Men's Attire Restrictions:

Prohibited Clothing:

Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.

Required Attire:

Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.

Hat Etiquette:

Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

Bodbe Monastery:

Saint Nino's relics are enshrined here.

Saint Nino, originally from Cappadocia, is revered as an enlightener of the Georgian Nation.

After relocating from Mtsketa, she continued her religious activities in Bodbe and was eventually buried here.

She is honored within the Bodbe Monastery, specifically in the church of St. George.

Signagi City Tour and City Wall:

Signagi has preserved much of its 18th-century charm, resembling its appearance from two centuries ago.

King Heraclius II declared it a royal city in the 18th century and reinforced its city walls.

During this period, Signagi was primarily populated by merchants and artisans.

St. Stephen's Church:

This church features a remarkable camouflage: a fortified tower integrated into its fortifications.

Constructed in the 18th century within the largest defensive tower, known as the "King's Tower."

Despite damage during the Soviet era, the sanctuary has been restored.

Visitors can ascend the tower for a breathtaking view of the valley.

Local Winery:

Georgia is celebrated as the birthplace of wine, boasting an 8000-year history of winemaking.

The country cultivates up to 500 varieties of white and red grapes, some of which are exclusive to Georgia.

Traditional winemaking methods include storing wine in large clay vessels called Khvevri.

What To Bring

Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).

Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 100Gel)

Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, come hats to get cover from the sun.

Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

Meeting Point

Your hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Full-Day Tranquil Excursion From Bodbe Monastery To Signagi City

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Discovering Bodbe Monastery and Signagi

What's Included

What's Excluded

Know Before You Go

What To Bring

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

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