Metekhi Cathedral

You will make a great journey into the history of Tbilisi - I will talk about it easily and fascinatingly. Relive the past will help key attractions. Let's start from the Metekhi Plateau: admiring the panorama of the Old City and Narikala Fortress, let's talk about the origins of Tbilisi. You will learn about the first settlement that existed here before the arrival of Vakhtang Gorgasali, and about the affairs of this king.

Meidan Bazaar

Having gone down, we will go towards Meydan Square. In this ancient place you will present the lively shopping Tbilisi of the Great Silk Road and learn about the underground bazaar.

Abanotubani

After we go to the Sulfur baths, where there was still Marco Polo. I will reveal to you not only the legend of the falcon and the founding of Tbilisi, but also less well-known details: for example, why there are 15 left from 65 baths and why they have such names (from simple number 5 to the elegant Tsarskaya and Motley). In the same area, you stroll along the Figyra Gorge to a real waterfall, and admire Tbilisi’s elegant balconies along the way - I’ll tell you why they served in different eras and why it was impossible to find two identical patterns.

Rike Park

We will not ignore the modern Tbilisi buildings: you will cross the Peace Bridge and learn about its beautiful symbolism, as well as what the locals think of a glass skyscraper and unusual pipes in Rike Park.

Sioni Cathedral Church

Places of faith My route through Old Tbilisi will cover the main religious buildings of the capital. In the 13th century Metekhi church on the plateau of the same name, you will learn about the architecture and types of Georgian churches, as well as about the prison past of this place. In Sioni Cathedral we’ll talk about the main Georgian saint, Nino, because her cross is kept here; about the saved icon of the Virgin and why it is possible to step on burials here. In even deeper antiquity you will be immersed.

Anchiskhati Basilica

Anchiskhati church, where I will talk about the miraculous icon. A spiral staircase and narrow alleys will lead to an elegant juma mosque.

The Bridge of Peace in Tbilisi is a pedestrian bridge and one of the most famous tourist spots in the city. It connects district of Tbilisi Old Town with Rike Park over a river of Mtkvari. This bridge is relatively young, it was opened for public just in 2010.

Kartlis Deda

From Narikala (or the top cable car station), you can take a scenic walk west along the Sololaki ridge. The main landmark is the statue of Mother Georgia. This 20m-tall aluminium symbol of Tbilisi holds a sword in one hand and a cup of wine in the other – a classic metaphor for the Georgian character, warmly welcoming guests and passionately fighting off enemies.

Zhinvali Water Reservoir

Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986.

Ananuri fortress complex

Ananuri fortress: a story in stone On the coast of Aragvi you will be met by the only fortress of Georgia that has reached us in its original form. Walking through the territory of the Ananuri defense complex, you will feel like a resident of the Middle Ages and learn about the glorious past of the Aragva eristavi (heads of the people). And we will definitely pay attention to the Assumption Church of the 17 th century, whose facade is decorated with interesting bas-reliefs, and each element of the decor carries a hidden meaning.

Kvemo Mleta

You will find the confluence of two rivers (White and Black Aragvi), breathtaking views at the Arch of Friendship and an unusual mineral spring resembling a golden river.

Gudauri

Friendship Arch. on the edge of the mountain near Gudauri. This is the highest point of the pass and the perfect place to submit to the mountains forever!

Gudauri

Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri Friendship monument also known as Gudauri Panorama or Treaty of Georgyevsk Monument is on the Georgian Military Highway connecting to Russia.

Gergeti Trinity Church

Gergeti Church and Ananuri Fortress they clearly saw such postcards: an ancient monastery standing on a hill amid snow-capped mountains. For these species, in reality, you will go to the village of Stepantsminda at the foot of Kazbek. And there you will transfer to jeeps to climb to the "monastery behind the clouds",

Gergeti Trinity Church

if necessary, we provide warm blankets, raincoats in case of bad weather, skirts and scarves are also provided for visiting monasteries. Additional expenses: jeep to the temple in Gergeti (5 euros per person); dinner.

A trip to the east of Georgia, to the Kakheti region, awaits you with impressions. The sunny Alazani Valley, the ancient Bodbe Monastery soaring above it, the Italian streets of Sighnaghi, the long fortress wall, the taste of Georgian dishes and - Kakheti is not Kakheti - wine. Get ready to admire, listen, try and take lots of pictures!

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

where lies the great Georgian saint - Nino. Here you will follow the Christian path of Georgia and find out the legend about why Nino was buried in Bodba. You can plunge into the healing waters of the holy spring and, perhaps, hear the prayers of many, many generations of believers.

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino

where lies the great Georgian saint - Nino. Here you will follow the Christian path of Georgia and find out the legend about why Nino was buried in Bodba. You can plunge into the healing waters of the holy spring and, perhaps, hear the prayers of many, many generations of believers.

Signagi

Sighnaghi: little Italy and big lunch The warm and hospitable nickname of Sighnaghi “the city of love” appeared by right: here you can get married at any time of the day and here the artist Niko Pirosmani strewn flowers for the beloved (the song “Million Scarlet Roses” about this story). You will walk along the streets in the Italian style, see the longest fortress wall in Europe and enjoy the panoramas of the Alazani Valley. After that, you will relax during lunch in a hospitable home restaurant where the owners will tell you about the traditions of the Kakheti feast and allow you to participate in the preparation of khinkali.

Not far from Telavi is a village whose name - Tsinandali - in itself sounds like a song. Here, in the museum of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze (father-in-law Griboedov), you will taste the famous wine of the same name and get acquainted with the methods of Kakheti winemaking. Ticket price 3 evro Wine tasting 2 evro

Telavi

The city of Telavi, where Mimino is known to live, is famous for its wines, Kakheti flavor and beautiful architecture, which is especially pleasant to admire after the restoration

Telavi

 In the present capital of Kakheti - Telavi - you will find yourself among the lush greenery of plane trees and mulberries. In the central part, I will introduce you to the Batonistsikhe fortress and show you the famous 900-year-old plane tree, near which several shots of Mimino were shot.

Viticulture traditions and tasting and restaurant in Telavi First of all, you will find yourself at the winery in the homeland of winemaking: local experts will talk about the Kakheti method of preparing wine (which is even included in the UNESCO intangible heritage list), the peculiarities of the Qvevri device and the types of Georgian wines. After that, of course, you will enjoy the taste of the red Kakheti: you will be tasting 5-6 types of wine (as well as cognacs and chachi). Free wine tasting

Gombori Pass

where we will get through the unique beauty of Gomborsky pass (1620 m.).

Jvari Monastery

St. Nino is a preacher who persuaded the Georgian king Mirian to convert the pagan country to Christianity. We will talk about the spiritual path of Sakartvelo in the ancient temple of Jvari - it proudly rises on a hill near Mtskheta. You will learn about its architectural features and admire the panorama that Lermontov immortalized in the poem "Mtsyri" - the merger of the "rivers-sisters" of Aragva and Kura.

From here you will see the 11th century Svetitskhoveli temple, to which you will go next. To the shrine, we will walk along cozy streets past tents with traditional Georgian souvenirs. In the ancient walls of the temple you will hear legends about St. Sidonia and the Pillar of Life, read the ancient frescoes and you can touch the main shrines of Georgia.

Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. Here, marvelous panoramas of the Kura Valley will open.

Pagan past in the caves of Uplistsikhe A short road to the northwest - and you will find yourself in a cave city of the end of II - beginning of the first millennium BC. e. I studied a lot of notes about this unusual place, and I will tell you all the most interesting. Exploring the stone labyrinths of living and utility rooms, you will imagine the life of the pagans and their cult rites. You will learn about the trade of Uplistsikhe with the ancient states of Urartu and Media, about its heyday and decline. Here, marvelous panoramas of the Kura Valley will open. ( ticket prise 5 evro)

Stalin Museum

In the second part of the trip, at the request of the group, you can visit the Stalin Museum in his hometown of Gori (this is not far from Uplistsikhe). In the halls of the entire museum pantheon you will see the preserved sculpture of Stalin, his personal belongings and furniture - a guided tour will be given by the museum guide. (Ticket price 5 evro)