Long weekend in Georgia – Culture and Wine
Wine (ghvino in Georgian) has played a central role in Georgia’s economic, social, cultural and religious life for thousands of years. Today, as in the past, wine is one of the essential elements of festive tables accompanied by toasts, and the trellises surrounding Orthodox monasteries are the emblematic image of the landscape. Going back into the history of wine (to 6,000 BC), Georgia boasts 8,000 vintages. Georgia claims to be the world’s cradle of viticulture.
Situated at the foot of the Great Caucasus, vast vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see invite you to discover this rich winegrowing history, taste Georgian wines, get some fresh air in the Caucasian mountains near Lake Ananuri, then end the tour in Tbilisi, on cobbled streets with wooden balconies embroidered with fine lace.
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Tour Plan
Arrival - Tbilisi
Arrival in Tbilisi, welcome and transfer to hotel, depending on flight times.
Transfer: Private vehicle, around 30 minutes, 20km.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Explore the East part of the country – the Kahketi region
First stop at Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino stopped to converse with Georgians in the Christian faith. The evangelizing saint is a very important figure in Georgian religion.
We continue our journey to Sighnaghi, sightseeing, walking the cobbled streets, enjoying the splendid panorama of the Alazani valley and the Caucasus from the historic wall that surrounds the town.
Visit to the local wine cellar, where you can learn about Georgia's uninterrupted 8,000-year winemaking tradition and the Qvevri method, meet the local winemaker and taste his wine.
The next stop is the Tsinandali estate - a family palace and historic winery with a magnificent garden that belonged to the 19th-century poet-aristocrat Alexander Chavchavadze, who was the first winemaker to bottle wine in 1814.
Short break in Telavi - the capital and historic town of Kakheti.
Drive to Tbilisi.
Transfer: Private vehicle, approximately 5h, 275km.
Walking time: 2h.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Discover Mtskheta with its UNESCO Sitest and the Ananuri Fortress
Continuing North, we visit the fortress of Ananuri, seat of the eristavis ("Princes") of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the region from the 7th century. We can enjoy a picturesque view of the Jinvali reservoir.
Return to the capital.
Transfer: Private vehicle, approximately 2h30, 140km.
Walking time: 2h.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Admire the vibrant city of Tbilisi
Visit to the Tbilisi National Museum, with its rich and impressive collection of "Golden Treasures" dating back to ancient times.
Continuation of the tour by car to the new part of the city, to see the city's modern architecture.
Transfer: Private vehicle, approximately 1h, 20km.
Walking time: approximately 3h.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Tbilisi - Departure
Transfer to Tbilisi international airport and departure.
Transfer: Private vehicle, around 30 minutes, 20km.
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