3 days cultural trip -Kazbegi-Kakheti-Mtskheta -Tbilisi

Itinerary

Day 1: KAZBEGI-GUDAURI-ANANURI

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
You will depart from Tbilisi early in the morning our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel. During the tour, you can enjoy panoramic aerial views of mountains around Jvari Monastery, observe the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Jvari Monastery - Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta (World Heritage site). The name is translated as the Monastery of Cross.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Zhinvali Dam, Georgia
The Zhinvali Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River in the Caucasus Mountains in Zhinvali, Georgia.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortress Complex, Ananuri, Georgia
The fortress dates to XVI-XVIII centuries and it is situated to the foreland by the river Aragvi, close to Jinvali reservoir. This is perfect place for landscape photography, there is amazingly beautiful views of blue water and the mountains.
Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri Ski Resort, Gudauri, Georgia
Next stop on the way in Gudauri – remarkable ski resort in Georgia. Resort is located at the altitude 2200 meters above the sea level. The resort offers high quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December till April. when ski resort is closed we r visiting to Gudauri panorama view.monument of friendship.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti (Гергети), Stepantsminda, Georgia
From Gudauri continue your trip to Gergeti trinity church (XII-XIV) century’s monument erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri is located at an altitude of 2170 meters. Gergeti Trinity church is an important temple and remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek ( 5033 meters). Built six hundred years ago its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Tbilisi Marriott Hotel, 13 Shota Rustaveli Ave, T'bilisi 0108, Georgia
after it we can come back to Tbilisi,at your hotel .

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Mtskheta old town and Tbilisi tour

Stop At: The City-Museum Reserve of Mtskheta, Mtskheta Georgia
After your breakfast we will meet you at your hotel and will visit Mtskheta.Mtskheta was the ancient capital of the Eastern Georgian Kingdom from the Third Century BCE to Fifth Century CE. It was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the kingdom’s official religion and continues to function as the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church. The city is very small and is just a 20 minute drive from the capital of Tbilisi.very near from Svetitskhoveli there is saint Gabriel grave and we will visit it too.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Funicular, Dzveli Tbilisi, თბილისი, Georgia
next stop will be Tbilisi . Tbilisi in some countries also still named by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis. Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I Gorgasali.our first destination will be Tbilisi Finicular.The ride up Mt Mtatsminda on the recently reconstructed Funicular is spectacular, as are the views from the top.There is a big amusement park for kids and adults, bars, cafes, night club, TV tower and spectacular views over the Tbilisi from 710 meter high mountain.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
our next destination is Narikala fortress.It is the most known landmark of Tbilisi. No one leaves Tbilisi without walking around this amazing fortress. You can feel the history of Tbilisi, even though the walls are not in a great shape. During the day Narikala fortress draws your attention from all sides of Tbilisi. It overlooks Mtkvari River, which makes Narikala more incredible. Narikala is one of the most visited places in Tbilisi.if you want you can use there cable car too .
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mother of Georgia, Sololaki St, T'bilisi, Georgia
Kartlis Deda (mother of Georgia ) is a monument in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dzveli Tbilisi Sulphur Waterfall, Botanikuri st 1, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
Surrounded by cliffs in the very center of Tbilisi waterfall Leghvtakhevi is one of the coolest places in the city loved by locals and travelers.

In evening time it is really romantic place for couples to stroll together.
Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Metekhi Cathedral, Metekhi St, Tbilisi Georgia
Virgin Mary Metekhi church is located on the left bank of the river Mtkvari, on the cliff plateau , the first church on this place was probably built by Vakhtang Gorgasali symbolically resembling the church built on virgin Mary’s tomb in Gethsemane garden in Jerusalem. According to the legend the former catholicos Kirion transferred the body of the saint Shushanik to this church in 7th century.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Kakheti-Bodbe-Signaghi-Kvareli

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
From Tbilisi we will drive directly to Kakheti (bodbe monastery ) The monastery of St. Nino is located in the village of Bodbe, in the Signagi region, Kakheti. The territory of the monastery is decorated with flower beds and bushes, vineyards and a healing spring.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sighnaghi Wall, Sighnaghi, Georgia
Visit Signagi - old trading town with 17th c defensive wall around; Cobbled streets and terra cotta tile-roofed homes with colorful carved balconies and breathtaking views of the Alazani Valley give it a very charming character.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House, Chavchavadze St. 55, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
after it we will visit kindzmarauli corporation wine house . There is wine shop at the entrance of Kindzamarali wine house, where you can buy wine produced at this factory directly form producer.local guide will explain you about history of wine-making in Georgia,you can have wine tasting too (per glass of wine 2 gel).

In the evening return to Tbilisi
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.