Cradle of Wine - Ujarma, Tsinandali, Gremi
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Stop At: Ujarma Fortress, Ujarma, Kakheti, Ujarma 3811 Georgia
The fortress is one of the most important Georgian architectural monuments of the Early Middle Ages, due to its strategic location and value in the past. It was built in the 3rd century AD, as one of the Georgian kings’ and prince’s main residencies. From 5th through to 6th centuries AD the Ujarma fortress saw its highest prosperity period during the reign of King Vakhtang Gorgasali and his son Dachi.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tsinandali Palace, Tsinandali village, Tsinandali Georgia
The manor in the village of Tsinandali is an ancestral estate, a palace of the princely family of Chavchavadze. There are many amazing, beautiful and tragic events in the history of Georgia are connected with this family.
Garsevan Chavchavadze was the first owner of the manor. He was sent by Heraclius II to Imperial Russia to negotiate the main treaty between Russia and Georgia at the time, and the 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk has his signature. He was well-educated, and his family was part of the royal rulers of Georgia.
His son, Alexander was a poet, military figure, and one of the most famous aristocrats in Georgia at the time. He participated in the war against Napoleon in the campaign to Europe in 1812 through 1814, fighting for the Russian Empire. He arrived in Paris and achieved the rank of general-lieutenant. After tired from the military campaigns, Alexander Chavchavadze decided to leave the capital. He took his family from Saint Petersburg and moved to a quiet village of Tsinandali, where he started his project on the Europeanization of Georgia. He built the palace that stands on the grounds in 1818, though little of the original palace remains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Standing above the green valley of Alazan, Gremi attracts travelers whose road goes between Telavi and Kvareli. Gloomy and monumental, the castle is one of the most visited tourist points in Georgia.
The architectural ensemble of Gremi in the look that it has up to present day was built in the 16th century in the times of King Levan of Kakheti, who announced Gremi the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti.
By order of Levan, a castle and churches were constructed on a small mountain and a rich trading town appeared at the foot of the mountain with a population of over 100 000 people.
Levan’s rule was peaceful, thus the Kingdom of Kakheti had reached economic growth and became stronger during his time. Some historical sources note that one branch of the legendary Silk Road was going through Gremi that more or less favored the welfare growth.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Tunnel Winery Khareba's, Meurneoba District Kakheti, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
The largest storage of Georgian wines kept in the 7.7 km long tunnel-shaped wine cellar which consists of 2 large parallel tunnels linked with 13 small galleries. The dampness of 70% and the ideal temperature (12-14˚C) for storing and aging wine stays throughout the year. In Khareba winery you can taste 30 varieties of the company’s best wines. 60 meters above the tunnels there is a nice building mixed with nature, the waterfall falling by, and garden with century-old trees, restaurant terrace, and the tower, which offers splendid views over the Alazani Valley and Kvareli vineyards.
All this beauty is located in Kakheti region, the village Kvareli, near the bank of Alazani Valley and is carved in the rock of the Caucasus mountain range.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Ujarma Fortress, Ujarma, Kakheti, Ujarma 3811 Georgia
The fortress is one of the most important Georgian architectural monuments of the Early Middle Ages, due to its strategic location and value in the past. It was built in the 3rd century AD, as one of the Georgian kings’ and prince’s main residencies. From 5th through to 6th centuries AD the Ujarma fortress saw its highest prosperity period during the reign of King Vakhtang Gorgasali and his son Dachi.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Tsinandali Palace, Tsinandali village, Tsinandali Georgia
The manor in the village of Tsinandali is an ancestral estate, a palace of the princely family of Chavchavadze. There are many amazing, beautiful and tragic events in the history of Georgia are connected with this family.
Garsevan Chavchavadze was the first owner of the manor. He was sent by Heraclius II to Imperial Russia to negotiate the main treaty between Russia and Georgia at the time, and the 1783 Treaty of Georgievsk has his signature. He was well-educated, and his family was part of the royal rulers of Georgia.
His son, Alexander was a poet, military figure, and one of the most famous aristocrats in Georgia at the time. He participated in the war against Napoleon in the campaign to Europe in 1812 through 1814, fighting for the Russian Empire. He arrived in Paris and achieved the rank of general-lieutenant. After tired from the military campaigns, Alexander Chavchavadze decided to leave the capital. He took his family from Saint Petersburg and moved to a quiet village of Tsinandali, where he started his project on the Europeanization of Georgia. He built the palace that stands on the grounds in 1818, though little of the original palace remains.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Standing above the green valley of Alazan, Gremi attracts travelers whose road goes between Telavi and Kvareli. Gloomy and monumental, the castle is one of the most visited tourist points in Georgia.
The architectural ensemble of Gremi in the look that it has up to present day was built in the 16th century in the times of King Levan of Kakheti, who announced Gremi the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti.
By order of Levan, a castle and churches were constructed on a small mountain and a rich trading town appeared at the foot of the mountain with a population of over 100 000 people.
Levan’s rule was peaceful, thus the Kingdom of Kakheti had reached economic growth and became stronger during his time. Some historical sources note that one branch of the legendary Silk Road was going through Gremi that more or less favored the welfare growth.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Tunnel Winery Khareba's, Meurneoba District Kakheti, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
The largest storage of Georgian wines kept in the 7.7 km long tunnel-shaped wine cellar which consists of 2 large parallel tunnels linked with 13 small galleries. The dampness of 70% and the ideal temperature (12-14˚C) for storing and aging wine stays throughout the year. In Khareba winery you can taste 30 varieties of the company’s best wines. 60 meters above the tunnels there is a nice building mixed with nature, the waterfall falling by, and garden with century-old trees, restaurant terrace, and the tower, which offers splendid views over the Alazani Valley and Kvareli vineyards.
All this beauty is located in Kakheti region, the village Kvareli, near the bank of Alazani Valley and is carved in the rock of the Caucasus mountain range.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Tsinandali Palace
- Entry/Admission - Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels
- Entry/Admission - Tunnel Winery Khareba's
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
70%
Food
65%
Cultural
60%
Original
30%
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