Full Day Cultural and Historical Kakheti Tour with Lunch

Important Locations / Attractions that will be covered during this trip are as below:

Hotel / Accommodation pickup & Start of trip from Tbilisi to Kakheti

Ikalto Monastery: Founded in the 6th century by the Syrian Father Zenon whose tomb is enclosed in the Church of Transfiguration. The famed academy was added in the 12th century by King David the Builder and served as the most important cultural and education centre in the middle Ages.

Telavi: the administrative and cultural center of Kakheti region sitting atop hilltop with view of Alazani valley and Caucus Mountains. You can view many beautiful churches, castles and mansions around this town.

Stopover for lunch in village along the way at Georgian home bread bakery to Taste freshly baked Georgian bread called "Shoti" and different varieties of cheese.

Tsinandali Estate: It was the estate of the Chavchavadze family – representatives of the 19th century Georgian aristocracy. A walk through the beautiful English-style garden will take you to the house-museum of the famous poet and duke Alexander Chavchavadze and the winery where you can taste some famous Kakhetian wines and visit the collection of old wines, the oldest going back to 1814.

Gremi Historic Citadel & Church: On a crag overlooking peaceful meadows and a few romantic ruins are the 16th century church and tower of Gremi – all that remains of the once flourishing capital of Kakheti

Nekresi Monastery complex: Includes several buildings worthy of interest, notably the 4th century church which is one of the oldest in Georgia, and the unusual 7th century three-church basilica. Other structures within the complex enclosure are the 9th century cross-cupola church, the wine-cellar, the refectory, the bishop’s palace and the 16th century tower.

Signaghi: The town is a romantic getaway destination and popular with wedding couples. The fortified town of Sighnaghi lies high up on the ridge overlooking the Alazani valley. The defensive walls and 28 towers were built by King Erekle II in the 18th century against the Lezgian invasion. Little has changed here for the last 200 years. The town preserved its original image and now offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains.

Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino (4th century): Holds the tomb of St. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted the Georgian people to Christianity as early as 337 A.D.

Back to Tbilisi with everlasting memories to cherish.