Wine fest in Georgia

Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi and Mtskheta city tour

Stop At: Metekhi Cathedral, Metekhi St, Tbilisi Georgia
10:00 meeting with a guide close to Cable car of Narikala; Start Tbilisi City Tour.
The excursion begins from Metekhi Church rock platform, from where we make first glimpse over the ancient district of the capital.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
By cable car we will go up to Narikala fortress.The fortress was established in the 4th century as Shuris-tsikhe. Later it was renamed as "Narin Qala" (i.e., "Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake and demolished.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dzveli Tbilisi Sulphur Waterfall, Botanikuri st 1, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
Historic bathhouses with pools of hot, natural sulfur-rich water procedures with special massage.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 383400 Georgia
Depart to the old capital of Georgia –Mtskheta that is ancient religious Centre. The town is included in the list of UNESCO. Here, in the 4th century, Georgia was officially converted to Christianity by Saint Nino, a young woman from Jerusalem. Under the main church Svetitskhoveli (the life giving pillar) is buried the Robe of the Christ, one of the most important relic of Christian world. Because of this and many facts Mtskheta has a role of the main pilgrimage cites of Georgia.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Visit Jvari Monastery- the masterpiece of Early Christian Orthodox architecture, that is dated 585-604 cc AD. Located on the hill top near the town Mtskheta, from where there is spread breathtaking view.
Return back in Tbilisi.
Duration: 40 minutes

Meals included:
• Lunch: Georgian traditional food in local restaurant
• Dinner: Georgian traditional food in local restaurant
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Wine Land - Kakheti

Stop At: Signagi City Walls, Signagi Georgia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out from hotel in Tbilisi.
10:00 start tour to wine land - Kakheti region.
Kakheti - Kakheti region is the cradle of wine in Georgia itself. There are about 2000 sorts of wine in the world. More than 500 sorts come from Georgia. The word itself “gvino” (wine in Georgian) is considered as a root for any foreign equivalent. The oldest wine vessel found in Georgia dates back to 6th millennium BC.
Signagi, (a town of love) a nice touristic town with amazing view of river Alazani Valley and Caucasian mountains. Signagi is Turkish word meaning “a shelter”. It was built in 18th century by a famous king of Kakheti Erekle II to defend surrounding villages from North Caucasian Muslim peoples.
Nowadays there is no danger of attacking any invaders. It was newly restored and renovated just for you pleasure.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Gremi - one day Gremi was the main town of Kakheti Kingdom and residence of Kakhetian kings. Lying on merchant road, which connected Middle East to Astrakhan and other northern commercial points, It was rich and flourished town. Gremi was totally ruined and destroyed by Abbas the II, greatest shah of Iran at the beginning of 17th century. Nowadays the main church and Tower, the coronation place and dwelling of the kings are available for the visitors.
Hotel check in.
Overnight in Kvareli or close to Kvareli.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the hotel in Tbilisi
• Lunch: Georgian food in local restaurant
• Dinner: Georgian food in local restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in Kvareli or close to Kvareli

Day 3: Kvareli

Stop At: Tunnel Winery Khareba's, Meurneoba District Kakheti, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
Breakfast in the hotel
10:00 Start grape feast.
Visit to vineyard here tourists pick up grapes by themselves, taking photos. Excursion and wine tasting in Tunnel cellar.
After lunch visit to the production facilities, pressing grapes and culinary master classes. Baking Georgian bread Shoti, making Khinkali, BBQ and Churchkhela.
Overnight in Kvareli or close to Kvareli.

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: At the hotel
• Lunch: Georgian food in local restaurant
• Dinner: Georgian food in local restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight in 3-star hotel in Kvareli or close to Kvareli

Day 4: Kvareli-Tbilisi

Stop At: Rike Park, The left bank of the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi Georgia
Breakfast in the hotel
Check out from the hotel
10:00 departure to Tbilisi.
Visit to wine cellar and wine tasting.
Arrival to Tbilisi and end of tour.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the hotel
No accommodation included on this day.