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LEGENDS OF WINE
Gastronomic tour 6 days / 5 nights
Arrival at the Tbilisi international airport
A company representative will meet you with a plate “Legend Travel”
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Tbilisi
Check-in to the hotel (early check-in upon availability)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Dinner at the restaurant (at 20:00): experience the traditional Georgian cuisine, Georgian wines and enchanting performance of the Georgian folk dance group
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
A company representative will meet you with a plate “Legend Travel”
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Tbilisi
Check-in to the hotel (early check-in upon availability)
Overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Dinner at the restaurant (at 20:00): experience the traditional Georgian cuisine, Georgian wines and enchanting performance of the Georgian folk dance group
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel
City tour of Tbilisi: Walking in the downtown - visiting the oldest urban area of Abanotubani (the place of natural sulfur baths), Tbilisi Cathedral synagogue (19th century), Tbilisi mosque (19th century), the city fortress Narikala (4th century), the Armenian church SurbGevork (14th century); passing the residence of the Patriarch of Georgia; visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Sameba), the oldest Anchiskhati Church (5th century), the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre and the “Tower Clock”, the “Peace Bridge”, the Metekhi Church (9th century), the Zion Cathedral (8th century), “Leghvtakhevi” waterfall, the bohemian district of “Marjanishvili”.
Lunch: experience unique culinary specialties of the Georgian cuisine
Visiting the Holy Mountain of “Mtatsminda” (also known as Mamadaviti, after St. David Garedjeli of 5th century. In 19th century on a hill of the mountain was built a temple with a Pantheon. The pantheon has become a burial place for many prominent Georgians, including statesman Ilia Chavchavadze, first president Zviad Gamsakhurdia, Georgian historian and archaeologist Ekvtime Takaishvili, famous poet Vaja-Phavela, etc.
Visiting souvenir bazaar at “Dry Bridge”
Dinner at the restaurant experience the traditional Georgian cuisine.
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
City tour of Tbilisi: Walking in the downtown - visiting the oldest urban area of Abanotubani (the place of natural sulfur baths), Tbilisi Cathedral synagogue (19th century), Tbilisi mosque (19th century), the city fortress Narikala (4th century), the Armenian church SurbGevork (14th century); passing the residence of the Patriarch of Georgia; visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity (Sameba), the oldest Anchiskhati Church (5th century), the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre and the “Tower Clock”, the “Peace Bridge”, the Metekhi Church (9th century), the Zion Cathedral (8th century), “Leghvtakhevi” waterfall, the bohemian district of “Marjanishvili”.
Lunch: experience unique culinary specialties of the Georgian cuisine
Visiting the Holy Mountain of “Mtatsminda” (also known as Mamadaviti, after St. David Garedjeli of 5th century. In 19th century on a hill of the mountain was built a temple with a Pantheon. The pantheon has become a burial place for many prominent Georgians, including statesman Ilia Chavchavadze, first president Zviad Gamsakhurdia, Georgian historian and archaeologist Ekvtime Takaishvili, famous poet Vaja-Phavela, etc.
Visiting souvenir bazaar at “Dry Bridge”
Dinner at the restaurant experience the traditional Georgian cuisine.
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel
Visiting Uplistsikhe: “Fortress of the Lord”, the ancient cave city on the bank of the Mtkvari River, represented a significant political, military, religious, and cultural center between the 6th century BC and 11th century AD. The building is a place of unique archaeological discoveries of the late Bronze Age.
Visiting city of Gori: the birthplace of Stalin (optional!)
Lunch at Georgian restaurant in Mtskheta - experience unique culinary specialties of the Georgian cuisine (Imeretian cuisine, free glass of wine).
Visiting Mtskheta: Mtskheta has been Georgia’s religious and cultural center since the Christianity has become the state religion in 4th century. It was the Capital of Georgia until the 5th century AD, before King Vakhtang Gorgasali moved the Capital to Tbilisi. The “Svetitskhoveli” Cathedral (4th century) in Mtskheta has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. “Svetitskhoveli” is the place for enthronization of Georgian patriarchs.
Visiting the “Jvari” Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) of 6th century on the hill right on top of the “Svetitskhoveli” with fascinating views. Visitors may enjoy the extraordinary panorama at the junction of Mtkvari and Aragvi Rivers.
Dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi (Megrelian cuisine)
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Visiting Uplistsikhe: “Fortress of the Lord”, the ancient cave city on the bank of the Mtkvari River, represented a significant political, military, religious, and cultural center between the 6th century BC and 11th century AD. The building is a place of unique archaeological discoveries of the late Bronze Age.
Visiting city of Gori: the birthplace of Stalin (optional!)
Lunch at Georgian restaurant in Mtskheta - experience unique culinary specialties of the Georgian cuisine (Imeretian cuisine, free glass of wine).
Visiting Mtskheta: Mtskheta has been Georgia’s religious and cultural center since the Christianity has become the state religion in 4th century. It was the Capital of Georgia until the 5th century AD, before King Vakhtang Gorgasali moved the Capital to Tbilisi. The “Svetitskhoveli” Cathedral (4th century) in Mtskheta has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. “Svetitskhoveli” is the place for enthronization of Georgian patriarchs.
Visiting the “Jvari” Monastery (Monastery of the Cross) of 6th century on the hill right on top of the “Svetitskhoveli” with fascinating views. Visitors may enjoy the extraordinary panorama at the junction of Mtkvari and Aragvi Rivers.
Dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi (Megrelian cuisine)
Return and overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel
Departure for the Kakheti region - the cradle of the Georgian winemaking
Stop at the Bodbe Monastry, a burial place of St. Nino of Cappadocia, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century.
Visiting Sighnaghi, the “city of love” and the ancient Royal town surrounded by fortress of 18th century with 23 towers.
Lunch in a traditional Georgian restaurant: you will experience the unique Kakhetian cuisine and taste variety of local wines.
Visiting Tsinandali, former property of the famous Georgian poet Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, the General of the Russian Empire. The museum is built in a magnificent park. There is a wine cellar in the property with 16 thousand bottles of wine dated 19th-20th centuries. You will be offered a free glass of Georgian wine while walking in the park.
Check-in at the hotel in Telavi
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Departure for the Kakheti region - the cradle of the Georgian winemaking
Stop at the Bodbe Monastry, a burial place of St. Nino of Cappadocia, who converted Georgia to Christianity in the 4th century.
Visiting Sighnaghi, the “city of love” and the ancient Royal town surrounded by fortress of 18th century with 23 towers.
Lunch in a traditional Georgian restaurant: you will experience the unique Kakhetian cuisine and taste variety of local wines.
Visiting Tsinandali, former property of the famous Georgian poet Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, the General of the Russian Empire. The museum is built in a magnificent park. There is a wine cellar in the property with 16 thousand bottles of wine dated 19th-20th centuries. You will be offered a free glass of Georgian wine while walking in the park.
Check-in at the hotel in Telavi
Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Breakfast at the hotel
Trip to the city of Telavi, famous for its wines and beautiful architecture. The city was the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom of 11th century.
Visiting the Telavi Palace of 17th century, the Royal residence of Kakheti kings.
Visiting the municipality of Akhmeta.
Visiting the cathedral of "Alaverdi" (11th century)
Visiting the city of “Gremi” - the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom of the 16-17 centuries.
Master-class and wines-tasting: cooking “Khinkali” – traditional meet dumplings, baking Shotis puri (local bread), “Churchkhela” - traditional candle-shaped sweet with the main ingredients of grape must, nuts, and flour; Tasting: a free glass of Kvevri (Clay Jar) wine and a free glass of “European” wine.
Visit the “Nekresi” monastery of 6th century
Lunch in a Georgian traditional restaurant (Kakhetian cuisine)
Return to Tbilisi through the spectacular Gombori Pass and Shuamta Forest.
Check-in at the hotel in Tbilisi
Dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi
Trip to the city of Telavi, famous for its wines and beautiful architecture. The city was the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom of 11th century.
Visiting the Telavi Palace of 17th century, the Royal residence of Kakheti kings.
Visiting the municipality of Akhmeta.
Visiting the cathedral of "Alaverdi" (11th century)
Visiting the city of “Gremi” - the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom of the 16-17 centuries.
Master-class and wines-tasting: cooking “Khinkali” – traditional meet dumplings, baking Shotis puri (local bread), “Churchkhela” - traditional candle-shaped sweet with the main ingredients of grape must, nuts, and flour; Tasting: a free glass of Kvevri (Clay Jar) wine and a free glass of “European” wine.
Visit the “Nekresi” monastery of 6th century
Lunch in a Georgian traditional restaurant (Kakhetian cuisine)
Return to Tbilisi through the spectacular Gombori Pass and Shuamta Forest.
Check-in at the hotel in Tbilisi
Dinner in a traditional Georgian restaurant in Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the airport and departure
Transfer to the airport and departure
- Transfers throughout the program by a comfortable bus of the “Legend Travel”
- 5 nights accommodation in the 3*/4*/5* hotels of your choice (BB-Bed and Breakfast)
- Entry tickets for Chavchavadze Museum
- 4 lunches in Georgian restaurants during the tour (incl. Drinks)
- 5 dinners in Georgian restaurants during the tour (incl. Drinks)
- Master-class and wine-tasting according to the program
- 4 excursion days accompanied by an English-speaking guide of the “Legend Travel”
- Tour of Tbilisi (5-6 hours)
- Excursion to Kakheti: "Bodbe - Sighnaghi - Telavi" (7-8 hours)
- Excursion “Telavi - Alaverdi – Kvareli-Gremi-Gombori” (7-8 hours)
- Excursion "Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe" (7-8 hours)
- Entry tickets to the following museums and archaeological sightseeing:
- Stalin Museum - 7$
- Uplistsikhe Museum - 7$
- Pirosmani Museum -3 $
- Duration of excursions are approximate.
- Check-in/check-out is carried out according to the policy of the hotel (check-in time 13:00, check-out - 11: 00- 11:30). \
- «Legend Travel» reserves the right to change the sequence of excursions