Georgian Touroperator GEOFIT TRAVEL
 
 

open all | close all

   
 About us
 Contact
 Request form
 Registration
 References
 Contract
 


Wine-culinary tour to Georgia

Tours in Georgia / Tours for individual tourists / Guaranteed departures / From Tbilisi
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Manavi – Telavi – Tsinandali – Kvareli – Gremi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi, (7 days, 6 nights)

 

Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
For a full view of the route map, left-click on the map!
 
Day 1: Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Free time. Optional welcome dinner. Overnight.
 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 2: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Panoramic tour in Tbilisi. The capital of Georgia is unique. It is located on the several mountain hills, on which "creep" the old blocks. Tbilisi – is a beautiful river Kura with its picturesque rocky shores, that flows across the whole city. "Old Town" – is the historic center of Tbilisi, that is located at the root of Mtatsminda (Holy Mount) mountain. Almost all of the buildings of the Old Town are historical and cultural sites, this part of the city is round – the – clock full of life, here walk alone or in groups tourists, meet lovers near the Clock Tower. This amuzing Tower appeared here recently, built by the Puppet Theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Here artists exhibit their paintings, artisans offer numerous souvenirs. There are mainly 2-3-storey houses built of stone and brick, and they have a special Tbilisi architecture, which is characterized by narrow streets, galleries and carved wooden balconies. Tbilisi is one of the rare places in the world, where can peacefully exist in the Old Town orthodox church, catholic cathedra, synagogue and mosque. During the excursion visit of: Mechetian Church ( V c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary – the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Truinity, temple complex of Tsminda Sameba – the main Cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church. The rise by the cable car (tickets for extra charge) to the Narikala fortress ( IV c.).
Lunch at “Salobio”: try the famous lobio with mchadi – cooked beans in clay pots and corn tortilla according to a special Georgian recipe.
Next, excursion to the ancient capital of Georgia Mtskheta. Visit of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (1010-1029), at the bottom of which is buried one of the major Christian relics Lords chiton, as well as the burial place of many of the Georgian kings. Here is also the part of life-giving pillar. Visit of temple-monastery Jvari ( VI c.). At the top of the mountain where the temple is located, opens a fantastic view on the place of confluence of two rivers – Kura and Aragvi. There also opens a beautiful view on the ancient capital of Georgia – Mtskheta.
Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in the hotel.
 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 3: Tbilisi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Manavi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure to "town of everlasting love"Sighnaghi. On the way visit in the Bodbe village of the monastery complex of St. George and the grave of St. Nino, that brought Christianity to Georgia.
Walk along the ancient town Sighnaghi, that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley. It was currently restored to its original from. 
Then, passing through, acquaintance with the history of the Manavi Fortress (XI century) and the Manavi Temple (XVIII century). The church was built in 1794 by the abbot of the monastery of John the Baptist from the monastery David Gareji - Ephraim. In the 17th century here was located the royal vineyards and the estate of Heraclius II. Stop in the pearl of Kakheti - a private estate "Chateau Fort de Manavi". In the program of the visit: tasting of wines and chacha, produced according to traditional old Georgian technology directly in the marani "Chateau Fort de Manavi" from grapes grown in the estate's own vineyards. The highlight of the tasting will be "Manavi Green" - a wine made from a special grape variety that grows only in the area of the village of Manavi in Georgia. Culinary master class with dinner: we will reveal the secrets of cooking mtsvadi (Georgian shashlik), bake dedas puri in tones (bread in a traditional oven). Return to Tbilisi. Overnight in the hotel.
 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 4: Tbilisi – Telavi – Tsinandali – Kvareli – Gremi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure and excursion in Telavi – the main city and administrative center of Kakheti. The most famous sight of the city is the museum-castle of King Irakli II (XVIIIv.), who signed a treaty with George Russian empire.
Visit the House Museum, Al. Chavchavadze in Tsinandali. This was the place where Prince Chavchavadze built the estate and often invited foreign guests. Here you will learn about the romantic love story of the Russian diplomat Alesksander Griboyedov and beauty Georgian Princess Chavchavadze.
Visit to the oldest winery in Georgia "Kindzmarauli Marani". Wine tasting. Upon request (for extra charge ) lunch over the Lake Illya: try fried alazansky trout in pomegranate sauce. Next trip to the royal castle Gremi (XVI c.). The complex is surrounded by a wall with towers and loopholes. The remains of a secret underground passage leading to the river. There is also a complex of the Church of the Archangels (XVI-XVII c.). Return to Tbilisi. Overnight.
 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 5: Tbilisi – Gori – Uplistsikhe – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Day free. Overnight.
Optional excursion (for extra charge): Visit the Stalin museum (tickets for extra charge). Museum consists of three blocks – museum, house and railway carriage. Next, excursion to Uplistsikhe (I centuries BC) – a wonderful cave town, that was finishing the building for centuries, and included more than 700 caves and buildings, including wineries, bakeries, antique theater, hall of receptions of Queen Tamara, preserved to this day. Return to Tbilisi.

Optional visit and tasting (for extra charge): Plant of Sparkling Wines Bagrationi or Cognac factory Sarajishvili. 
Optional visit and tasting (for extra charge): Folklore dinner with Georgian songs and dances.

 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 6: Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Day free. Overnight.
Optional excursion (for extra charge): In the morning, departure from Tbilisi in the direction of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). On the way to it, we will overlook the picturesque Ananuri fortress (XVI c.), located above Aragvi river, and also the amazing beauty of Zhinvali reservoir. In passing the ski resort Gudauri (2200 m), the stunning trip along Tergi river through Cross Pass (2400 m), will bring us to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi). Excursion in Kazbegi: church of the Holy Gergeti Trinity Church (2170 m above the sea level). Jeep ride to the Gergheti church. When the weather is fair, the stunning view on the mountain Kazbek (5147 m), one of the highest tops of Georgia, opens.
 
Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia Wine-culinary tour to Georgia
 
Day 7: Tbilisi
Breakfast. Depending on the departure time, free time. Souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport for your flight to back home.
 
Tour price in EURO p/p
 
Price
Additional payment for single room
Hotel Light House Old City / ELISI by GTM / Mirobelle or similar hotels 3* in the central part of the town
935
190
 
Beware! You are not authorized to view hidden text.
Register
 
The price includes:
  • Accommodation in 3* hotel: 6 nights in Tbilisi; standard double rooms with breakfast;
  • Wine tasting “Kindzmarauli Marani”, lunch in Salobio, wine tasting + master class with dinner in Manavi;
  • Transport services according to the program;
  • English speaking guide according to the program.
The price does not include:
Additional services require pre-order!
 
 
Order Now   Become a Partner   Additional conditions Additional conditions
     
  © 2011- Tour operator - +Geofit Travel | Datenschutz,Nutzung,Impressum.
Counter@Mail.ru
 

 
Login



Login:
 
Password:
 
       
 
Forgot your password?


 
 

Touroperator in Georgia Туроператор по Грузии и Кавказу Touroperator in Georgia Touroperator in Georgia Reiseveranstalter in Georgien Tour operateur l'Georgia Tour Operateur Georgia Tour Operateur Georgia