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Tbilisoba (6 days, 5 nights)
02.10 – 07.10.
Day 1 (02.10): Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation.
Optional welcome dinner with national songs and dances. Overnight in the hotel.
     Day 2 (03.10): Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Excursion 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 amusing Tower appeared here recently, built by the Puppet Theatre director Rezo Gabriadze. Here artists exhibit their paintings, artisans offer numerous souvenirs. Basically here are 2-3 storeyed houses, built of brick and stone, that have a particular Tbilisi architecture, distinguished 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 cathedral, synagogue and mosque. During the excursion, visit of Mechetian Church ( V c.), Sioni Cathedral (VI-VII c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary, the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Trinity of the temple complex of Tsminda Sameba - the main Cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church. The rise by the cable car to the Narikala fortress ( IV c.).
Next, excursion to 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 Samtavro monastery, where year round grow, flower and fruit blackberry bush, near of which in the IV century lived and preached St. Nino- enlightener, the first preacher of Christianity in Georgia. 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. Free time. Overnight in the hotel. Day 3 (04.10): Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free time. Overnight in the hotel.
There is a special day in the life of Tbilisi. On the streets of the city comes Tbilisoba – the day of the city. Residents and visitors of the city go to the streets to celebrate. On the eve of the holiday winemakers install a special wooden container «satznakheli» on Gorgasali Square and press the grapes. Tbilisoba starts on Friday and lasts for three days. The city is shrouded in a shish kebab, almost at every corner you can try the fresh churchkhela and pelamushi, music of organ-grinders is heard from everywhere. And the buildings of the old quarters, renovated for celebration, serve as fine decorations for the festive performances.
During the Tbilisoba:
Optional (for extra cost) festive dinner. Overnight.      Day 4 (05.10): Tbilisi – Bodbe – Sighnagi – Manavi - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Departure to the "city 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. Excursion in the ancient city Sighnaghi " city of everlasting love" that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley. Visit of the museum - workshop of the handmade carpets and narrow carpets production. 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: (optional for extra charge) 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. In the evening there is an opportunity to have dinner in traditional Georgian style (for extra charge). The menu includes only Georgian cuisine from ECO products grown on the "Chateau Fort de Manavi" farm. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight.
     Day 5 (06.10): Tbilisi – Ananuri – Gudauri – Kazbegi – Tbilisi
Breakfast. 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). Optional, extreme tour on jeeps to the Gergeti church. When the weather is fair, the stunning view on the mountain Kazbek (5147 m), one of the highest tops of Georgia, opens. Return to Tbilisi. Overnight.
     Day 6 (07.10): Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free time for souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport. Return home.
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