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Wine tour 2
Tbilisi – Manavi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi – Kvareli – Nekresi – Gremi – Telavi – Tsinandali – Mtskheta – Tbilisi, (6 days, 5 nights)
1 day: Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel settlement. Excursion in the capital of Georgia. 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.
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.
"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.
During the excursion, visit of: Mechetian Church ( V c.), Narikala fortress ( IV c.), Sioni Cathedral ( VI-VII c.), Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary, the oldest surviving church, Synaxis of Saint Truinity of the temple complex of Tsminda Sameba - the main Cathedral of Georgian Orthodox Church. Walk at the Shota Rustaveli avenue. Evening Tbilisi. Dinner. Overnight in the hotel in Tbilisi.
     2 day: Tbilisi – Manavi – Bodbe – Sighnaghi
Breakfast. Departure to Sighnaghi. 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: an excursion to the Art Gallery, organized directly on the territory, where amazing works of local masters are presented; 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. Lunch in traditional Georgian style. The menu includes only Georgian cuisine from ECO products grown on the "Chateau Fort de Manavi" farm. Then, visit the monastery complex of St. George and the grave of St. Nino in the Bodbe village. Excursion in the city, that is placed at the top of the ridge, overlooking Alazani valley. Hotel accommodation in Sighnaghi. Dinner. Overnight.
     3 day: Sighnaghi – Kvareli – Nekresi – Gremi – Telavi
Breakfast. Visiting Kvareli - Winery "Kindzmarauli Marani" - a modern factory with the latest European equipment and ancient secrets of Georgian wine in the territory of which were planted more than 400 varieties of grapes grown in Georgia. Here you can buy wine from the producer, winner of many international exhibitions. Stop in Kvareli Winemaking Khareba - wine depository in tunnels, the longest of 7.7 km with a wine collection of vintage wines. Georgian wine tasting in Gvirabi. Continuation of excursion: Nekresi - the oldest temple of Georgia IV century. 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 century.). Dinner with wine in Telavi, barbecue and hinkali "Kakheti yard." Overnight in Telavi.
     4 day: Telavi – Tsinandali – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Tour of the Telavi - the main city and administrative center of Kakheti, museum-castle of King Irakli II (XVIIIv.), who signed a treaty with George Russian empire. Then visit Alaverdi Cathedral (XI c.), The second highest building (50 meters). Tour of the House Museum, Al. Chavchavadze in Tsinandali. Here you will learn about the romantic love story of the Russian diplomat Alesksander Griboyedov and beauty Georgian Princess Chavchavadze. Tasting of Georgian wines made way for Kakhetian old traditions. Dinner. Departure to Tbilisi. Overnight. 5 day: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Tbilisi
Breakfast. Tour of the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta - the city-museum, introduced one of the UNESCO World Heritage. Visiting the Cathedral of Mtskheta (1010-1029 gg.), Which is buried in the base of one of the main Christian shrines Heaton of the Lord, as well as the burial place of many of the Georgian kings. There is also a part of the life-giving pillar. Visiting the monastery Samtavro, where year-round growing, flowering and fruiting blackberry bush, near which the IV. lived and preached holy Nino - educator, the first preacher of Christianity in Georgia. Inside to be a miracle-working icon of the Iberian Mother of God, the miracle-working icon of Saint Nino, the tomb of the holy king and queen Merian Nani, the relics of St.. Abibosa Nekreskogo, St. Shio Mgvime. Return to Tbilisi. Farewell dinner with folk dances and songs. Overnight.
     6 day: Tbilisi
Breakfast. Depending on the departure time, spare time. Buying souvenirs. Transfer to the airport.
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