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Tbilisoba
Day 1 (06.10): Tbilisi
Arrival to Tbilisi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Overnight in the hotel.
     Day 2 (07.10): 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.).
Free time. 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:
You are also invited on exhibitions with different products of national craft and works of artists.
The most delicious dishes of famous Georgian cuisine are preparing in the dukhan and on the streets of the city. The traditional Georgian feast is not just food, but the same element of culture as Georgian seven-voiced singing, Georgian art and architecture.
During the Georgian feast, the table is crammed with treats. The magic power of wine, the flow of wise and cheerful Georgian toasts make the meal a beautiful song that opens people's hearts.
Overnight.
     Day 3 (08.10): Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Tbilisi
Breakfast. Excursion in Mtskheta. 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. 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. The official adoption of Christianity in Georgia in 324 is associated with the name of St. Nino, with the assistance and participation of the King St. Miriam and Queen St. Nana. It was St. Nino who persuaded the king Miriam and queen Nana to adopt Christianity in Georgia. Wonderworking icon of Iberian Mother of God, wonderworking icon of St. Nino, grave of St. Tsar Merian and Tsarina Nani, hallows of St. Abibos Nekresky, St. Shio Mhvimskoho are inside.
Return to Tbilisi. Free time.
Continued Tbilisoba celebration. Overnight. For 3-day trip: transfer to the airport, flight home.      Day 4 (09.10): Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free day. Overnight.
We offer optional programs.
For 4-day trip: transfer to the airport, flight home.
Day 5 (10.10): Tbilisi
Breakfast. Free time for souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport. Return home.
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