6 Days Tour In Georgia

Arrival to Tbilisi

The day starts with visiting Jvari Monastery, which sits at the top of the hill overlooking Mtskheta and junction of Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Jvari Monastery is one of the oldest religious buildings in Georgia. It is believed that St. Nino, the evangelist who brought Christianity to the country put her wooden cross here. The name “Jvari” means “cross” in English. Then, you’ll visit the former capital of Georgia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mtskheta. Here, you’ll visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the most important religious buildings in the country. In addition, it’s the architectural masterpiece of Early Middle Ages. You’ll continue your way to Ananuri Castle, which was a seat for Dukes of Aragvi, a feudal family ruling the area in the 13th century, as well as see the confluence spot of white and black Aragvi rivers. Finally, you’ll arrive at one of the ski resorts of the country - Gudauri. From here, the road to Kazbegi goes through the Georgia Military Road. On the way, you’ll stop at Friendship Monument dedicated to Russian-Georgian friendship and overlook the picturesque valley from here.

This day you'll drive from Kazbegi to Gori. Gori is the hometown of the Soviet Leader Joseph Stalin,  therefore, the tour includes visiting his house-museum in order to learn more about his childhood spent in Georgia. Afterward, we will drive to one of the cave towns of the country - Uplistsikhe. The name of this rock-hewn town translates into English as Lord’s Fortress. The area played a significant role in Georgia history and features architectural marvels of different periods including, pre-Christian, Anatolian, and Iranian.

You’ll start the day with a drive to Kakheti region to visit Bodbe Monastery and famous town Sighnaghi. Bodbe Monastery is quite close to Sighnaghi, which is the final resting place of St. Nino. Sighnaghi town, known as the city of love, is a beautiful town with its red rooftops, colorful houses, and narrow cobblestone streets overlooking the picturesque Alazani Valley. You'll continue your way to Tsinandali, wich is a palace residence of Alexander Chavchavadze, a 19th-century aristocratic poet, who even had his enormous wine cellar and started producing his own wine according to more European methods. And finally, you’ll arrive to Telavi, a central city of Kakheti which once was a royal seat of Kakhetian Kings. Here, you’ll visit Batonis Tsikhe and a museum inside the castle which exhibits memorabilia of King Erekle II.

On this day, you’ll visit some of the most significant areas of Kakheti region. You’ll drive to Nekresi, a historic town to visit one of the ancient churches of the country, which became a refuge of Abibus, one of the Assyrian Fathers that came to Georgia to spread Christianity. After you'll continue your way back to Tbilisi through Gombori Pass.

You'll start the last day of your journey in Georgia, with Tbilisi city tour. You’ll be able to visit some of its iconic landmarks, such as a 4th century Narikala Fortress, famous sulfur bath neighborhood Abanotubani, the Freedom Square, the oldest Basilica - Anchiskhati, Metekhi Church, walk on pedestrian bridge called the Peace Bridge, and visit Rike Park. You’ll listen to the history of the city, how it came to be and why it’s called Tbilisi. Departure from Tbilisi