3 Days in Georgia: Tbilisi City, Kazbegi Mountains & Kakheti Wine

Day 1 — Kazbegi–Ananuri–Gudauri (From 09:00 till 20:00) Kazbegi is a highland part of Georgia. The Main Caucasian Ridge passes here, and through it - the famous Georgian Military Road. A trip to the incredible Zhinvali reservoir. We will see the Ananuri fortress - one of the most visited attractions. In Pasanauri we will see how the black and white Aragvi mountain rivers flow in parallel and do not merge and will have tasting of Georgian mountains honey and traditional drink "Chacha" We will drive past the Gudauri ski center and admire the stunning views of the mountains. We will climb the mountain where the Monument of Friendship was built from where we will see a turquoise lake. On the way we will stop at a Travertine mountain along which mineral water flows and we will try it (Only in spring and summer). Arrival in Stepantsminda. For almost 100 years, until 2007, it was known as Kazbegi, but recently its historical name was returned to it. We will see Mount Kazbek - one of the most famous peaks of the Caucasus Mountains (5033 m). Monastery of the Holy Trinity "Gergeti" (Monastery on Kazbek), which is located at 2200 m above sea level! Day 2 — Kakheti–Bodbe–Sighnaghi–Telavi (From 09:00 till 20:00) Will start our trip from Manavi village, where you will try traditional Georgian homemade wine, chacha and Georgian snacks + you will make this snack (Churchkhela) by your hands. Our second stop will be in Badiauri village where you will see how we are making our traditional bread (Mother's bread) and will taste Georgian famous cheeses. "Sighnaghi" is a city of love in the style of southern Italian classicism, which is famous for its fortress of the same name, which is included in the list of the most famous and largest fortresses in Georgia (XVII century). And before us are views of extraordinary beauty of the Alazani Valley. The Alazani Valley offers excellent panoramas from different points of the city of Sighnaghi. On the way, we watch how Kakheti bread is baked in a clay oven and, if desired, we ourselves can participate. We will see the ancient monastery of Bodbe, which is famous throughout Georgia thanks to the enlightener of Georgia, Saint Nino, Equal to the Apostles. We will visit the holy spring of St. Nino. We will enjoy drinks from the famous local wine cellar, where we have the opportunity to taste premium class of wine directly from the qvevri (for free). Day 3 — Half day trip to Mtskheta–Jvari–Samtavro (From 12:00 till 16:30) Our trip will start from Jvari Monastery — Jvari Monastery is a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox site located on a hill near Mtskheta, offering spectacular views of the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. It's known for its simple yet beautiful architecture and its historical significance, as it's believed to be the site where Saint Nino set up a cross to spread Christianity in Georgia. Jvari is a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains an important place of worship today. Straightly will go to Mtskheta, old capital city of Georgia and visit Svetitskhoveli Church (Most important church in Georgia). Guide will give you free time there. We will walk in Mtskheta to Samtavro Monastery — is a 4th-century Georgian Orthodox site in Mtskheta. It's famous for its church dedicated to Saint Nicholas and Saint Shushanik. The monastery is also home to the tombs of several Georgian kings and saints. It's a key spiritual and historical landmark in Georgia. Our finish place will be wine and chacha tasting in Tbilisi cellar. Here you will know a lot of information about Georgia's micro-zones of grape and will taste it. This 3-day tour offers the perfect introduction to Georgia's history, culture, nature, and wine traditions.