At the crossroadAt the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Georgia is a combination of uniqueness and diversity. Although a small country, you can find here the Caucasus Mountain range, Black Sea coastline, curative climate and mineral waters, national parks and UNESCO Heritage Sites, ancient history, diverse culture and traditions, delicious cuisine, rich wine culture and last but not least, our world-famous Georgian hospitality.
Kakheti is a region formed in the 1990s in eastern Georgia from the historical province of Kakheti and the small, mountainous province of Tusheti. Telavi is its capital. The region comprises eight administrative districts: Telavi, Gurjaani, Qvareli, Sagarejo, Dedoplistsqaro, Signagi, Lagodekhi and Akhmet
Trip Info
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Sharjah
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4-Star Hotel Stays
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Included
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See the Caucasus Mountains.
Arrival at Tbilisi international airport
• Meeting and transfer from the airport to the hotel in Tbilisi ( 30 minute drive)
• Check into the hotel before 14:00 upon availability
• Free time to relax
• 17:00 Guide and Driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer for Old Tbilisi tour (duration 2-3 hours walking tour) During the tour you will visit:
• Metekhi Church The heroic King Vakhtang Gorgasali commissioned the building of the inscribed-cross church in the 5th century. It is dramatically located on the cliff overlooking the Mtkvari River.
• Narikala Fortress - go up to the top of mountain to the old ruins of Narikala fortress, enjoy the panorama of the city;
• Chardin Street is one of the oldest streets of Tbilisi. Now this is a favorite meeting place for its fancy cafes and clubs, little art salons and galleries. The street got this name in honor of the famous French artist, Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin.
• Old Baths A touch of Old Tbilisi -- the Sulfur Baths, built in 17th century, have subterranean pavilions topped by unique the red brick domes with steam from the hot springs streaming from their tops, giving a magical atmosphere to this historic area of old homes and interesting shops.
• Transfer back to the hotel
• Overnight
• Breakfast at the hotel
• 10:00 Guide and Driver will meet you at the hotel and transfer for Kakheti-Wine Tour(2 hour drive)
• 12:00 Visiting Sighnaghi
• Sighnaghi - City of Love (duration 1 hour)
• Sighnaghi is a center of Georgian wine making technology. It is one of the most visited destinations in Georgia. Sighnaghi is famous for handmade carpets , traditional food and Georgian famous hospitality
• 14:30 Visiting Bodbe – the burial place of St. Nino the enlightener of Georgians, having enormous meaning for the country
• Upon a wish visit local wine cellar to have degustation glass of Georgian wine (7$ per person)
• Transfer back to the hotel
• Overnight
• Breakfast at the hotel (Depends on departure time)
• Check out from the hotel and transfer to airport
• Departure