Gateway to Georgia

Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from the hotel and here we go to the ancient city of Mtskheta - a must-visit place in Georgia. This ancient city is called the "Second Jerusalem". One of the most revered saint in Georgia, who brought Christianity to the country St.Nino lived under the blackberry bush in Samtavro monastery in Mtskheta and put the first cross on Mount Jvari, made of vine and intertwined with her own hair. We will visit two greatest shrines of the Christian world - Jvary Monastery, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. The Heaton of the Lord, is kept here. The cathedral was the coronation site of the Georgian kings as well as their burial place for centuries and still remains one of the most venerated places of worship for Georgian people. Start with Metekhi church and monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Walk down to the district of Sulfur bath houses passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through the Sharden area full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, souvenir shops, and breathe in the living past. Cross the Bridge of Peace to Rike Park. There we will take Cable car to Narikala Fortress. The best place to release adrenaline, dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, endorphins and just feel happy. Charge with emotions and unforgettable memories. After the city tour we go back to hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi.

• Today, you are off to Kakheti, Georgia’s wine country, where rolling vineyards and historic towns await.

• Start your day in Sighnaghi, known as the "City of Love"—its charming cobblestone streets and pastel-colored houses will steal your heart.

• Visit Bodbe Monastery, a peaceful retreat where St. Nino, Georgia’s most revered saint, is buried. The gardens here are perfect for a quiet moment of reflection.

• Head to Kvareli or Telavi for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience—you’ll learn how Georgians have been making wine in qvevris (clay vessels) for over 8,000 years!

• As the sun sets over the vineyards, return to Tbilisi with a happy heart (and maybe a bottle or two of your favorite wine!).

• Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Highlight of the Day: Sipping wine in a traditional Georgian vineyard, surrounded by endless rows of grapevines.