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VARDZIA

Vardzia is a cave monastery complex that also serves as a fortress.
The cliff settlement with nineteen levels has churches, cells, living quarters, cafeterias, storehouses, libraries, water conduits and bathhouses

ON THE WAY TO SVANETI

The first part of the journey passes along the coast of the Black Sea, then, after reaching Poti, you will head into the mountains to the peaks of the Great Caucasian Mountain Range.

SVANETI PROVINCE

Svaneti- ancient province which is famous for its' picturesque snow mountains and ancient fortresses.

GRAPES OF ALAZANY VALLEY

Alazany Valley is where the first wine factory in Georgia is located, the cellars of which store a unique collection of wines of the mid-19th-beginning of the 20th century.

TOWN OF SIGHNAGHI

Sighnaghi is situated at the top of the Gombori mountains, from where a panoramic view opens up of the Alazani Valley and Greater Caucasian Mountain Range

ANCIENT WINERY AT ALAVERDI GMONASTERY.

The Monastery is located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia where world famous wines are produced. Wine making in Qvevri (clay vessel used for fermentation and storage of wine) is the oldest Georgian tradition.

DAVID GAREDZHI

David Garedzhi is a cave monastery complex established in the 6th-12th centuries that stretches for 60 km along the Georgian-Azerbaijani border.

LUNCH AT NUNU'S WINE MUSEUM

The museum excursion begins by showing you how to make a traditional lavash, Georgian bread baked on coals in clay ovens. The guests take active part in the preparation process, which is accompanied by tasting three brands of chacha made in their presence.

SVETICKHOVELI MONASTERY

Mtskheta is the old capital of Georgia and the Svetitskhoveli Church is a great Christian shrine. This is where the Christianization of Georgia began. The church was built in the 9th century on the site of the first Christian church in Georgian built in the 4th century.

DZHVARI MONASTERY

The Jvari Church stands on a mountain top not far from Mtskheta. According to legend, in the 4th century, King Mirian erected a cross there. The church has survived almost unchanged to the present day. It stands on a steep precipice, right on the edge of the cliff, which it continues and completes.

TBILISI

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia. According to the chronicles, its history goes back 1,550 years. Tbilisi takes good care of its history. Its center has been completely restored, with a solicitous effort to reproduce the architecture of the olden days.

THE HOLY TRINITY CATHEDRAL

The Holy Trinity Cathedral, commonly known as Sameba is the main Georgian Orthodox Cathedral. .Constructed in 2504 Sameba is the largest religious building in Caucasus.Trinity Cathedral

STREETS OF TBILISI

Tbilisi is full of artists' workshops, antique shops, and small inviting cafes and restaurants (( offering a wide range of national and European cuisine and, of course, the world famous Georgian wines.)) You can purchase exquisite designer jewelry made from silver and enamel in the jewelry salons, as well as antiques and contemporary items at the carpet store.