3 full day private tours in Georgia

3 full day private tours in Georgia

Lets have a an exciting journey along the beautiful Georgia with us ,during this three full days we will show maximum what is posibble to visit. We will take you to visit Georgian snowy mountains and and most important histarical places , ananuri fortress and the Gergeti churches built at the foot of Kazbek mountain, towering over 2300 meters and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the great Caucasus. We will have a Tbilisi city tour and discover every corner of our wonderful city. We will take you old capital of Georgian wich was builted 2500 years ago and visit there several historical like Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and Jvari Monastery (5th century) and finely visit the winery and learn the secrets of Georgian winemaking for 8000 years.

Itinerary

Day 1: Jvari-Mtskheta-Tbilisi city tour

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Our tour starts from - Jvari Monastery one of the most iconic in Georgia. This ancient temple dates back to the 6th century AD , was built at the dawn of the adoption and spread of Christianity in Georgia. The name of the church is translated from Georgian as “the cross” and has its own history. According to the legend, the cross of St. Nino, one of the most revered saints who converted Georgia to Christianity, is kept here. After some time, a temple was built on the site of the holy cross, which later became the basis of the present Jvari.

The Jvari temple is located nearby the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, on the top of a high mountain, from where picturesque views of the neighborhood open, at the intersection of stormy waters of the Aragvi and Kura rivers. The temple attracts thousands of tourists because of its architecture, location and historical value. Exterior and interior decorations of the temple are made in simple, and we can say quite austere forms. Unlike most Orthodox churches, Jvari is beautiful with its simplicity, rigor and clarity of lines.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mtskheta, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Our next stop is the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta a museum city which is as a Jvari Monastery also is UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been inhabited since before 1,000 BC and was once the capital of the early Kingdom of Iberia (today’s Eastern Georgia). Located 20 km from Tbilisi, at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, the city is located on an ancient trade route. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of Mtskheta’s status as a major trading post. Glass perfume bottles, Greek and Aramaic writings, pottery, metalwork and jewelry have all been unearthed in abundance here, and many examples are on show in the town’s museum.

The ancient geographer Strabo described Mtskheta as a highly developed city with a water supply system, markets and stone houses. Mtskheta was also the religious centre of the country, with a number of major shrines to Georgia’s pagan pantheon; these would later be replaced by churches when St. Nino converted the country to Christianity in around 337 AD. Although the capital was moved to the more easily defended Tbilisi at the beginning of the VI century, Mtskheta continued to be the coronation and burial place of Georgian kings, and the seat of the Patriarch, who is also known as the Bishop of Mtskheta. Today, the lovely old town has a laid back, village feel, especially compared to the more hectic pace of Tbilisi.

In this oldest town is located also one of the most sacred place Svetitskhoveli Cathedral the main Christian Orthodox Cathedral , where Christ’s robe is said to be buried in Georgia.

According to Georgian tradition, a Georgian Jew from Mtskheta named Elias was in Jerusalem when Jesus was crucified. He bought Jesus’ robe from a Roman soldier at Golgotha and brought it back to Georgia.

Upon his return to Mtskheta, he was met by his sister Sidonia who upon touching the robe immediately died from the emotions engendered by the holy object. The robe could not be removed from her grasp, so she was buried with it.

The place where Sidonia is buried, with Christ’s robe, is preserved in the Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
We will continue our tour to old part of Tbilisi ,we will stop the car and discover the city by walking , during walking you will visit fallowing places :
- Tbilisi sulphur pools
- Bridge of Love
- Waterfall
- Meidan Bazar Tunnel
- Gorgasali Monument
- Tbilisi Fortress
- Mother of Georgia
- Rike Park
- Bridge of Peace
- Shardeni Street

After visiting all the places we'll go back to the car and continue our tour by discovering new places by car :
- Freedom square
- Rustaveli avenue
- Hero square
- Agmashenebeli Avenue
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, Elia Hill, Tbilisi Georgia
Of course we will not leave the most important during our tour and will visit Sameba Cathedral - the Holy Trinity Tsminda Sameba is also called the symbol of new Georgia. The beauty and sizes of cathedral are indeed breathtaking, and rises magnificently on the hill of the St. Ilya, Sameba is the highest church in Georgia 101m high. Sameba Cathedral was built with grandiose scope. Its golden dome is practically seen from any point in Tbilisi. The cathedral is part of the entire complex including residence of the Patriarch and a monastery, school of theology and academy, hotel and the complex consisting of nine chapels, five of which are located under the ground.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mtatsminda Amusement Park, Tbilisi Georgia
And final destination of our tour Mtatsminda Park famous landscaped park located at the top of Mount Mtatsminda overlooking the capital Tbilisi. The park has carousels, water slides, a roller-coaster, funicular, and a big Ferris Wheel at the edge of the mountain, offering also splendid view over the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Ananuri-Gudauri-Kazbegi tour

Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
You will depart from Tbilisi early in the morning, in the direction of Kazbegi 160 km along the Georgian Military Road , our first stop is at Zhinvali an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi , a perfect place for a memorible landscape photography.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia
Our next stop just after 15 minutes is Ananuri Castle one of Georgia’s most touristy places. It’s a fortress with a pair of churches and an 16th-century defensive tower inside. The fortress complex is located on the shores of the Zhinvali Reservoir, which, by the way, is quite remarkable in its turquoise waters. The Fortress used to be the seat of the eristavis (dukes) of Aragvi. Excellent views, mountains, water, a picturesque fortress – wandering around all this will wait you here.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Next stop on the way is Gudauri , a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at the altitude 2200m above the sea level. The last lower lift station is at 3,306m. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December through April.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia
Gudauri Friendship monument also known as Gudauri Panorama or Treaty of Georgyevsk Monument , government of Soviet Union built this monument in order to celebrate 200 years since the treaty of Georgievs signed in 1783.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia
Our last destination is Gergeti Trinity Church of 14th century located at an altitude of 2170 meters, under the glacier Kazbegi (5047 m) , Gergeti Trinity Church is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. In times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross were brought here for safekeeping.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Signagi-Bodbe-Gremi-Wine Tour

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
Kakheti is a region of wine, which located to the eastern part of Georgia, where you can enjoy the mountain scenery, picturesque villages, ancient temples and life of the locals. Also you will taste unique Georgian wines and get acquainted with the secrets of winemaking Our first stop will be in “Bodbe Monastery”. Short stop at the Monastery to see Church of St. George where you will find tomb of St. Nino woman who preached Christianity in Georgia 17 century ago, that resulted from the Christianization of Georgia.. Also from the monastery territory you can see beautiful view of Alazani Valley
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region
After Bodbe we continue way to the beautiful city on the hill “Sighnaghi” (City of Love) prettiest town in Kakheti full of 18th- and 19th-century architecture with an Italianate feel. Sighnaghi has wonderful views over the Alazani valley with lovely romantic restaurants and one of the longest walls in Georgia.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House, Chavchavadze St. 55, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
Continue to Kvareli town where we will visit Kindzmarauli

Corporation Wine Factory located at the historic Kvareli Castle. During wine tour you will have a chance to taste

different varieties of wines and discover a lot of interesting thing about wine making.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels, Gremi village, Gremi 383330 Georgia
Standing above the green valley of Alazan, Gremi attracts travelers whose road goes between Telavi and Kvareli. Gloomy and monumental, the castle is the one of the most visited tourist points in Georgia.

The architectural ensemble of Gremi in the look that it has up to present day was built in the 16th century in the times of King Levan of Kakheti, who announced Gremi the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti.Some historic sources note that one branch of the legendary Silk Road was going through Gremi that more or less favoured the welfare growth.

Alas, Gremi lasted only one and half century. In the beginning of the 17th century it was razed to the ground by the armies of Shah Abbas I of Persia. The city could not fully recover and by the middle of the 17th century Kings of Kakheti moved the capital to Telavi.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Gombori Pass, Gombori-Telavi Rd, Telavi Georgia
Gombori road is spectacular any time of year. Small idyllic villages, magnificent sceneries of Alazani valley and Caucasus Mountains, panoramic views, sheep flocks, ancient forests, beautiful meadows and sea of clouds are just a short list of what awaits you on this road

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.