WINE TOUR
Company GLT (GEORGIA LORD TRAVEL) invites all connoisseurs and lovers of the wine to a really unique tour of Georgia, which aims to familiarity with the culture, with the history, as well as with Georgian cuisine and with its delicious food and wine.
DAY 1
Meeting at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 2
We go to the famous wine growing region of kakheti. After the breakfast we will visit the David gareja monastery complex which is carved in stone and located in the desert. From there we go to the winery where you can taste the famous Georgian wine brand and learn the technology of its preparation. Were going to Sighnaghi, to the center of tourism, of kakheti. Sighnaghi museum is the smallest in the Georgia, but there are stored the pictures of the famous artist niko pirosmani. Well walk in signage andll have a dinner at the restaurant where you can taste the wine and the food of kakheti kitchen ( barbecue, hashlama, pickles and a bread of kakheti). Overnight in Sighnaghi.
DAY 3
After the breakfast we go to the Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe (slideshow). On the 1st of june, Georgian orthodox church celebrates the emergence of st.Nino. she became one of the most revered saints and ist attribute a cross from the vine is the symbol of the Georgian Christianity. From Bodbe we are going to the winery, we learn the technology of preparation and well taste some wine. After the winery we'll visit the Ikalto monastery (6c) the educational center of 12th century, where studied the famous Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli. Well have light lunch in a small restaurant and after that we will go to Telavi, to batonis cixe ( the castle of the Mr), its the residence of the king of kakheti, Heraclius 2nd. We will see the personal belongings of king, as well as archaeological and ethnographic exhibits. From there we go to the house of a local peasant for dinner, where you can taste the wine and some dishes of the local kitchen. Returning and overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 4
After the breakfast we will visit the inspection house of Tsinandali, the museum and the garden of the famous Georgian nobleman and poet AL.Chavchavadze. we will taste some wine from the cellar of the palace. From there well drive to the factory of famous Georgian brand, where we also can taste some wine and have a dinner in the restaurant of Telavi. Youll have opportunity to take a master class and learn how to cook Georgian good. Returnind and overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 5
After the breakfets well set off in Mtskheta ( the place of heritage UNESCO) Mtskheta is ancient capital of the Georgian kingdom from the 3rdcentury BC to the 5th century AD. Well visit the Jvari Monastery (6c) and also the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Which houses a piece of the Shroud of Christ. For lunch we will stop at the famous restaurant of Mtskheta- "SALOBIE", where you can taste the baens cooked in Georgian clay jugs, with Georgian cheese and mchadi( pickles) and red wine.
from MTSKHETA well go to the Ananuri Castle(17c) to the residence of the rulers of Aragvi and the thence to the village resort Pasanauri known with its ecological purity and with its teasty khinkali( Georgian dumplings) which you can be able to taste in the local restaurant. After the lunch well drive to Gudauri, the skiing resort of the world class and well arrive to Stepantsminda, one of the highest inhabited places in Georgia. We will visit the Gergeti Trinity Church(14c) which offers unforgettable views of Mount Kazbek. We go back to pasanauri, to the local restaurant, where you can taste the food of the mountain Georgia( xinkali, lamb kababs, chanaxi and chacha( Georgian vodka)) you can also get a master class in cooking xinkali. Returning and overnight in Tbilisi.
DAY 6
After the breakfast we will drive to Gori. The city was founded by the great Georgian king David the Builder. Well visit the house museum of Stalin and also the cave sity- Uplistsikhe (god fortress) which was founded in the 2nd century. This fortress is situated on the high bank, on the left side of the river Kura and is the one of the most important strongholds. The city that is graven in the rock, was a political and cultural center of Georgia. Well have the light lunch on the way to the western Georgia. We arrive to Kutaisi- to the second largest city of the Georgia, which was founded 40 centuries ago. The former capital of the western Georgian kingdom Kolxida, which is associated with the myth of the golden fleece and Argonauts . we visit the Gelati Monastery, political, cultural and educational center of 12th century, that was found by great Georgian king, David the builder. Lunch in Imeretis returant, which is known dot its diverse ( khachapuri, mchadi, fried chiken with peanut sauce, different pxali. Etc.) you can taste some wine and also get a master class for the preparation of dishes of IMERETI. Returning and overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 7
After the late breakfast, well have the tour in the city of Tbilisi. Well visit the old sulfur baths of Tbilisi, 
Georgian orthodox and Armenian Gregorian churches and synagogue and the Turkish mosque located near each other that is reflecting the acceptance of different faiths in Tbilisi. Well also visit the recently built Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, which is the largest in the Caucasus. As well as Metekhi Churchi(13c) which is built on a cliff, overlooking the Mtkvari(Kura) river. In front of the church is 
the monument of king Vakhtang Gorgasali, founder of Tbilisi. Church history is connected with conquest Mongols and political repression of Soviet Empire. The coloured palace of Darejan, is located on the cliff in the form of swallow nest. Sulfur baths are located on the opposite side of the river in front of Metekhi. You will see the fortress of Narikala, built in the fourth century. 
As well as we will visit the Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral(6c), which is located on the bank of river Kura. Also the Anchiskhati Basilica which is the oldest church of Tbilisi and which houses the miraculous icon of Christ. On the lunch well have xachapuri, in its different types. After the lunch we will climb the mountain Mtacminda(holly mountain) and will visit the pantheon where the most prominent figures of arts, writers and poets of Georgia are buried. After the walk along the Rustaveli Avenue where are located: Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre, Rustaveli Theatre, and different art galleries, also the Parliament of Georgia and etc. In the evening the supper at the Georgian restaurant with a view of Georgian folklore show( lunch price 25 dol) Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8
After the breakfast we go shopping, for some souvenirs, you can also visit the sulfur baths. Departure from Tbilisi.
Wine tour price- 710 euro
The general conditions of included services:
THE RATES INCLUDE
- - Overnights in hotel
- Transfers airport (hotel ) airport
- Transportation as per program
- English (Russian ) speaking tour guide
- Breakfast ft the hotel
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
THE RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
- - Flight
- Travel insurance
- Dinner
- Jeeps in Ushguli
- Alcoholic beverages
- Portage at the hotels