After breakfast, we will start our journey to Kakheti – a capital region of Wine. This experience will stay in your heart and mind forever since it opens door to the local culture, cuisine, traditions, lifestyle, and people. Firstly, we will visit the regional city center of Kakheti – Telavi. Telavi will make you believe in its power of peace. Its architecture, colors, streets, historical monuments, and local people will positively surprise you. Mainly, several centuries of oak trees in the middle of the city will positively surprise you. In Telavi, you will have an informative city tour and the opportunity to visit the local goods markets to deeply touch the locals. Talking about Kakheti Region, we should mention its main value – Wine. All across the globe, Wine specialists truly honor Georgian Wine, Grape Culture, and the unique wine-making tradition. Even walking through the streets, we will mention Georgian Traditional Wine Utensils called Kvevri. In fact, Kvevri is kept by UNESCO because of its history, importance, and uniqueness. To examine Georgian Wine you will have lunch at Shumi Winery, which offers local wine degustation and delicious local food lunch. You will learn about the tradition of making wine in a Georgian way using kvevris – this is the experience you will see only in Georgia! After this journey, we will move to Tsinandali. We will examine Tsinandali Museum with amazing colorful architecture, history and well-cared yards. Tsinandali is kept a museum of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, which dates back to the 19th century. Museum keeps its main cultural and intellectual direction since it still hosts exhibitions, galleries, and lectures. Tsinandali is the first European-type recreation space. European architects and gardeners were brought by Alexander himself. Pay attention to ‘THE LOVE LANE’ in the garden! It is believed that lovers should pass the lane with closed eyes and bright hearts to have a happy life. In fact, this is the place where Alexander’s daughter Nino met his life lover- Griboedov. Considering the Georgian Winemaking tradition, we will undoubtedly degustate one sort of Georgian wine in an old, historical Tsinandali Winery – this is the experience you will never forget. After this amazing journey, you will visit Ikalto Monastery founded in the 6th century. Later on, the place became the spiritual and educational center of eastern Georgia. This fact speaks for its importance to Georgian people. You will get all the interesting facts about Ikalto during the excursion. After Ikalto we will see Alaverdi Cathedral as well. The story of Alaverdi Cathedral is connected to the monk Ioseb, came in the 6th century from Assyria and preached Christianity to the local population.
Alaverdi Cathedral’s location is stunning with huge straight land around it. This view will amaze you. By In this experience, you will deeply touch on the lives of people, who have a great history, good humor and admire wine.
Drive back to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi