East of Georgia

East of Georgia

Cultural tours

Day 1: Tbilisi
Day 2: Mtskheta, Gori
Day 3: Kakheti
Day 4: Davit Gareji
Day 5: Kazbegi
Day 6: Departure
Highlights: Metechi church (12th - 13th cc); the district of Sulphur bath houses; Sioni Cathedral (7th - 19th cc); Narikala Fortress (4th c);State Museum, State Museum of Fine Arts, Holly Trinity Cathedral – 2004;

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (XI century), Jvari monastery- is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta (World Heritage site), Uplistsikhe - "the lord's fortress" - is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia, some 10 kilometers east of the town of Gori, Shida Kartli. This is Cave City, which consists of halls and caves, there is also located Theatres ancient buildings. Village – Tsinandali, Family Estate with its beautiful English style park and centuries old Wine cellar;, Gremi – old capital of Kakheti; ruins of Ikalto academy,Alaverdi Cathedral (XI century). Davit Gareji - Comprising about 15 old monasteries spread over a remote area, its uniqueness is heightened by a lunar, semi desert landscape that turns green and blooms with flowers in early summer. Kazbegi – the small town in the north of Georgia, popular for the trekking opportunities in the visually spectacular surrounding mountains, its views of the mighty Mount Kazbeg, and for the beautiful view from the town of the Holy Trinity Church outlined against Mount Kazbeg itself.