2 Day Exploration City Breaks

Overview Kakheti Exploration Starts from: Duration: 2 DAYS/1 Night Private Tour: City Break Available to travel: All Year Distance: 470 km

The private tour takes you to the magnificent, picturesque valleys and historical monuments. Enjoy panoramic views in David Gareja semi- desert and visit Lavra caves. Take a walk in and , a medieval small towns surrounded by 18th c. defensive wall, drive through the vineyards, enjoy the sightseeing of ancient historical monuments in Kakheti – Royal Residence, Batonistsikhe, Alaverdi Cathedral, Ikalto and monastic complex of New and Old Shuamta.

Tour details Code: TB-PTCB-KE02 Starts from: Tbilisi Max. Group Size: 12 Adults Duration: 2 Days Prices Group size Price per adult

Solo 410 €

2-3 people 249 €

4-5 people 176 €

6-7 people 163 €

8-9 people 153 €

10-15 people 149 €

*Online booking deposit: 30 €

The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation.

Single Supplement is: 38 €

1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together

Child Policy

0-1 years - Free

2-6 years - 75 € *Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price. 7 years and over - Adult The balance can be paid in one of the following ways:

Bank transfer - in foreign currency (Euro/USD), two weeks before the tour starts; VISA/Master card - via POS terminal in local currency (GEL), at the beginning of the tour directly with your guide. Card service fee + 3%. Cash – GEL only, directly to the nearest TBC Bank office or TBC Bank Cash terminal no later than the beginning of the tour.

For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at tours[at]georgianholidays.com

Tips for booking procedure:

How to know which “Operator” to select?

You only need to select the Operator name if you have previously communicated with one of our sales agents via phone or email, otherwise please leave it at default. Sights to Visit David Gareja Museum Alaverdi St. George Cathedral Twins Wine Cellar Gremi Sighnaghi Telavi Batonis Tsikhe Kakheti Old and New Shuamta

Itinerary Day 1: Tbilisi-David Gareja-Bodbe-Signagi

Morning pick-up from the hotel and departure from Tbilisi to the eastern province of – Kakheti. We drive to David Gareja semi-desert, partially through ground roads. Have excursions in David Gareja caves and monastery of Lavra, founded in the 6th c. by one of the Assyrian fathers who arrived in Georgia in order to spread Orthodox (Eastern) .

After visiting the first site, have picnic lunch and drive to Bodbe – beautiful nunnery located near town Signagi. Bodbe monastery built in the 9th c. was significantly renovated in 17th c. Nowadays, the monastery is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. The relics of the female evangelist St. Nino are rested in Bodbe.

Afterward, visit Signagi – often referred to as the “City of Love”. The town is located on the hills of the Gombori Mountains, at the heart of the Kakheti region, overlooking the valley of river Alazani. The 18th c. defensive curtain walls surround the town. Enjoy the beautiful views over the Alazani River valley and the Great Mountains.

Dinner and overnight in Sighnaghi. Day 2: Sighnaghi-Tsinandali-Telavi-Gremi-Napareuli- Alaverdi-Ikalto-Shuamta-Tbilisi

After breakfast drive to Tsinandali and visit the house-museum of Alexander (Georgian poet and nobleman). The Museum has 19th c beautifully decorated garden around. Here, Chavchavadze's family entertained guests with music, and finest wines made at Tsinandali winery. Excursion in the museum and taste a glass of Tsinandali cellar wine will take about 30 minutes.

Drive to Telavi – administrative center of Kakheti and an old royal town. Batonistsikhe - the palace of Great King Erekle II is located on the main square. Visit the palace and continue to the remains of another old capital of Kakheti Kingdom– Gremi, dating back to the 16th-17th cc. The beautifully painted Church of the Archangels and the royal citadel are the main landmarks in this medieval town.

Afterward, head to the Twin’s Wine Cellar and Museum in Napareuli. Take an excursion to the local wine museum, which presents wine fermenting process.

Have lunch at Twin’s restaurant, which offers traditional Georgian dishes. There is an optional wine tasting available for an additional fee.

From the winery continue to another important monuments nearby – 11 th c and Ikalto academy dating back to the 6th century.

On the way back to Tbilisi pay a visit to Shuamta monastery hidden in the forest. Evening arrival in Tbilisi. Inclusions Included

Transportation:

Private transportation with a comfortable vehicle

Private Staff:

Professional guide service during the tour

Accommodation:

1 x overnight in Sighnaghi Family guesthouse Mate or Qusika (or similar)

Meals:

1 x picnic lunch day 1 1 x dinner, day 1 1 x breakfast day 2 1 x lunch day 2

Other:

2 x bottles of water per person daily Excursions in accordance fees with accordance of the program All taxes

Excluded

Alcoholic Beverages & Personal expenses More Info Additional Info

Single Supplement: 38 € Wine tasting in Napareuli Twin's winery: per person 17 € Tbilisi airport private pick up transfer: 25 € Tbilisi airport private drop off transfer: 22 € Discounted individual transfer for Tbilisi airport double way: 40 €

To arrange airport transfers and additional hotel overnights, contact us tours[at]georgianholidays.com

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation is free of charge prior 5 days of the starting day.

The booking deposit 30 Euro is non-refundable.

If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine:

50% of the total cost of tourist product in case of tour cancellation 5 days or less prior to the tour; 100% of the total cost of the tourist product due to the Tourist's failure to appear.

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