Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to visit Uplistsikhe, "the lord's fortress", is an ancient rock-hewn town in eastern
Georgia. Built on a high rocky left bank of Mtkvari River, it contains various structures dating from the 2nd ML
BC to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique combination of different styles of rock-cut cultures. Also,
visit the Joseph Stalin Museum in Gori. The city was founded by one of the greatest kings of Georgia, David the
Builder (1089– 1125). Then we drive to Mtskheta, former capital of Georgia. Mtskheta is UNESCO heritage site
located at the crossing of two rivers and the ancient trade routes. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta is the
splendid architectural monument and the first Christian church in Georgia (XI c). It is the burial site of Georgian
monarchs of Bagrationi dynasty. Jesus Christ’s robe is believed to be buried inside as well. Excursion in the city.
Visit local market. Return back to Tbilisi. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Optional on this day:
Tbilisi – Sighnaghi – Bodbe -Winery in Kakheti – Tbilisi
Breakfast at the hotel. Start for Kakheti, known as an agricultural and wine region, stretched over Alazani
Valley at the bottom of Caucasus mountains. This vast lowland with fertile soil provides convenient conditions
for viticulture. Here you can combine sightseeings with tasting of gorgeous Georgian wines.
Visit Sighnaghi. Excursion in a small, cozy walled town 120 km away from the capital. The city was established
in the XVIII century and was fortified with 5 km long wall. Modern Sighnaghi is the beautiful architectural site of
combined Georgian and Italian design. Here you can walk in the parks and cobbled streets, aligned with the local
handicraft studios and markets. Climbing the wall of Sighnaghi you can enjoy a panoramic view over the Alazani
valley.
Afterwards visit Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, with garden, churches and nun cells. Here is the burial place of St.
Nino, illuminator of Georgia. Bodbe nunnery offers quiet and peaceful atmosphere along with the stunning view
on the Caucasus mountains.
Visit Winery in Kakheti.
In the evening return to Tbilisi. Have time to buy souvenirs. Overnight in Tbilisi