Vip Tour in Martvili Canyon‎, Prometheus Cave

Vip Tour in Mtskheta Groi, Uplitsikhe

Tour Description

This tour will give you the opportunity to travel through the past of Georgia, learn about the history of Georgia, enjoy the beautiful views, see a lot of Georgian handmade souvenirs, take beautiful photos and taste the traditional Georgian sweets “Churchkhela” History “Mtskheta” was the ancient capital of Kartli, the East Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD, and was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337. To date, it still remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. The favourable natural conditions, its strategic location at the intersection of trade routes, and its close relations with the Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, Syria, Palestine, and Byzantium, generated and stimulated the development of Mtskheta and led to the integration of different cultural influences with local cultural traditions. After the 6th century AD, when the capital was transferred to Tbilisi, Mtskheta continued to retain its leading role as one of the important cultural and spiritual centres of the country. “Jvari Monastery” The Holy Cross Monastery of Jvari, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Samtavro Monastery are key monuments of medieval Georgia. The present churches include the remains of earlier buildings on the same sites, as well as the remains of ancient wall paintings. The complex of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in the centre of the town includes the cathedral church, the palace and the gates of the Katolikos Melchizedek that date from the 11th century, built on the site of earlier churches dating back to the 5th century. The cruciform cathedral is crowned with a high cupola over the crossing, and there are remains of important wall paintings in the interior. The rich sculpted decoration of the elevations dates from various periods over its long history. The small domed church of the Samtavro Monastery was originally built in the 4th century and has since been subject to various restorations. The main church of the monastery was built in the early 11th century. It contains the grave of Mirian III, the king of Iberia who established Christianity as official religion in Georgia “Gori” State Stalin Museum is situated in Gori, in the town where Stalin was born. The complex of the museum was opened in 1957. In the house, where Stalin was born, the memorial museum was opened in 1937, during Stalin’s lifetime. The complex of the museum includes the memorial house, Stalin’s carriage, and the two-storeyed exhibition building. In front of the building Stalin statue is situated (sculptor Silovan Kakabadze). Unique displays: memorial things, presents, canvases, photo- and film documents are gathered in the museum. A permanent exposition telling about Stalin’s life and activities is presented in six halls. Uplistsikhe – meaning “The Fortress of God” is an ancient cave town from the 1st half of the 1st millennium BC. situated on the crossroads of important trade routes. It was the main center of paganism and represents a complex of halls, caves, theatres, altars, pagan temples, secret tunnels, prisons, pharmacy, passages-streets all carved out of stone over an area of 4 hectares. The city was surrounded by the protective moat surrounding it from the east and the north. Uplistsikhe had four gates from all parts of the world. The cave city still has the two-column reception hall of Queen Tamara with arch niches and huge pylons. It is magnificent in its sizes, perfect workmanship, and graceful architectural forms. Some premises, wine storages, fragments of temples and fortifications, the secret underground tunnel used for water supply are still intact. Vip Tour duration: at 10:00 until 19:00 . (You can change the start time) Locations you will visit

• Mtskheta City
• Jvari Monastery
• Gori Stalin Museum
• Uplistsikhe Cave Town

‎        Include:

• professional two language speaker Driver guide (eng/rus)
• comfortable Car  ( a\c)
• pick up and back in Tbilisi

Vip Tour in Kakheti

Tour Description

‎ Kakheti is the main center of wine production in Georgia. First of all, we will visit the wine cellar, where you will see the wine put in the kvevri and learn about the  winemaking technology. “which is included in the list of intangible heritage of UNESCO” and then, of course, you will taste 5-6 types of traditional Kakhri wine, as well as cognac and chacha. After that, we stop on the way in the village of Badiauri, where you can participate in the process of baking traditional Kakhuri bread in a clay oven. Our next stop will be at Bodbe Monastery, this monastery is currently functioning as a nunnery. According to the legend it is built on the burial place of Saint Nino. Georgian kings were paying great attention to the Bodbe Monastery. It has been repaired and restored many times. In XVII-XVIII centuries, there were scribes: Zakaria Bodbeli (XVII c.), Onofre Bodbeli (XVIII century), Ioane Jorjadze (XVIII century), David Bodbeli (XVIII), Ioane Makashvili (1743-1837) and others. From 1837 Bodbe Monastery was abolished and became a church for believers. In 1889 the Bodbe Mother’s Monastery was opened. There was a teaching school with an artistic department. In the complex there is a monument of Georgian architecture- three-nave basilica( with three apsides). With the initial architectural shapes it belongs to the earlier feudal age. Nowadays, it significantly changed. Plastered from the inside and outside. The footprints of the XVII and XIX centuries restoration are apparent. According to the inscription, in the 20s of the XIX century, the church was thoroughly repaired and painted under the direction of Metropolitan Sighnaghi and Kiziki Ioane Makashvili. As part of the tour, you will also visit the beautiful historical city of   “Sighnaghi”  which is known as the “City of Love”. The wedding venue is open 24 hours a day. Here you can enjoy the views of the Great Caucasus, and you can also walk on the Great Wall of Sighnaghi, which is about 5 kilometers long, and enjoy the fascinating view of the Alazni Valley.

VIP Tours in Kazbegi

Tour Description

The Kazbegi Tour is the trip most of the visitors of Georgia take. Kazbegi is the pearl of Georgia which has recently become very popular because of it’s untouched beauty. With this tour, you will visit all the must-see sights in the Kazbegi Region. We begin the day by visiting Zhinvali water reservoir. Zhinvali dam was built in 1980’s because Tbilisi was growing rapidly and needed a new water supply. As a result we have a beautiful lake, where we stop to enjoy the stunning views of the water and surrounding colorful forests. Afterwards, we’ll continue to explore the famous 17th century Ananuri Fortress, known for its amaizing history. Attacked many times throughout the centuries, it still stands strong and attracts each and every guest. Then we’ll head up the breathtaking military highway of Georgia to Gudauri, where we’ll see the Friendship Monument. Here you’ll also have a chance to have an unforgettable experience of paragliding over the Caucasus mountains. Finally we’ll head to  Stepantsminda also known as Kazbegi, here you’ll switch to a 4WD off-road car (The additional cost of which will be 80 GEL ) to go up to the stunning Gergeti monastery under the 5047 meter mountain of Kazbegi. Which was Built in 14th century. Gergeti used to be a secluded monastery. Ever since, there have been monks living here throughout the year, even through the freezing temperatures of -35 Celsius! duration: at 10:00 until 19:00 . Locations you will visit

• Zhinvali Reservoir
• Ananuri castel
• River – Black and White Aragvi
• Gudauri ski resort –  “Friendship monument”
• Mineral Springs
• Kazbegi – Stepantsminda
• Gergeti trinity church

‎        Include:

• professional two language speaker Driver guide (eng/rus)
• comfortable car ( a\c)
• pick up and back in Tbilisi