Morning pick-up from the hotel and departure from Tbilisi to the eastern province of Georgia – 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) Christianity.

After visiting the first site, have a 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 Caucasus Mountains.

Dinner and overnight in Sighnaghi.

After breakfast drive to Tsinandali and visit the house-museum of Alexander Chavchavadze (Georgian poet and nobleman). The Museum has a decorative garden from 19th c. Here Chavchavadze entertained guests with music, and with the finest wines made at Tsinandali winery. Have an excursion at the museum and taste a glass of the Tsinandali cellar wine.

From Tsinandali 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 the 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 – Alaverdi monastery and Ikalto monastery and 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.