Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia. It was founded in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali, the Georgian King of Kartli (Iberia), and made into a capital in the 6th century. Located strategically at the crossroads between Europe and Asia and lying along the historic Silk Road routes, Tbilisi has often been a point of contention between various rival powers and empires. The history of the city can be seen by its architecture, where the Rustaveli Avenue and downtown are blended with the narrower streets of old Tbilisi district. Despite being overwhelmingly Orthodox Christian, Tbilisi is one of the few places in the world where a synagogue and a mosque are located next to each other in the ancient Bath district, several hundred meters from the Metekhi Church.

A moderate combination of sightseeing and walking tour of Tbilisi: excursion in old Tbilisi, visits to Narikala Fortress, Sioni Cathedral, Metekhi church, Sameba Cathedral, a walk along the Rustaveli Avenue (downtown) - will give visitors the opportunity to experience fully the rhythm and the beauty of the capital of Georgia.
Proceed to Mtskheta - the ancient capital of Georgia and the important religious centre. It is situated at the convergence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi Rivers. There are a number of very significant archaeological and religious monuments in and around the town: Jvari Monastery (6th c.) - standing on the rocky mountaintop, with its architectural forms and decorative elements, Jvari is harmoniously connected with the landscape and overlooks Mtskheta; Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.) - a grandiose cathedral of cross-dome design, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle and one of the major Orthodox Georgian temples.
Free time.

Kakheti is synonymous with wine. Drive through the beautiful landscape of vineyards and wine-producing villages of this region and arrive in Telavi - one of the oldest cities of Georgia, located in the most beautiful Alazani valley and famous for its numerous monuments of historic and archaeological significance that are found in and outskirts of the city.
Visit to Alaverdi Cathedral (VI c). The cathedral was originally founded as a monastery in the 6th century. This 50m tall building is one of the biggest structures of its time.
Visit to Tsinandali-village that is a source of famous white wine. Tour to Teliani Valley wine factory with wine tasting and tour inside the factory.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Return to Tbilisi, visiting Batonistsikhe Castle en route. The Castle is the main architectural and historical feature of Telavi. It was residence of the Kakhetian Kings in the 17th cc.

Drive 157km from Tbilisi, on the south slops of Caucasus main range, along the Georgian military highway. This ancient route through the Caucasus has been much celebrated by everyone from poets to guidebook writers. It's remarkable for the landscapes; flora and fauna, people and history, and many travelers to Georgia will regard this place as a highlight of their visit. On the way visit Ananuri fortified ensemble - built in the 16th century, once belonging to the Duke of Aragvi, located on the left bank of the Aragvi River and with a magnificent view of Jinvali Reservoir.
Arrive in Kazbegi - a small town situated at the mountain bottom Kazbek, which is considered to be one of the highest points in all Caucasus, the height of the mountains reaches 5000 meters. These places are glorified by their nature with high mountains, gorges, passes, lakes and small rivers. Visit Gergeti Sameba (Holy Trinity) church by 4x4 vehicles (optional, for extra cost), with beautiful panoramic views of Caucasus, including mount Kazbegi (5047m.).

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for full-day Bolnisi Sioni and Dmanisi Sioni tour.
Bolnisi Sioni, a 5th c. basilica, is significant for three main reasons: it is one of the most monumental churches of its time; it has interesting ornamentation inside, and on the facade were found the earliest examples of Georgian writing known in the country itself. The basilica is built of what is known as bolnisis tufa, a stone with a green tint. Decorations of the bases and heads of the pillars are of particular interest; one of them is known as the Bolnisi Cross. Bolnisi is a three-nave basilica, but it has an open ambulatory on the north side, a porch to the south-west and a baptismal chapel in the southeast, all features of the original building. The Ancient city of Dmanisi was one of the main towns on the caravan road from Georgia and Armenia to the Middle East and was one of the most defended towns in Georgia during the middle ages, after Tbilisi. However the basilica dates from the 7th c. and it was the seat of a bishop. The ruins cover a large area divided into two parts, 13 hectares on the hill above the Mashaveri River to the north, and 12 hectares of suburbs by the Pinezauri River to the south. A medieval tower, cellars, baths, jails and ruins of households and other buildings still exist. Recent excavations of Dmanisi have revealed an extraordinary record of the earliest hominid dispersal beyond Africa (1, 75 million years ago). It is widely recognized that Dmanisi discoveries have changed scientist's knowledge concerning the migration of homo from Africa to the European continent.