Tbilisi main sightseeing with a walking tour in old Tbilisi and the Rustaveli Avenue (downtown) and visits to the historical places such as: Narikala fortress, Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati basilica, Metekhi church, Sameba Cathedral. A short coffee-break on café-street Shardeni with souvenir shopping possibility.

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. You will visit Jvari church (6th c.), Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.) and have a short sightseeing walk in the city itself. Lunch in a Georgian restaurant "Aragvi" or similar. Drive to Uplistsikhe cave town, which is one of the oldest places of settlement in the Caucasus. It was founded in the late Bronze Age, (around 900 BC), but developed mainly from the 5th century to the 1st centuries BC. Before Georgia became a Christian country, this was a special site for pagan rituals. The main caravan road from Asia to Europe used to run just 2km northern of the city, which became a very important trade centre. The area around Uplistsikhe is legendary for its vineyards. The visit will be followed by an excursion to the Atenis Sioni Cathedral in the village of Ateni, where "Atenury" wine is made in every family and you will have a chance to taste it.

Kakheti is synonymous with wine. There are hundreds of different grapes grown here, and every village has its own particular variety, from whites like the Kisi and Rkatsiteli to the incredibly multifaceted Saperavi. You will drive through the beautiful landscape of vineyards and wine-producing villages of this region and the first stop will be in Alaverdi Cathedral (11th c.) - the second tallest religious building in Georgia with a height of over 55 meters, located on the Alazani Valley, 20 km from Telavi. After the excursion in Alaverdi and the monastery wine cellar (16th c.), restored by "Badagoni" wine company, a scheduled visit to "Badagoni" wine factory and lunch with Georgian wines tasting. Sightseeing tour of Telavi, the main city and administrative center of Kakheti, and afterwards - proceed to the historic village of Nafareuli, located under the slopes of Caucasus Mountains, where river Lopota joins river Alazani. You will visit the "Old Cellar", the restored ancestral wine cellar of twin brothers where you can taste "Bio wine" from the pitcher at the moment of opening it and enjoy traditional Kakhetian feast with a toast-maker called "Tamada" and in the company of folk-song singers near the fireplace.

After breakfast you will enjoy a short walking tour on fresh air near the lake Lopota that is famous for its beautiful surroundings and views. Then we proceed to Tsinandali - a village noted for the estate and its historic winery which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze. You will have an excursion in the family museum and a walk in the park beautifully laid out in an English style with fine views and exotic plants. Afterwards - visit and wine tasting in Tsinandali Wine Factory, where the collection of the best Georgian oldest wines is kept.
Drive to Signagi - a small beautiful city in Kiziqi (part of Kakheti region), famous for its winery and rich harvest. Signagi is a rare example of historic city which kept its style during the centuries with open traditional balconies, unique fortress with churches built in it and towers. The city overlooks the Alazani valley and opens to visitors the magnificent views of the Great Caucasus Range. Visit to the Monastery of Bodbe - final resting place of Saint Nino, "Enlightener of Georgians", who preached Christianity in Georgia with a vine cross in her hand. In the evening - dinner in a local restaurant. Visitors will be given a possibility to participate in baking process of traditional bread "shoti" in the clay oven and taste "chacha" (Georgian vodka).

After the hotel accommodation an excursion and cognac degustation in Sarajishvili Cognac Factory, where some Georgian cognacs of the 19th century are still kept. Lunch and a visit to The Open Air Museum which exposes 14 ethnographic zones with its architectural monuments and ethnographic materials - different kinds of tools, textile and ceramics. It was founded in 1966 by George Chitaia, a famous Georgian ethnographer and academician, whose name it now bears. It is located in Tbilisi, to the west of "Turtle Lake" and occupies 65 hectares of land.

On the way to Ambrolauri (Racha region) we will make a stop and sightseeing tour in Gori - an ancient city which is also linked to being the birthplace of Joseph Stalin.
Racha is a historic province and one of the most beautiful highland regions in the northwestern part of Georgia. This region, especially the lowlands of Ablorauli, is also famous for growing Aleksandrouli, Tetra and Mojuretuli grapes, the basis, among others, for the Khvanchkara semi-sweet red wine. You will visit the settlement of Bugeuli, where the Company Aleksandreuli owns a plant of primary treatment and bottling. The plant is equipped with modern technologies and the leader wines of Khvanchkara, Alexandreuli and Tetra are produced here. Khvanchkara wine tasting.
The main places of tourists' interests are concentrated in this district as well. After the excursion you will visit Nikortsminda - a domed church built in 1010-1014 by King Bagrat III and the peak of sculptural decoration of Georgian cathedrals and will enjoy a short rest on fresh air at the splendid Lake of Shaori.

Kutaisi is one of the most beautiful and ancient Georgian cities situated in West Georgia on both banks of the picturesque Rioni river. Visit to Gelati - once a major centre of enlightenment in Georgia, founded by King Davit Aghmashenebeli (David the Builder) in 1106 that represents the flourishing medieval architecture in Georgia. The tomb of Davit Aghmashenebeli is located in the porch to the south of the precinct wall. Visit to Bagrati Temple ruins - the cross-domed, tri-conch Cathedral located on the top of Ukimerioni Hill, built in the 11th century. The cathedral is distinguished for its elegant proportions, grand size, facade composition, ornaments and relief carvings. Return to Tbilisi, lunch en route.