Today, we will visit Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, built in the 5th century. We start our day with the medieval church of Metekhi (13th century), and then we go up by cable car to the Narikala fortress, which majestically overlooks the old quarter of the city. We continue the discovery of the old city: the district of sulfur baths (17th century); the name of the capital is precisely inspired by these hot sulfurous springs, "Tbili" means hot in Georgian.

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Then we visit the Sioni Cathedral (16th century) and Anchiskhati (6th century), the oldest church in the city. Walk on Rustaveli Avenue - the main street of the city. Later, we take the road to the ancient capital of Georgia, Mtskheta, located at the intersection of the Military Road and the Silk Road. Here we visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Jvari Monastery (6th century) with its splendid view of the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), considered one of the most sacred places in Georgia because it is here that the tunic, said to have belonged to Christ, is kept.

Return to the capital. Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.

This morning, we follow the Georgian Military Road to the north. We pass through Gudauri (2,200m), a winter sports resort on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus mountain range. We cross the Cross Pass (2,395 meters above sea level) and arrive at the village of Stepantsminda, located at the foot of the impressive Mount Kazbek (5,047 meters above sea level), which marks the border with Russia. We reach the 14th-century Trinity Monastery of Gergeti by 4X4. Perched at an altitude of 2,170m on a promontory, it is the most spectacular image of the Greater Caucasus. Lunch in Stepantsminda.

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On the way back to Tbilisi, we visit the fortified complex of Ananuri (17th century), one of the major sites of the country, next to the blue lake of Jinvali. In the evening, return to Tbilisi. Overnight at the hotel

A day dedicated to the discovery of the Kakheti wine region, located in the east of the country and renowned for its hospitality. We head south-east, to the desert steppe, David Garedja, recognized by National Geographic as one of the 17 most beautiful places in the world. Visit the monastic complex founded in the 6th century by the Assyrian father David, who settled in a cave in the desert.

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The place is characterized by a unique combination of architecture. Then stop at a traditional Georgian wine cellar for organic wine tasting in the village of Kakabeti. The tasting will be followed by a typical lunch.

Return to Tbilisi. Overnight at the hotel.

After Breakfast you will be transfered to Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport TBS

for Final Departure