Meeting point at 10.30 am at your hotel in Tbilissi.
We drive to the Kakheti region. This region is full of places of interest. I selected some of them to have an overview of the Georgian heritage (history, wine, religion, landscapes).
We start with the visit of Shumta (which is composed of 2 places): We will visit the new only.The first one called âold Shuamtaâ gathers 3 churches dating back from the 6-7th century. The ânew Shuamtaâ is a church and a nunnery which has been built in the 16th century. The inside frescoes are quite well preserved.
Then we drive to Telavi, the main city in Kakheti. 40mn-1hour free time to stroll around. Worth a glimpse : colorful local market, fortress of the last king of Kakheti, Erekle II and the little streets.
After a quick lunch (picnic), we go to Tsinandali, a village known for the estate and its historic winery which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet, linguist and wine maker Alexander Chavchavadze (1786â1846). We visit the beautiful house and the garden built in 1835.
We finish our visit with Alaverdi cathedral. Built on a pagan worship, this cathedral had been set up in the 6th c. and re-built in the 11th century. This was the highest cathedral during the Soviet Union period. The architecture of the edifice is typical of the region.
Then we go to Laliskhuri, a small village located at the foot of the Caucasian Mountains where you are welcomed by a Tush family for the diner and the night. Preparation for the expedition.
Riding: No riding.
Overnight: guesthouse in Laliskhuri (shared bathrooms and hot shower)