pilgrim Day tour Kakheti
Pilgrim Tour in Kakheti
Tbilisi Hotel – New/old shuamta monasteries – Iyalto Monastery – Alaverdi Cathedral – Gremi Monastery – Nekresi monastery – Free time in Ilia’s Lake – Dinner at Sighnaghi city – Go back To Tbilisi
- Two of the most important and most beautiful architectural monuments of Kakheti are the Dzveli (Old) and Akhali (New) Shuamta Monasteries. Both of them stand in a forest of deciduous trees which makes them look even more fascinating.
- Ikalto – The monastic complex of is situated 7-8-kilometers west of Telavi on the outskirts the village of Ikalto. The complex was founded by one of the Assyrian monks – Zenon of Ikalto in the late VI century.
- Alaverdi St. George Cathedral (first half of the 11th century) is located 18 km from the town of Telavi in the Alazani-River valley. Earliest structures of Alaverdi Monastery date back to 6th century.
Gremi is a 16th-century architectural monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti, Georgia. The complex is what has survived from the once flourishing town of Gremi and is located east of the present-day pleasant village of the same name in the Kvareli district. 175 kilometers east of Tbilisi, capital of Georgia.
Nekresi once was a town in Kakheti, Georgia. Nowadays Nekresi is a monastery complex located high up in the hill. Offering breathtaking views to surrounding plateau, not to mention that monastery complex is really interesting by itself.
Ilia’s lake – It is also called so in honor of famous Georgian writes of beginning of XX century – Ilia Chavchavadze, is handmade lake in the north part of Kakheti, Alazani valley, near town Kvareli, where are Saperavi grape yards, for wine Kindzmarauli. Locals come here to spend whole day near water, and rest.
Pilgrim day tour in Kakheti
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Departure TimeOn agreement
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Includedpilgrim Day tour KakhetiCar with driverTour guideEntry fees ( on agreement )
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Not IncludedTransportationTraditional restaurantFly TicketsBreakfastAccommodation in economy / premium class hotelTransfer from the airportTransfer to the airport