Cathedrals of Georgia

Arrival in Tbilisi, transfer to the hotel.

Excursion of the main churches of the city: Mama Daviti Church, which held a cell of the Rev. David of Gareja in the VI century, one of the thirteen Syrian fathers who came to Georgia to preach Christianity. Here is the Holy Spring. Kashveti Temple - worship of the miraculous icon of St. Mary, the holy relics. Sightseeing tour around old part of Tbilisi: Metekhi (XII century), Anchiskhati (VI c.) - the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, where the icon of Anchiskhati was stored. Sioni - the temple of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, named after the Mount of Zion. Among the shrines of this church is the cross of St. Nino and the icon of the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. A visit to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi - the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

Moving to the ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta, visiting Svetitskhoveli (11th century) - the main national shrine of Georgia, where the Lord’s Chiton is kept under wraps. Samtavro - Transfiguration Church and Convent of St. Nino - one of the oldest Christian monasteries (IV century). Visiting the chapel on the site of the cell of St. Nino, the bramble of St. Nino, the grave and cell of the old man Fr. Gabriel (Urgebadze), the tombs of the holy kings Mirian and Nana. Jvari (VI c), the temple of the Holy Cross on the top of the mountain at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi, is one of the masterpieces of world architecture and the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in Georgia. In the main cross of the temple is kept a particle of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord.

Visiting Alaverdi, Shuamta Monastery, Ikalto Monastery, Nekresi Monastery. Overnight in Telavi.

Visiting Gremi Fortress, Tsinandali, wine tasting, Evening walk in Sighnaghi, night in Sighnaghi.

Visiting Bodbe Monastery, returning to Tbilisi, visiting the Golden Fund Museum: a unique collection of ancient icons, including the Anchia Spas, the Hakhul Icon of the Mother of God and others. Dinner at the restaurant based on traditional dishes of rich Georgian cuisine.

Transfer to the airport according to departure time.