3 days in 3 cities (from Batumi)

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Details of tour
•    Start/Finish - Batumi
•    Duration - 3 days
•    Type – Wine, Culture & Adventure 

Program of tour
•    Walking tour in Old Batumi
•    Boat ride in the sea
•    Hiking in Mtirala National Park
•    Walking in the Royal district of Kutaisi
•    Bagrati cathedral
•    Gelati & Motsameta monasteries
•    Wine testing and Georgian dinner at the family winery
•    Jvari monastery
•    Svetitskheveli cathedral in Mtskheta

Day 1st – Batumi & Mtirala National park
The tour starts at 10:30 from Europe Square in Batumi. The first stop is Europe Square and a statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza Square and to the Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterward, the group visits the moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is the alphabet tower of Batumi. Then we walk down the boulevard and through the dancing fountains park. The last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and a statue of Neptune. The tour finishes at 12:00 at Europe Square. After the walking tour, we take a boat ride in the sea. For lunch, we stop at the local restaurant. At 14:30, after the lunch break, we drive to Mtirala National Park. Once we get there we cross the river by the handmade cable car and hike for 3 km to the waterfalls. People who like cold water can swim in waterfalls. There is a rope attraction in the park that is the children's favorite spot. Once we're exhausted and full of emotions we get in the van and drive to Kutaisi. The tour finishes at 20:00 in Kutaisi. 
Overnight in Kutaisi

Day 2nd - Tbilisi, Jvari & Mtskheta
The tour starts at 08:00 by picking up guests from hotels in Kutaisi. The first stop is in Surami where we taste Georgian sweet bread “Nazuki”. They show us how it’s made and give us some to test. From here we continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta. Mtskheta is considered the religious center of Georgia. The next stop is Jvari Monastery. From There is an amazing view of Mtskheta, Mtkvari, and Aragvi rivers. After Jvari we have a lunch break at a local restaurant with delicious food. When lunch is finished we walk into the old part of Tbilisi. We cover Metekhi church, Europe Square, Bridge of Peace, Cableway ride to Narikala fortress, Legvatkhevi waterfall, and Sulphur baths of Tbilisi. Once the excursion is finished we drive back to Kutaisi and arrive in the city by 22:00.
Overnight in Kutaisi

Day 3rd – Kutaisi, Wine & Dine
The tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Kutaisi. Firstly we drive up to Bagrati Cathedral which overlooks the city. It was built in the 11th century as a symbol of united Georgia. Afterward, we move to the Gelati monastery of the 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, a grave of David the Builder, a bell tower, and houses of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The Builder.  Then we move to Motsameta monastery which is related to the story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on a cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around the monastery are amazing. The next thing we do is a walking tour in the downtown. Here guide tells about the history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at the fountain group continues down to the central park where are located statues of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and the memorial of “9 April”. Afterward, we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house, and visit the “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit the white bridge, then go through the Park of Love and visit the Golden marquee palace. Then we go to the central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”. For lunchtime, we visit the family winery “Baia’s Wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us the vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to the wine cellar to taste several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterward, we sit around a big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imerian food you’ll ever try. After satisfying lunch we return back to Kutaisi and drive to Batumi. We finish at 21:00 in Batumi.