ANCIENT MTSKHETA AND CHATEAU MUHRANI

• Mtskheta is an ancient city, it can be also called the open-air museum, and many centuries ago it was the former capital of Eastern Georgia. It is the spiritual heart of the entire country.
• Jvari Monastery. It is considered to be the first monastery in Georgia. According to historians it was built in V-VI century. Exactly here St. Nino set up the cross from a grapevine and began to preach Christianity. The monastery stands on the top of the hill. The slope of this hill goes down, straight to the place where two rivers, Kura and Aragvi, meet, to prolong their way together.
• The place is famous not only for its cultural and historical roots, but also for the spectacular, unforgettable view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
• Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, was built in the 11 th century. Though the site itself is even older dating back to the early 4th century and is surrounded by a number of legends associated primarily with
• the early Christian traditions. Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, has long been the principal Georgian church and remains one of the most venerated places of worship to this day. The church counts UNESCO world heritage sites.
• Chateau Mukhrani, one of the must-visit venues to get a fascinating insight into the traditions and secrets of Georgian wine-making, blended with remarkable stories about the Georgian royal family. In 1873, designed by French architects, Ivane Mukhranbatoni began construction of the castle took 12 years to complete. The surrounding gardens were designed by a Versailles gardener. Both castle and grounds captured visitors’ attention. The huge venue was a cultural center for the Georgian elite.
• Chateau Mukhrani is the first Georgian Chateau. Fabulous castle and cellars, wonderful gardens and vineyards made Chateau Mukhrani world-famous
• Here you will discover the Georgian royal family history and breath-taking legends, a flavor of antiquity and enchanting wines.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Services of the qualified guide
• Transportation
• The bottle of water for each participant

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• The trip around Chateau and Wine tasting in Chateau Mukhrani –30 USD

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