You touch ancient stones that have witnessed the greatness of ancient times, bloody wars for land and water, who knew the greatness of wise rulers and the tragedy of fires, earthquakes and vandalism. You walk along the cobbles among the ancient buildings and hear a deaf whisper, the clanking of arms, the rustle of the hem of the dresses…

To get closer to a person, you need to communicate with him more, and to understand the motives of actions, to know at least episodes of a past life… This is entirely suitable for Travelers who want to get acquainted with another country.

The ancient capital – Mtskheta – a centuries-old trail of history, which is embroidered with gold threads of interesting events. The traces left Byzantine traditions here. In the vicinity, the first Georgian kingdom was born. So ancient that people worshiped the idols of the sun and the moon … Here Orthodoxy became the state religion for Georgians … Here there is a spirit of ancient legends and facts undeniable by the world church and scientific community.

From ancient times we move to the feudal fortress of Ananuri, which used to be called “the key to the gorge”. These unapproachable walls were experiencing the dark and tragic days of Georgian history. And around the most beautiful places, the Zhinvali water reservoir, the slopes of the mountains with stunted oaks and a fragrant walnut.
Now Georgia will be closer. More clearly will be the courageous character of men, the meekness and inflexibility of women and the age-old wisdom that is stored in the mountains, in the gorges, in rivers and roads …

Georgia is considered to be the cradle of winemaking. In 1965, in the Shulaveri Valley (Marneuli), archaeological excavations witnessed evidence that in Georgia, a gods live drink was made 7000-8000 years BC. Spend this day in Kakheti, try the live wines of this fertile region.

Perhaps you will doubt, arguing that archaeological excavations that found ancient traces of winemaking were in Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan… Yes, but the antiquity of Georgian bones and the perfection of their species are recognized by the international scientific community, which agreed with the fact that in Georgia the cultivation of grapes and the preparation of a gods drink was practiced 7000-8000 years BC.

To the place will quote the American professor Mark Govern, who wrote in the catalog of the exhibition of the Georgian national treasury in 1999: “Georgia is the homeland of wine. According to the data of the late Stone Age, the Neolithic culture originating in Georgia was firmly established in the economic and cultural life of mankind. ”

According to legend, St. Nino, who baptized the Georgians by bringing Christianity to the country, entered Georgia holding a cross from a vine, which was fastened by her own hair. From this moment, the vine became a symbol of Orthodoxy for Georgians. And nowadays in the territory of Kakheti – in the region of wine-making the Saint Nino monastery operates, where the saint is buried. This place is also valuable for its pacifying views, from where the entire Alazani Valley can be seen.

The vine is always mentioned in Georgian fairy tales, legends and songs. In the 9th century, even the Academy operated in Georgia, which had a wine-making department in its composition. In the 12th century, it was in this academy that the great Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli studied.

For centuries wine-making was the basis of Georgian agriculture. At this stage in Georgia there are about 500 names of grapevine.

You are interested? We suggest you spend a day in the region of winemaking – in Kakheti. You will have the opportunity to taste wines, learn many more facts about winemaking and about Georgian traditions. This is a good opportunity to appreciate the bright and always warm Georgian flavor…

Are you tired of plane landscapes? Are there the same species around? We invite you to see the majestic Kazbegi in a one-day tour. And if the mountain will be supportive, we will be allowed to see and capture the cold grandeur of its ice ridges and the shining alpine meadows around!

A couple of years ago we came across the article about the wonderful family of mountaineers who became the founders of Georgian mountaineering. They made their significant contribution to the becoming and development of mountaineering in the Soviet Union and achieved outstanding personal results. This is the family of Japaridze. Especially it would be desirable to note Alexandra Dzhaparidze – this is the first Soviet woman who conquered the peak of Kazbegi, while on her account there were 15 ascents to this peak. An outstanding woman, a meteorologist, a speleologist, a children’s educator, a public figure. She managed conquere other significant Caucasus peaks, before which retreated or on the slopes of which the best climbers of the man of that time died…

Our strong desire is to make this one-day tour to Kazbegi really fascinating. On the way, you will not only see bright landscapes, which until then only beckoned you from advertising booklets about Kazbegi, you will hear a little about the history of these places. And most importantly, there will be plenty of stories about climbers, their courage and the steadfastness of character that these proud ridges yielded to.

We will rise to the place where the climbers arrange the first night before further ascension. And this is 2170 meters above sea level. If you want to test yourself and get more exciting emotions, then this small climb will be on foot. As a reward, you could make unique pictures and, of course, amuse your self-esteem, that YOU did it !!!
However, in order to save time and effort, you can climb on an local off-road car … The benefit of offering these services at the foot of the mountain is always abound.

And now you are standing near the church of the Holy Trinity on top of Gergeti. All the fuss and everyday life go to the background. The head is slightly spinning from the stupefying landscapes!!! And the air!!! It seems that he is ringing for his purity.

Such moments of unity with nature, when you stand in the shadow of an ancient temple, crash into memory and consciousness forever.

Therefore, even years later, Kazbegi will call and beckon you to him, just as he was attracted to the young fragile Alexandra Dzhaparidze at the beginning of the last century, whose ascent is admired by climbers around the world.

Hello,
Do you like walking? Play tales, listen legends to clarify the facts? Then “Samshvenisi Tbilisi” would please you.

So, the first fact: the word “samshvenisi” in Old Georgian meant “three times beautiful”. Nowadays it is rarely used in the daily conversational speech of Georgians in this context, now it is just an “jewelry”, although in the old days its first meaning was inalienable for describing enthusiastic emotions.

A few years ago, one of the leading Georgian wine producers made that word “trendy” again, by calling their fine wine with it, which included three sorts of grapes – Kakheti: Mtsvane and Rkatsiteli, and Kartli: Chinese. The wine really became successful and sold.

My goal is to accompany you in a walking tour of old Tbilisi while telling about its corners and sights so many nice legends and facts to make Tbilisi “thrice beautiful” for you too.

Our route starts from the main square of the city. Your ears will be pleased with the legend of unrequited love for the Margarita De Sèvres chansonnier and the facts about the exploits of the only full-fledged cavalier of the two highest orders of Russia, St. George and St. Vladimir.

Further avenue of “Contrasts” or Baratashvili avenue with stories about Georgians and their adorable balconies. Plus the facts about the restoration of the city wall.

Next Drunken Gabriadze Tower – screenwriter, playwright, artist, sculptor – why he was allowed to go abroad in Soviet Union, when the “others” could not think about it?

Anchiskhati is a spiritual heritage and legend of a miraculous icon that came here from Syria.

Cellar of the 17th century and wine tasting, well, it’s only at your desire and interest to this live drink, which the Georgians drank in the 7th century BC, and this is a fact.

We will kneel at the shrine – the Cross of St. Nino.

You will hear how Tbilisi has been for thousands of years a treacherous custodian of various faiths – Orthodox, Gregorians, Muslims, Jews and Catholics have lived here since ancient times on a small heel, which even today Tbilisi call “Maydan” – the square.

Our walk will not ignore the Fig Canyon.

Swaying past the Italian courtyards, where 5-10 families are still living together drinking coffee, arguing for neither the clothes hanging in the yard and, of course, where there is a sound of bones and cries of “Vai me !!!” playing men’s backgammon, we Rise to the fortress Narikala, to see the life of the city from a height.

Then we’ll go down the cable car to a cozy and modern park, and you want to know what was on this place before? Why and 25 years ago, when this place was not so ennobled, the Tbilisiians spoke of him with great love …

Well, by the end of our tour, hitting the Bridge of Peace, I want to share with you the fact that it preceded its construction and why it’s unhealthy to hear when some unkind comparisons and nicknames are given to him …

I hope this sketch of walking is interesting to you …. then …I ready to join you …

Have you decided to get married? You would like romance … But how to avoid tedious procrastination with the expectation of registration? There is such a place … No, no, absolutely no need to fly across the ocean to Las Vegas… After all, it’s a stone’s throw away, and you’re in bright and hospitable Georgia!!!
Now a few arguments.
First, in Georgia you can sign in ANY branch of the Ministry of Justice, and it will just take 10 or 15 minute!!! To fix your family status, come to the “mushroom on the embankment” (see pictures below, our House of Justice is very much like a bunch of wood mushroom). One, two, and you’re married !!!
Second, and importantly, this procedure in Georgia costs 40 GEL (16 USD). Plus, you need a statement, the existence of valid passports and two witnesses, and they can become the same young, registering the marriage right there at the neighboring counter.
It’s simple 🙂
Third, if the solution is spontaneous, and youth, feelings and inspiration require an immediate action, for example, an hour in 4 nights, then for this case there is an exit. A small town called Sighnaghi, an hour’s drive from Tbilisi. By the way, many pieces were shot for the film “Love with an accent”, and we in Georgia warmly call it “the city of lovers”. So, here the sign on the House of Marriage says: “24-hour service”, you just need to call the specified number and invite an employee :).
However, if you still want champagne, a white dress, to see the eyes of parents, who are wet with happiness, and those who are happy for you … You can make a registration in nature or in any exotic place, something, but breathtaking views and there are plenty of landscapes in Georgia …

Come to Georgia, create families, and let your family ties be unshakable, like Mount Kazbeg, tender and soulful, like Georgian wine, long and full, like the history of this region!!!