Tbilisi Day Trip: Bodbe Monastery & Chronicles of Georgia
Description
Explore Georgia's rich heritage on this full-day trip from Tbilisi, featuring the serene Kakheti wine region, the sacred Bodbe Monastery, and the monumental Chronicles of Georgia. Begin with a scenic drive to Kakheti and stroll through Sighnaghi, known as the "City of Love". Visit the tranquil Bodbe Monastery, the burial site of Saint Nino, offering historical insights and stunning views. After a break for lunch or coffee, marvel at the Chronicles of Georgia, a sculptural complex that narrates the nation’s history and culture. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Georgia's spiritual and historical landmarks in a single day. - Full-day trip exploring Kakheti wine region and cultural landmarks - Visit the picturesque town of Sighnaghi with breathtaking views - Explore Bodbe Monastery, a significant spiritual site - Discover the Chronicles of Georgia monument with panoramic vistas
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you will see Churchkhela's master class and honey tasting free of charge. See how traditional sweets are made in Kakheti. (free wine tasting)
You can bake Georgian bread
The Monastery of St. Nino at Bodbe is a Georgian Orthodox monastic complex and the seat of the Bishops of Bodbe located 2 km from the town of Sighnaghi, Kakheti, Georgia. Originally built in the 9th century, it has been significantly remodeled, especially in the 17th century
Sighnaghi is one of Georgia's smallest towns, sighnaghi serves as a popular tourist destination due to its location at the heart of Georgia's wine-growing regions, as well as its picturesque landscapes, pastel houses and narrow streets. Located on a steep hill, Sighnaghi overlooks the vast Alazani Valley, with the Caucasus Mountains visible at a distance. We will climb the biggest wall in Georgia
To complete the day, we’ll make a short stop at the impressive Chronicles of Georgia monument near Tbilisi. Overlooking the Tbilisi Sea, this massive structure features towering pillars that depict scenes from Georgian history and Christianity — a powerful and lesser-known landmark offering stunning views and a dramatic end to the tour.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time: 4 Hours
Reviews(2)
This tour was very complete and interisting. Out guide was Ika, very friendly. Chronicles of Geórgia is wonderful, the city of love too. We learned how to make tradicional bread and Churchkela. We had a tradicional lunch and Wine tasting and Bobde Monastery was great.
We initially tried to book the much cheaper Kakheti tour, but we were informed that it was fully booked. Since we only had one available day, we decided to purchase this tour instead. The tour guide was knowledgeable and informative, which I really appreciated. However, when we arrived at the meeting point, we asked three times for directions, but the staff member named Irina barely paid attention to us and told us to get on a bus without even looking — which turned out to be the wrong one. Afterwards, we were taken elsewhere to change buses and ended up being placed on the cheaper Kakheti tour instead. The tour was conducted in both Russian and English, so the guide had to explain everything twice, which made it exhausting for both him and us as participants. We struggled to follow the content of the tour during the bus ride. I don’t think I would choose this company again. The 3 stars are only for the guide, who did his best under the circumstances.
