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The road,
step by step
2 days, 15 stops. The order and the timing are worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Day one: Tbilisi → Green Monastery → Rabati Castle (Akhaltsikhe Castle) → Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum → tasting Meskhetian kada → Sapara Monastery → Meskhuri Oda (masterclass in traditional Meskhetian dishes, and dinner) → overnight at the oda Day two: breakfast → Nijgori (darni and darbazi houses) → Saro (cyclopean fortresses and the Church of the Archangels) → lunch prepared by the village women in the churchyard of the Archangels → Khertvisi Fortress → Vardzia → Tiri Ranch and a horseback ride to Tmogvi Fortress → Tiri – dinner and a tasting of Ms Marina Tabatadze's signature Meskhetian sweets → Tbilisi
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Day 1
Green Monastery
Set deep in the Borjomi forest, the Green Monastery stands out for its stone church and old bell tower. The calm setting lends a particular charm to visiting this historic monument.
Day 1
Rabati Castle
Akhaltsikhe Castle brings together towers, ramparts and architecture from several eras. Walking its inner courtyards and paths, you get to know the city's history as well.
Day 1
Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum
Housed inside Akhaltsikhe Castle, the museum presents the past of Samtskhe-Javakheti through archaeological finds and historic objects. Here the region's stories come alive in the exhibits.
Day 1
Tasting Meskhetian Kada
Tasting Meskhetian kada is a delicious way into the region's culinary tradition. Along the way you discover this local pastry too.
Day 1
Sapara Monastery
Surrounded by forested mountains, Sapara is a medieval monastic complex. Stone carvings, murals and views introduce you to the cultural heritage of Samtskhe.
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Meskhuri Oda
At Meskhuri Oda you get to know local culinary traditions alongside your hosts. Cooking together and the time spent around a shared table bring Meskhetian hospitality into one experience.
Day 2
The Darni and Darbazi Houses of Nijgori
In Nijgori you discover traces of the old Meskhetian domestic world. The darni and darbazi houses tell how home, daily life and defence were bound together.
Day 2
The Cyclopean Fortresses of Saro
Built from massive boulders, the remains of the Saro fortresses recall Meskheti's most ancient past. Beyond the stone walls a wide panorama of the Mtkvari valley opens up.
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Church of the Archangels in Saro
The Church of the Archangels stands close to the old settlement and the stone fortresses. The quiet around the church and the valley views round out your visit to this village.
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Lunch in Saro
In the churchyard of the Archangels, a lunch prepared by the village women awaits you. Local flavours and a calm setting turn the middle of the journey into a pleasant pause.
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Khertvisi Fortress
Rising above the confluence of the Mtkvari and the Paravani, Khertvisi Fortress overlooks the valley's historic roads. Its towers and walls introduce you to Meskhetian defensive architecture.
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Vardzia
Carved into the cliff, Vardzia is a monastic world of halls, passages and a church. Here medieval history meets the striking views of the Mtkvari valley.
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Tiri Ranch
A horseback ride from Tiri Ranch is a chance to see Meskheti's landscapes from a different angle. The trail continues towards Tmogvi, among the views of the valley.
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Tmogvi Fortress
Perched on a rocky height, the surviving Tmogvi Fortress overlooks the Mtkvari valley. Seen from afar, its walls and the mountain slopes make one of Meskheti's most distinctive landscapes.
Day 2
Meskhetian Sweets in Tiri
In Tiri, the hospitality of Ms Marina Tabatadze continues your discovery of Meskhetian flavours. Tasting her signature sweets is part of meeting a local family.
What's included
Transport
Comfortable transport for the whole route, with an experienced driver.
A certified guide
A professional guide who knows the region first-hand rather than from a book.
Accommodation
Selected hotels or family guesthouses, checked on the ground.
A planned route
The order, the timing and the stops worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Vetted partners
Wine cellars, families and restaurants we have worked with for years.
Support on the road
A line to our team at every stage of the journey.
The price depends on the size of your group, the dates and the accommodation you choose — we'll send an individual quote once you ask.
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