Excursion to Signagi, Kakheti
Total distance for the day - 220 km. Duration of the trip - 5-6 hours.
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Today will be a trip to Bodbe Monastery and the town of Signagi. These are the places you must visit if you come to Georgia.
The Bodbe Monastery was founded after 347 AD, when Saint Nino spent her final days here. King Mirian intended to move her body to Mtskheta, the capital of Georgia at the time, but according to legend, even a team of oxen could not move it. Seeing this as a divine sign, the king ordered the construction of St. George’s Church over her grave, which was later replaced by a new structure.
At the end of the XIX century, a bell tower was built on the territory of the monastery. And in 2019, the church of St. Nina was opened. The first service there was conducted by Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia.
Behind the temple and near the church of St. Nina there is a viewing platform on the valley and the Caucasus mountains.
And if you go down the path, about 3 km away, you can see the source of St. Nina. Many pilgrims come to the monastery and the spring.
At the end of the XIX century, a bell tower was built on the territory of the monastery. And in 2019, the church of St. Nina was opened. The first service there was conducted by Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia.
Behind the temple and near the church of St. Nina there is a viewing platform on the valley and the Caucasus mountains.
And if you go down the path, about 3 km away, you can see the source of St. Nina. Many pilgrims come to the monastery and the spring.
Signaghi is the city of love
The town of Sighnaghi is a romantic town rising above the Alazani Valley. Despite its modest size, it is pleasant to spend not just a couple of hours here, but also a weekend.
The medieval town was once surrounded by a fortress wall, but even today most of it has been preserved. You can walk around the prepared area.
The city has many observation decks, a park, fountains.
The famous artist Niko Pirosmani is also from here. His works are exhibited in the local museum.
There is a 24-hour registry office in the city, where even guests of the country can get married. To do this, you need to have copies of passports translated into Georgian and notarized in advance, as well as 50 GEL (about 20$). And witnesses, it can also be waiters from a neighboring cafe.
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Cost and conditions
The cost of the tour is $50/person
Included:
- comfortable transportation
- professional guide
- water 0,5 liters
Minimum 2 person.
For a group of 1-3 people, a driver-guide is provided.
Additional Costs:
- lunch
- personal expenses
Form of dress: any comfortable, women will need hats or shawls for the temple, comfortable shoes.
Children up to 12 years old have 50% discount.
*Payment in GEL at the exchange rate on the day of payment. Currency converter in the right column of the page.
**On an individual trip the guide is the driver.