After the breakfast drive towards Mtiuleti and Khevi provinces along one of the oldest roads in Georgia, The Georgian Military Highway. En route visit Mtskheta, the ancient capital of eastern Georgia. Georgia’s conversion to Christianity occurred in Mtskheta in 337 AD and it is considered to be one of Georgia’s most important religious center. Visit Jvari church (6th-7th cc) located on a cliff and overlooking the city; Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c). In the afternoon arrive in Stepantsminda. If the weather is good you will see an amazing view of Mount Kazbek (5047m). Visit Gergety Trinity Church.
Overnight in Gudauri.

Today descend from the mountains and return to the fertile lands of Kartli province, the heart of the country, known for its agriculture. Here visit Uplistsikhe cave town, which dates back to the 1st millennium BC (this excursion involves 1 ½ hours walk). Also visit the nearby Ateni Sioni(7th c) cathedral and its impressive mural paintings. Then we drive to Gori, the birthplace of Stalin to visit the Stalin Museum.
Return to Tbilisi.
Overnight in Tbilisi.

This morning depart Tbilisi for a trip to David Gareji, unique for its wild nature, mural masterpieces and rock-cut monasteries, the most ancient of which were founded in the first half of the 6th century AD. The excursion will include the Lavra monastery complex. You will have a picnic lunch during the excursion and in the afternoon return to Tbilisi.
Free time.
Gala dinner in Georgian restaurant with folk dances and Georgian polyphonic songs.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
– Departure