Overview

Follow the pilgrim route in Georgia. Starting with sightseeing tour of Tbilisi with elegant and remarkable architectural monuments. Capital keeps entire style of Georgian orthodox religion and traditions through numerous churches, cathedrals, and monasteries.

Continue route to Samtskhe-Javakheti region, where St. Nino from Cappadocia first arrived to spread Christianity Georgia; In year 337 Georgians adopted Christianity by that replacing paganism and Zoroastrianism. Trip continues to 12th-13th centuries Vardzia rock-hewn city, here you will have chance to meet with nuns, and share their lifestyle. Visit Borjomi and learn more about the invasion of Shah-Tamaz and explore the Monasteries of this area. Visit Uplistsikhe rock-hewn complex dated from 1 millennium BC - in translation referred as the “Fortress of the Lord”. Mtskheta – UNESCO World Heritage site, important religious, political, and cultural center from 3rd century BC. a place also related to St. Nino. Explore links to Syriac fathers in capital Tbilisi, and by following their steps arrive to semi-desert area, and see monastery complex of David Gareja founded in 6th century by on of Syriac fathers David Garejeli Each location is special, so do not miss a chance to meet with local nuns and priest who will gladly narrate all the stories related to the monastery life.