Day Trip to Bodbe & Sighnaghi
Starts from: Tbilisi
Available: All year
Type: Private day trip
Duration: 6 hours
Total Driving Distance: 230 km (3h 30 min)
Embark on a short escape - a cultural day tour through Kakheti, visiting the town of Sighnaghi and the Bodbe Nunnery. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Greater Caucasus Mountains and the Alazani River Valley. Visit the Sighnaghi museum where paintings by the great artist Pirosmani are on display, stroll through the old town and look at the defensive wall of the 17th and 18th centuries to immerse yourself in the rich history of the country. Return to Tbilisi after a perfect day of exploration.
Have a nice trip!
Pick-up from Tbilisi hotel. As the tour is private, we start upon your conveniences.
Drive to Kakheti, the most fertile, agriculture area and the birthplace of wine making in Georgia.
Arrive in Bodbe Monastery (2 km before Signaghi town) - one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia, due to its association with St. Nino, the 4th century female evangelist of Georgians, her relics are shrine there.
Continue to Sighnaghi town- the former trading town with 17th c defensive wall and towers around; Cobbled streets and terra cotta tile-roofed houses, colorful carved balconies and breathtaking views of the Alazani Valley gives the town very charming character.
Visit Sighnaghi Ethnographic Museum. Museum collection features five thousand artifacts, including textiles, copper and wooden domestic items, agricultural instruments, materials corresponding to viniculture, goldsmith works, different types of working instruments, and musical instruments.
*Optional Extension trips are available from Sighnaghi (one more hour):
Each of these trips offers its own charm, whether it's delving into history, enjoying cultural experiences, or soaking in the breathtaking scenery of Alazani Valley.
Return to Tbilisi.
Transportation:
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Group size | Price per adult |
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Solo | 254 $ |
2 - 3 people | 133 $ |
4 - 5 people | 99 $ |
6 - 15 people | 77 $ |
Child Policy |
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0-6 years - Free |
7-12 years - 50% |
12 years and above - Adult |
*Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price.
The balance can be paid in one of the following ways:
For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at info[at]georgianholidays.com
Tips for booking procedure:
How to know which “Operator” to select?
You only need to select the Operator name if you have previously communicated with one of our sales agents via phone or email, otherwise please leave it at default.
AVAILABLE OPTIONAL SERVICES:
1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Optional*: Wine tasting at Okro's winery. Packages start from 12 USD per person.
To arrange airport transfers and Optional services, contact us trips [at] georgianholidays.com
Cancellation is free of charge prior 2 days of the starting day.
If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine: