Our morning starts with adventurous visit to the largest man made cave-city in Europe-Vardzia, fully cut into a towering cliff face. Founded by King George III in the 12th century as a support point for Georgian army against different enemies , Vardzia as a monastic complex mainly developed by his daughter and successor Tamar. Damaged after a devastating earthquake in the 15th century, complex features over 600 caves -refectories ,churches and halls.
Afterwards, we continue to drive to Javakheti region famous for its alpine meadows and volcanic lakes.
As well as places for prayer and ascetic inspiration, monasteries have historically been associated with crafts, scientific research, farming and winemaking. On our way to Tbilisi we will drop in a Poka Nunnery where local nuns make different type of cheese, jams, soaps, traditional candies as well as paint on porcelain.
We arrive in Tbilisi and check in a hotel
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