The First Capital of Georgia So, in the first part of the trip we will visit sacred Mtskheta, a city of priceless historical and cultural heritage. You will see places from Georgian chronicles and the very landscapes admired by masters of the word and brush: Pushkin, Vereshchagin, Lermontov, Aivazovsky. Take in the Jvari Monastery with the uniquely time-worn facade of the Church of the Cross. You will explore the nearby ruins, once part of great bastions. We will touch on the history of the royal Bagrationi dynasty, about which many legends and tales are told. And at Svetitskhoveli, which served as the cathedral, we will talk about the development of Christianity in Georgia and how faith united people.

Chateau Mukhrani: Bagrationi Family Estate and Wine Traditions After the tour of historical monuments we will drive to a small place near Mtskheta, where you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of true Georgian aristocracy. At the centre of the estate stands a snow-white building that belonged to Ivane Mukhranbatoni, a representative of the famous royal dynasty. On the grounds of the old estate are vineyards and a winery built on their basis, renowned for exquisite Georgian wines. There are stables and gardens. The place captivates with its beauty and easily evokes nostalgia for bygone times.

You can choose one of several ways to get to know Chateau Mukhrani. It may be a tour of the interiors with an overview of the architecture and history, a walk through the 19th-century wine complex, tastings, various enogastronomic masterclasses, or an overview of wine qualifications and varieties. You will also be told which traditions are preserved at the winery and which innovative technologies are used here.