{"product_id":"daily-tour-in-bodbe-and-sighnaghi","title":"1-Day Private Tour to Bodbe and Sighnaghi","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eExplore Georgia’s City of Love and Sacred Springs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eJourney through the rolling vineyards of Kakheti to the hilltop \"City of Love,\" Sighnaghi, and the serene Bodbe Monastery—the final resting place of Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eWhat You’ll Visit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eBodbe Monastery\u003c\/b\u003e – Sacred 9th-century complex and the tomb of Saint Nino.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eSaint Nino’s Spring\u003c\/b\u003e – Miraculous holy spring tucked in a lush cypress forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eSighnaghi City Walls\u003c\/b\u003e – The longest ancient fortress walls in Georgia with 28 towers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eThe City of Love\u003c\/b\u003e – Charming 18th-century Italian-style town with cobblestone streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003eAlazani Valley Views\u003c\/b\u003e – Breathtaking panoramas of the Caucasus Mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eDuration \u0026amp; Distance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eTotal Tour Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–8 hours \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eOne-Way Distance:\u003c\/b\u003e 115 km\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eTotal Driving Time:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 4 – 4.5 hours (Round trip)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eHistorical Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eBodbe Monastery (9th Century)\u003c\/b\u003e Originally built in the 9th century, this monastery is one of Georgia's major pilgrimage sites. It holds the tomb of St. Nino, the 4th-century female evangelist of Georgia. The complex features beautifully manicured gardens and the impressive St. George Cathedral, which houses rare medieval frescoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eThe Holy Spring of St. Nino\u003c\/b\u003e A short walk (or Jeep ride) down from the monastery leads to a small chapel built over a natural spring. According to local tradition, the spring emerged through St. Nino's prayers and possesses healing properties. Many visitors take a ritual dip in the cold, sacred waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eSighnaghi: The City of Love\u003c\/b\u003e Perched on a steep hill overlooking the Alazani Valley, Sighnaghi was settled in the 18th century by King Heraclius II. Its unique architecture combines traditional Georgian elements with Italian classicism. It is famously called the \"City of Love\" because the local wedding house operates 24\/7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eThe Ancient Great Wall\u003c\/b\u003e Surrounding the old city is a 4-kilometer-long defensive wall, the largest of its kind in Georgia. Walking along the restored sections of the wall offers a unique perspective of the city’s red-tiled roofs and an unobstructed view of the Great Caucasus range in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eAlazani Valley \u0026amp; Wine Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e Sighnaghi serves as the gateway to the Kakheti wine region. The vast Alazani Valley below is the heart of Georgian winemaking. During the tour, you will witness the landscape that has produced the world’s oldest wine traditions for over 8,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose This Tour?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpiritual \u0026amp; Scenic Balance:\u003c\/b\u003e Visit the sacred \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003eBodbe Monastery\u003c\/b\u003e and the hilltop \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eSighnaghi city walls\u003c\/b\u003e on a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eprivate tour from Tbilisi\u003c\/b\u003e that combines history with breathtaking views.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRomantic \u0026amp; Italian-Style Charm:\u003c\/b\u003e Wander through the cobblestone streets of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"78\"\u003e\"City of Love\"\u003c\/b\u003e and enjoy the best panoramas of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"129\"\u003eAlazani Valley\u003c\/b\u003e at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthentic Pilgrimage:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike group tours, we provide the time and flexibility for you to visit \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"95\"\u003eSt. Nino’s Holy Spring\u003c\/b\u003e and the cypress forests without feeling rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tours in Georgia","offers":[{"title":"1–4 Pax (SUV)","offer_id":45504626000055,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5–8 Pax (Minivan)","offer_id":45504626032823,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/8733\/0231\/files\/sighnaghi-georgia-town-view-alazani-valley.webp?v=1772544813","url":"https:\/\/georgitravels.com\/products\/daily-tour-in-bodbe-and-sighnaghi","provider":"Georgi Travels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}