St Nino’s Way — Mtskheta, Sioni and Bodbe in a Day

The fourth-century conversion of Georgia in one day: Sioni, Mtskheta's three churches and the tomb of St Nino at Bodbe.

• —Sioni cathedral in Tbilisi: St Nino's cross of vine branches, shown openly on 27 January and 1 June
• —Svetitskhoveli, the cathedral built over the Robe of Christ, where Georgia's patriarchs are enthroned (UNESCO)
• —Samtavro: the blackberry bush where St Nino lived, the graves of King Mirian and Queen Nana
• —Jvari church (6th century) on the hill above the meeting of the Aragvi and the Mtkvari
• —Bodbe convent: St Nino's tomb and the healing spring in the gardens below
• —Lunch in Sighnaghi; time for silent prayer at every stop, not only photographs

• · Time is set aside for prayer in each church; the guide steps back
• · A visiting priest may celebrate Mass for the group: we arrange it in advance with the Catholic parish in Tbilisi or outdoors at Bodbe, by permission
• · On 27 January and 1 June (Ninooba) the route follows the feast; book early

• · Modest dress in every church: covered shoulders and knees, headscarf for women (provided)
• · No photography inside the churches; none of nuns or monks without their consent
• · The Georgian Church follows the Julian calendar: Christmas on 7 January, Easter usually later than in the West
• · Can start from Sighnaghi or Telavi if you stay in Kakheti

Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.