• Women need scarves to enter churches (to cover their head).
• Some cash on hand for lunch or souvenirs (about 100Gel)
• Jackets (it's windy), depending on the weather may need a raincoat or an umbrella, come hats to get cover from the sun.
• Put on comfortable clothes and shoes for rock climbing

• Rules for Entering Churches in Georgia:
  • Orthodox Christianity is practiced in Georgia, necessitating adherence to certain guidelines when entering churches.
• Women's Attire Restrictions:
  • Prohibited Clothing:
    • Trousers, shorts, short skirts, or bare shoulders are not permitted.
  • Attire Recommendations:
    • Women should wear long skirts or wrap a large scarf around themselves. Many churches provide wraparound dresses for borrowing.
  • Head Covering:
    • Women must cover their heads with a scarf upon entering a church.
• Recommendation for Women:
  • It's advisable for women to carry 1 or 2 scarves to ensure hassle-free entry into churches in Georgia.
• Men's Attire Restrictions:
  • Prohibited Clothing:
    • Men are prohibited from wearing shorts or exposing bare shoulders.
  • Required Attire:
    • Full-length trousers and covered shoulders are mandatory. Failure to comply may result in denial of entry or necessitate wearing a wraparound dress.
  • Hat Etiquette:
    • Men should remove any type of hat before entering a church.

• Bodbe Monastery:

  • Saint Nino's relics are enshrined here.
  • Saint Nino, originally from Cappadocia, is revered as an enlightener of the Georgian Nation.
  • After relocating from Mtsketa, she continued her religious activities in Bodbe and was eventually buried here.
  • She is honored within the Bodbe Monastery, specifically in the church of St. George.

• Signagi City Tour and City Wall:

  • Signagi has preserved much of its 18th-century charm, resembling its appearance from two centuries ago.
  • King Heraclius II declared it a royal city in the 18th century and reinforced its city walls.
  • During this period, Signagi was primarily populated by merchants and artisans.

• St. Stephen's Church:

  • This church features a remarkable camouflage: a fortified tower integrated into its fortifications.
  • Constructed in the 18th century within the largest defensive tower, known as the "King's Tower."
  • Despite damage during the Soviet era, the sanctuary has been restored.
  • Visitors can ascend the tower for a breathtaking view of the valley.

• Local Winery:

  • Georgia is celebrated as the birthplace of wine, boasting an 8000-year history of winemaking.
  • The country cultivates up to 500 varieties of white and red grapes, some of which are exclusive to Georgia.
  • Traditional winemaking methods include storing wine in large clay vessels called Khvevri.

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