Day trip to Kakheti – Wine tasting, David Gareja, Signagi

About this tour

A scenic day trip from Tbilisi to Kakheti, Georgia’s famous wine region, combining history, culture, and delicious wine.

Morning: Exploring Kakheti

• Pickup (9:00 AM): Pickup from your designated location in Tbilisi.
• 🚩 Stop 1: Free Wine Tasting at KTW (10:00 AM – 11:00 AM):
  • Start your journey with a free wine tasting at KTW (Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking) winery.
  • Learn about Georgia’s 8,000-year-old Qvevri winemaking tradition.
  • Sample local wines, including the famous Saperavi and Rkatsiteli varieties.
• 🚩 Stop 2: David Gareja Monastery Complex (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM):
  • Explore the David Gareja Monastery, a 6th-century monastery carved into the rocks.
  • Admire ancient frescoes and stunning desert landscapes near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border.
  • A peaceful and unique spiritual site with a panoramic view of the semi-desert region.

Afternoon: Discovering Signagi & Bodbe

• 🚩 Stop 3: Signagi – The City of Love (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM):
  • Walk through Signagi, a charming town with cobblestone streets and a picturesque hilltop location.
  • Enjoy breathtaking views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
  • Explore the historic city walls and watchtowers, one of the longest defensive walls in the world.
  • Browse handmade Georgian crafts, art galleries, and local souvenirs.
• 🚩 Stop 4: Bodbe Monastery (4:45 PM – 5:30 PM):
  • Visit the sacred Bodbe Monastery, the resting place of Saint Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia.
  • Explore the peaceful gardens and holy spring, believed to have healing properties.
• 🔚 End of Tour – Return to Tbilisi (7:00 PM): Return to Tbilisi.