Kakheti: Land of Wine and Love

About this tour

A delightful day trip to Kakheti, Georgia’s renowned wine region, offering immersive wine tastings, scenic views, and cultural experiences in the heart of Georgian winemaking tradition.

Morning: Discovering Kakheti

• Pickup (9:00 AM): Pickup from your designated location in Tbilisi.
• 🚩 Stop 1: KTW Winery – Free Wine Tasting (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM):
  • Begin your journey with a visit to Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking (KTW), one of Georgia’s renowned wineries.
  • Enjoy a free wine tasting of traditional Georgian wines, including Saperavi and Rkatsiteli.
  • Learn about qvevri winemaking, an ancient Georgian method recognized by UNESCO.
• 🚩 Stop 2: Sighnaghi – The City of Love (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM):
  • Explore Sighnaghi, a charming hilltop town with cobbled streets and colorful balconies.
  • Walk along the Sighnaghi city walls, often called the “Georgian Great Wall.”
  • Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
  • Browse local craft shops and art galleries featuring Georgian paintings and souvenirs.
• 🚩 Stop 3: Bodbe Monastery (1:15 PM – 2:00 PM):
  • Visit the Bodbe Monastery, a sacred place where St. Nino, the 4th-century evangelizer of Georgia, is buried.
  • Admire the serene gardens and breathtaking views over Kakheti.
  • (Optional: Visit the holy spring of St. Nino, known for its healing properties.)

Afternoon: More of Kakheti’s Beauty

• 🚩 Stop 4: Lunch in a Traditional Kakhetian Winery (2:15 PM – 3:30 PM):
  • Enjoy a traditional Georgian feast with mtsvadi (grilled meat), khachapuri, and fresh vegetables.
  • Pair your meal with a glass of house-made wine from the region.
• 🚩 Stop 5: Alazani Valley Viewpoint (3:45 PM – 4:15 PM):
  • Make a quick stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the vast Alazani Valley.
  • Capture breathtaking photos of endless vineyards and mountain landscapes.
• 🚩 Stop 6: Return to Tbilisi (4:15 PM – 6:15 PM):
  • Relax on the way back to Tbilisi, reflecting on the beauty and flavors of Kakheti.
• 🔚 End of Tour – Return to Tbilisi (6:15 PM): Return to Tbilisi.