Wine and Culinary Tour in Kakheti Region

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2 days (approximately)
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Offered in: English

We offer you a wine tour to the East of Georgia and a unique opportunity to participate in the grape harvesting and winemaking processes. During this tour, you will visit the traditional wine region Kakheti. You will discover small wineries with a thousand-year -old Georgian traditional technology, as well as established wineries that produce world famous brands. You will have an amazing opportunity to learn about different ways of winemaking and taste many local wines and dishes.

The city of love - Sighnaghi is one of the cities of the Great Silk Road, surrounded by protective walls with 23 towers. By the way, only in Sighnaghi there is a 24-hour Wedding House where a couple can get married in ten minutes, and get an international certificate.

If you are looking for natural products, Matsoni House is the right place for you.

Georgian ancient wine making method has already been granted intangible cultural heritage status by UNESCO.

What's Included

Wine degustation in Khareba Winerie
Matsoni house – matsoni degustation
English speaking live guide service for whole the trip
Transportation by comfortable A/C minivan or sedan
Lunch
Bottle of mineral water per person per day
Entrance fees and local guides
Breakfast
Accommodation in twin room
Any other services

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up travelers from any hotel in Tbilisi. Our guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Tbilisi – Sighnaghi – Kvareli

    4 stops
  • 1
    Sighnaghi

    In the morning, you will set off to the very East of Georgia to the lovely city of Sighnaghi. The most romantic city of Georgia is famous for its old Georgian architectural style, amazing views on Alazani Valley and the longest castle wall in Georgia. You will have a short excursion in Sighnaghi.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will go down to Alazani valley and reach the wine village Velistsikhe.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will visit winery ‘Numisi’. It is 500 years old cellar and museum. You will see every instrument which is used for wine making process. Museum guide will tell you about the technology, how qvevri wine was made by ancestors of Georgian people and how could they manage to keep that technology and make wine in that way.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Kvareli

    In the evening arrive to Kvareli. Stay night in Kvareli.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Kvareli – Alaverdi - Tbilisi

    4 stops
  • 5

    In the morning, you will visit a unique winery of Khareba – the wine tunnel in the rock, where you will have wine degustation.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 6

    After this you will visit the “Twin’s winery” which is famous for its wine museum where you will have an excursion

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Alaverdi St. George Cathedral

    Then you will visit Alaverdi, you will see one of the greatest cathedrals in Georgia – Alaverdi cathedral from XI c

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Alaverdi St. George Cathedral

    After that you will visit Matsoni House. Matsoni is a type of yogurt, pure Georgian traditional one. You will taste different kinds of that yogurt, which will make you surprise by its different and marvelous taste. “This is a calm place, where tourists and other guests can taste Tushetian cheese, Deka Tea, local wine and natural juice made by fresh fruit. Our matsoni is really a very special one``.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sakura Travel Agency

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Overnight Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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