$155 / In the footsteps of Georgian wine making tradition

$155 / In the footsteps of Georgian wine making tradition
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Sighnaghi, Georgia

$310.00

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Overview

Not sure what places to visit in Georgia?
How about we start from Kakheti, the heart of Georgian culture and hospitality.

Kakheti combines a centuries-long tradition of winemaking with the county’s top tourist attractions. The explosion of taste and the richness of history will enchant you and Kakheti will soon become one of your favourite vacation spots in Georgia.

You’ll visit Alaverdi Monastery, one of the greatest examples of the 11th century Christian architecture and explore the famous Alaverdi Wine Cellar where the monks have been making their own wine for hundreds of years. The museums and art galleries in Telavi will take you on a journey through the history of Georgia; you’ll learn about the most important historical events that occurred in the region and discover local artists.

Stepping foot into Tsinandali Estate you’ll be instantly immersed in the world of Georgian winemaking. This historic winery is where Prince Alexander Chavchavadze combined European and Georgian winemaking traditions and bottled Georgian wine for the first time in the 19th century. Take a stroll through the beautiful decorative garden as you enjoy a glass of the famous dry white Tsinandali, which is still produced there.

Visit Sighnaghi, the idyllic town situated in the eastern foothills of the impressive Gombori Range and overlooking the mesmerizing Alazani Valley. Here, among the colourful facades and wooden balconies of traditional Georgian houses you will feel loved like nowhere else.

Transfer

Our experienced drivers and comfortable cars will ensure your safe journey from/to the airport.

Accommodation

Spend a relaxing night at a comfortable hotel or guesthouse.

Traditional cuisine

Taste the explosion of flavours that make Georgian cuisine so special.

Great outdoors

Revel in the unique beauty of Georgian nature.

Wine tasting

Get lost in the richness and aroma of traditional wines in the very country where winemaking was born 8000 years ago.

This tour includes

Overnight stay at a 3/4 star hotel
High class driving professional
Museum tickets
Free WiFi
Refreshing beverages
Wine/Chacha tasting
Certified tour guide
10% discount code for your next trip with Tour Guide Georgia

This tour doesn't include

Child car chairs
Dinner with Georgian entertainment program
Photographer

Size of a group	Price per person	Group Discount %
2 people	$320	0%
3-6 people	$245	22%
7-11 people	$185	40%
12+people	$155	50%

The price will be automatically discounted when you select the number of people.

Itinerary

DAY1: HOTEL TRANSFER & A TRADITIONAL MEAL

Our driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to the hotel.
Depending on the time of your arrival, you'll be welcomed with a traditional lunch or a dinner with Georgian entertainment program.
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Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

DAY 2: FROM TBILISI OLD TOWN TO THE HOLY CITY OF MTSKHETA

Hotel pickup at 10 AM.
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METEKHI CHURCH
Metekhi is a historic neighbourhood of Tbilisi, Georgia, located on the elevated cliff that overlooks the Mtkvari river.

ABANOTUBANI & SULFUR BATHS
Abanotubani is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulfuric baths that date back to the 5th century. This is the place, where according to a legend the King of Iberia, Vakhtang Gorgasali’s falcon fell, leading to a discovery of the hot springs and, subsequently, to the founding of Tbilisi.

ROPEWAY TO NARIKALA FORTRESS
Narikala is an ancient (6th century) fortress overlooking the Tbilisi old town and Mtkvari river.

SAMEBA HOLY TRINITY
The Holy Trinity Cathedral, commonly known as ‘Sameba’ has been serving as the main cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church ever since its completion in 2004.

LEGVTAKHEVI WATERFALL
Tucked away just behind the famous Sulfur Bats, Legvtakhevi and it’s waterfall offers a picteresque chunk of nature right in the middle of the city.

SHARDENI & EREKLE II STREETS
The busy Shardeni street, named after the French jeweller Jean Chardin, runs through the historic heart of Tbilisi. It used to be the commercial hub of the city and to this day remains the center of its cultural and social life.

SIONI CATHEDRAL
The Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.

PEACE BRIDGE
The Bridge of peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge that connects the two banks of river Mtkvari. Made predominantly out of steel and glass and illuminated with numerous leds it’s one of the most visited contemporary structures in Tbilisi.
The Bridge of peace is a bow-shaped pedestrian bridge, a steel and glass construction illuminated with numerous LEDs, over the Kura River in downtown Tbilisi.

DINNER
On our way to Mtskheta, we’ll stop at a local restaurant. You’ll have a chance to try a variety of delicious local foods and rich wines.

THE CITY OF MTSKHETA
Mtskheta is a city in Mtskheta-Mtianeti province of Georgia. One of the oldest cities of Georgia. The "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. It’s home to the most famous church in Georgia - Svetitskhoveli.

JVARI MONASTERY
Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century Georgian Orthodox monastery overlooking Mtskheta and the junction of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
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The tour ends at 8 PM.
Overnight stay at a hotel in Tbilisi.

DAY 3: KAKHETI - THE CRADLE OF WINE

Hotel pickup at 10 AM.
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GOMBORI PASS
The Tsiv-Gombori is a mountain range in the Georgian part of the Greater Caucasus mountains. It’s famous for its remarkable beauty, especially during the fall when the tree leaves turn into so many vivid yellows and reds.

ALAVERDI MONASTERY
Alaverdi Monastery is one of the most important religious monuments of the medieval era in Georgia. It was built at the beginning of the 11th century and was the tallest church in the country up until 2004 when the Sameba Cathedral was completed in Tbilisi.
Apart from being one of the most important religious landmarks in Georgia, situated in the heart of the world's oldest wine region, Alaverdi is also famous for its cellar. The monks have been making wine here for centuries.

TELAVI
Telavi is the main city in the province of Kakheti and one of the main players on the local wine scene. In addition to its century-long winemaking tradition, the city is famously the cultural hub of the region hosting many interesting events throughout the year including the famous Telavi International Music Festival.

LUNCH
We’ll taste traditional foods at one of the local restaurants.

TSINANDALI MUSEUM
Tsinandali is a village in Kakheti, Georgia, noted for the estate and its historic winery which once belonged to the 19th-century aristocratic poet Alexander Chavchavadze (1786–1846).

BODBE MONASTERY
The St. George's Monastery of St. Nino, sometimes also called the Bodbe Monastery, is one of the most important religious sites in Georgia. It houses the remains of St. Nino, the most central figure in Georgia’s conversion to Christianity, who devoted her life to healing people and preaching Christianity throughout the country.

SIGHNAGHI
Sighnaghi, also known as the city of love, is a town in Georgia's easternmost region of Kakheti. Settled since the Paleolithic period, nowadays it has become a popular weekend getaway for many Georgians and a beloved destination for tourists. The narrow cobbled streets and the characteristically Georgian houses with their wooden balconies and vivid facades look like something out of a fairytale. No surprise Sighnaghi has become one of the top locations for destination weddings.

WINE TASTING
We’ll stop at one of the local cellars to try various wines from the grape rich Kakheti region.
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Tour ends in Tbilisi at 8 PM.