Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region and Sighnaghi Day Trip

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ID: GYG780334-1265799
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 1 days


Description

Discover the Kakheti region on a day trip from Tbilisi. Visit a wine cellar, taste traditional wine, and learn about the winemaking process. Stop at the Bodbe Monastery and the city of Sighnaghi.
Discover the wine region of Kakheti on a full-day tour from Tbilisi. Visit a wine cellar to learn about the winemaking process, taste traditional wine, and visit the Bodbe Monastery and the city of Sighnaghi.

Start your day with a visit to a wine cellar in Kakheti. See the wine put in the kvevri and learn about the winemaking technology, which is included in the list of intangible heritage of UNESCO. Then, taste 5-6 types of traditional Kakhuri wine, as well as cognac and chacha.

Next, stop in the village of Badiauri to participate in the process of baking traditional Kakhuri bread in a clay oven. Then, visit the Bodbe Monastery, which is currently functioning as a nunnery. According to legend, it is built on the burial place of Saint Nino.

Georgian kings paid great attention to the Bodbe Monastery. It has been repaired and restored many times. In the complex, there is a monument of Georgian architecture, a three-nave basilica with three apsides.

Continue to the beautiful historical city of Sighnaghi, known as the “City of Love.” Enjoy the views of the Great Caucasus and walk on the Great Wall of Sighnaghi, which is about 5 kilometers long, and enjoy the fascinating view of the Alazni Valley.

Highlights

  • Discover the wine region of Kakheti on a full-day tour from Tbilisi
  • Visit a wine cellar to learn about the winemaking process and taste wine
  • Participate in the process of baking traditional Kakhuri bread in a clay oven
  • Visit the Bodbe Monastery, which is currently functioning as a nunnery
  • Explore the beautiful historical city of Sighnaghi, known as the “City of Love”

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Be prepared for a full day of activities
Tasting age restriction applies, usually 18+
Respect local customs and traditions at religious sites

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.