Kakheti Homeland of wine (Sighnaghi+Bodbe+Telavi)
ID: GYG612269-1025468
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
1 days
Description
KAKHETI, the homeland of wine with an 8,000-year history,
SIGHNAGI city of love, BODBE monsatery, TELAVI wine cellar
Manavi and Badiauri. The first stop in Kakheti is two villages, where you will taste homemade wine, Georgian Snickers - Churchkhela and Dedas Puri bread, which you can bake yourself in a traditional bakery.
Photogenic Sighnaghi. You will walk along the stone streets of the “Italian” town, surrounded by ancient ramparts and towers. You will admire the wooden balconies and panoramic views of the Alazani Valley. And get acquainted with the history of Sighnaghi, built by King Erekle II in the mid-18th century.
Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe. Next in the program is a place of special significance for our people. It is here that the Christian educator of Georgia is buried. You will explore the complex, touch the ancient history of the country and appreciate the beauty of the monastery courtyard.
Telavi. In the capital of Kakheti, you will listen to stories about the famous rulers who lived here. You will see a thousand-year-old oak tree. Visit the wine cellar, where you will taste Georgian wine and get acquainted with the technology of its production in special qvevri vessels.
After lunch at the restaurant, we will head back to Tbilisi through the picturesque Gombori Pass.
Highlights
- manavi
- Georgian bread, and cheese masterclass
- Bodbe Monastery telavi
- Meet a local family who traditionally makes wine using Qvevri
- Discover so-called 'Love City', Sighnaghi & citadel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
i love tbilisi, gorgasali square, meidan bazar
INCLUDED
- Transportation with Mercedes Benz VIP Sprinter
- Professional experienced guide
- Tasting of wine, chacha, cheese, churchkhela, honey
- Bread-making class
- Churchkhela class
- Mulled wine (Glintwein)
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.
