Wine and Churches of Eastern Georgia
tour features
| Length | 5 Days |
|---|---|
| Highlights | Cultural Tour |
This intoxicating tour across Eastern Georgia, from south to north, is a pure paradise for all your senses and your soul. You will visit Kakheti, the famous wine region with beautiful nature and the 8000-year-old traditional method of wine production which is still used by local families and wineries. At the same time, you can contemplate in the ancient monastery complexes and churches, clear your soul and mind and explore the history of one of the first Christianised nations. In the north, you visit Stepantsminda with its breathtaking view of Mt. Kazbegi and the picturesque Gergeti church.
| Day 1: Tbilisi exploration | Exploring the old city with a guided tour. Visiting the sulphur baths in Chreli Abano. Tbilisi by night, a small walk. |
| Day 2: Ancient wine making method | Trip to David Gareji, an ancient monastery complex established in the 6th century. Lunch at Oasis Club in Udabno village. Visiting a wine factory in Manavi, learning about the traditional wine making method. Transportation to Sighnaghi, walk around the town, enjoying the views of Alazani Valley. Traditional Kakhetian dinner, wine tasting in a family wine cellar. |
| Day 3: Exploring Kakhetian heritage | Visiting Nekresi monastery, one of the oldest churches in Georgia, from the 4th century. Visiting Tsinandali and the Chavchavadze home museum, an 18th-century Georgian noble family house. Transportation to Gremi Monastery and having lunch at TEMI community and social enterprise. Churchkhela and khinkali making workshop. Transportation back to Tbilisi. |
| Day 4: To the North | Visit to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia, and Ananuri fortress (17th century, UNESCO). Transportation to Stepantsminda. Hike to Gergeti church (about 3 hours), dinner and accommodation in a guesthouse in Stepantsminda. |
| Day 5: Nature from the horseback | Transportation to Ghevi horse riding stable surrounded by beautiful nature. Small horseback riding tour, possibility of a horseback riding class. Home-prepared lunch. Return to Tbilisi, dinner (supra) in a traditional Georgian restaurant with folk music and dance program. |
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transport & guide
Private Car with Driver for Journey
Transportation included
accommodation
Stays in incl. Meals 3x day
Accommodation in the hotels and local guesthouses (guesthouse in Stepantsminda)
other tour services
Wine, Churches & Horses
Museum visits, wine tasting, horseback riding tour at Ghevi. Not included: personal insurance, entrance to the sulphur baths (optional, 15-20 GEL/person), churchkhela and khinkali making workshop (optional).
