History & Wine of Georgia

Day 1 : Tbilisi

Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 : Tbilisi

Enjoy a full day tour through the cobblestone streets of Tbilisi where you will get a glimpse into the city’s past.

Visit iconic sites, Ortodox churches and museums such as the 13th century Metekhi church of Assumption, resting on the top of the hill and a great example of Georgian orthodox churches. Learn more about the therapeutic sulphur baths with constant temperatures between 38°C and 40°C. Enjoy lunch at a Barbarestan restaurant known for its hospitality and traditional food. Later you will have dinner tonight is at Funicular, offering some of Tbilisi’s finest dining.

Day 3 : Tbilisi > Telavi > Kvareli

Today explore the Kakheti region, the birthplace of viticulture and wine-making, with over 500 varieties of vine. Visit Tsinandali Family Estate and wine cellar along with a local farmers’ market to discover all ingredients Georgians use for cooking. A cooking demonstration and wine tasting will follow. Afternoon visit to Temi Community Project, a community run farm producing organic food and wine.

Day 4 : Kvareli > Sighnaghi > Tbilisi

Visit the 9th century Bodbe Nunnery, where St Nino, the female evangelist of Georgians, is buried. Learn about her life and importance to the people of this region.

Lunch and wine tasting at Pheasant’s Tears, a winery producing artisanal wines according to ancient Georgian traditions. Explore Sighnaghi, one of Georgia’s most attractive towns, famous for its wine and carpet making culture. Walk the narrow streets and admire the wooden balconies richly decorated with the lace of carved ornaments.

Day 5 : Tbilisi > Mtskheta > Chateau Mukhrani > Kazbegi

After breakast you will drive to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. Visit Jvari, the 6th century cross-shaped monastery, and the fortified cathedral of Svetitskhoveli, where the Robe of Christ is buried.

Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at Chateau Mukgrani Winery. Continue to Ananuri Architectural complex, overlooking Jinvali reservoir. Arrive in the small town of Kazbegi and visit Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, located at 2,170 metres under Mt Kazbek and iconic site.

Day 6 : Kazbegi > Uplistsikhe > Tbilisi

Visit Uplistsikhe, the “Fortress of God”, notable for its unique combination of various styles of rock-cut cultures and the co-existence of pagan and Christian architecture. Here you can see ancient wine presses carved in stone.

Visit Iago’s winery where the passionate owner will talk about the unique production of Georgian prime quality wines using qvevri (clay vessels buried underground).

Day 7 : Tbilisi

After breakfast transfer to the airport where arrangements end.