Full Day Private Wine Tour in Kakheti: Experience the Taste of Authentic Georgian Winemaking
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Badiauri
Embark on a full day private wine tour in Kakheti, Georgia's main wine producing region. Visit organic, family, and conventional wineries, indulge in tastings of unique Georgian wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Experience the taste of authentic Georgian winemaking!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Badiauri - Our first short stop will be in village Badiauri where you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from bakery paired with local home made cheese
- Signagi - Second stop will be in town of Love Sighnaghi. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets of Sighnaghi to reach 100% organic Boutique Winery Okro’s. Okros is leading natural wine producer in Georgia exporting organic wines to USA, UK, Italy, France, Australia and Scandinavian countries and is sold in leading natural wine bars and restaurants worldwide. At this marvelous place you will learn in details from the owner how the wine is made according to the Georgian ancient tradition and have the chance to taste 3 different wine varieties and Chacha as a bonus (Georgian grape vodka). Enjoying Alazani Valley and on the background beautiful views of Great Caucasian Mountains from the terrace of the winery. After couple of glasses of natural wines, we will have a look at Okro’s Marani (wine cellar), the place where all the magic of Georgian winemaking is happening.
- Vaxo Oqruashvili’s Wine Cellar - Traditional Georgian lunch at local Kakhetian family in village of Velistiskhe, the winemaker will host you personally and will take you around his vineyard, garden and wine cellar where his own production will be offered for sampling, which in Georgia means real drinking than just sampling :) Tasting will be followed by home made lunch, all the products are locally produced in the village by the host family or by the neighbors. According to the Georgian traditions, wine should be always present during the feast.
- Tunnel Winery Khareba’s - Winery Khareba is located in underground tunnel of former territory of Soviet bomb shelter, it’s one of the biggest wineries in Georgia, producing high quality conventional wines according to traditional Georgian winemaking technology in Qvevris (massive clay jars buried in earth) and also using European one. You will sample 2 types of traditional Qvevri wines in a 4.1km long underground tunnel which is mostly used for storing and aging of wines. Guests will have the chance participate in masterclass of preparation of local dessert called Churchkhela, made from juice of grape and walnuts (if available) as an alternative visit to another winery can be offered - Kindzmarauli Corporation, includes tour around the factory and tasting of 5 different wine types
- Gombori Pass - The wine experience goes around main wine making region of Kakheti, basically you will take the main road to get to Kakheti region, but on the way back the guests will travel to Tbilisi through amazing mountains and landscapes of Gombori pass, if clear weather, we will make a short photo stop on the top of the pass at 1,600mt above sea level. Not available in winter period!
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- COVID-19 Negative Tested Guides
- Hand Sanitizers
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This tour takes place in Georgia’s primary wine region, Kakheti, and lasts approximately 9-10 hours. The experience includes three wine tastings at various wineries (organic, family-run, and conventional), along with a meal. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to try unique Georgian red and white wines, made using the traditional Georgian ‘Qvevri’ clay vessel method. The journey begins in the village of Badiauri, where you’ll sample freshly baked Georgian bread from a local bakery, coupled with regional cheese. The next destination is the distinctive fortified town of Sighnaghi, where you’ll saunter along its narrow, cobbled streets before ending the visit with a tasting of three types of wines and Chacha (Grape Vodka) at either the Okros organic winery or Cradle of Wine. A meal at a family winery with unlimited wine is also included. The third tasting involves two types of wine at the Khareba winery’s underground tunnel, which used to be a bomb shelter.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Badiauri
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(191 Ratings)
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Jason_t
Apr 21, 2024
An excellent tour with an... - An excellent tour with an excellent and very informative guide. Great value and highly recommended..
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Lynn_k
Jan 2, 2024
Arrive as guests but leave as friends. - A wonderful day spent in the Kakhetsi Region of Georgia. Our guide Tstotne, from Traffic Travel LLC was referred to us by friends and we are so happy we took their recommendation to make use of his services.
Tstotne's knowledge of the region and the various forms of wine making practised in the area were most insightful. The hospitality of the wine makers in the area is exceptional and sharing a meal at Salome's family winery was special.
This tour is one where you arrive as guests but leave as friends.
Highly recommended.
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Dewi_h
Dec 29, 2023
Amazing wine tasting day tour - Great day trip and wine tasting with incredible and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended this day trip! Thank you so much for making our trip amazing :)
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Jaesoc
Oct 22, 2023
Great tour, strongly recommended. Worth every dollars - Shota was an amazing guide and the program was marvelous. Great wine tasting with a phenomenal view of Kakheti, followed by more wine tastings and local luch at a traditional house. Two thumbs up and highly recommended!
한국 여행객분들께: 5명으로 구성된 한국 그룹이였고 너무너무 즐거웠습니다~ 굉장히 친절한 가이드였고 카케티 지역을 한번에 돌아볼 수 있고 스스로 계획했다면 절대 가보기 어려운 로컬 와이너리나 점심 장소가 끝내줬습니다!
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Rachel_d
Oct 1, 2023
The best way to experience Kakheti wine - This tour delivered everything as promised, culture, food and of course wine! Our tour guide Shota did a fantastic job explaining the history and traditions of the region with wine and food tastings for our group. It’s a full day and you will drink a lot of wine! We could see at the first stop that the bread fresh from the oven and the cheese pairing was so delicious. The location of the first wine tasting was breathtaking and the wine itself was very good, plus the descriptions from the winemaker made it seem much more personal. The meal at our lunch stop was the best Georgian food we ate all week, very fresh and of course served with wine (and chacha). I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to sample and learn about the wines of Kakheti, how they are made, the different types of grapes, and what makes Georgian wine unique.
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R2007qzbrendah
Sep 25, 2023
Wine Tour - Friend’s recommended Traffic Travel and we had a fantastic full day wine tour with our amazing guide Shota. He was an excellent driver and his knowledge was exceptional. We would definitely use this company in the future. Thanks again.
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Stanley_h
Sep 13, 2023
Beautiful Georgian wine country - This was the most memorable part of our visit to Georgia. The local wines are uniquely delicious, especially those made by the traditional qvevri method. We visited the largest winery in the region as well as some smaller producers.
Our first stop was a roadside bakery where we enjoyed freshly baked bread and local cheese. Lunch was a very delicious homemade meal at the home of a beautiful and charming hostess.
Kakcha, our guide for the tour, is an extremely knowledgeable and personable young man; also an excellent driver, which is important on the somewhat tricky roads. We have been on many tours around the world, and he was one of the best, if not THE best guide that we have ever had. Highly recommended!
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Lukasz_r
Sep 10, 2023
Great experience - We had a great pleasure to travel to eastern Georgia with this guys. Great views, georgian wine, delicious feast, and good company of knowledgeable and flexible guide. Fully recommend! :)
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Natanael_c
Aug 14, 2023
Magical and genuine! - This was definitly our best experience in Georgia. Shota was a fantastic host and showed us the real beauty of Georgian culture and loving passion of the Georgian wineculture. The wines were excellent and the food was superb! I would recomend everyone who visits Georgia to buy this package. Thank you for this wonderful day!
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Lana
Aug 12, 2023
Must do wine tour - I went on this tour with my husband and had a wondeful time. Zuka was a fun and knowledgable guide and the quality of Wines was impressive. Highly recommend.
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