Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi - Bodbe Monastery - Signagi

Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region

• 08:00 Breakfast
• Following breakfast, the journey begins towards Kakheti, renowned as the Wine homeland.
• The first stop is Bodbe Monastery. Legend has it that Saint Nino passed away in Bodbe in 335. She traveled across the country, healing and spreading the word of the true God. Initially, a small temple dedicated to St. George was constructed at her burial site, but it did not survive. In 850, a new cathedral was built in place of the old temple. This classic church exemplifies the finest traditions of Georgian architecture. The interior is adorned with 9th-century paintings and fragments of 12th-17th-century frescoes.
• The journey continues to Signagi. This fortified town is one of Georgia’s smallest and is a popular tourist spot due to its central location in Georgia’s wine-growing region. Perched high on a ridge, it overlooks the Alazani Valley. The defensive walls and 28 towers were constructed by King Erekle II in the 18th century to fend off the Lezgian invasion. The town has retained its original charm for the past 200 years. Situated on a steep hill, Signagi offers views of the expansive Alazani Valley, with the Caucasus Mountains visible in the distance.
• Enjoy lunch at a local winemaker’s restaurant, offering a stunning view of the Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains.
• Stroll through the streets of Signagi.
• Check-in at the hotel and relax until evening.
• Dinner in a nearby village at Lamara’s – an energetic lady with a silkworm farm, who crafts silk products and possesses extensive knowledge of herbal medicine and cosmetics from her ancestors. She is also an exceptional cook.
• Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel Bellevue or similar.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3* Hotel Bellevue or similar

Day 2: Signagi

Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Free morning.
• Visit the Signagi Museum of Arts, Culture, and History.
• Enjoy lunch with a local family, including a Khachapuri masterclass, a traditional Georgian cheese-bread, and local wine.
• Visit a nearby ranch to hire horses for a one-hour ride.
• Afterwards, visit Lost Ridge Brewery to sample locally produced beer.
• Explore Pheasants Tears winery, carpet shop, and picture gallery. Founded by artist and winemaker John Wurdeman, who settled in Signagi 20 years ago, Pheasants Tears supports the local community with creative ideas. A special dinner and wine tasting will be held at Pheasant’s Tears restaurant, featuring natural wines and delicious seasonal dishes made from local and organic products by the local chef.
• Overnight stay at the hotel.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3* Hotel Bellevue or similar

Day 3: Signagi – Bakurtsikhe – Kvareli

Stop At: Kvareli, Kvareli, Kakheti Region

• 08:30 Breakfast
• Post-breakfast, the drive begins towards Bakurtsikhe village to visit a local family winery. Participate in a masterclass on making Georgian traditional sweets called Churchkhela and sample their wine.
• Continue to a large winery named Khareba. Enter a tunnel where their wine cellar is located. Enjoy a guided session in the winery and taste three or more types of wine.
• Lunch at Khareba Restaurant.
• Check-in at the hotel and relax until evening.
• Dinner at the hotel restaurant.
• Overnight stay at a 3* Hotel Chateau Kvareli or similar.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3* Hotel Chateau Kvareli or similar

Day 4: Kvareli – Gremi Church complex – Alaverdi Monastery – Alvani – Telavi

Stop At: Telavi, Telavi, Kakheti Region

• 08:00 Breakfast
• After breakfast, visit Gremi Church and Alaverdi Monastery, remarkable architectural works from the 11th and 17th centuries.
• Lunch in Alvani village, where a young winemaker from Tusheti will introduce his wines and the famous Tushetian Guda cheese, along with other traditional Tushetian dishes.
• Travel to Telavi, the former capital of the Kakhetian Kingdom. Explore old Telavi and visit King Erekle II Palace.
• Dinner at a local restaurant or with a family.
• Overnight stay at a 3* Alazani Valley Hotel or similar.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3* Alazani Valley Hotel or similar

Day 5: Telavi – Ruispiri – Tbilisi

Stop At: Ruispiri, Ruispiri, Kakheti Region

• 09:00 Breakfast
• Post-breakfast, visit a Kvevri maker’s workshop to learn about the creation of wine storage vessels, Kvevris. Sample the master’s homemade wine and Chacha.
• Travel to Ruispiri village to explore biodynamic vineyards. The local young winemaker will host and explain biodynamic winemaking.
• Enjoy lunch and tasting in Ruispiri.
• Return to Tbilisi.
• End of the tour.

Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch

No accommodation included on this day.

• Fuel Expenses
• Wine tasting
• Masterclasses
• Food and drinks
• Accommodation
• Private transportation

• Additional Food & Drinks that haven’t been booked in advance.
• Any kind of private expenses;
• Tips

• Infants must not sit on laps
• Not suitable for pets
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Travelers will have to provide us with their live location by google or at least tell us the name and address of the hotel. We set a pickup time by email or WhatsApp.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.