Azerbaijan, Georgia · Wine & Beer

9-Day Food and Wine Tour in Georgia with Kakheti and Kazbek

9 Days Round trip from MX97+RPX Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Taste monastic, European, and traditional Georgian "Qvevri" wines
  • 02 Pay your respects at the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta
  • 03 Visit Chateau Mukhrani and Shumi Winery
  • 04 Explore the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe
  • 05 Offer prayers at Gergeti Holy Trinity Church
  • 06 Go to the famous David Gareja Monastery Complex

Embark on an exciting food and wine tasting journey across Georgia's major highlights, from ancient Mtskheta and the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe to the beautiful city of Sighnaghi. Visit prominent churches, museums, cathedrals, and monasteries while exploring renowned wine estates such as Chateau Mukhrani, Nikoloz Vacheishvili's wine cellar, and Shumi Winery. Along the way, enjoy amazing views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus, discover traditional "Qvevri" wine-making, and experience Georgian cuisine through tastings and a master class.

Along the way, enjoy amazing views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus, discover traditional "Qvevri" wine-making, and experience Georgian cuisine through tastings and a master class.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Gori, Tbilisi, Uplistsikhe, Signagi, Mtskheta, Stepantsminda, Mount Kazbek
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tbilisi

  • The tour guide will pick you up from Tbilisi Airport and transfer you to your accommodation.
2
Day 02

Mtskheta Heritage and Kakheti Wine Cellars

  • On this day, you will visit the ancient city of Mtskheta, which dates back 3,000 years and is among the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites. Here, you will see the attractive Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century) and the ancient Jvari Monastery (6th century), from where a wonderful view of Mtskheta can be observed.
  • Then, you will go to Chateau Mukhrani and try tasty wine. You will also visit Iago's wine cellar in the village of Chardakhi, where you will try locally produced bio wine and be introduced to the traditional "Qvevri" wine-making method.
  • Later, you will have dinner and a wine tasting in the cellar.
  • In the evening, you will return to Tbilisi and spend the night there.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 120 km (2 hours)

3
Day 03

Uplistsikhe, Gori, and Riverside Wine Tasting

  • On this day, you will explore the rock-hewn city of Uplistsikhe (literally, "the lord's fortress"), whose history begins in the 1st-2nd millennium B.C.
  • Then, you will head to Gori, where you can visit the prominent Stalin Museum and Ateni Sioni Church (7th century).
  • You will have dinner and a wine tasting at Nikoloz Vacheishvili's wine cellar, which is located by the river in a picturesque environment.
  • In the evening, you will return to Tbilisi.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 220 km (3 hours)

4
Day 04

Jvari Pass and Stepantsminda Mountain Scenery

  • On this day, via the old picturesque Military Road, which connects Georgia with Russia, you will see the river Aragvi gorge, Ananuri Fortress, beautiful alpine meadows, and the eternally snow-capped Caucasus peaks.
  • Via Jvari Pass, you will go along the river Tergi ravine and visit Bidara Travertine, a natural monument, as well as the stunning town of Stepantsminda and the wonderful Gergeti Holy Trinity Church (14th century), from where breathtaking views of Mount Kazbek (5,047 m) and the town of Stepantsminda can be seen.
  • In the evening, you will dine and relax.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 180 km (3 hours)

5
Day 05

Old Tbilisi Walk, Monastery Wine, and Sulfur Baths

  • On this day, you will return to Tbilisi and have a walking tour of unique Old Tbilisi, along with a wine tasting at Shavnabada Monastery.
  • In the evening, you will visit the famous Tbilisi sulfur baths and then have dinner at a restaurant.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 170 km (3 hours); Walking - 5 km (3 hours)

6
Day 06

Kakheti, David Gareja, and Sighnaghi

  • On this day, you will head to our wine region - Kakheti, where you will visit the David Gareja Monastery (6th century), which is located in a semi-desert area on the border of Georgia and Azerbaijan.
  • You will also visit Bodbe Monastery and the City of Love - Sighnaghi, with its amazing views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus.
  • In the evening, you will have a wine tasting and dinner at the family wine cellar.

You will spend the night in Sighnaghi.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 180 km (4 hours)

7
Day 07

Tsinandali Museum, Shumi Winery, and Chateau Schuchmann

  • On this day, you will visit the wonderful Tsinandali Museum (19th century) and garden that belonged to the Chavchavadze noble family.
  • Later, you will have lunch, a cuisine master class, and a wine tasting at Shumi Winery.
  • You will spend the night at Chateau Schuchmann, where you will dine, try tasty wines, and relax.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 60 km (4 hours)

8
Day 08

Gremi, Alaverdi, and Return to Tbilisi

  • After breakfast, you will visit the Gremi architectural monument (16th century), the stunning Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century), and the monastery, where monks make "Qvevri" wine according to a special tradition.
  • You will have a wine tasting in the monastery and then return to Tbilisi.

You will spend the night in Tbilisi.

Tour details: By mini-bus - 170 km (3 hours)

9
Day 09

Departure from Tbilisi

  • Spend the whole day at leisure and then transfer to Tbilisi Airport to board your return flight.

Trip ends.

Uplistsikhe rock-hewn city, Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, Alazani Valley, Mount Kazbek

Where this trip takes you

Uplistsikhe rock-hewn city, Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, Alazani Valley, Mount Kazbek

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from MX97+RPX 7 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Transportation by comfortable vehicle
  • 8 overnights in the hotel
  • Certified wine guide service
  • 7 wine tastings
  • 1 cuisine master class
  • Meals included for the duration of the tour

What to bring

  • Personal medicines
  • Personal hygiene items

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour start
MX97+RPX, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in MX97+RPX.

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