Georgia · Wine & Beer

11-Hour Kakheti Tour to Sighnaghi, Telavi and Bodbe with Wine Tasting

11 Hours Round trip from 3 Gorgasali Street Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy a morning bread-baking and cheese-making masterclass
02 Uncover the legend of Saint Nino at Bodbe Monastery
03 Stroll through the "City of Love" with panoramic views of the Alazani Valley
04 Visit King Erekle II's palace in Telavi and explore Kakheti's wine culture

Embark on a cultural odyssey through Kakheti, where you will experience Georgian bread baking and cheese-making traditions, visit Bodbe Monastery - the resting place of Saint Nino - and explore the legend surrounding her burial and holy spring. Stroll through Sighnaghi, the "City of Love," with its Italian-style streets, fortress walls, and panoramic views of the Alazani Valley. Continue to Telavi for a royal encounter at King Erekle II's palace and see the 900-year-old chador tree, a symbol of the region. The journey also includes free wine tasting near Telavi and scenic mountain views along the Gombori Pass.

Embark on a cultural odyssey through Kakheti, where you will experience Georgian bread baking and cheese-making traditions, visit Bodbe Monastery - the resting place of Saint Nino - and explore the legend surrounding her burial and holy spring.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Telavi, Tbilisi, Signagi

Languages Georgian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Morning Meeting in Tbilisi

To begin the tour, meet your tour guide in the morning at 08:45.

Day 02

Georgian Bread and Cheese Master Class

On the way, you will see Georgian bread baked in a master class style (Shoti), along with cheese made according to Georgian traditions.

Day 03

Visit Bodbe Monastery

At Bodbe Monastery, where the great Georgian saint Nino rests, you will follow the Christian path of Georgia and discover the legend of why Nino was buried in Bodba. You can plunge into the healing waters of the holy spring and, perhaps, hear the prayers of many, many generations of believers.

Day 04

Sighnaghi, the City of Love

Little Italy and a big lunch: the warm and cordial nickname of Sighnaghi, "the city of love," appeared by right. Here, you can get married at any time of the day, and this is where the artist Niko Pirosmani strewn flowers for his beloved - the story behind the song "Million Scarlet Roses." You will walk along Italian-style streets, see the longest fortress wall in Europe, and enjoy the panoramas of the Alazani Valley.

Day 05

Telavi and King Erekle II's Palace

We will visit the palace of King Erekle II in Telavi. The tour in Telavi is ideal for those who want to enjoy beautiful views, medieval monasteries, and royal palaces, while also visiting the wine-producing region.

The 900-year-old chador tree in Telavi is our symbol.

Day 06

Wine Cellar Visit near Telavi

What makes this tour unique is that you will visit a wine cellar on the Gombori road near Telavi, overlooking the Caucasus Mountains, where you will taste several types of traditional Georgian wine. Wine tasting is free. You can also visit the restaurant of your choice, where you can taste dishes made according to Georgian Kakhetian traditions. Dance and sing to get the full pleasure of the wine cellar.

Day 07

Scenic Stop at Gombori Pass

You will return through the Gombori pasture, where we climb to 1620 meters, from where there are beautiful mountain views and landscapes. Here, you can taste local tea and coffee as well.

Day 08

Return to Tbilisi via Gombori Pass

Return to Tbilisi through the Gombori Pass, where the highest peak is 1620 meters. Our last stop in Tbilisi will be at Meidani Bazaar in Old Tbilisi, near the central office of Ushba Travel.