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3 day(s)
Private
1-15 people
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Discover the rich wine culture of Georgia on this exclusive 3-day Kakheti wine tour from Tbilisi. Georgia is considered the birthplace of wine, with winemaking traditions dating back more than 8,000 years and the ancient Qvevri winemaking method recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
This private wine journey takes you to the Kakheti region, Georgia’s main wine-producing area, where you will visit renowned wineries, family cellars, and historic estates. Explore famous wine destinations such as Manavi, Sighnaghi, Tsinandali, Kvareli, Telavi, Kisiskhevi, and Napareuli, taste wines made from unique indigenous grape varieties, and learn about both traditional Qvevri and modern winemaking techniques.
This carefully designed itinerary is perfect for wine professionals, enthusiasts, and travelers seeking an authentic Georgian wine experience.
Duration
3 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-15 people
Tour Code
3DKWTFTEGWE
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culinary, Wine, Food & Tasting
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99
Tbilisi
Tbilisi
Driving
distance: approx. 175 km
Your private wine tour
begins with hotel pick-up in Tbilisi at 09:00
and a scenic drive to the Kakheti region,
which produces around 80% of Georgia’s wine.
Giuaani Winery – Manavi
The first stop is Giuaani
Winery in the village of Manavi.
Enjoy your first wine tasting and learn
about the winery’s combination of traditional and
modern winemaking techniques.
Sighnaghi – The City of Love
Continue to the picturesque
town of Sighnaghi, famous for its medieval
defensive wall and panoramic views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus
Mountains.
Visit Okro’s Wines, where you will taste organic wines produced from traditional Kakhetian grape varieties such as Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane, and Saperavi using Qvevri fermentation methods.
Tsinandali Estate
Next visit the historic Tsinandali
Estate, the residence of Prince Alexander
Chavchavadze, who introduced European
winemaking techniques to Georgia in the 19th century.
Enjoy a guided tour of the house
museum, wine cellar (enotheca), and beautiful garden, followed
by a wine tasting.
Overnight in Kisiskhevi
Drive to Kisiskhevi
village and check in at Schuchmann Wines Chateau
& Spa for an overnight stay.
Driving
distance:
approx. 105 km
After breakfast at the hotel, continue
exploring the wineries of Kakheti.
Chubini
Winery – Shilda
Visit the Chubini family
winery, where a young winemaker will introduce his philosophy
and traditional
winemaking technologies. Enjoy a wine tasting of locally
produced wines.
Khareba
Wine Cave – Kvareli
Continue to Khareba Wine Cave,
one of the largest wine storage facilities in Georgia.
The 7.7 km tunnel
carved into the Caucasus Mountains maintains a natural
temperature of 12-14°C, ideal for wine storage and
aging. During the tour you will learn about the winery’s production and taste
selected wines.
Corporation
Kindzmarauli
Visit Corporation
Kindzmarauli, a historic wine producer in Kvareli. The winery
dates back to 1533, when the wine cellar served the royal
family of Kakheti.
Return to Kisiskhevi
for overnight stay at Schuchmann Wines Chateau & Spa.
Driving
distance:
approx. 279 km
After breakfast, begin the final day
of your Kakheti wine tour.
Telavi
& Batonis Tsikhe Fortress
Visit Telavi,
the administrative center of Kakheti. Explore Batonis Tsikhe,
the former residence of Kakhetian kings from the 17th–18th
centuries.
Qvevri
Makers – Vardisubani
Continue to Vardisubani
village to meet the Kbilashvili family,
who have produced traditional Qvevri clay vessels for four
generations. Learn about the unique process of creating these
ancient wine containers and enjoy a wine tasting.
Lekso’s
Winery – Akhmeta
Visit Lekso’s Winery,
where the local winemaker produces rare blends using indigenous Kakhetian grape
varieties. Learn about his techniques and taste his wines.
Return
to Tbilisi
Drive back to Tbilisi via the
scenic Tsiv-Gombori mountain range. Drop-off at your hotel
marks the end of the tour.
2 nights in Kisiskhevi village
2 breakfasts
Professional private guide
Private transportation during the tour
Giuaani Winery
Okro’s Wines
Mosmieri Winery / Schuchmann Wines
Chubini Winery
Khareba Wine Cave
Corporation Kindzmarauli
Kbilashvili Qvevri Makers
Lekso’s Wine Cellar
2 bottles of water per person Daily
All local taxes
Domestic or International Flight Tickets
Lunch & Dinner
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Additional beverages