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Kakheti Tour

TAGS : KAKHETI;
4 days
From 300$

Tour overview
Travel around Kakheti - the heart of Georgian wine making. Seek the roots of the wine culture of the country and uncover the main secret – Qvevri. Road around the fields of sweet grapes and grain, Taste the delicious Kakheti cuisine and learn why locals appreciate meat more than the vegetarian dishes. Visit outstanding historical monuments and monasteries and find out about the political and cultural history of the region.

Itinerary

Day 1. - Arrival
Pick up from the selected airport or any place chosen in advance
Transfer to the hotel
Tbilisi tour (depends on your arrival time)

Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2.  Tbilisi - Telavi
Drive to Telavi by Gobmori pass, from which opens the picturesque views of the landscape. On the way, you will pass old Georgian villages and fortresses
Arrival in Telavi and transfer to the hotel
Stroll the streets of Telavi and visit Erekle Square and see 900-year-old giant plane tree
Lunch
After lunch the tour continues to Ikalto Monastery Complex (11th-12th centuries) - the oldest Georgian academy where was educated remarkable Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli
Tour to magnificent Alaverdi Monastery (6th century) – the tallest cathedral in Georgia before the built of the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi and, for centuries, a “battlefield” of many wars
Dinner in Telavi
Free time

Overnight in Telavi
Day 3. Telavi - Gremi - Nekresi - Kvareli  - Sighnaghi
After the breakfast you will Drive to Gremi church of the Archangels (16th century) where you will also see secret tunnels, which were used by Georgian army during wartimes
Excursion to Nekresi Monastery Complex (1st-2nd centuries). You will see the small church underneath the mount from where you will ascend to the monastery complex with minibus. While being there you can also enjoy the fascinating views of Alazani Valley and Gombori Pass.
Departure to Sighnaghi – “City of Love” – Lunch.  Stroll around the narrow paved streets straight out of Spanish or Italian cities and enjoy the beauty of the fascinating buildings infused with traditional Georgian Architecture.
Free time
Dinner

Overnight in Sighnaghi
Day 4.  Sighnaghi-Bodbe-Gareji-Tbilisi
Excursion to Bodbe Monastery (4th century), where is located the tomb of Saint Nino, the Enlightener of Georgia - a woman who preached Christianity in the country. It’s worth mentioning that till today Nino is the most popular name for girls.
Trip to David Gareji Monastery Complex. The monastery is located in the Gareji Desert and was founded in the 6th century by David Gareji, one of the thirteen Assyrian monks. You also will be able to explore residence of the monks, which are carved inside the rocks. Part of the complex is located on the Azerbaijan borderline from where you can enjoy the marvelous view of Gareji desert landscape.
Lunch
Departure to Tbilisi

Overnight in Tbilisi or transfer to the airport

 
 


What includes

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package of  gifts per tour, t-shirt, magnet, cup
After booking the tour, go to our store page, select your preferred gift and email us
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Transfer from / to the airport or to any chosen place in advance
Offered excursion/tour
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Breakfast at the hotel
3 Lunches  
2 Dinners
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3 nights in a hotel or in a selected apartment
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Additional Information:
Price does not include:

The fare does not include the cost of tickets to Georgia
Mini bar in the hotel
Travel insurance

Cancellation policy:


Please note that 20% of the total price will be required as a deposit upon confirmation of the tour.
If you cancel at least 7 days before the scheduled departure, the cancellation fee is not charged
If you cancel within 7 days before the scheduled departure, a 100 percent cancellation fee (twenty percent (20%) of the total price) is charged.



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