Kakheti Tour
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
Transfer to the hotel
Tbilisi tour (depends on your arrival time)
Overnight in Tbilisi
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
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
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
After booking the tour, go to our store page, select your preferred gift and email us
Offered excursion/tour
3 Lunches
2 Dinners
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.