Kakheti wine region full day tour from Tbilisi

Overview

Spend a full day in Georgia’s Kakheti region discovering its wine heritage and hilltop towns. The outing includes scenic driving through the Alazani Valley, a stroll around Sighnaghi’s ramparts, a visit to Bodbe Monastery and a guided cellar tour with qvevri and modern-wine tastings. A sit‑down lunch of regional dishes completes the experience before you return to Tbilisi.

What to expect

The tour begins with pickup in Tbilisi and a 1.5–2 hour drive east into Kakheti. Typical sequence:

• Morning transfer from Tbilisi with a photo stop over the Alazani Valley.
• Walk Sighnaghi’s compact, fortified centre and take in panoramic views from the city walls.
• Short visit to Bodbe Monastery to see the church and grounds.
• Guided visit to a local winery or family cellar: cellar tour, explanation of qvevri winemaking and multiple tastings (usually amber/qvevri and modern barrel wines).
• Traditional sit‑down lunch featuring regional dishes paired with local wines, followed by leisure time for shopping or an extra tasting before the return drive to Tbilisi.

Highlights

• Return transport from Tbilisi in an air‑conditioned vehicle with scenic stops across the Alazani Valley.
• Guided cellar tour that explains qvevri (clay‑jar) winemaking plus tastings of amber and barrel wines.
• Sighnaghi’s city walls and viewpoints — excellent photo opportunities over Kakheti.
• Visit to Bodbe Monastery to explore its church and quiet cloistered grounds.
• Traditional Georgian sit‑down lunch showcasing local dishes (for example khachapuri and regional grills) paired with wines from the region.
• Comfortable pace with short walks on cobbles and winery grounds — suitable for travellers who can manage moderate walking.

Inclusions

• Return transport between Tbilisi and Kakheti by air‑conditioned vehicle.
• Guided visits to Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery and at least one winery or family cellar.
• Winery cellar tour and wine tastings (typically qvevri/amber and modern barrel samples).
• Traditional sit‑down Georgian lunch.
• Bottled water during the drive.

Exclusions

• Entrance fees to attractions where applicable (e.g., some museums or church complexes).
• Gratuities for the driver/guide.
• Extra tastings, bottled wine purchases or souvenirs bought at wineries.
• Any transfers or services not specified in the inclusions (confirm pickup/meeting point at booking).

Practical information

• Duration: approximately 12 hours — expect around 1.5–2 hours driving each way from central Tbilisi.
• Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets and uneven surfaces at wineries and viewpoints.
• Bring sun protection and a camera for valley vistas; inform the operator of dietary requirements in advance.
• Pacing includes short walks and standing during tastings; not all sites may be fully wheelchair accessible.