Full Day Private Wine Tour in Kakheti Region with Lunch and 3 Wine Tastings
Overview
The tour will be held in Kakheti region, main wine producing region of Georgia and will last for circa 9-10 hrs. Includes 3 tastings at different wineries (organic, family, conventional) and a lunch. During this experience you will sample unique Georgian red and white varieties of wines produced according to the Georgian clay vessel "Qvevri" technology. First stop - village Badiauri to taste fresh-baked Georgian bread directly from bakery paired with local cheese. Next stop - unique fortified town of Sighnaghi. Stroll through narrow cobble stone streets of town ending the visit with tasting of 3 type of wines and Chacha (Grape Vodka) at Okros organic winery or Cradle of Wine. Lunch at family winery with unlimited wine. 3rd tasting (2 types of wine) in former bomb shelter underground tunnel of Khareba winery.
Inclusions
- COVID19 negative tested guides
- Hand Sanitizers
- Bottled Water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
- Entry/Admission - Tunnel Winery Khareba's
- Entry/Admission - Vaxo Oqruashvili's Wine Cellar
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Badiauri, Badiauri, Kakheti Region
Our first short stop will be in village Badiauri where you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from bakery paired with local home made cheese
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region
Second stop will be in town of Love Sighnaghi. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets of Sighnaghi to reach 100% organic Boutique Winery Okro's. Okros is leading natural wine producer in Georgia exporting organic wines to USA, UK, Italy, France, Australia and Scandinavian countries and is sold in leading natural wine bars and restaurants worldwide. At this marvelous place you will learn in details from the owner how the wine is made according to the Georgian ancient tradition and have the chance to taste 3 different wine varieties and Chacha as a bonus (Georgian grape vodka). Enjoying Alazani Valley and on the background beautiful views of Great Caucasian Mountains from the terrace of the winery. After couple of glasses of natural wines, we will have a look at Okro's Marani (wine cellar), the place where all the magic of Georgian winemaking is happening.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vaxo Oqruashvili's Wine Cellar, Velistsikhe 1500 Georgia
Traditional Georgian lunch at local Kakhetian family in village of Velistiskhe, the winemaker will host you personally and will take you around his vineyard, garden and wine cellar where his own production will be offered for sampling, which in Georgia means real drinking than just sampling :) Tasting will be followed by home made lunch, all the products are locally produced in the village by the host family or by the neighbors. According to the Georgian traditions, wine should be always present during the feast.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tunnel Winery Khareba's, Meurneoba District Kakheti, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
Winery Khareba is located in underground tunnel of former territory of Soviet bomb shelter, it’s one of the biggest wineries in Georgia, producing high quality conventional wines according to traditional Georgian winemaking technology in Qvevris (massive clay jars buried in earth) and also using European one. You will sample 2 types of traditional Qvevri wines in a 4.1km long underground tunnel which is mostly used for storing and aging of wines. Guests will have the chance participate in masterclass of preparation of local dessert called Churchkhela, made from juice of grape and walnuts (if available) as an alternative visit to another winery can be offered - Kindzmarauli Corporation, includes tour around the factory and tasting of 5 different wine types
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gombori Pass, Gombori-Telavi Rd, Telavi Georgia
The wine experience goes around main wine making region of Kakheti, basically you will take the main road to get to Kakheti region, but on the way back the guests will travel to Tbilisi through amazing mountains and landscapes of Gombori pass, if clear weather, we will make a short photo stop on the top of the pass at 1, 600mt above sea level. Not available in winter period!
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Badiauri, Badiauri, Kakheti Region
Our first short stop will be in village Badiauri where you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from bakery paired with local home made cheese
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Signagi, Signagi, Kakheti Region
Second stop will be in town of Love Sighnaghi. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets of Sighnaghi to reach 100% organic Boutique Winery Okro's. Okros is leading natural wine producer in Georgia exporting organic wines to USA, UK, Italy, France, Australia and Scandinavian countries and is sold in leading natural wine bars and restaurants worldwide. At this marvelous place you will learn in details from the owner how the wine is made according to the Georgian ancient tradition and have the chance to taste 3 different wine varieties and Chacha as a bonus (Georgian grape vodka). Enjoying Alazani Valley and on the background beautiful views of Great Caucasian Mountains from the terrace of the winery. After couple of glasses of natural wines, we will have a look at Okro's Marani (wine cellar), the place where all the magic of Georgian winemaking is happening.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vaxo Oqruashvili's Wine Cellar, Velistsikhe 1500 Georgia
Traditional Georgian lunch at local Kakhetian family in village of Velistiskhe, the winemaker will host you personally and will take you around his vineyard, garden and wine cellar where his own production will be offered for sampling, which in Georgia means real drinking than just sampling :) Tasting will be followed by home made lunch, all the products are locally produced in the village by the host family or by the neighbors. According to the Georgian traditions, wine should be always present during the feast.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tunnel Winery Khareba's, Meurneoba District Kakheti, Kvareli 383320 Georgia
Winery Khareba is located in underground tunnel of former territory of Soviet bomb shelter, it’s one of the biggest wineries in Georgia, producing high quality conventional wines according to traditional Georgian winemaking technology in Qvevris (massive clay jars buried in earth) and also using European one. You will sample 2 types of traditional Qvevri wines in a 4.1km long underground tunnel which is mostly used for storing and aging of wines. Guests will have the chance participate in masterclass of preparation of local dessert called Churchkhela, made from juice of grape and walnuts (if available) as an alternative visit to another winery can be offered - Kindzmarauli Corporation, includes tour around the factory and tasting of 5 different wine types
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gombori Pass, Gombori-Telavi Rd, Telavi Georgia
The wine experience goes around main wine making region of Kakheti, basically you will take the main road to get to Kakheti region, but on the way back the guests will travel to Tbilisi through amazing mountains and landscapes of Gombori pass, if clear weather, we will make a short photo stop on the top of the pass at 1, 600mt above sea level. Not available in winter period!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Our staff members are fully vaccinated! WE CARE ABOUT YOU! STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ted P
January 2022
Couldn't asked for a better guide, my wife and I had a fantastic day. Tsotne is extremely personable and knowledgeable, not only about the specific places you will tour, but also about all the villages throughout. He is also a winemaker so learning the history of Georgia wine was amazing. No mat...
Couldn't asked for a better guide, my wife and I had a fantastic day. Tsotne is extremely personable and knowledgeable, not only about the specific places you will tour, but also about all the villages throughout. He is also a winemaker so learning the history of Georgia wine was amazing. No matter if your young, older, single, couple or a family, Tsotne will be the best guide. Would highly recommend Tsotne for a wine tour when visiting Georgia. Amazing Chacha also! 😊Alfred C
November 2021
We were picked up on time and taken approx. 120km outside of Tbilisi , visited couple of wine makers and tested/ enjoyed some different wines. On one of our stops we visited a farm which made its own wines with traditional methods , we tested their rather young but delicious wines along with a BB...
We were picked up on time and taken approx. 120km outside of Tbilisi , visited couple of wine makers and tested/ enjoyed some different wines. On one of our stops we visited a farm which made its own wines with traditional methods , we tested their rather young but delicious wines along with a BBQ lunch they prepared. Same evening we were brought back to our Hotel in Tbilisi . Overall we enjoyed the day and recommend it to anyone.Dhimar I
November 2021
We had a superb fun day with David as our guide since he was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. Really appreciate the hospitality from Okro’s wine and family winery, especially the lunch with the family. Shumi winery also gave a nice different experience compared to the other two places....
We had a superb fun day with David as our guide since he was very attentive, friendly, and knowledgable. Really appreciate the hospitality from Okro’s wine and family winery, especially the lunch with the family. Shumi winery also gave a nice different experience compared to the other two places. Will definitely recommend this trip to anyone coming to Georgia for wine tasting trip 😊Richard_N
July 2021
What a fabulous day! Omar was a great guide who transported us in a comfortable vehicle. This tour is a must do when you come to Tbilisi. Every stop was a delight, hospitality was first class.
What a fabulous day! Omar was a great guide who transported us in a comfortable vehicle. This tour is a must do when you come to Tbilisi. Every stop was a delight, hospitality was first class.Ian_D
July 2021
We had a great day trying Georgian wine and learning how Georgian wine is unique. It's made in huge clay pots undergroundand has been for 8,000 years so cool! If you want to try and bring back home that can't be found then do this tour. Great day out!
We had a great day trying Georgian wine and learning how Georgian wine is unique. It's made in huge clay pots undergroundand has been for 8,000 years so cool! If you want to try and bring back home that can't be found then do this tour. Great day out!juliee876
July 2021
Our guides Saku and Tsotne were excellent, really knowledgeable, friendly and the tour they have cultivated gave us a rounded insight into the region and the differences between boutique, local and factory wine making. The views, the welcoming and friendly hosts and the Family lunch at Vaxo’s we...
Our guides Saku and Tsotne were excellent, really knowledgeable, friendly and the tour they have cultivated gave us a rounded insight into the region and the differences between boutique, local and factory wine making. The views, the welcoming and friendly hosts and the Family lunch at Vaxo’s were all phenomenal. Our driver / guide stopped off to allow us time to soak up the views and highlights along the way. We would all highly recommend Traffic Travel for this tour and we wouldn’t think twice about using them again for tours when we come back to Georgia.