Kakheti Exploration
Starts from: TBILISI
Duration: 2 DAYS/1 Night
Private Tour: City Break
Available to travel: All Year
Distance: 470 km
The private tour takes you to the magnificent, picturesque valleys and historical monuments. Enjoy panoramic views in David Gareja semi-desert and visit Lavra caves. Take a walk in Signagi, a medieval small town surrounded by 18th c. defensive wall, drive through the Alazani vineyards, and enjoy the sightseeing of ancient historical monuments in Kakheti – Gremi Royal Residence, Alaverdi Cathedral, and monastic complex of New and Old Shuamta.
Morning pick-up from the hotel and departure from Tbilisi to the eastern province of Georgia – Kakheti. We drive to David Gareja semi-desert, partially through ground roads. Have excursions in David Gareja caves and monastery of Lavra, founded in the 6th c. by one of the Assyrian fathers who arrived in Georgia in order to spread Orthodox (Eastern) Christianity.
After visiting the first site, have picnic lunch and drive to Bodbe – beautiful nunnery located near town Signagi. Bodbe monastery built in the 9th c. was significantly renovated in 17th c. Nowadays, the monastery is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. The relics of the female evangelist St. Nino are rested in Bodbe.
Afterward, visit Signagi – often referred to as the “City of Love”. The town is located on the hills of the Gombori Mountains, at the heart of the Kakheti region, overlooking the valley of river Alazani. The 18th c. defensive curtain walls surround the town. Enjoy the beautiful views over the Alazani River valley and the Great Caucasus Mountains.
Dinner and overnight in Sighnaghi.
After breakfast drive to Tsinandali and visit the house-museum of Alexander Chavchavadze (Georgian poet and nobleman). The Museum has a decorative garden from 19th c. Here Chavchavadze entertained guests with music, and with the finest wines made at Tsinandali winery. Have an excursion at the museum and taste a glass of Tsinandali cellar wine.
From Tsinandali drive to Telavi – administrative center of Kakheti and an old royal town. Batonistsikhe - the palace of Great King Erekle II is located on the main square. Visit the palace and continue to the remains of another old capital of Kakheti Kingdom– Gremi, dating back to the 16th-17th cc. The beautifully painted Church of the Archangels and the royal citadel are the main landmarks in this medieval town.
Afterward, head to the Twin’s Wine Cellar and Museum in Napareuli. Take an excursion to the local wine museum, which presents wine fermenting process.
Have lunch at Twin’s restaurant, which offers traditional Georgian dishes. There is an optional wine tasting available for an additional fee.
From the winery continue to another important monuments nearby – Alaverdi monastery and Ikalto monastery and academy dating back to the 6th century.
On the way back to Tbilisi pay a visit to Shuamta monastery hidden in the forest.
Evening arrival in Tbilisi.
Group size | Price per adult |
Solo | € 410 |
2-3 people | € 249 |
4-5 people | € 176 |
6-7 people | € 163 |
8-9 people | € 153 |
10-15 people | € 149 |
Online booking deposit*: | € 30 |
The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation.
Additional charge for a single room ("Single Supplement") is: € 38
1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Child Policy |
0-1 years - Free |
2-6 years - 75 € |
7 years and over - Adult |
*This deposit will be deducted from the total tour price. As for the remaining sum, you can pay it with one of the following methods:
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Additional cost for the airport private pick up transfer: 25 €
Additional cost for the airport private drop off transfer: 20 €
Discounted individual transfer rate for the double way: 40 €
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Cancellation is free of charge prior 5 days of the starting day.
If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine: