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Georgia culture of wine - Private trip to Kakheti, Sighnaghi & Bodbe Monastery
Georgia has biggest culture of wine, after excavations it is proven many times by scientists. Georgian winemaking technology of "Kvevri" included to the list of UNESCO world untouchable heritages.
Duration 8 hours
Private tour available in English
Private tour pricing from 30 EUR per person
Group tour available in English
Group tour pricing from 30 EUR per person
Beka (our guide from Tbilisi) contacted us before the tour commenced and agreed to collect us from our hotel. He arrived right on time which was a pleasant surprise. We drove in his car from Tbilisi to Kakheti, and stopped at KTW wine factory for a tour of the factory ad wine tasting. It was very interesting and the tastings were excellent and at no extra cost. We then drove to Bodbe Monastery for a look around. Beka explained all to us and was very knowledgeable. We then had lunch I a local restaurant (of our choice) where Beka did the order suggestions and placed the order for us. Really excellent lunch at reasonable prices. I asked Beka if we could drive back through Telavi - another famous wine tow, and although this was about 100km longer, Beka was happy to do it. We then gave him some additional cash for his generosity. Our tour was to take 7 hours but ended up at more than 9.5 hours. Really a fun day and worthwhile. Highly recommended.
Highlights
Have an insightful, informative and emotional experience
Monastery holds the tomb of ST. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted Georgian people to Christianity
Prettiest town Sighnaghi in wine region. The city has wonderful views over the Alazani valley
Description
Sighnaghi – City of Love. It is the prettiest town in Kaheti. Sighnagi orginally was developed in the 18th century by King Erekle II. The defensive walles and 28 towers were built by him against Lezgian invasion. The city has wonderful views over the Alazani valley to the Caucasus beyond. You can taste traditional candy, with grape juice – Churchkhela and Pelamushi.
The Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe - Originally was built in the 9th Century. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. Monastery holds the tomb of ST. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted Georgian people to Christianity as early as 337 AD. It has a breathtaking view of the Alazani valley and snowcapped Caucasus mountains.
Wine Tasting - Georgia is sometimes referred to as “the cradle of winemaking.” And it is not a coincidence: this delightful radiant country is the oldest cultural center of viticulture, and this is evidenced by various archaeological discoveries. The history of winemaking in Georgia, according to some archaeologists, is about 8000 years old.
The Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe - Originally was built in the 9th Century. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. Monastery holds the tomb of ST. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted Georgian people to Christianity as early as 337 AD. It has a breathtaking view of the Alazani valley and snowcapped Caucasus mountains.
Wine Tasting - Georgia is sometimes referred to as “the cradle of winemaking.” And it is not a coincidence: this delightful radiant country is the oldest cultural center of viticulture, and this is evidenced by various archaeological discoveries. The history of winemaking in Georgia, according to some archaeologists, is about 8000 years old.
What’s included & not included
Local guide
Wine degustation
Pick-up and drop-off to hotel
Dinner
Meeting point
Avlabari
Tbilisi
AvlabariBeka Gogonaia
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