Private Wine Tour to Kakheti from Tbilisi

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Pass By: Georgian Holidays, Georgia Tsereteli Akakis ave. Tbilisi st 116, Tbilisi Georgia

Pick up from your place of stay in Tbilisi in the morning.

Pass By: Gombori Pass, Gombori-Telavi Rd, Telavi Georgia

You’ll start the journey to the wine land via picturesque Gombori pass, 5315 feet (1620 m) above sea level.

Stop At: Tsinandali Palace, Tsinandali village, Tsinandali Georgia

Your first stop is in Tsinandali, at the residence of a Kakheti nobleman of the 19th century, Alexandre Chavchavadze. The Tsinandali winery still produces wines according to the methods brought here by Chavchavadze when he revived the estate in the first half of 19th century. Take a walk in the decorative garden with a glass of wine from Tsinandali wine cellars and learn the history of the one of the royal families of Georgia.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shumi Winery, Village Tsinandali, Kakheti, Georgia, Tsinandali 2217 Georgia

Next head to Shumi winery located just a few minutes’ drive from Tsinandali. Here you’ll have a tour in the winery which presents a collection of wine related exhibits, a history and culture department and a wine-tasting area. Taste Shumi wines made according to European methods of wine-making.

Continue to Telavi town and have lunch in one of the local restaurants serving authentic Georgian cuisine.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Twins old cellar, Napareuli Village Napareuli, Napareuli 2200, Georgia

After lunch visit village. Here you’ll stop at Twins Wine Cellar, a delightful agro-tourism winery and vineyard site. You’ll visit the wine museum, taste different types of wine and learn about the Georgian methods of making wine in Kvevri (large clay jars used for fermenting and storing wine).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Shuamta Monasteries, Shaumta Shaumta Village, Telavi 383330 Georgia

On the way back to Tbilisi, visit Shuamta village and two important and beautiful architectural monuments of Kakheti – Old and New Shuamta monasteries. Both of them stand in a forest of deciduous trees, which makes them look even more fascinating.

In the evening return to your place of stay in Tbilisi.


Duration: 1 hour

Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Two wine tastings
  • One glass of wine in Tsinandali
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Tsinandali Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Shumi Winery
  • Entry/Admission - Twins old cellar
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Traveling via Gombori pass is subject to favorable weather conditions during winter months. If this route is unavailable due to poor weather you will be given the option to travel by an alternative road, alternative date or full refund
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Food
70% Cultural
60% Aquatic
25%
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