Kakheti Wine Region

Informazioni generali

Destinazione
Tbilisi, Georgia

Il programma nel dettaglio

Our Kakheti tour offers a day in one of the most beautiful regions in Georgia. The best Georgian wines come from Kakheti. Almost three-quarters of the county"s wine grapes are grown here. Trip to Kakheti includes several tourist destination, such as Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe, Sighnaghi – City of Love.



On our way we will taste georgian bread called puri. Puri is traditionally baked in a deep circular clay oven called tone. During the harvest season, we will also visit one of the biggest wine factories in Khakheti, where you can taste and buy wine.



During the tour we will visit :

・Winery company KTW where we will have wine tasting of the best Georgian wines.

・Master classes: baking Georgian bread Shoti



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 Chtistianity as early as 337 AD. It has a breathtaking view of the Alazani valley and snowcapped Caucasus mountains.



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.



Languages

English and Russian