Sighnaghi rooftops and the Alazani Valley
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Kakheti Wine Day Tour

Taste freshly baked bread in Badiauri, visit Bodbe and Sighnaghi, and sample local wine on a day trip from Tbilisi.

1 DAYCultural · Day Trip · Wine & Food
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The experience

Overview

Spend a day discovering Kakheti, a region known for its vineyards, historic monasteries and charming towns. Along the way, you’ll experience local traditions, taste Georgian specialties and enjoy beautiful views of the Alazani Valley.

Along the way

Schedule

  1. After breakfast at your hotel, depart Tbilisi for Badiauri (approximately 45 minutes).

  2. Try freshly baked Georgian bread, prepared in a traditional oven, with homemade cheese. Take part in a bread baking masterclass.

  3. Visit Bodbe Monastery, an important spiritual site associated with Saint Nino, one of Georgia’s most revered figures. The visit time will be confirmed when planning your journey.

  4. Stroll through the charming streets, admire the historic architecture and defensive walls, visit the main square and enjoy panoramic views of the Alazani Valley.

  5. Sample a selection of local wines and discover the traditions and stories behind Georgian winemaking. This scheduled tasting is complimentary; additional winery visits are optional.

  6. Drive back to Tbilisi (approximately 1.5 hours).

Destination Highlights

  • Badiauri Village
  • Bodbe Monastery
  • Sighnaghi — The City of Love
  • Panoramic Alazani Valley views

Signature Experiences

  • Traditional bread baking with homemade cheese
  • Walking Sighnaghi’s historic streets and defensive walls
  • Discovering Georgian winemaking through a local tasting
Inclusions and Exclusions

Not included

  • Lunch; available upon request at a local restaurant or winery.
  • Any services not expressly listed as included in the tour price.

Make it your own

Optional experiences

  • Sighnaghi Zipline

    Enjoy a thrilling ride with views over Sighnaghi and the Alazani Valley.

    Sighnaghi zipline experience
  • Additional Wine Tasting

    Visit a local winery or family cellar to sample more Georgian wines, including traditional qvevri wines.

    Georgian wine tasting with traditional clay pitchers
  • Georgian Cooking or Churchkhela Masterclass

    Get hands-on making a traditional dish or preparing churchkhela.

    Georgian bread or churchkhela-making workshop
  • Horse Riding

    Enjoy a guided ride through the Kakhetian countryside.

    Horseback Riding
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant or Winery

    Enjoy a traditional Kakhetian meal; lunch can be arranged upon request and is not included in the tour price.

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Kakheti Wine Day Tour

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