Eagle Gorge walking tour Georgia: Wine tasting & bread baking

Walk a canyon carved from ancient coral reefs, then bake bread and taste wine the way locals do

A full-day walking tour in Georgia's Vashlovani Protected Area that combines birdwatching in Eagle Gorge with a traditional bread-baking masterclass and wine tasting at a local cellar. The route follows limestone cliffs where griffon vultures and Egyptian vultures nest, descends through a canyon ecosystem, and ends with hands-on instruction in a rural wine cellar. A live guide in English, Italian or Russian leads groups of at least two. Pickup to the starting point is available, and children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Eagle Gorge and local culture

• Meet at Vashlovani Protected Areas
• Visit museum and start walking tour
• Hike Eagle Gorge and birdwatch
• Lunch in open area
• Walk to local wine cellar
• Wine tasting and bread baking class
• Return to starting point

The experience

The walk starts at the Administration of Vashlovani Protected Areas, where you'll get an overview of the protected area before heading into Eagle Gorge itself. The trail runs along limestone cliff edges and western slopes of the valley, where you can watch for griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures and more than 75 species of rare birds. The canyon below reveals a completely different ecosystem. The rock formations are millions of years old, shaped from coral reefs that once covered this region. You'll spend roughly five hours on the trail, with time built in for birdwatching and the views across the hanging rocks.

After lunch in an open area, you walk toward a local wine cellar through rural countryside, seeing how people actually live in this part of Georgia. The final two hours are hands-on: you'll learn traditional bread baking from a local master and taste wine made the traditional way, with local snacks included. The guide handles the route and the instruction. You do the making and the tasting. The day ends with a return to the starting point by late afternoon.

What’s included

• Sandwich, fruit, local snack and bottled water during the walk.
• local wine tasting.
• traditional bread-baking masterclass with local snacks.
• live guide service in English, Italian or Russian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?The tour is shared and guide-led, so you walk and learn at the group's pace rather than setting your own. Choose this if you want the birds, the geology and the rural life explained as you go, and if hands-on instruction in bread baking and wine tasting matters more than flexibility or privacy.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What birds will I actually see in Eagle Gorge?

Griffon vultures, Egyptian vultures and more than 75 other rare bird species live in the gorge. The limestone cliffs and canyon ecosystem support this habitat, and the trail is designed to give you viewpoints where they're visible, though sightings depend on the day and season.

Is the walking difficult or steep?

The route includes cliff-edge trails and a descent through the canyon, so it involves uneven terrain and elevation change. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, but it is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

How long is the whole day from start to finish?

The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., roughly eight to nine hours total. That includes the museum visit, the five-hour gorge walk, lunch, the walk to the cellar, and the two-hour wine and bread session.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

Pickup to Dedoplistskaro and the starting point at the Administration of Vashlovani Protected Areas is available as an option at checkout. Public transportation is also nearby if you prefer to make your own way.