Kakheti Wine Region Day Trip from Tbilisi: 9 tastings

Two wineries, one family bakery, a walled city and a convent: nine wine tastings in a single day

This day trip from Tbilisi takes you into Georgia's Kakheti wine region to taste wines at a family-owned winery and KTW Winery, visit the 18th-century fortified wall in Sighnaghi, and explore Bodbe Convent. A certified English-speaking guide meets you at Avlabari Metro Station at 8:30am and handles transport for the full 10-hour route. You taste three wines at the family winery and five at KTW, plus sample Georgian bread and cheese at a traditional bakery. Lunch in Sighnaghi is optional, and you'll need cash for any extras.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and cultural tour in Kakheti

• Meet guide at Avlabari Metro Station
• Visit local bakery in Badiauri village
• Explore Bodbe Convent and take photos
• Walking tour in Sighnaghi and see Great Wall
• Lunch with view of Alazani Valley
• Visit family winery and taste three wines
• Tour KTW Winery and taste five wines plus Chacha

The experience

Your guide meets you at Avlabari Metro Station at 8:30am with the company flag, takes you to the office for check-in, and then drives you out of Tbilisi toward Kakheti. The route opens with Badiauri village, where you stop at a traditional bakery to taste fresh Georgian bread and cheese: a small tasting that anchors the day's food and wine rhythm. From there the landscape shifts: you're heading toward the wine country and the historic sites that frame it.

Bodbe Convent comes next, a spiritual site built at the burial place of Saint Nino, the saint credited with converting Georgia to Christianity. The setting offers views worth photographing and a sense of the region's religious depth. Then you move into Sighnaghi, known as "The City of Love," where a walking tour takes you through the town and along the Great Wall of Georgia: a defensive fortification from the 18th century with views across the Alazani Valley toward the Caucasus Mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant is optional here, and the views from the dining spots are part of the draw.

The winery tastings make up the heart of the day. At a family-owned winery, you meet locals who make wine using Qvevri, giant clay jars buried underground, and taste three of their wines: Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, and Manavi Mtsvane. The method is ancient and specific to Georgia. At KTW Winery, one of the country's largest producers, you tour the facility and taste five different wines, then try Chacha, a potent grape vodka. Both wineries are included in the tour price, as are all nine tastings. The full day runs 10 hours, and the guide speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Transportation from Tbilisi.
• certified English-speaking guide for the full day.
• entrance fees to both the family-owned winery and KTW Winery.
• three wine tastings at the family winery and five at KTW Winery, plus a Chacha tasting.
• visits to Bodbe Convent, Sighnaghi's Great Wall, and the Alazani Valley viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (5 to 79 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 200

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Gamarjoba Georgia Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a structured day hitting five stops in set order. The guide handles navigation and wine education while you move with the group, rather than choosing your own pace at each winery.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the guide?

The guide meets you at 8:30am in front of Avlabari Metro Station with a branded company flag. After a brief check-in at the office, the tour begins.

How many wines will I taste during the day?

You'll taste nine wines total: three at the family-owned winery (Rkatsiteli, Saperavi, and Manavi Mtsvane) and five at KTW Winery, plus a tasting of Chacha, a grape vodka, at KTW.

What is Bodbe Convent and why is it on this tour?

Bodbe Convent is built at the burial place of Saint Nino, the saint who converted Georgia to Christianity. It's a spiritual site with impressive views and is one of Kakheti's most historically significant places.

What can I see in Sighnaghi?

Sighnaghi, called "The City of Love," has a walking tour that includes the Great Wall of Georgia, an 18th-century defensive fortification, and views of the Alazani Valley and Caucasus Mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant is available but optional.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch in Sighnaghi is optional and not included in the base tour price. Bread and cheese tasting at the traditional bakery costs about 1 USD per person if you choose it.

What should I bring or wear for this tour?

Dress according to the weather, as the tour operates in all conditions. If visiting Bodbe Convent, wear long pants or a skirt (no shorts) and women should cover their heads. Bring cash for optional meals and any extras.