Kakheti Day Trip from Tbilisi: Wine Tasting & Family Lunch

Bodbe Nunnery, Sighnaghi's hilltop walls, a family table with unlimited wine, and a working wine cellar: all in one day.

A full-day tour from Tbilisi through Georgia's Kakheti wine region visits Bodbe Nunnery, the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, a local family home for lunch with wine and toasting practice, a traditional wine cellar with tasting, and Telavi, the regional capital. The tour includes homemade lunch, wine, Chacha and brandy, a Churchkhela masterclass, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Not suitable for children under 7.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kakheti region and wine tasting

• Visit Bodbe Nunnery
• Visit Sighnaghi town
• Have family lunch with wine and toasts
• Participate in Churchkhela masterclass
• Tour local natural wine cellar
• Taste natural wines with snacks
• Visit Telavi town and walk
• Drive back to Tbilisi

The experience

The day starts at Bodbe Nunnery, where St. Nino preached Christianity in Georgia during the 4th century. From there you drive to Sighnaghi, an 18th-century fortified town perched on a hilltop overlooking the Alazani Valley. The 4.5 km defensive wall is the landmark: walk a stretch of it and take in the valley below before heading to lunch.

Lunch happens at a local family's home, and this is where the day shifts from sightseeing to living like a resident. You eat what they grow (vegetables, meat, bread from their garden and kitchen), and drink wine, Chacha and brandy without limit. A Tamada (Georgian toast master) leads the table through toasts, a ritual that is central to Georgian culture. You practice the tradition yourself. After the meal, you make Churchkhela, a traditional Georgian sweet made by dipping walnuts in grape juice and spices, then taking it home.

Next is a small natural wine cellar run by a local winemaker who walks you through Georgia's ancient winemaking methods. The same techniques that have been used for over 8,000 years. You taste the wines they make, paired with local snacks. The final stop is Telavi, the capital of Kakheti, where a short walk through town takes you past the fortress, theater and a 1,000-year-old tree before the drive back to Tbilisi begins.

What’s included

The tour includes air-conditioned transport from Tbilisi, an English-speaking certified guide, admission to all sites, homemade lunch at a local family home, unlimited wine and Chacha during lunch, a Churchkhela masterclass, a guided tour of a traditional wine cellar with tasting and local snacks, and Georgian toast practice with a Tamada.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kakheti day trip, privateGuide in English · 09:00Kakheti day trip, private

Day trip to Kakheti, all inclusive, featuring a family lunch and wine tastingGuide in English · 09:00

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Authentic Georgia

Is this one for you?Choose the shared group tour if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost, or book the private option if your group prefers to move at your own pace and have the guide's attention throughout the day. Both include the same stops and meals. The difference is who you travel with.

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Top questions

What is Bodbe Nunnery and why is it the first stop on this tour?

Bodbe Nunnery is the burial place of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century. It opens the tour because it is a foundational site in Georgian spiritual history and sits on the way into the Kakheti region.

Can I choose between a shared group tour and a private tour?

Yes. You can book the shared All Inclusive Kakheti Day Trip or the Private day trip to Kakheti. Both follow the same itinerary and include the family lunch, wine tasting and masterclasses, but the private option is for your group alone.

What does the family lunch include, and how much wine can I drink?

The family lunch includes homemade food from their garden, wine, Chacha (a Georgian brandy), and brandy served without limit. You also learn about Georgian toasting tradition from a Tamada and make Churchkhela, a walnut sweet, after the meal.

How long does the wine cellar visit last, and what happens there?

The wine cellar tour is a guided walk through a small, local natural winery where the owner explains Georgia's traditional winemaking process and shares personal stories. After the tour, you taste the wines they produce, served with local snacks.

Is this tour suitable for children, and what is the age requirement?

The tour is not suitable for children under 7 years old. Unsupervised minors are also not allowed, so children must be accompanied by an adult.

What is Sighnaghi, and what can I see there?

Sighnaghi is an 18th-century fortified town on a hilltop in Kakheti, known as "the Town of Love." The 4.5 km defensive wall is the main feature. You walk part of it and look out over the Alazani Valley on clear days.