Sighnaghi wine tour from Tbilisi: Lunch and tasting

Medieval streets, a monastery, lunch from local ingredients, and five wines in one day

A full-day tour from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi, the "City of Love," combines a guided walking tour of the medieval town and Bodbe Monastery with a traditional Georgian lunch and wine tasting at Kardanakhi Estate. The tour includes pickup from Tbilisi, a guided tasting of five signature wines and one chacha, and a 10% discount on wine purchases. A live guide speaks English or Russian.

The experience

The day starts with pickup from Tbilisi and a drive to Kakheti, where you walk the medieval streets of Sighnaghi with a guide. The town sits above the Alazani Valley, and the route takes in views across the region. From there you move to Bodbe Monastery, a sacred site where the guide explains its spiritual place in Georgian history.

Lunch happens at Kardanakhi Estate, a working winery where the kitchen builds each dish from local ingredients: mtsvadi, khachapuri, shkmeruli, Georgian salad and pkhali come to the table alongside wines made on the property. After eating, you taste five signature wines and one chacha, a high-alcohol spirit, while learning about the qvevri method, an ancient underground fermentation technique that UNESCO recognizes. The estate offers a 10% discount on bottles you want to take home.

The return to Tbilisi closes the day. The whole outing runs eight hours from pickup to drop-off, with a guide in English or Russian throughout. Children from age one can join. Anyone under 18 does not participate in the tasting.

What’s included

• Full traditional Georgian lunch with local ingredients.
• guided walking tour of Sighnaghi and visit to Bodbe Monastery.
• tasting of five signature wines and one chacha with explanations of the qvevri winemaking method.
• 10% discount on wine purchases at the estate.
• pickup and return transfer from Tbilisi.
• live guide in English or Russian.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kardanakhi Estate

Is this one for you?Eight hours is enough to walk Sighnaghi, visit the monastery, eat a full lunch and taste wines without rushing, but it leaves little room for other activities that day. Book this if you want to center your day around Georgian wine and food rather than fit sightseeing around other plans.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

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 is Sighnaghi known for?

Sighnaghi is called the "City of Love" for its romantic medieval streets and setting above the Alazani Valley. The guided walking tour takes you through the old town to see the landscape and architecture that give it that name.

What will I eat and drink on this tour?

Lunch is a full traditional Georgian meal at Kardanakhi Estate, featuring mtsvadi, khachapuri, shkmeruli, Georgian salad and pkhali made from local ingredients. You then taste five signature wines and one chacha, a traditional high-alcohol spirit, with explanations of how each was made using the qvevri method.

Does the tour include wine tasting?

Yes. The tasting covers five wines and one chacha at Kardanakhi Estate, where a guide explains the qvevri fermentation technique. You also get a 10% discount on any bottles you choose to buy.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Pickup from Tbilisi is included in the tour price. You'll be collected and returned to the city at the end of the day.