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Private Kakheti Tour: Khinkali Lunch, Telavi Qvevri Tasting and Gombori Pass
This private trip covers eastern Georgia's Kakheti region in food, faith and history. The sunny Alazani Valley, the old Bodbe Monastery above it, the Italian-style streets of Sighnaghi and its long fortress wall fill the route. Georgian dishes are part of it, and so is the wine, because Kakheti without wine is not Kakheti. The day includes masterclasses on churchkhela and shoti bread, a lunch in a home restaurant, and a wine tasting in Telavi with local experts. It closes with a climb to a mountain pasture for views.
What's included
- Comfortable service. Guide service.
- WiFi on board
- Highly qualified guide
Itinerary
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Manavi
Masterclasses in making churchkhela and shoti, the Georgian bread.
Badiauri
A stop to watch shoti bread being baked in a masterclass, and to see cheese made the Georgian way.
Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino
The Bodbe monastery, where St. Nino, the great Georgian saint, rests. Visitors follow Georgia's Christian path and hear the legend of why Nino was buried here. The holy spring has healing waters, and prayers of many generations of believers linger here.
Signagi
Sighnaghi is nicknamed the City of Love: couples can marry here at any time of day, and the artist Niko Pirosmani is said to have strewn flowers here for his beloved, the story behind the song Million Scarlet Roses. The walk covers the Italian-style streets, what is called the longest fortress wall in Europe, and views of the Alazani Valley. Lunch is at a welcoming home restaurant, where the owners explain the Kakheti feast and let guests help make khinkali.
Telavi
First a winery in the homeland of winemaking. Local experts explain the Kakheti method of making wine, which is on the UNESCO intangible heritage list, how the Qvevri works, and the types of Georgian wine. Then a tasting of 5-6 wines, plus cognacs and chacha.
Gombori Pass
The Gombori pasture, at 1,620 meters, with mountain views. Local tea and coffee are served.
Not included
- diner
Good to know
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: de, ru, en, it.
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