Gastronomy toursRoute
The road,
step by step
1 days, 9 stops. The order and the timing are worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Tbilisi → Old Shuamta Monastery → the Tsinandali Estate → wine tasting → Telavi (the palace of King Erekle II) → a Kakhetian lunch → Ikalto → Alaverdi Monastery → a masterclass in Kakhetian shoti bread and churchkhela → a Kakhetian dinner → Tbilisi
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Stop 1
Old Shuamta Monastery
Tucked into the forest, Old Shuamta brings together examples of early Georgian church architecture. Stone churches and a quiet path begin your acquaintance with Kakhetian history.
Stop 2
The Tsinandali Estate
Alexander Chavchavadze's Tsinandali estate brings together a house museum, a historic garden and wine culture. Here the Kakheti journey ties literature, family history and a walk in the park together.
Stop 3
Wine Tasting at Tsinandali
Tasting wine at Tsinandali is part of getting to know Kakhetian winemaking. At the tasting you discover the aromas and character of the wines and hear about local traditions.
Stop 4
The Palace of King Erekle II
In the Batonis Tsikhe complex in Telavi you visit the palace of King Erekle II. The royal residence holds important chapters of the history of Kakheti and of Georgia.
Stop 5
A Kakhetian Lunch
A Kakhetian lunch is part of the flavours to be found along the way. Local dishes and time at a shared table make a pleasant break between the historic sites.
Stop 6
Ikalto Monastery and Academy
At the Ikalto monastic complex you discover the remains of the old academy and its stone churches. This place is bound up with the history of education and spiritual life in Kakheti.
Stop 7
Alaverdi Monastery
Rising on the Alazani plain, Alaverdi is one of Kakheti's most remarkable cathedrals. Its high dome, the monastery yard and the Caucasus backdrop give the place a scale of its own.
Stop 8
Shoti Bread and Churchkhela Masterclass
Together with your host you learn how Kakhetian shoti bread and churchkhela are made. Working by hand and tasting as you go draw you straight into the region's culinary tradition.
Stop 9
A Kakhetian Dinner
At the end of the day you sit down to a Kakhetian table and taste local dishes. Dinner is a good time to share the day's impressions and talk with your hosts.
What's included
Transport
Comfortable transport for the whole route, with an experienced driver.
A certified guide
A professional guide who knows the region first-hand rather than from a book.
A planned route
The order, the timing and the stops worked out in advance — no time is lost on the way.
Vetted partners
Wine cellars, families and restaurants we have worked with for years.
Support on the road
A line to our team at every stage of the journey.
The price depends on the size of your group, the dates and the accommodation you choose — we'll send an individual quote once you ask.
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