Spend a full day in Kakheti tasting homemade wine and learning to make churchkhela and khinkali in family kitchens. Visit Bodbe Monastery and Sighnaghi’s city walls while sampling local honey, cheese, and chacha along the way.
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A morning in the Alazani Valley begins with warm bread steam drifting from a low oven in Badiauri, while vines along the low hills seem to lean toward the sun, eager for the harvest. The tour threads through small family wineries and village kitchens where hands still fold khinkali and string churchkhela, and the landscape—dry terraces, loamy soil, and the slow current of the Iori River—feels like an open pantry.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness—comfortable with several short walks, standing during demos, and getting in/out of a minivan
Wildlife
History
Kakheti has been a center of Georgian viticulture for millennia and Bodbe Monastery is an important pilgrimage site linked to St. Nino and the adoption of Christianity in Georgia.
Conservation
Support small family wineries and local producers to sustain traditional farming; dispose of waste responsibly in villages where municipal services are limited.
Reserve your spot on the Culinary Journey through Georgia Wine, and Khinkali Masterclass today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate between tastings
Bring a reusable water bottle and drink water between wine samples to stay alert during the full-day tour.
Wear sturdy shoes
Expect cobblestone streets and uneven village paths—closed-toe shoes with good traction keep you comfortable for walking and cooking.
Pace the alcohol
Tastings include wine and chacha; space sips and eat between samples—children under 18 are not permitted to drink.
Bring a small daypack
Carry a light jacket, camera, and any purchases like local honey or crafts; pockets alone won’t cut it on market days.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects feet on cobbles, bakery kitchens, and village lanes.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings and reduces plastic waste.
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Open valley and midday sun make protection essential on warm days.
summer
Small daypack
Useful for carrying purchases, a light jacket, and camera gear.