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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.
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.
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.
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Operated by Vitis Travel · Sighnaghi, Kakheti
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.
Kakheti is Georgia’s wine country: millennia-old viticulture practiced in qvevri (buried clay amphorae) and the legacy of St. Nino, whose relics rest at Bodbe Monastery, give this region both spiritual and gastronomic weight. Sighnaghi’s defensive walls offer wide views of the Alazani plain and the Caucasus foothills; the geology here—alluvial fans and volcanic deposits—creates fertile ground for grapes and orchards.
On this full-day experience expect hands-on time: a churchkhela workshop, a khinkali masterclass, guided tastings of local wines and chacha, and a walk through Bodbe’s gardens. Meals are family-style with toasts that hold stories as long as the wine flows. Practical notes: the day involves light walking on cobbles and farm tracks, intermittent standing during demonstrations, and several short drives between villages. Bring sun protection and a refillable water bottle, and be ready to learn culinary techniques passed down through generations. Book mornings in warm months to avoid midday heat; allow time at Sighnaghi’s walls for late-afternoon light—perfect for photos and a final glass before returning to Tbilisi.
easy.
10 hours.
Light fitness—comfortable with several short walks, standing during demos, and getting in/out of a minivan
The tour runs about 10 hours with several short drives, hands-on cooking classes, guided tastings, and time to explore Sighnaghi and Bodbe—expect a full, moderately paced day.
Yes, wine, chacha, honey and cheese tastings are included; minors under 18 may not consume alcohol but can join food activities and masterclasses.
An air-conditioned vehicle and transfers are included; meeting points and pickup details are provided at booking.
Yes—groups are limited (up to 17) and hands-on classes have set capacity, so booking in advance secures your spot.
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.
Support small family wineries and local producers to sustain traditional farming; dispose of waste responsibly in villages where municipal services are limited.
Vitis Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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.
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.
Kakheti is Georgia’s wine country: millennia-old viticulture practiced in qvevri (buried clay amphorae) and the legacy of St. Nino, whose relics rest at Bodbe Monastery, give this region both spiritual and gastronomic weight. Sighnaghi’s defensive walls offer wide views of the Alazani plain and the Caucasus foothills; the geology here—alluvial fans and volcanic deposits—creates fertile ground for grapes and orchards.
On this full-day experience expect hands-on time: a churchkhela workshop, a khinkali masterclass, guided tastings of local wines and chacha, and a walk through Bodbe’s gardens. Meals are family-style with toasts that hold stories as long as the wine flows. Practical notes: the day involves light walking on cobbles and farm tracks, intermittent standing during demonstrations, and several short drives between villages. Bring sun protection and a refillable water bottle, and be ready to learn culinary techniques passed down through generations. Book mornings in warm months to avoid midday heat; allow time at Sighnaghi’s walls for late-afternoon light—perfect for photos and a final glass before returning to Tbilisi.