Taste Georgia from Tbilisi’s market stalls to Svaneti’s mountain kitchens on a multi-day gourmet route. Expect hands-on cooking, qvevri wine tastings, and visits to family cellars and mountain villages.
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The morning air in Tbilisi smells of baking bread and wood smoke; you move from a market stall heavy with pomegranate and walnuts to a narrow lane where a chef flips bubbling khachapuri in a pan. This is not a cooking class isolated in a kitchen but a route through people’s lives—markets, home kitchens, village tables and cellars sunk into the earth.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
14 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness — able to handle extended walking tours, some uphill village approaches and long drives between regions.
Wildlife
History
Georgia’s winemaking stretches back millennia; qvevri-making and fermentation techniques are UNESCO-recognized cultural practices tied to local identity.
Conservation
Support small producers and family cellars to promote sustainable rural economies; stick to trails in mountain villages to limit erosion and respect private farmland.
Reserve your spot on the Step In Gourmet Adventure of Georgian Cuisine today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Notify dietary needs early
Advise your operator of allergies or restrictions when booking so hosts can adapt recipes and ingredients.
Bring cash for markets
Small farmers and market stalls often prefer lari cash for quick purchases and bargaining.
Sturdy shoes for villages
Cobblestones, unpaved tracks and occasional mountain paths require supportive walking shoes, not just sandals.
Pace your tastings
Qvevri wines can be strong—sip between bites and drink water to avoid overindulgence during long tasting days.
Supportive walking shoes
Needed for uneven cobbles, market alleys and light village trails.
Light rain shell
Protects against sudden showers common in mountain and valley transitions.
spring
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated between tastings and reduces plastic waste.
summer
Daypack
Carries purchases, layers and small souvenirs collected during market stops.