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Full Day Private Wine Tour in Kakheti: Experience the Taste of Authentic Georgian Winemaking
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195 Ratings
Badiauri
Embark on a full day private wine tour in Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine producing region. Visit organic, family, and conventional wineries, indulge in tastings of unique Georgian wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Experience the taste of authentic Georgian winemaking!
Embark on a full day private wine tour in Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine producing region. Visit organic, family, and conventional wineries, indulge in tastings of unique Georgian wines, and enjoy a delicious lunch. Experience the taste of authentic Georgian winemaking!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Badiauri - Our first short stop will be in village Badiauri where you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from bakery paired with local home made cheese
- Signagi - Second stop will be in town of Love Sighnaghi. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets of Sighnaghi to reach 100% organic Boutique Winery Okro’s….
- Badiauri - Our first short stop will be in village Badiauri where you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from bakery paired with local home made cheese
- Signagi - Second stop will be in town of Love Sighnaghi. Stroll along the narrow cobblestone streets of Sighnaghi to reach 100% organic Boutique Winery Okro’s. Okros is leading natural wine producer in Georgia exporting organic wines to USA, UK, Italy, France, Australia and Scandinavian countries and is sold in leading natural wine bars and restaurants worldwide. At this marvelous place you will learn in details from the owner how the wine is made according to the Georgian ancient tradition and have the chance to taste 3 different wine varieties and Chacha as a bonus (Georgian grape vodka). Enjoying Alazani Valley and on the background beautiful views of Great Caucasian Mountains from the terrace of the winery. After couple of glasses of natural wines, we will have a look at Okro’s Marani (wine cellar), the place where all the magic of Georgian winemaking is happening.
- Vaxo Oqruashvili’s Wine Cellar - Traditional Georgian lunch at local Kakhetian family in village of Velistiskhe, the winemaker will host you personally and will take you around his vineyard, garden and wine cellar where his own production will be offered for sampling, which in Georgia means real drinking than just sampling :) Tasting will be followed by home made lunch, all the products are locally produced in the village by the host family or by the neighbors. According to the Georgian traditions, wine should be always present during the feast.
- Tunnel Winery Khareba’s - Winery Khareba is located in underground tunnel of former territory of Soviet bomb shelter, it’s one of the biggest wineries in Georgia, producing high quality conventional wines according to traditional Georgian winemaking technology in Qvevris (massive clay jars buried in earth) and also using European one. You will sample 2 types of traditional Qvevri wines in a 4.1km long underground tunnel which is mostly used for storing and aging of wines. Guests will have the chance participate in masterclass of preparation of local dessert called Churchkhela, made from juice of grape and walnuts (if available) as an alternative visit to another winery can be offered - Kindzmarauli Corporation, includes tour around the factory and tasting of 5 different wine types
- Gombori Pass - The wine experience goes around main wine making region of Kakheti, basically you will take the main road to get to Kakheti region, but on the way back the guests will travel to Tbilisi through amazing mountains and landscapes of Gombori pass, if clear weather, we will make a short photo stop on the top of the pass at 1,600mt above sea level. Not available in winter period!
What's Included
- Bottled Water
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- COVID-19 Negative Tested Guides
- Hand Sanitizers
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled Water
- Lunch
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- COVID-19 Negative Tested Guides
- Hand Sanitizers
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This tour takes place in Georgia’s primary wine region, Kakheti, and lasts approximately 9-10 hours. The experience includes three wine tastings at various wineries (organic, family-run, and conventional), along with a meal. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to try unique Georgian red and white wines, made using the traditional Georgian…
This tour takes place in Georgia’s primary wine region, Kakheti, and lasts approximately 9-10 hours. The experience includes three wine tastings at various wineries (organic, family-run, and conventional), along with a meal. Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to try unique Georgian red and white wines, made using the traditional Georgian ‘Qvevri’ clay vessel method. The journey begins in the village of Badiauri, where you’ll sample freshly baked Georgian bread from a local bakery, coupled with regional cheese. The next destination is the distinctive fortified town of Sighnaghi, where you’ll saunter along its narrow, cobbled streets before ending the visit with a tasting of three types of wines and Chacha (Grape Vodka) at either the Okros organic winery or Cradle of Wine. A meal at a family winery with unlimited wine is also included. The third tasting involves two types of wine at the Khareba winery’s underground tunnel, which used to be a bomb shelter.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Badiauri
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(195 Ratings)
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678gerhardp
Jul 29, 2024
Authentic Georgia - If you want to discover the real essence of Georgia, this is the tour for you! As part of a private tour we were emerged into the local traditional side of Georgian food and wine and enjoyed every single moment of this tour.
Our driver and our tour guide, the two Georgi's were absolutely the best! Their love for their country and the knowledge of its history was excellent. They take you into authentic Georgia and give you an experience that is unforgettable. They share what it means to be Georgian with you and this gives a personal touch to a tour that truly is unique.
From having bread and cheese next to the road to stopping at a beautiful vantage point where we bought peaches from a local fruit seller, this was a trip worth taking.
The winemaker/owner at Okro's is somebody that clearly has a love for her wines, she is not shy to give you a general helping in tasting and really spoiled us with a great experience. She shares each bottle and its story with you, showing her profound knowledge on wine making. She is the sweetest human being and combined with the a breathtaking view, this felt like home.
Lunch with the family was intimate and truly an experience, the food is delicious and the flavors beyond compare. The collection of old antiques and the history around the family, their house and what they are trying to build is inspiring.
Visiting the cellar in the old Soviet bunker is truly the perfect way to end the trip and you get to experience the more touristy side to Georgia here. It is really something to walk into the old bunker that is now an operational wine cellar and be amazed by what can be achieved.
I cannot recommend this tour enough and would do it again in a heartbeat should I return to Georgia. Best of luck to our Georgian friends.
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Jason_t
Apr 21, 2024
An excellent tour with an... - An excellent tour with an excellent and very informative guide. Great value and highly recommended..
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Lynn_k
Jan 2, 2024
Arrive as guests but leave as friends. - A wonderful day spent in the Kakhetsi Region of Georgia. Our guide Tstotne, from Traffic Travel LLC was referred to us by friends and we are so happy we took their recommendation to make use of his services.
Tstotne's knowledge of the region and the various forms of wine making practised in the area were most insightful. The hospitality of the wine makers in the area is exceptional and sharing a meal at Salome's family winery was special.
This tour is one where you arrive as guests but leave as friends.
Highly recommended.
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Dewi_h
Dec 29, 2023
Amazing wine tasting day tour - Great day trip and wine tasting with incredible and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended this day trip! Thank you so much for making our trip amazing :)
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Jaesoc
Oct 22, 2023
Great tour, strongly recommended. Worth every dollars - Shota was an amazing guide and the program was marvelous. Great wine tasting with a phenomenal view of Kakheti, followed by more wine tastings and local luch at a traditional house. Two thumbs up and highly recommended!
한국 여행객분들께: 5명으로 구성된 한국 그룹이였고 너무너무 즐거웠습니다~ 굉장히 친절한 가이드였고 카케티 지역을 한번에 돌아볼 수 있고 스스로 계획했다면 절대 가보기 어려운 로컬 와이너리나 점심 장소가 끝내줬습니다!
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Rachel_d
Oct 1, 2023
The best way to experience Kakheti wine - This tour delivered everything as promised, culture, food and of course wine! Our tour guide Shota did a fantastic job explaining the history and traditions of the region with wine and food tastings for our group. It’s a full day and you will drink a lot of wine! We could see at the first stop that the bread fresh from the oven and the cheese pairing was so delicious. The location of the first wine tasting was breathtaking and the wine itself was very good, plus the descriptions from the winemaker made it seem much more personal. The meal at our lunch stop was the best Georgian food we ate all week, very fresh and of course served with wine (and chacha). I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone who wants to sample and learn about the wines of Kakheti, how they are made, the different types of grapes, and what makes Georgian wine unique.
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R2007qzbrendah
Sep 25, 2023
Wine Tour - Friend’s recommended Traffic Travel and we had a fantastic full day wine tour with our amazing guide Shota. He was an excellent driver and his knowledge was exceptional. We would definitely use this company in the future. Thanks again.
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Stanley_h
Sep 13, 2023
Beautiful Georgian wine country - This was the most memorable part of our visit to Georgia. The local wines are uniquely delicious, especially those made by the traditional qvevri method. We visited the largest winery in the region as well as some smaller producers.
Our first stop was a roadside bakery where we enjoyed freshly baked bread and local cheese. Lunch was a very delicious homemade meal at the home of a beautiful and charming hostess.
Kakcha, our guide for the tour, is an extremely knowledgeable and personable young man; also an excellent driver, which is important on the somewhat tricky roads. We have been on many tours around the world, and he was one of the best, if not THE best guide that we have ever had. Highly recommended!
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Lukasz_r
Sep 10, 2023
Great experience - We had a great pleasure to travel to eastern Georgia with this guys. Great views, georgian wine, delicious feast, and good company of knowledgeable and flexible guide. Fully recommend! :)
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Weinclub_bordeaux
May 14, 2024
Journey of discovery to the "origin of wine" - We took this day trip as a group of four wine lovers. Our tour guide Otto and his chauffeur picked us up in the morning in a modern mid-range car that was not very big for six people, and the two of them did everything to make this day an experience for us on a 320-kilometer round trip. Otto spoke excellent English and always gave us extensive and very personal information about the country and its people.
At small stops at street stalls and up to the first big wine tasting in the picturesque Kakhetian provincial town of Sighnagi, Otto bought local specialties and had them tasted on the spot: freshly baked "Georgian baguette" with local feta-like cheese and devilishly hot sauces for dipping or, for a change, various sweet fruits covered in chocolate. But of course our curiosity focused on the famous Kakhetian wines. There were three opportunities for this: first, at the "Okro" winery on a beautiful terrace high above the town of Sighnaghi, close to fortification walls and watchtowers - six different professionally presented wines of exquisite quality. Less than an hour later, we were invited to lunch by a Georgian family in a small village with an unpronounceable name, which was served to us with all imaginable authenticity and hospitality. Two simple country wines were the counterpoint for our palate and of course "Chacha", the Georgian vodka, was not to be missed. As a third wine stop, we were able to visit the wine tunnel of the large "Khareba" winery in Kvareli. As impressive as these cellars were visually, the half-hour tour given by the students employed there was characterized by routine and assembly line information and the tasting was also limited to just two wines of average quality - firstly, we would have liked to have tasted more and secondly, higher quality wines. As a consolation, we bought one of the winery's more expensive signature wines in the shop and, thanks to the drinking glasses we had brought with us, enjoyed tasting it during the next hour's drive.
Finally, despite the feared construction sites and announced diversions, we were able to enjoy the direct route over the Gombori Pass to Tbilisi - a scenic experience that we would have hated to have missed.
A big thank you to our guide Otto and his daring but always focused driver for this eventful day.
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