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Did you know that wine is an integral part of our lives for Georgians? This tour is an opportunity for you if you want to feel Georgia as a cradle of wine.
We will pick you up from your hotel/apartment and this is where your journey starts. You will discover Georgia's ancient hear with a stop at the Samtavro's Convent, an ancient monastery with fortresslike walls and a restored interior with wall paintings.
Our first stop is the KTW factory. At this stop, we have a tour inside with wine tasting where we taste different types of Georgian wines. After that, we stop at the local village where you have a unique opportunity to visit the local traditional bakery to taste Georgian traditional cheese and bread - Shoti. After that, we explore highlights of Kakheti like Sighnaghi - the City of Love and Bodbe nunnery with its fascinating views.
Of course, we finish this tour with more wine by visiting two of the most famous wineries in Georgia – Khareba and Kindzmarauli where you not only taste Georgian wines but you have a tour inside wineries where you hear more about Georgian wine and traditions.
Itinerary:
*Samtavro's Convent;
* Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking (Wine tasting is included);
* Bodbe Nunnery
Bodbe Nunnery dedicated to Saint Nino is located at Bodbe, 2 km from the town of Sighnaghi, Kakheti. St. Nino is a very important saint for Georgians since she was the one who spread Christianity in our country in the 5th century. The last years of her life, she spent in Bodbe, that’s why Georgians buried St. Nino in this monastic complex. Nowadays, a lot of people come to see her tomb, as this place is very miraculous. You will see many people coming out from there with tears and hear many stories explaining how their wishes came true. This place keeps many secrets and stories. You will feel it already when you enter the beautiful garden which overlooks Alazani Valley. Nuns, who live there, are taking care of it and they try to keep it as beautiful and green as it was during the life of St. Nino.
* Sighnaghi
Sighnaghi is a small town in the east of Georgia situated on the mountainside in the historical region of Kakheti. It was founded in the 17th century during the reign of King Erekle II of Georgia, and as locals say, it is the only city in Georgia that has been fully preserved with a fortification wall which is one of the biggest walls in the world. The Great Wall is crowned with 27 watchtowers and 6 gates where travelers can climb to get a magnificent view of the Alazani valley. The new life of Sighnaghi started in 2007 when it changed into a European town. Its architecture with narrow cobbled streets and beautiful balconies will not leave you indifferent. The town has two central squares with a wedding house where a couple can marry any time of the day. Thus, Sighnaghi is called the city of love. You will find many cozy places, hotels and hostels to your taste, street cafes and restaurants, where you can try the home-made Kakhetian wines: Saperavi, Kindzmarauli, Rkaciteli, Mtsvane… There goes a long list.
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