Tour Description
Georgia – Cradle of Wine
Wine is the most diverse product in the world. Many types of wine can be tasted in different countries, but if we go deeper into the beginning of this noble liquid, we will definitely come to Georgia. It is scientifically proven that Georgia is the homeland of wine with eight thousand years of wine history and about five hundred local vine varieties. Viticulture is a fundamental basis for the unity and identity of the Georgian nation. The Georgian word “wine” is the basis of the name of this drink in different languages. In Georgia, the vine is a symbol of life and fertility, its sacral significance can be seen on the facades of ancient temples.
The ancient tradition of putting wine in a clay pot determines the uniqueness of Georgian wine. Wine fermentation in clay pots is the world’s oldest cultural achievement. That is why the Georgian traditional method of making wine was awarded the status of a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Monument in 2013.
In different parts of the world, famous for wine, we will visit the ancient cellars decorated with various winery inventory and taste the unique, natural wines. A heartfelt attitude and history is felt in each cellar.
Cradle of Wine
Kakheti – really is the homeland of wine. Here we will visit local wineries and taste the most distinctive, natural wines, made from the rarest and highest quality Kakhetian grapes.
Qvevri Making Master Class
Attending Qvevri making master class is another great experience. To get acquainted with the process of making a pitcher (“Qvevri”), we will visit a local family, where modern masters of many millennia of crafts will host us.
Wine of Western Georgia
It is true that Kakheti region is called the Cradle of wine, but, the wine produced in western Georgia is no less popular, as it has already cleared the way to the American and European markets.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Tbilisi and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Tbilisi We start the journey to the homeland of wine with a tour of Tbilisi. The main tourist route of Tbilisi includes a walking tour of the historical part of the capital. Whilst walking through the narrow streets of the city you will see various religious buildings: churches, synagogues, mosques, wooden houses built in the 19th century with colorful balconies, Sulphur Baths, the Narikala Fortress. We will find the statue of Toastmaster on Sioni Street, which holds the main artefact of the Georgian feast, horn. The Toastmaster monument and many wine shops scattered in old Tbilisi will assure you that you are really traveling to the homeland of hospitality, vines, and wine. From the old part of the city, we will move to the first specialised sparkling wine production enterprise in Georgia “Bagrationi 1882”. We will visit the factory, get acquainted with the production methods, and taste different types of sparkling wine. Sparkling wine of the day: "Bagrationi 1882 Finest"
Day 3
Tbilisi - Sighnaghi - Telavi To get better acquainted with the Georgian wine culture, we will travel to Kakheti region, which is the “Cradle of Wine”. First, we visit the fortified town – Sighnaghi, which leaves a special impression with its beautiful streets and distinctive natural location. Later, we visit a small family cellar in the nearby village, famous for its viticulture, where we will taste natural wines made in a clay amphora (Qvevri) by the traditional method. Local winemakers cultivate the vineyard in a natural way. The uniqueness of Georgian wine is determined by the fermentation in the clay amphora (Qvevri). To get acquainted with the process of making an amphora (“Qvevri”), we move to a nearby village, where modern masters of many millennia-old craft will host us. We complete the first day of the trip to the homeland of wine in the middle of Kakheti, in the historical city of Telavi. Wine of the day: "Zhgia"
Day 4
Telavi - Kvareli - Tbilisi After breakfast, we will visit Telavi Agricultural Market, where various types of local products: Georgian spices, traditional sweets – Churchkhela, local watermelon, walnut, or rose rare jams are sold. Then, we will see the Alaverdi Cathedral, built in the 11th century, which is one of the largest religious buildings in Georgia. In the cafe near the temple, we will taste different types of Georgian national lactic acid product – Matsoni (Yoghurt). A visit to Kakheti can’t be without a local family lunch. The kindness of the hosts, the immediacy, the taste of homemade dishes and wine create special emotions around the feast. We continue our journey by visiting the winery in the city of Kvareli, where we will learn the best traditions of wine and cheese mixture. Later we will taste Kakhetian wines in the nearby village. The young winemaker of the cellar successfully continues to produce the highest quality of natural wine. Wine of the day: "Kindzmarauli"
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