Kakheti and Sighnaghi tour with winetasting
Description
Escape to the picturesque region of Kakheti on this romantic tour of Sighnaghi and Bodbe. Take in breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape as you explore the charming town of Sighnaghi, known for its cosy street, beautiful houses and city walls. Visit the Bodbe Monastery, a 9th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery, and learn about its rich history and cultural significance. As you wander through Sighnaghi's charming streets, you'll feel like you're stepping back in time. Baking traditional Georgian bread is one of the highlights of this tour. Our experienced guides will provide insights into the history and culture of the region. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover the beauty of Kakheti and create unforgettable memories with your loved one. Book this tour now and start planning your romantic escape to Kakheti.
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At this spot, you will experience traditional Georgian fresh bread Shoti directly from the bakery paired with local homemade cheese.
We are going to the Bodbe Monastery. It is one of the most important religious sites in Georgia. Today, there is a nunnery where the monastery used to be, and the St. George Cathedral, part of the monastery, holds the remains of St. Nino, Equal to the Apostles, who brought Christianity to Georgia. There is also a new cathedral being built, using much of the same construction methods used to make the most famous cathedrals in Georgia centuries ago.
This is the attraction that gives the city its title as the city of love. This is because apparently, this is the only place in Georgia where you can get married at any time of the day.
We continue our trip. Sighnaghi is endowed with significant historic and cultural heritage sites. Its charming cobblestone streets and alleys restored original nouveau woodwork, and detailed facades give the town a romantic mystique. Billed the City of Love, Sighnaghi is a popular wedding venue. The wedding chapel here was the first to operate around the clock and put Sighnaghi on the map as a destination. Its marriage chapel now hosts ceremonies taking place all hours of the day and night.
Know all about traditional Georgian wines!
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, we cannot accept anyone with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if require
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Reviews(9)
We had a great day out with our guide Khatuna. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and taught us a lot about Georgian culture, history and cuisine - we stopped for a delicious local breakfast en route to Signaghi, as well as lunch afterwards, and Khatuna helped us choose the best things on the menu, and not to over-order! The Bodbe monastery is beautiful, and Signaghi is a lovely little town to explore. After lunch, we headed to a local winery, run by Gyumri, who was also a star -he was very knowledgeable about Georgian wine-making techniques and also demonstrated some real Georgian hospitality. Really recommend this tour, and thank you Tamara!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Georgia! We are completely delighted to hear that you had such a great day exploring the Kakheti region with us. Khatuna is indeed a gem, and she will be so happy to hear your kind words. She always takes such wonderful care of our guests—especially when it comes to navigating the delicious local menus so you get the perfect taste of Georgian cuisine without over-ordering! It is great to hear you enjoyed the breakfast stop, the beautiful Bodbe monastery, and exploring Sighnaghi. Our winetasting host is always a star as well, and his incredible hospitality and deep knowledge of traditional winemaking techniques truly make the winery visit unforgettable. Thank you so much for highly recommending our tour! We will be sure to pass your thanks along to our coordination team. Regarding Tamara—while her name is incredibly popular here and it feels like almost everyone in Georgia is named Tamara—we will make sure your appreciation reaches the right hands!
Khatuna was such a great guide and made the kakheti trip a magic one. She explained everything on the way taking care of every details. The wine degustation is a must-see experience with a lot of explanation of the fabrication process and the georgian culture.
Dear Gautier, What a wonderful, heartwarming review! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of our Kakheti and Sighnaghi tour. It is a particular honour to read this review, given that this was your second trip with the Friendly.ge team. We are deeply grateful for your continued trust in us. Khatuna is exceptional, and we are proud that she made your journey "magical" by explaining everything and taking care of every detail. We agree entirely that the wine tasting, with its focus on the ancient Georgian production process and culture, is a 'must-see experience'. We hope to welcome you back for a third, fourth and fifth amazing adventure in Georgia very soon!
Great experience. Jonah was very informative and polite. He taught us about Georgian culture, wine making, bread making and day to day life in Georgia. We also had a great lunch with flavored lemonade in a cozy cabin restaurant in Signagi.
Hi Mohammad! 😊🍇 Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had the Best Kakheti Experience and that Jonah made your tour so informative and enjoyable. It sounds like you had a wonderful time diving into Georgian culture, learning about wine making, bread making, and getting a glimpse into everyday life here. And yes — Georgian lemonades are truly something special, right? 🍋🥤 Everyone must try them! If you ever plan to explore more of Georgia (or even Armenia) in the future, we’d love to help make more unforgettable memories! ✨
A well-organised day with an excellent guide Khatuna, visiting a variety of destinations - ancient church, picturesque town, tasting of local specialities & learning about Georgian wines.
Dear Janet and William, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable and informative day exploring Kakheti and Sighnaghi with Khatuna. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the variety of destinations, from the ancient church to the picturesque town, and of course the wine tasting! Georgian wines are truly special and we're delighted that Khatuna was able to share her knowledge with you. We'd love to have you back for another exciting adventure!
Love the Kakheti region, and Sighnaghi in particular. The city was lovely. Our guide, Goram was super nice and resourceful, with all the stories, some from his experiences (he mentioned he grew up in that region). The fun part was during lunch when he introduce us to cha-cha with khinkali. Love them! A little let-down with the wine tasting as it was too rush and not much information from the vinery. But with the traveling off harvesting season, we can't complain much.
Hello Anuchit, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our Sighnaghi tour in the Kakheti region. We're thrilled to hear that you loved the beautiful town of Sighnaghi and had a great time exploring it with Goram. His personal stories and local insights really make each tour special, and it sounds like he was able to add that personal touch to your experience, especially with the fun introduction to the famous cha-cha and authentic khinkali during lunch! We're sorry to hear that the wine tasting felt rushed and lacked the in-depth information you were hoping for. We appreciate this feedback as it helps us to improve our experience, especially during the off-harvest season when winery schedules and presentations may vary from peak times. Thank you again for your consideration and understanding of seasonal variations. We hope to see you again, perhaps during the harvest season, for a more in-depth wine tasting experience. Your enjoyment and satisfaction is very important to us and we look forward to making your next visit even more fulfilling.
It was a great day with my guide Khatuna visiting Kakheti and Sighnaghi. They are great places to see but the real fun is spending the day with a really great guide that knows her stuff and is an excellent person to have a conversation with. She knows the locals and takes you on the best little side visits for bread, cheese and even roadside wine tasting.
This was an amazing tour in Georgia. Our tour guide, Khatuna was so friendly and made the tour very enjoyable. She was always helpful and always had interesting facts and stories to share with us. The tour was personalized and made us feel very special and part of Georgia. I will definitely be doing more tour with Khatuna in the future when I come back to Tbilisi. All her recommendations were amazing. We had a lovely lunch with good view and food and she recommended a great place to try diner which was really good as well. Super happy with the tour and the overall experience. 10/10 for sure! ☺️
It was an awesome tour to the Eastern side of Georgia - Kakheti 🇬🇪 we have visited Bodbe's St. Mino's Convent with the breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains. Also, went to the city of Love called Sighnaghi (please try some Shashlik🍗 there!) and just enjoy the view! On the way back we've tried some famous local 🍷 at KTW Winery! And lastly (big kudos to the guide Alexi K.) we visited the main Cathedral of T'bilisi. I highly recommend to pick any tour with Friendly.Ge team! You won't be disappointed!
Hey, Elina! I was so glad to hear that you like our service! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to show you an amazing country. We will always happy to see you again in Georgia!
Chatuna (I hope I wrote it right) which in Hebrew means “wedding “ showed us and guided us through Tbilisi historical places with such patience and passion 😊 The next day she took us to wine tasting, a nice monetary, I real Georgian lunch and much more. We saw the real country and the region of Kehatti. Amazinggggg Thanks tou so much. You are the best!
Thank you for your review, Albert and Monique! Our guides are very passionate about what they do and I know Khatuna loves to share that passion and knowledge with her guests. We're glad you enjoyed your journey with Friendly.ge team!
