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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 at 9am and this is where your journey starts. 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:
* 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 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.
*Khareba Winery (Wine-tasting is not included)
Of course, we continue our tour with more wine. We visit The unique wine cellar Khareba Winery built on the edge of Alazani Valley. The wine cellar is carved into the Caucasus rock massif and the total length of the Wine Tunnel is 7.7 km, which consists of two main and 13 connecting tunnels. In one of the main two tunnels, we can see the bottled wine cellar, where "Winery Khareba" holds up to 26,000 bottles of the best quality wine. The oldest collectible wine is 17 years old.
In this winery, you have an opportunity to try some local wines as well.
* Corporation Kindzmarauli (Wine-tasting is not included)
The history of Corporation Kindzmarauli dates back to 1533. According to the degree of King Levan Didi of Kakheti, the wine Marani (cellar) was erected in conjunction with other royal buildings. This wine cellar produced wine and molasses (badagi) exclusively for the royal families for much of its history. Since the 70s, the vineyards have been passed through several owners, and changed into Joint Stock Company status.Corporation Kindzmarauli provides 600,000 bottles of wine per year. They export to 10 countries and have cognac spirits within 3-23 years of aging. You will be invited to white and red wine, you will know detailed information from professional local wine experts about wine and about the history of the winery. Corporation Kindzmarauli feels strongly that when tasting their wine, the consumer should be able to feel, taste, and smell the unique features of the place in which the vines were cultivated, to get acquainted with the traditions and history that are connected with the vineyards.
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