Full-Day Private Tour to Kakheti Historic Sights from Tbilisi

Get close with the history, culture, and lifestyle of the Kakhetian people during this private, full-day tour to the Kakheti historic sights from Tbilisi. Explore this picturesque and most fertile part of Georgia. Along the way, see places like the Alaverdi Cathedral, the city of Gremi, with its churches and museums, the village of Tsinandali, and more. All entrance fees and a Tbilisi hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

1. 1

   Alaverdi St. George Cathedral

   1 hour

   In the morning, the guide and driver will provide a pickup from a hotel in Tbilisi, then start driving to the Kakheti province. The first stop is the Alaverdi Cathedral, which stands in the Alazani-River valley. The earliest structures here date back to 6th-century AD, but the present-day cathedral is dated from the 11th century. The area is encircled with a fortified wall and contains wine cellars, baths, a living area, and other structures.

2. 2

   Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels

   1 hour

   Next, head to Gremi, the capital of a once-flourishing Kingdom of Kakheti. The city was destroyed by the Shah Abass army in the 17th century. Only the ruins have survived. Visit a well-preserved Church of Archangels, Royal Tower, and museum displaying objects uncovered during archaeological excavations and paintings of Georgian kings.

3. 3

   Tsinandali Palace

   3 hours

   Next, visit Tsinandali and the house museum of famous Georgian poet and public figure, Alexandre Chavchavadze. He was the first nobleman to produce and bottle Georgian wine, according to European methods of winemaking. See a bottle of Saperavi wine from 1839 kept in the wine cellars of Tsinandali among the other 16,500 bottles of different sorts. Take a walk in the Tsinandali residence gardens with a glass of wine produced by Tsinandali.

4. 4

   Shuamta Monasteries

   1 hour

   Along the way, visit the Old and New Shuamta Monasteries. One of the oldest basilicas in Georgia, dating back to the 6th century, is located here.

5. 5

   Gombori Pass

   Pass by

   Drive back to Tbilisi via the Gombori Pass.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
• Traveling via the Gombori Pass is subject to favorable weather conditions. If this route is unavailable due to poor weather, an alternative road, date, or full refund will be offered.
• Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.