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Georgia

Experience the culture and winemaking tradition of the country of Georgia.

6 Days in Georgia

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Overview

With an 8,000 year history of winemaking, Georgia is renowned for its excellent natural wines made in the traditional Qvevri. Visit the cradle of winemaking, Kakheti, during the harvesting season where you'll be picking the grapes, pressing the grapes by foot, and of course tasting some of the best wines Georgia has to offer.

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This wine tasting and cultural tour takes you to the country of Georgia, a nation with an 8,000 year history of winemaking. Visit unique local vineyards, cellars, and wineries, ranging from medieval churches to converted military bases. Sample vintages made from traditional Georgian grape varieties and learn to make puri bread and churchkhela. Dine on locally sourced Georgian cuisine with its fascinating mixture of Eastern and Western flavors. Along the way, you'll explore centuries-old castles and monasteries, picturesque small towns, and scenic countrysides as a perfect compliment to this culinary and cultural experience.

Start: Tbilisi, Georgia

End: Tbilisi, Georgia

Price Per Person $1,199.00 $1,560.00	Minimum Age 18 Years Old	Duration 6 Days
Activity Level	Passport Required	Accommodations Hotel & Guesthouse

Culture

Price Includes

All accommodations
Most meals (from dinner Day 1 through breakfast on Day 6)
All wine tastings
Airport transfers
Transportation by vehicle during the tour
Activities as listed on the itinerary
English-speaking professional guide as per program
Entrance fees to the museums and historical sites

Price Does Not Include

Airfare to/from Tbilisi, Georgia
Single supplement fee, if applicable (see FAQ)
Souvenirs and personal spending
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance (mandatory)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi and city tour: Upon your arrival in Tbilisi, a tour driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. After a short rest, you'll head out on a Tbilisi sightseeing tour. Start at Metekhi church and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of Tbilisi. Take a cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Walk down to the district of sulfur bath houses, passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Stroll through Shardeni Street full of narrow streets with cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, and souvenir shops and breathe in the living past.

In the afternoon you'll continue your tour by driving towards Mtskheta, where you'll visit the Jvari and Svetitskhoveli monasteries. Drive to Saguramo village and visit the old Marani (vineyard). You'll have the option to have dinner at the vineyard premises, after which the group will return to Tbilisi.

Meals included: Dinner
Overnight in Tbilisi
Day 2 Kakheti wine region, Alaverdi Monastery, wine tasting, and food lesson: At 9:00 am you'll be met by your driver and guide at your hotel to start the journey to Kakheti, the cradle of Georgian winemaking. The scenic drive takes you through Gombori Pass (62 miles and 2 hours drive time). On the way, in Vardisubani village, you'll visit a family that makes qvevri, traditional wine clay vessels.

Continue on to Telavi, the administrative and historic center of the region. See the small charming streets of old Telavi and make a photo stop at the monument to King Irakli II. Continue to Schuchmann Château in Kisikhevi village. There you'll explore private wine production facilities and have a traditional lunch accompanied with the finest wines produced from famous Georgian grapes: Saperavi, Mtsvane, and Kisi.

Afterward, you'll drive to Alaverdi Monastery, one of the most amazing Georgian historical sights, also famous for its own monastic wine production. The final stop for today is at Twins Wine Cellar in Napareuli village. The premises of the winery include a vast vineyard, a museum of traditional Georgian winemaking in qvevri, and facilities for various workshops. You'll have the opportunity to crush grapes yourself as well as learn to bake puri, traditional Georgian bread, and cook the national dessert, churchkhela. Enjoy an excellent way to end the day with a tasting of five different wines produced at the Twins Winery.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight in Telavi
Day 3 Gremi Castle, winery tour and tasting, Kvareli Castle, and traditional family dinner: Today you'll continue to explore the Alazani Valley in Kakheti. After breakfast take a drive to the Gremi architectural complex, a 16th century royal residence and the capital of the Kakheti Kingdom. Eerie and monumental, the Gremi castle is one of the most visited sites in Georgia. Afterward, drive to the Eniseli village to visit the Eniseli Bagrationi winery for a tour and wine tasting. You'll enjoy lunch at the restaurant on top of the hill overlooking the Alazani Valley.

Continue on to Kvareli, one of the largest towns in Kakheti. Your next stop will be at the unique Winery Khareba, located in a tunnel carved out of the rock. Originally built for military purposes, today the tunnel is used to store Khareba’s finest wines. Here you'll take a wine tour and do some wine tasting. Take a short tour around the town, visiting the Kvareli Castle before driving to Tkhilistskaro village. You'll spend the night in the family run winery and guest house, where you'll enjoy a traditional Kakhetian dinner, as well as some local wine.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight in Tkhilistskaro
Day 4 Wine tour and travel to Sighnaghi: In the morning, stop at the local village and visit a local family that makes cheese. Continue the drive towards Sighnaghi and make a stop at a local winery for lunch. Continue to Sighnaghi, known as the city of love and the Royal Town, it was at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road and is surrounded by defensive walls with 23 towers. Visit the Pheasant’s Tears winery in Sighnaghi, where you'll go on a wine tour and and have dinner.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight at Sighnaghi hotel
Day 5 Lavra Cave Monastery and travel to Tbilisi: After breakfast you'll drive to a semi-desert area near Davit Gareja known as Udabno. On the way, you'll stop at a local market to pick up some snacks. Arrive at the David Gareja Monastery and start your walking tour to the Lavra Cave Monastery, founded in the 6th century. The Lavra Monastery is an inhabited complex of caves with a courtyard, church and other buildings. Continue walking to Udabno (roundtrip walking may take up to 2 hours) where you can rest and enjoy the view of Azerbaijan from the Georgian side. Udabno is famous for its wall-paintings, dating from the end of the 12th century. The thousand-year-old frescos here depict scenes from the Bible such as The Last Supper and The Exaltation of the Cross. After some rest, return down along another path before driving back to Tbilisi.

Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Overnight at Tbilisi hotel
Day 6 Departure: The tour concludes today. Check-out from the hotel before noon and enjoy a free day the rest of the day until your airport transfer.

Meals included: Breakfast

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Your Guide

Our mission is to help people from around the world discover the outstanding natural beauty of this ancient and historical land. With a blend of history, culture, culinary delights and of course plenty of wine, it’s a week of experiences that will remain with you for life.

MPLUS is a British-Georgian owned tour company based in Tbilisi. They believe that travel is all about new experiences and for nearly a decade they have been organizing tailor made tours for private groups, individuals, and couples, helping them to discover what’s special about Georgia’s landscape, culture, and people. If your aim is to discover the history, culture, and wines of Georgia, then MPLUS is your perfect host in the nation of Georgia.

Reviews

Thank you so very much, we had a wonderful trip. Nugo was the best guide we could have hoped for. He was very professional, very sensitive to all of our needs, knowledgeable, and we feel like we have made a good friend. Badri was also very good and willing to help out and share information, he has a very broad knowledge of Georgian history and culture and was always ready to answer our questions or point out things of interest. Georgi our driver was friendly, skillful, and helpful. Our group included quite a range of ages, physical abilities and interests, Nugo and Badri were able to accommodate all of us with skill and good humor. We would recommend MPLUS as tour organizers without question.

— Jean

Our guides were knowledgeable, flexible, fun, and so very helpful. There was nothing that we wished for or needed that wasn’t provided. I am beyond impressed with the organization of this tour and you are to be congratulated for the work you do. Keep up the good work!

— Jo

Thanks MPLUS for an unforgettable tour, the mountains and scenery were breathtaking and the organization was faultless. Georgia is somewhere we’ll definitely be back to visit in the future.

— Robert

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Sep 5th, 2021 – Sep 10th, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Sep 12th, 2021 – Sep 17th, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Sep 19th, 2021 – Sep 24th, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Oct 3rd, 2021 – Oct 8th, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Oct 10th, 2021 – Oct 15th, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Oct 17th, 2021 – Oct 22nd, 2021 ($1,199.00)
Sep 4th, 2022 – Sep 9th, 2022 ($1,199.00)
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Sep 18th, 2022 – Sep 23rd, 2022 ($1,199.00)
Oct 2nd, 2022 – Oct 7th, 2022 ($1,199.00)
Oct 9th, 2022 – Oct 14th, 2022 ($1,199.00)
Oct 16th, 2022 – Oct 21st, 2022 ($1,199.00)
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Sep 10th, 2023 – Sep 15th, 2023 ($1,199.00)
Sep 17th, 2023 – Sep 22nd, 2023 ($1,199.00)
Oct 1st, 2023 – Oct 6th, 2023 ($1,199.00)
Oct 8th, 2023 – Oct 13th, 2023 ($1,199.00)
Oct 15th, 2023 – Oct 20th, 2023 ($1,199.00)

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There is a minimum number of four participants required per departure date. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received confirmation from MPLUS.

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Are departures guaranteed?: Each departure date requires a minimum of four participants to run. Please wait to make travel arrangements until you receive confirmation from MPLUS.
Are private departures available?: Yes, we have private departures available on this trip! Private departures offer more flexibility to travel when it suits your group. A group size of at least four people is required to secure your desired date. Dates are subject to availability and additional costs may apply. Please contact our Adventures Team to explore pricing and check on availability.
What is the best way to get to the trip start location?: Fly into Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Georgia. Transfers to and from the airport are included.
What are the accommodations like?: In Tbilisi you'll be staying in a 3-star European standard hotel overlooking the River Mtkvari and Old Town. In Kakheti you'll be staying in local guesthouses in the wine region. They are clean, comfortable, and generally run by local families.
Can solo travelers get their own room? Is there a single supplement fee?: Yes, single rooms are available. If you're a solo traveler and would like a private room, the single supplement is $159. Please contact our adventure team to arrange a single room.
How large is each travel group?: The average group size is between 12 -15, with a maximum of 20.
Are meals included? What is the food like?: All meals are included from Day 2 through Day 5, in addition to dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 6. Food is a delicious mix of local Kakhetian and national Georgian cuisine cooked with fresh produce grown or reared by the guesthouse owners. Georgian cuisine is world renowned for its mix of east and west flavors, aromas, and colors. It can be slightly spicy and consists mainly of meat, vegetables, cheese, and fruit. There are plenty of traditional dishes without meat so vegetarians can be well catered for.
How much extra money should I budget?: It depends on your spending habits. $20 daily is equivalent to 48gel per day. A beer costs 3-4 gel, a loaf of bread 1 gel, taxis 5 gel (anywhere in the city) to give an indication of costs.
What should people bring? Do you have a packing list?: July, August, and September are particularly warm months in Georgia, so plan to bring plenty of skirts, shorts, and t-shirts. And of course sunscreen is a must.
Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, do you have a recommended provider?: Travel insurance is required for this trip. Travel insurance allows you to seek reimbursement if you are forced to cancel your trip for unforeseeable reasons, or if you need to cover medical help, emergency transport, and/or theft or accidental damage while traveling. We recommend VisitorsCoverage as a provider.
Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?: We recommend you visit the local government websites where you plan to travel and review the required documentation for entry, current restrictions, and general recommendations for travel within the area. We encourage you to also visit your home country's embassy website if you are traveling to a foreign country. Requirements can change rapidly. Please be sure you stay abreast of the requirements and restrictions for anywhere you plan to visit. You can also enroll in the U.S. government’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) and you will be sent updates if the situation in your destination changes. You can find the program link at https://step.state.gov/.
Can I cancel or modify my trip?: Yes! Book confidently with Free Cancellations within 72 hours of booking. After 72 hours, cancellation fees will apply.

New For 2021 Departures: We’re providing more flexible booking options on this trip.

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You may postpone or modify your trip up to 60 days prior to departure with no fees or penalties.

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3) Receive 100% lifetime store credit toward a future trip.

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6 Days in Georgia

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi and city tour

Day 2 Kakheti wine region, Alaverdi Monastery, wine tasting, and food lesson

Day 3 Gremi Castle, winery tour and tasting, Kvareli Castle, and traditional family dinner

Day 4 Wine tour and travel to Sighnaghi

Day 5 Lavra Cave Monastery and travel to Tbilisi

Day 6 Departure

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Experience the culture and winemaking tradition of the country of Georgia.

6 Days in Georgia

Overview

Details

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Tbilisi and city tour

Day 2 Kakheti wine region, Alaverdi Monastery, wine tasting, and food lesson

Day 3 Gremi Castle, winery tour and tasting, Kvareli Castle, and traditional family dinner

Day 4 Wine tour and travel to Sighnaghi

Day 5 Lavra Cave Monastery and travel to Tbilisi

Day 6 Departure

Your Guide

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— Jo

— Robert

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Are departures guaranteed?

Are private departures available?

What is the best way to get to the trip start location?

What are the accommodations like?

Can solo travelers get their own room? Is there a single supplement fee?

How large is each travel group?

Are meals included? What is the food like?

How much extra money should I budget?

What should people bring? Do you have a packing list?

Should I purchase travel insurance? If so, do you have a recommended provider?

Are there special requirements for entry into the destination I am visiting?

Can I cancel or modify my trip?

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