Wine & Gourmet tour

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WINE & GOURMET TOUR

Wine & gourmet tour

Georgia is a real paradise for wine lovers and gourmets. Grapes have been cultivated in the fertile valleys of Georgia for about 8000 years. The traditional Georgian method of wine-making in "Qvevri" (clay vessels) is an intangible heritage site of UNEsCO. here you will learn more about this unique method of wine-making and discover high quality, special wines. Georgian cuisine is also something you are certainly going to love! selected fresh ingredients, various spices, elaborate recipes and, of course, great cooks make Georgian food tremendously delicious.

GEORGIA: DISCOVER IT, LET IT THROUGH YOURSELF AND ENJOY IT!

DAY 1: TBILISI

Arrival in Tbilisi.

DAY 2: Capital of Georgia

Tbilisi city tour. Afterwards we visit Bagrationi factory, more than a century old, to taste best sparkling wines. In the evening, at the traditional restaurant we have a first introduction of the Georgian cuisine. Dish of the Day: Khachapuri.

DAY 3-4: Cradle of wine

We travel to Kakheti. This region is a favorite place of gourmets and wine lovers. here we visit old Georgian wine cellars to see how the local farmers used to produce wine for centuries; Georgian wine-making method is on UNEsCO intangible list. We also taste high quality red and white wines in vineyard and enjoy our lunches and dinners at local families and beautiful vineyards. Georgian polyphonic singing (UNEsCO Intangible heritage site) will melt our hearts at one of our dinners.

Participation in Georgian bread baking and Churchkhela making will be unforgettable experience for every guest. In Kakheti we'll also discover singular patterns of Georgian Architecture and stroll along the narrow streets of a tiny, old town of sighnaghi. Main dishes: Mtsvadi (barbeque), Khashlama (boiled beef with garlic sauce), Kakhetian bread – shoti and traditional delight – Churchkhela.

DAY 5: More unique wines

First we drive to see Mtskheta. Continue and visit "Iago's winery" in the village of Chardakhi where we taste unique Bio-wines produced by traditional Georgian method in "Qvevri". These wines are on a list of rare wines at some of the most expensive restaurants of the world. here we will have a master class of the traditional Georgian dish – Khinkali making. Afterwards we visit "Chateau Mukhrani" which dates back to the 16th century. We will taste the top quality local wines which are famous for being produced by the unique combination of Georgian traditional and world renowned major methods of wine making. Dish of the Day: Khinkali.

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DAY 6: Charm of the west Georgian

We travel in the totally different region of upper Imereti and taste the local cuisine and wine.

Local food is outstanding with elaborate way of cooking and spices. Many dishes are seasoned with nuts. Local wine cellars and wines are different from the ones of other parts of Georgia. Main dish: roasted piglet and dishes seasoned with walnuts.

DAY 7: Mountainous hospitality

Today we visit the picturesque mountainous region – Racha, which is the home of unique wine – Khvanchkara. After wine tasting we witness the cooking process of the local dishes at the locals` place. Dish of the Day: shkmeruli (chicken in garlic sauce), Lobiani and ham.

DAY 8: Back to the capital

Drive to the ancient Uplistsikhe cave town (6th century BC). In Tbilisi we visit Georgian brandy factory, which has a history of 150 years.

Afterwards we take a Funicular train to Mtatsminda Children's Park, enjoy the views over the city and take some rides on merry-go- around. Overnight in Tbilisi.