Kakheti

Georgia's wine country, where the vineyards of the Alazani Valley, ancient monasteries and the hilltop town of Sighnaghi complement one another.

Kakheti lies in the far east of Georgia, with Telavi as its capital. The fertile Alazani Valley is Georgia's most important wine region, and its traditional qvevri (clay vessel) winemaking method is famous worldwide. Key destinations include the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery, Alaverdi Monastery and Gremi Castle, and the northern mountains hold the remote region of Tusheti. The autumn grape harvest is the most atmospheric time, and spring is also a good time to visit. It is about a two-hour drive from Tbilisi, and most visitors tour by self-drive or chartered car.

Destinations

• Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi
• Tusheti (Omalo)
• Tbilisi

Itineraries

• Tusheti Abano Pass & Stone Tower Villages – Cross the Abano Pass by 4WD, stay in Omalo and Dartlo, and explore high-altitude stone tower villages.
• Classic East-West Georgia Route – Depart from Tbilisi, travel through Kakheti, Kazbegi, and Kutaisi, and end at the Black Sea in Batumi.
• Grand Loop Road Trip of Georgia – A two-week self-drive route linking wine country, snow-capped mountains, cave cities, Svaneti stone towers, and the Bla…
• Caucasus Overland: Baku to Yerevan – Fly into Baku, travel overland through Sheki into Georgia, continue to Armenia, and fly out of Yerevan.
• Kakheti Wine & Hilltown Loop – Depart from Tbilisi, stay in Sighnaghi and Telavi, and explore the wineries and monasteries on both sides of the Alazan…
• Georgia & Armenia Combo – Head north from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, cross the border into the Debed Canyon, and travel south to Tatev.