Kakheti Wine & Hilltown Loop
Depart from Tbilisi, stay in Sighnaghi and Telavi, and explore the wineries and monasteries on both sides of the Alazani Valley.
On the first day, head up to Sighnaghi to see the city walls and qvevri wine cellars. On the second day, transfer to the Telavi side. On the final day, travel along the eastern bank of the valley to visit monasteries and wine tunnels before returning. The pace is relaxed, making it perfect for wine-loving couples and friends. Chartering a car is recommended for wine tasting. David Gareja is excluded to keep the three days manageable.
During the harvest season from September to October, wine cellars and guesthouses are heavily booked; many family cellars do not host guests in winter.
Day by day
Day 1 · Tbilisi to Sighnaghi
Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi（Bodbe Monastery、Sighnaghi、Pheasant's Tears Winery、Sighnaghi City Walls）
Charter a car from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi (about 2 hours), or take a marshrutka from near Samgori Metro Station, then explore on foot upon arrival.
Wine cellars usually open in the afternoon, so book in advance during peak season; the city walls are best walked at dusk.
Stay: Sighnaghi
Day 2 · Tsinandali & Telavi
Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi（Tsinandali Estate (Chavchavadze Museum)、Telavi Old Town & Giant Plane Tree、Batonis Tsikhe (King Erekle II Palace)）
Charter a car from Sighnaghi to Tsinandali (about 1.5 hours), then continue to Telavi (about 30 minutes) and stay overnight.
Telavi's museums and palaces are closed on Mondays; avoid scheduling your visit then.
Stay: Telavi
Day 3 · Valley Monasteries, Wine Cellars & Return
Kakheti Wine Region & Sighnaghi（Alaverdi Monastery、Gremi Citadel & Church of the Archangels、Nekresi Monastery、Khareba Winery Wine Tunnel, Kvareli）
From Telavi, head north to Alaverdi, then east via Gremi and Nekresi to Kvareli. Return to Tbilisi via the Kakheti Highway (about 3 hours).
Blood alcohol limits are strictly enforced; drivers must not participate in wine tastings.