Rtveli Magic (6 days, all inclusive)

Rtveli Magic (6 days, all inclusive)

Exclusive tour for September and October 

The magic of Rtveli

6 days / 5 nights

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Georgian autumn — the time of grape harvest, ancient wine-making traditions and real Kakhetian hospitality. This tour combines the best wine and gastronomic experiences, historical monuments and magnificent landscapes of the Caucasus.

Day 1 . Welcome to Tbilisi

Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

After the accommodation, a guided tour of old Tbilisi:

• Narikala Fortress and Abanotubani area;

• Peace Bridge and Rike Park;

• Rustaveli Avenue

• Chronicles of Georgia

• climb Mtatsminda Mountain

In the evening, a welcome dinner with Georgian cuisine and folklore program

Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 2. Rtveli and the romance of Kakheti

Departure from Tbilisi to sunny Kakheti.

• Bodbe Monastery is one of the main spiritual sites in Georgia;

• The romantic town of Sighnaghi, famous for its cobbled streets, fortress wall and panoramic views of the Alazani Valley.

The main event of the day is participation in the traditional Rtveli celebration at the winery 

• participation in grape harvesting and wine preparation

• tasting of the best wines of Kakheti;

• master class on cooking traditional churchkhela and Georgian bread;

• Lunch with local dishes

Accommodation in a wine chateau among vineyards.

Overnight at the Chateau.

Day 3. Cheeses of Kakheti and ancient monasteries

After breakfast, a guided tour of historical Kakheti.

• The fortress of Gremi, the former capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti.

• the ancient monastery of Alaverdi;

• Telavi is the capital of the region;

After the tour, visit the family cheese factory.

• guided tour of the cheese factory and familiarization with the production technology;

• tasting of more than 20 types of original Georgian cheeses;

• Lunch with local products and wines.

Return to the Chateau, rest in the vineyards.Wine tasting dinner

Overnight at the chateau.

Day 4. Tsinandali, Georgian cuisine and Kakheti supra

After breakfast, visit the famous Tsinandali Estate, the residence of the Chavchavadze princes, surrounded by a magnificent park and vineyards.

Guided tour of the historical complex and wine cellars, wine tasting

, followed by master classes:

• making kvevri;

• cooking real Georgian khinkali;

• baking fragrant khachapuri.

After the master classes, guests will enjoy a real celebration of Georgian hospitality - the traditional Kakheti supra.

• festive lunch , the best Georgian cuisine and homemade wine;

• Professional toastmaster and national toasts;

• Folklore ensemble performance and Georgian polyphony 

 Overnight at the Chateau.

Day 5. Kazbegi — the greatness of the Caucasus

After breakfast, departure along the famous Georgian Military Road.

• Zhinvali reservoir;

• Ananuri Fortress;

• Lunch in Pasanauri village, where you can taste real khinkali

• The Peoples' Friendship Arch;

• Cross Pass.

Off-road ascent to the Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti with a breathtaking view of the majestic Kazbek.

Overnight in Kazbegi.

Day 6. Mtskheta - Return to Tbilisi and flight home

After breakfast, departure to Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia and one of the oldest cities in the country, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Then the tour will continue in the historical center of Mtskheta, where the majestic Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is located — the main shrine of Georgia and the spiritual symbol of the country.

Jvari Monastery, towering on top of a hill. It offers one of the most famous panoramic views of Georgia — the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Transfer to the airport.

The cost of the tour for a group of one person

The price includes:

✔ Accommodation: 3 nights in a wine chateau in Kakheti and 1 night in Tbilisi in a 4* hotel and 1 night in Kazbegi in a 4* hotel, with breakfast

✔ All transfers according to the program

✔ Services of a Russian-speaking or English-speaking guide

✔ Entrance tickets according to the program;

✔ Participation in the Rtveli celebration at the winery 

✔ Wine tasting

✔ Master class on churchkhela cooking and Georgian shoti bread baking

✔ Visit to the family cheese factory with tasting of more than 20 types of cheeses and lunch

✔ Master class on cooking khinkali and khachapuri

✔ Festive Kakheti supra with toastmaster and folklore program

✔ Welcome dinner at the folklore program restaurant

✔Lunch in Mtskheta

✔ Off-road ascent to Gergeti Temple