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Georgia Walk & Wine Tour
Georgia & Armenia
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Grade:
Entry Level
Type:
Cultural
Duration:
8 Nights
4 - 12
Group size
Leaders
Tour Highlights
- Visit the birthplace of winemaking, meet with a winemaker and sample some of their creations
- Enjoy carefully selected local Georgian wines linked to the specific locales of the journey
- Bask in Georgian heritage and marvel at the history carved into its buildings
- Learn to cook Georgian specialities with local families
- Visit the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia including its 6th century Monastery
Visit Georgia on a small group regional wine tour
This carefully curated journey through Georgia combines gentle walking, cultural exploration and deep immersion in one of the world’s oldest wine regions. Over nine days, you’ll travel from the historic streets of Tbilisi to remote mountain villages and vineyard-filled valleys, discovering how landscape, food and wine shape everyday life in this remarkable country.
The trip begins in Tbilisi, where time is set aside to explore the city’s layered history, from ancient churches and fortresses to sulphur baths and modern neighbourhoods. From here, you head east into Kakheti, Georgia’s most celebrated wine region. Across several days, you’ll visit family-run cellars, qvevri makers and well-known estates, tasting wines such as Saperavi from the Alazani Valley, Kindzmarauli from Kvareli, and rare natural wines like Zhghia produced from carefully selected Kakhetian grapes. You’ll also learn how clay qvevri vessels are made and why this UNESCO-recognised method remains central to Georgian identity.
Meals are shared with local families, often using produce from their gardens, and you’ll take part in traditions such as making churchkhela and preparing regional dishes. As the journey continues, wine styles change with the landscape from sampling Chinuri near Kaspi, Dzelshavi in western Georgia to Tsitska-Tsolikouri wines near Kutaisi, each reflecting local climate and heritage.
Walking is woven naturally into the itinerary, from semi-desert landscapes at David Gareja to vineyard-lined hills around Telavi and a rewarding hike to Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbegi. These walks are designed to deepen understanding of place rather than test endurance.
Led by knowledgeable local guides, this journey offers meaningful access to Georgia’s wine culture, landscapes and communities. It’s ideal for curious travellers who value authenticity, thoughtful pacing and travel that supports local traditions.
If you would like to learn more about what to expect from a visit to Georgia, read our blog post here.
Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi
Transfer
4 star hotel
Arrive in Tbilisi (Tbilisi airport) and look out for our friendly guides and their YellowWood sign. Today is a 'free' day for you to arrive, be transferred to the start hotel, and to shake off any travel fatigue and get your bearings. Your adventure starts in earnest, tomorrow, after breakfast.
If you are able to arrive earlier in the day, please feel free to ask us for guidance on how to spend this free day, where to eat and what to visit (or to try to save for the tour). We are on hand to help!
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Makmani Hotel or similar
Day 2: Tbilisi
Breakfast
Lunch
4 star hotel
Today, we will explore the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi. Wander in the old districts of the city which are structured like terraces, and take a walk in the narrow streets with its colourful houses, patterned balconies and wonderful samples of modern architecture.
We will start the tour from Metekhi church (13th century) facing the magnificent views over old Tbilisi. A stroll along winding little streets takes us to the main sights of the city.
Afterwards, we enjoy the panoramic views of the whole town and will wander through the ancient Narikala fortress (4th century), finding ourselves in the historical domed sulphur bath area - which is deeply connected with the name of this city.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Makmani Hotel or similar
Day 3: Tbilisi-David Gareja-Sagaredjo-Sighnaghi-Telavi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Boutique Hotel
In the morning, we drive to the David Gareja cave complex (6th century) located in a stark, semi-desert landscape. Visit Lavra Monastery and enjoy its wonderful painted caves and dramatic views.
Afterwards, we will visit a traditional Georgian wine cellar. The host has deep appreciation for wine, which is reflected in the quality of the wine he produces. Here, we taste wine made in a traditional way in Kvevri (clay vessel). This particular method of wine making is included in the UNESCO heritage list.
Then, we enjoy a traditional Georgian lunch with locals. Sit at the local`s table, share a delicious meal, prepared with family recipes. Experience how to live like a Georgian and eat like a Georgian!
We then continue to the charming hilltop town of Sighnaghi, known as the “City of Love.” Surrounded by well-preserved defensive walls and towers. Sighnaghi enchants visitors with its cobblestone streets, tile-roofed houses and ornate wooden balconies. From here, we enjoy beautiful panoramic views over the Alazani Valley and the Great Caucasus Mountains. While in Sighnaghi, we visit a local winery, where we indulge in a wine tasting at "Pheasant`s Tears". Then we continue on to Telavi.
Wine of the day: Saperavi
Overnight stay in Telavi.
Please Note: Monastery of David Gareja is located at the Georgian-Azerbaijan border. The oldest part of the monastery - Udabno - can not be reached as Azerbaijan soldiers (border control) do not allow visitors to hike up the hill to visit the cave.
Accommodation: Seventeen Rooms Hotel or similar
Day 4: Telavi-Napareuli-Kvareli-Tsinandali-Kondoli-Telavi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
Boutique Hotel
In the morning, we enjoy a leisurely stroll around Telavi, discovering the charm of this historic Kakhetian town. We explore its local streets and squares, observe everyday life and enjoy views of the surrounding vineyards and the Caucasus Mountains, gaining a deeper sense of the region`s atmosphere and traditions.
Then, drive to the village of Naphareuli to visit the wine museum. From here we drive to Kvareli and visit the famous winery `Kindzmarauli` where Georgian sommeliers spend months creating this very special product. Then, we enjoy a traditional Georgian lunch with locals and get the authentic tastes of freshly harvested products from the host`s garden with delicious cuisine and wine. We will participate in making Churchkhela, local dessert.
We continue our trip with a drive to Tsinandali, to visit local Duke Alexander Chavchavadze`s estate and the garden formed in the 19th century. The park and the house used to be the gathering place of both poets and artists of the 19th century. Afterwards, we will visit a Georgian traditional wine cellar in the village of Kondoli. Here, we will taste the most distinctive, natural wine "Zhghia" which is made from only the rarest and highest quality Kakhetian grapes.
Wine of the day: Zhghia
Overnight stay in Telavi.
Accommodation: Seventeen Rooms Hotel or similar
Day 5: Telavi-Vardisubani-Alaverdi-Akhmeta-Tianeti-Stepantsminda
Train
Breakfast
4 star hotel
In the morning, we begin our day at the local farmer's market in Telavi, where stalls overflow with seasonal fruits, vegetables, handmade cheeses, churchkhela and other traditional treats. It’s a great opportunity to meet local producers, learn about regional flavours, and feel the pulse of everyday life in Kakheti.
Next, we head to Vardisubani village, where we'll get a closer look at Georgia's unique winemaking traditions. We’ll visit a local family of Qvevri makers, who have been crafting these special clay vessels for generations. The host will share the step-by-step process of how Qvevri's are made and explain why this ancient technique makes Georgian wine so distinct and recognised worldwide.
From here, we drive along beautiful landscapes to Tianeti and up to the famous Georgian Military Highway (leading to the Georgian-Russian border). On the way, visit the Ananuri architectural complex (17th century), the two churches and the fortress overlooking the Zhinvali water reservoir. The carvings on the churches are one of the best samples of Georgian art of the era. The drive is very scenic through traversing the high Caucasus Mountains. Arrive in Stepantsminda for the night, the main town in the region.
Drink of the day: Chacha
Overnight stay in Stepantsminda.
Accommodation: Memoir Hotel or similar
Day 6: Stepantsminda-Gergeti Church-Stepantsminda-Kaspi-Gori
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
4 star hotel
We will walk up through beautiful valleys and woodlands to Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170 m. Weather permitting, we may catch a glimpse of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – Mt Kazbegi (5054m). We will have Lunch with a local family showing us “Khinkali” – a masterclass making traditional meat dumplings. Distance: 7 km. ↑↓ 470m (walking time 3 hours)
Later, we will drive to Kaspi. In this city, we will visit local wine cellar. This place is a great example of how the younger generation continues the tradition left by their ancestors. Here we will learn about the history of wine making and will taste the natural wines made from the unique grape varieties, that were on the verge of extinction just a few years ago. This method of wine making is part of the UNESCO world heritage. We then make our way to Gori.
Wine of the day: Chinuri
Overnight stay in Gori.
Accommodation: Gori Inn or similar
Day 7: Gori-Uplistsikhe-Sachkhere-Chiatura-Kutaisi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
4 star hotel
In the morning, before we visit Uplistsikhe Cave Town (1st millennium BC), we stop at Stalin’s museum to takes some photos. From there, we drive to Uplistsikhe to explore the place where the Great Silk Road used to pass.
Later, we drive to Sachkher where we will visit a local wine cellar in a small village located on a mountain slope. Due to the different climates, people in west and east Georgia keep and produce their wine in different ways. We stop here to enjoy wine tasting and lunch.
There is a slightly mysterious feel to the next part of the trip, we drive through the mining town Chiatura. Nestled amongst rich nature, with its narrow valleys and large cliffs, is this old town of Soviet-era architecture, ropes, mines and historical monuments. There are also about 20 soviet cable cars, still active today. On the way, we will see a religious monument with unique architecture - Katskhi pillar. Above the forty-meter pillar is a small monastery where a recluse lives. The Katskhi pillar is often referred to as one of the most interesting detached dwellings in the world. We will stop to capture this beauty in a photo. From here, we drive to Kutaisi.
Wine of the day: Dzelshavi
Overnight stay in Kutaisi.
Accommodation: Grand Opera Hotel or similar
Day 8: Kutaisi-Gelati-Kutaisi-Bagdati-Mtskheta-Tbilisi
Transfer
Breakfast
Lunch
4 star hotel
In the morning, we enjoy a city tour of Kutaisi, one of Georgia’s oldest cities. We explore its historic streets and landmarks and take a visit to Gelati Monastery and Academy (12th century), a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its frescos and mosaic.
After, we head to a small family winery and taste local wines made from endemic varieties of wine grapes. Here, we will also have lunch with delicious Georgian dishes. After lunch, we drive to the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia – Mtskheta and visit the ‘holiest place in Georgia’ Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wine of the day: Tsitska-Tsolikouri
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
Accommodation: Hotel Makmani or similar
Day 9: Depart Tbilisi
Transfer
Breakfast
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Tbilisi Airport for your flight home, refreshed by the beauty of Georgia from the scenery to the architecture.
Adventure Optional Extras
Private Transfer - One Way Arrival (1 to 2 people)
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Private Transfer - One Way Departure (1 to 2 people)
If your flight schedules do not align with our group transfers (please refer to the essential info page for more information), you will need to arrange private transfers. Note that these transfers are one-way, so if you require them for both arrival and departure, please select two. After booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
Single Room Supplement
Stay at Hotel Makmani or similar, on a bed and breakfast basis before or after your adventure. Please note that if this hotel is unavailable, we may need to book an alternative property, so the rate provided is an estimate only.
Plant an additional 15 trees for your adventure
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We also invite our clients to match this with an optional additional £30 for another 15 trees to be planted to help compensate for the carbon footprint of their international flights.
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Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance (compulsory)
- Transfers outside our group transfer timings
- Visas
Contents
Accommodation
We fully believe in, and practice, Responsible Tourism, using hotels run by locals. The accommodation on this adventure is comfortable and welcoming hotel accommodation offering rooms with ensuite facilities. We put time and effort into building our relationship with accommodation suppliers to ensure you have a great trip.
We choose accommodation based on cleanliness, comfort, safety, proximity to our route (to avoid unnecessary extra travel) and a warm client welcome, as well as reliability in their service to us. Wherever we can we will choose smaller, more characterful, individual hotels, but in areas where tourism is still developing, or in remote areas (like the mountains), we may not have a wide range of options. An aspect of our adventures is to escape the ‘trappings’ of modern Western lifestyles and to experience new things with are exciting and memorable and reflects the countries we are visiting.
Facilities
Unless you have booked a single room (where they are available) and paid the single room supplement for those nights, you will be sharing a twin room with another client (of the same gender).
Guiding & Your Group
Supporting you on your holiday will be a local, English-speaking, qualified guide who knows the area like the back of their hand, as well as the history & heritage of the area!
We work jointly with our Georgian Tour Operator partners both before and during your adventure to ensure that they understand your needs and the standard that YellowWood Adventures expects. We believe that it is a very important positive aspect of Responsible Tourism, to employ the expertise of reliable and suitably qualified local suppliers, as well as offering you a much more informative and authentic experience.
Your Group
Your group will be any number from our minimum group size of 4, up to a maximum of 12 fellow travellers. This number works really well with the ratio of guides, and ensures the optimum level of service to you during your adventure.
We get clients booking alone, as couples and in small groups of friends. If you have a group of friends or family who are interested in having their own customised trip, then please let us know and we can cost it for you.
Travel
Your YellowWood adventure starts in Tbilisi.
Finding flights
Flights are not included in the cost of your holiday, and whilst we are happy to help advise you, responsibility for booking the correct flights rests with you. We recommend that you use a comparison tool when searching for flights, such as skyscanner or www.momondo.co.uk.
Foreign Travel Advice
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office including security and local laws, plus passport and visa information, check www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. As the situation in our destination countries can change, please do ensure you check regularly before your adventure.
We also receive notifications direct from the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) so we are always aware of the ‘status’ in our destination countries.
Arrival
Tbilisi Airport is a fully functioning, international airport welcoming domestic flights and those from Europe. Airport services include Duty Free, ATMs and Currency Exchange. On arrival at the airport you will go through passport control to baggage reclaim and onwards to Arrivals where you will be met by a driver / guide with a YellowWood Adventures sign.
Included in the cost of your adventure is a group transfer to and from the airport.
Group transfers are only available on the official start and end dates of the trip. Arriving or departing on any other days means group transfers will not be included. If you plan to arrive before or after the adventure dates and need assistance with transfers or accommodation, please add these services when booking, or contact us directly to make the arrangements.
Once you have made a booking, you will be prompted to complete a travel information form where you can provide us with your exact flight times and details. This will enable us to organise your private transfers accordingly. Please note that private transfers may be subject to availability.
You are also welcome to book your travel independently, and we will provide clear instructions on how to meet the group at the designated time and location at the start of your trip.
Insurance
Holiday insurance is essential for all Yellow Wood Adventures. Unfortunately, anyone without insurance is not able to take part in the holiday, so please make sure you arrange cover. We recommend arranging your insurance cover when you book so that if you have problems during the run up to your holiday, and need to cancel, you are covered.
Tourists visiting Georgia are required to possess compulsory health and accident insurance, which is subject to verification upon entry at the border.
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Prior to the holiday, we will ask you to send us details of your insurer, policy number, 24 hour emergency assistance contact details and the name, address, and telephone numbers of your NOK or persons to be notified in the event of an emergency.
You must ensure the travel insurance you purchase provides you with suitable cover for the entirety of your trip. Your travel insurance must include cover in the event that you have to cancel for a reason outside your control prior to departure, for any medical expenses you may incur whilst away (including repatriation in the case of medical need) and for the activities which you may participate in during your trip.
General information on Georgia
For general information on Georgia, such as climate, weather, language, social norms, food & drink etc, please have a head to our Country Specific Page packed full of information about Georgia.
Reviews
Bhati Dube
It was a well planned and executed trip. We had a taste of food, history, culture, art and people in a short period of time at a comfortable pace ! Lady guides in both the countries were good and helpful. Sulphur springs Hamam in Tblisi was enjoyable and so was the yummy jam of walnut in Yerevan. Lotus carving symbol ( considered very auspicious in India) in Geghard Monastery brought back half a century old memories when while travelling Euroasia by road I had seen the same symbol on the ceiling of Baalbek temple (Lebanon) and at the entrance of Roman villas in the outskirts of Gaziantep ((Turkey). Silk Road Traders Legacy perhaps I thought.
Georgia & Armenia Adventure September 2023
Woof!
A really well put together tour. Quite a busy schedule but this is fine since it's a fairly short trip. Includes visits to homes and houses and even a trip to a supermarket (to watch traditional bread being made). The two countries are surprisingly different with their own culture and cuisine, despite being next door to one another. A different guide in each country but both great with a smooth handover at the border. A slight hiccup at the first hotel when we arrived but all sorted out quickly and satisfactorily.
Georgia & Armenia Adventure September 2023
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Grading
To help you choose the right adventure for you, we have given each itinerary a grading that relates to the level of Walking / Trekking you will experience during the trip. This grading can be found on the Yellow map on the adventure page of the website.
All of our trips involve a level of general activity so are designed for people who are in good health, enjoy the outdoors, and have a taste for adventure and some level of fitness. As will be clear from our destinations, the climate (and altitude) may be different to that which you are used to, so please take this into consideration when choosing the most suitable holiday.
Please read our Adventure Itinerary & Essential Information for more information and don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to chat through whether you have found a suitable adventure for you.
Grade 1-3: Entry Level
You need to be in good physical health to enjoy your active holiday, but you don’t need to be an experienced hiker. These itineraries offer a mix of sightseeing and easier walking for around 2-4hrs a day, with the emphasis on sights and cultural experiences.
Walks will be well marked or on defined pathways, and often around sites of interest. The expected amount of descent/ascent will depend on the landscapes of the destination, but will not exceed 400m/day, and will often be much less. Walks are at low altitude (below 3000m).
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack with water and essentials. Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have a pair of comfortable and worn in walking shoes/boots.
Grades 4-6: Intermediate
You need to have a good level of fitness and be a regular walker for these adventures, with ideally some trekking experience. You can expect to be walking for 3-6 hours per day, not including rest stops, normally on good trail paths but with some uneven surfaces at times.
You will not be required to carry more than a day sack. You may be walking in more challenging temperatures. You will generally be walking at low altitude (below 3000m) but may walk at altitudes up to 4000m. The amount of ascent could be up to 800m in a day but will frequently be less. You may walk on consecutive days.
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable clothing for this adventure.
Grades 7-9: Challenging
You need to have a good level of fitness with previous experience of trekking. Extra training before your trip will ensure that you get the most out of your adventure. Areas will be remote and terrain uneven.
Expect to walk for 5 – 8 hours a day, not including breaks, with some very steep ascents and descents. You will be walking at altitude (over 3000m but not higher than 5000m).
Ensure you are aware of the weather conditions likely in the destination you are visiting and have suitable equipment/clothing for this adventure (see the packing list for your adventure).
Please check individual itineraries for details of what you will need to be carrying with you.
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