Day 3 -Sighnaghi-Kakabeti

Day 3 -Sighnaghi-Kakabeti

In the morning we drive to Kakheti region. Famous for being wine making area, as well as associated with welcoming hospitality. Firstly we visit 18th century beautiful, small town of Sighnaghi which will impress us with its old fence and small houses with tile roofs and decorated balconies. From here we can see the picturesque views of Alazani valley and Great Caucasus mountains.

After that, visit the Monastery of Bodbe (11th c.) where Georgia`s enlightener – Saint Nino was buried. Visit its beautiful garden as well. For lunch we drive to local woman farmer’s house where we enjoy the homemade dishes. Here we will participate in baking Georgian bread and making Georgian sweets, Churchkhela. Later we drive to visit traditional Georgian wine cellar and taste Georgian wine produced by ancient tradition in Kvevri. Georgian farmers use to make exactly this type of wine during the centuries. This method of wine making is inscribed in UNESCO intangible heritage list. Continue back to Tbilisi.
Accommodations: Tuta Hotel