Two Days in Gorgeous Wine Region with Full board Meals and Tastings From Tbilisi

Georgia pours generously. This private two-day trip from Tbilisi takes you into Kakheti for organic wines, local meals, vineyard views, and a night in a local guest house. I especially like the access to smaller wineries, where you can meet winemakers and learn about qvevri production, and the ease of having a driver-guide handle the long routes. I also like that the tour includes time in Sighnaghi rather than treating the wine country as a string of tasting rooms.

The main consideration is the pace. You spend much of both days on the road between wineries, and wine tastings can make a full schedule feel even fuller. If you want a slow rural retreat with plenty of free time, this may feel busy. If you want a broad taste of Kakheti without arranging transport, it offers strong value at $382.01 per person.

Key Points at a Glance

• Private travel from Tbilisi: Pickup is offered anywhere in Tbilisi, and only your group takes part.
• Organic wine focus: Vellino and Sighnaghi Okro’s Organic Winery put local, small-scale production at the center.
• A real two-day route: Staying overnight in a Kakheti guest house lets you reach more wineries than a day trip.
• Qvevri and wine culture: You may see traditional qvevri production, an important part of Georgian winemaking.
• Food with the tastings: Lunch at Mosmieri and Kvareli Lake Resort adds local cooking to the wine program.
• Flexible dietary planning: Vegetarian meals are available when requested in advance.

Leaving Tbilisi for Kakheti at 9:30

The day begins at 9:30 am with pickup from your Tbilisi address. That simple start matters. You do not need to find a bus station, negotiate a taxi, or work out a route through eastern Georgia before breakfast.

This is a private tour, so the vehicle and schedule are for your group alone. You can ask questions as you go, and the guide can focus on your interests instead of managing a bus full of strangers. The tour description names Nika and Zuka as guides who have led this experience. Nika is praised for explaining the region during the drive, while Zuka has a strong grasp of wine production and helped explain how qvevri are made.

The roads connect several separate stops, so a driver-guide is more than a convenience. It lets you taste wine without worrying about driving back to Tbilisi. It also gives you a local point of contact for questions about the towns, wineries, food, and Georgian customs.

The route operates in all weather. Wear sensible shoes and bring clothing that can handle a change in conditions. Smart casual dress is requested, which fits the combination of winery visits, lunch stops, and a local guest house.

Vellino Wine Cellar and Kakheti’s Amber Wines

Your first major stop is Vellino Wine Cellar, where you spend about two hours. This is a generous opening visit, not a quick sample at a counter. The focus is organic wine, with particular attention to amber wines and the host’s explanation of how they are made.

Amber wine is one of Georgia’s most distinctive styles. It is made from white grapes fermented with their skins, which gives the wine a deeper color and a fuller character than many familiar white wines. You do not need to be a wine expert to enjoy this stop. The value comes from tasting something closely tied to Georgian methods while hearing the story directly from the people making it.

The two-hour timing should give you room to ask questions and compare wines without feeling rushed. That said, the first tasting may set a generous pace for the rest of the trip. If you rarely drink wine, tell the guide early and take small pours. The experience is about understanding the region, not proving how much you can consume.

Sighnaghi Okro’s Organic Winery and the Town Above the Valley

The next stop takes you to Sighnaghi Ethnographic Park and Sighnaghi Okro’s Organic Winery. You have about an hour for the winery visit, followed by another hour to see Sighnaghi itself.

This pairing works well. The winery gives you a close look at local wine, while the town adds a sense of place. Sighnaghi is one of Kakheti’s best-known hill towns, and the visit keeps the day from becoming only a sequence of cellar doors. You can walk, take in the views, and get your bearings before returning to the food and wine route.

The organic focus continues here. You may find a smaller, more personal setting than at a large commercial estate, with more room for conversation about grapes, fermentation, and local production. The one-hour allocation is enough for a focused stop, but not for a long wandering visit through every corner of town. Keep that in mind if Sighnaghi is your main reason for choosing the tour.

The schedule gives you a useful balance: one hour for the winery and one hour for the town. You get both the product and the setting, rather than seeing Sighnaghi only through a car window.

Lunch at Mosmieri, With Vineyards Around the Table

Mosmieri provides the first listed lunch stop, with about an hour for food and more wine. The setting is described as a chateau surrounded by vineyards, so the meal is part of the regional experience rather than just a practical roadside break.

This is where the full-board promise matters most. The tour is designed around local gourmet meals as well as tastings, and lunch gives you a chance to slow down between cellar visits. A vineyard setting also helps connect the glass in front of you with the fields that produce it.

One hour is a fairly tight lunch window, especially if the meal includes several courses. If you have dietary needs, tell the operator when booking. Vegetarian food is available, but it needs to be requested in advance. The same advice applies to other specific dietary requirements.

Overnight in a Kakheti Guest House

The overnight stay is at a local Kakheti guest house. The supplied details do not specify the exact property, room setup, or included amenities, so you should ask the provider if those points matter to you.

Still, the guest house is an important part of the tour’s value. You do not have to return to Tbilisi after the first day’s tastings, which allows the route to reach more of Kakheti on the second day. It also places you closer to the wine country instead of reducing the whole experience to a long out-and-back drive.

Expect a local stay rather than a clearly defined luxury hotel package. The description promises comfortable lodging, but not a particular room category or resort standard. If you prefer polished hotel facilities, confirm the accommodation before paying. If you like a more personal base in the region, this arrangement fits the spirit of the trip.

Khareba’s Wine Tunnel on the Second Morning

Day two begins with the Wine Tunnel at Khareba Winery. The visit lasts about 30 minutes, making it the briefest stop of the trip.

The tunnel gives you a different view of Georgian wine storage and production. Instead of another open vineyard setting, you get an underground winery experience. The short visit suggests a compact introduction rather than a long tasting session, so treat it as a strong visual and cultural stop within the wider route.

Khareba is a larger and more established name than the small organic cellars included elsewhere. That contrast is useful. You can compare a major winery setting with the more personal atmosphere found at Vellino and Sighnaghi Okro’s. The trip is not built around one single style of wine tourism. It shows you several ways Kakheti produces, stores, serves, and explains wine.

Chelti Winery and a More Vineyard-Focused Stop

The route continues to Chelti Winery for about an hour. Here the emphasis is on vineyards and wine, with a setting designed to show the connection between the estate and its bottles.

After the tunnel at Khareba, Chelti brings you back outside and into the agricultural side of Kakheti. That shift keeps the second day varied. You are not simply moving from one indoor tasting room to another.

An hour allows for a focused visit, though it leaves little spare time if you want a long walk or a detailed tour of every facility. Your guide is the person to rely on for the explanation of how this winery fits into the region’s wine culture. Zuka, in particular, is described as able to explain the wine process in clear detail, including traditional qvevri work.

Gombori Pass and Lunch at Kvareli Lake Resort

The final major stop is Kvareli Lake Resort, reached in the Gombori Pass area. You spend about two hours here for lunch and the surrounding scenery.

This is a welcome change after several tastings. The longer stop gives you room to eat, look around, and enjoy the setting without the pressure of a 30-minute visit. The route description highlights the scenery, so bring your camera, but remember that the appeal is the setting and pause, not a promised list of specific activities.

The Gombori Pass also shows why a two-day trip makes sense. Kakheti is not only a collection of wineries. The roads, hills, vineyards, towns, and lakes form the wider experience. A private vehicle makes it possible to connect these places in one organized route, though the amount of driving means you should be comfortable spending substantial time in the car.

What the $382.01 Price Really Buys

At $382.01 per person, this is not a budget day excursion. The right question is what the price replaces. You are paying for two days, private transport from Tbilisi, a driver-guide, winery visits, tastings, meals described as full board, and an overnight stay in Kakheti.

The value improves if you are traveling as a small private group and would otherwise need to arrange a car, driver, accommodation, winery appointments, and meals separately. You also avoid the risk of drinking and driving, which is a major practical benefit on a wine-focused route.

Group discounts are offered, but the details are not provided. Ask how the discount applies to your party and exactly which meals and drinks are included. The description mentions organic wine and local gourmet food, but it does not give a complete meal-by-meal menu.

This tour is best value for someone who wants structure and variety. You visit several different wine settings, see Sighnaghi, stop for meals, and sleep locally. It is less compelling for someone who wants to choose one winery and spend an entire afternoon there at a slower pace.

Who Will Enjoy This Two-Day Route Most

I would recommend this experience to wine lovers who want more than a tasting in Tbilisi. It suits couples, families with adult children, and small groups who value a private vehicle and personal attention.

You do not need advanced wine knowledge. The appeal is learning as you go, especially from guides such as Nika or Zuka, who can explain the region and its production methods. The qvevri detail is a particular bonus for anyone curious about old Georgian winemaking traditions.

Children can participate, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Since the tour includes multiple wine stops, families should decide if the balance works for everyone in the group. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part, though the exact accessibility of the wineries and guest house is not described.

Vegetarians can be accommodated with advance notice. For any other dietary requirement, contact the provider before the tour. The tour runs in all weather, so pack for conditions rather than assuming every stop will be sunny.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made later are not accepted for a refund.

Should You Book It?

Book this tour if you want Kakheti’s wine culture presented as a complete two-day outing, with private transport, several distinct winery visits, meals, Sighnaghi, and a local overnight stay. The strongest reasons are the organic wine focus, the chance to meet local producers, and the variety between small cellars, a wine tunnel, a town visit, and vineyard-side meals.

Think twice if you dislike fixed schedules, long drives, or repeated tastings. Before booking, confirm the guest house details, the exact meals covered by full board, and the group discount. For an easy, food-centered introduction to Kakheti from Tbilisi, this is a well-planned choice with a clear regional focus.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

Pickup is offered from anywhere in Tbilisi. The stated start time is 9:30 am.

How long does the experience last?

The tour lasts approximately two days and includes an overnight stay at a local Kakheti guest house.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Which Georgian wine region does the tour visit?

The route travels from Tbilisi to Kakheti, with stops in places including Sighnaghi, the Khareba Winery area, and the Gombori Pass.

Are meals included?

The experience is described as including full-board meals and local gourmet cuisine. Listed meal stops include lunch at Mosmieri and lunch at Kvareli Lake Resort.

Can I request vegetarian food?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available, but you should request it when booking. You should also provide other dietary requirements in advance.

Are children allowed to join?

Yes. Children can participate, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.