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

Wine country rewards a slower pace. This two-day private trip from Tbilisi takes you into Kakheti for organic wine tastings, local meals, vineyard views, and a night in a local guest house. I like the personal format, since your group travels with its own driver-guide rather than following a large coach. I also like the focus on smaller wineries, including places where you can meet winemakers and see traditional qvevri production.

The main consideration is time. You will spend two full days moving between wineries and food stops, so this is not a quick sightseeing trip. The tour is also priced at $382.01 per person, which makes the value strongest for visitors who want wine, meals, transportation, and a private guide in one package. Guides Nika and Zuka have both been praised for their explanations and friendly approach.

Key Things to Know Before You Go

• Organic wine is the main event: Tastings include amber wines and bottles from smaller Kakheti producers.
• Private transport keeps the day flexible: Pickup is offered anywhere in Tbilisi, with a driver-guide for your group alone.
• Sighnaghi adds a welcome change of pace: You get time for the town and its ethnographic park, not just cellar visits.
• Traditional qvevri culture is part of the experience: One guide arranged a chance to see how a qvevri is made.
• Meals are built into the trip: Stops include local cuisine at Mosmieri and Kvareli Lake Resort.
• The two-day length matters: You visit more wineries and avoid squeezing every stop into one long day.

Why Two Days Makes Sense in Kakheti

Kakheti is Georgia’s best-known wine region, and this tour gives you time to see more than a single cellar. From Tbilisi, you travel with a private driver-guide, stopping at wineries, viewpoints, food venues, and Sighnaghi.

A one-day visit can introduce you to Georgian wine, but it can also feel rushed. The two-day format spreads the tastings over a longer route and leaves room for a guest house stay. That is useful if you want to ask questions, eat properly, and enjoy the countryside without racing back to Tbilisi.

The tour starts at 9:30 in the morning. Pickup is offered anywhere in Tbilisi, a simple feature that saves you the trouble of finding a bus departure point. Since only your group participates, you can expect a more personal setup than a standard group excursion. The exact amount of flexibility depends on your driver-guide, but private transport usually makes it easier to discuss timing and interests.

You should also plan for a full day on the road. The tour visits several wineries across Kakheti, so the appeal is the overall experience rather than one single headline attraction.

Vellino Wine Cellar and the First Amber Wines

The first stop is Vellino Wine Cellar, where you spend about two hours. This is a generous opening visit, especially for anyone curious about Georgian wine rather than interested only in tasting a few glasses.

Vellino is described as an organic cellar with notable amber wines and an engaging host. Amber wine is one of Georgia’s most distinctive styles. Its color and character come from the way white grapes are made with extended contact between the juice and grape skins. The result can taste and feel quite different from the crisp white wines many visitors know.

This is also a good place to begin asking questions about Georgian wine methods. You will have time for more than a hurried sample at the counter, though the exact tasting lineup can change. The emphasis on organic production may appeal to you if you prefer small-scale, less commercial wine experiences.

The practical point is moderation. You still have several tastings ahead, plus lunch and another full day of stops. Treat the first cellar as a chance to learn the local style, not a race to sample everything available.

Sighnaghi Ethnographic Park and a Small Winery

The next stop brings you to Sighnaghi Ethnographic Park and an organic winery associated with the town. You spend about an hour here. The setting helps connect the wine to local life, rather than presenting it as an isolated product.

Small wineries can be especially rewarding in Kakheti because the visit may include direct contact with the people making the wine. The experience is less polished than a major commercial winery, but that is often the point. You may get a clearer sense of local methods, family production, and the work behind each bottle.

The tour description does not give a detailed list of wines or food served at this stop, so you should treat it as a tasting and cultural visit rather than expecting a formal meal. The organic focus continues the theme established at Vellino.

Sighnaghi: A Town Break Between Tastings

You then have about an hour to visit Sighnaghi itself. This is an important pause in a day centered on wine. It gives you time to walk, look around, and enjoy the town before returning to another food and tasting stop.

Sighnaghi is one of Kakheti’s best-known towns, and its compact scale makes an hour useful for a short visit. You will not have time for a long, unhurried exploration of every corner, but you can get your bearings and enjoy the town’s setting.

I like this part of the plan because wine tours can become repetitive when one cellar follows another. A town stop breaks up the tastings and lets you experience Kakheti as a place where people live, not just as a series of vineyards.

Keep your expectations sensible. The schedule allows roughly one hour, so this is a taste of Sighnaghi rather than a full town tour. If you want extensive sightseeing, ask your guide how much flexibility is possible before the day begins.

Lunch at Mosmieri With Vineyards Around You

Mosmieri provides lunch and another wine stop, with about an hour scheduled here. The setting includes vineyards around the chateau, giving the meal a clear connection to the region.

Food matters on this tour because it helps you understand Georgian wine in context. Local cuisine is not just a side item between tastings. A proper meal gives you something to remember alongside the wine and helps make the day feel like a regional visit rather than a succession of samples.

The schedule is fairly tight for lunch, food, and wine in one hour. You should not expect a long, leisurely restaurant sitting. Still, this stop provides a useful change from cellar conversations and lets you enjoy the scenery around the vineyard.

Vegetarian meals are available if requested in advance. You should also provide any other dietary requirements when booking. The tour operates in all weather, so suitable clothing matters, especially if you will be outside around vineyards and town streets.

An Overnight at a Local Kakheti Guest House

The overnight stay is one of the strongest reasons to choose the two-day version. Instead of returning to Tbilisi after a long day, you sleep at a local guest house in Kakheti.

The supplied details do not name the guest house or describe its room types, so you should ask about the exact property if accommodation standards are important to you. Still, the local guest house format suggests a more personal stay than a large city hotel.

It also makes the schedule more comfortable. You are not trying to fit every winery, meal, and scenic stop into one return journey. For a wine-focused trip, that extra night gives the region room to breathe.

The tour is described as full board, but the detailed schedule specifically names meals at Mosmieri and Kvareli Lake Resort. Confirm which meals are included on your dates, particularly dinner and breakfast at the guest house, if that affects your budget or dietary planning.

Khareba’s Wine Tunnel on Day Two

Day two begins with the Tunnel Winery Khareba, where you spend about 30 minutes. This is the shortest stop on the tour, so it functions more as a focused introduction than a long tasting visit.

A wine tunnel gives the day a different feel from the smaller organic cellars. Instead of seeing only vineyards and tasting rooms, you encounter a purpose-built wine environment tied to storage and production. The brief timing suggests you will see the main feature and sample wine rather than spend hours with a host.

This stop may appeal to you if you want variety. The first day emphasizes smaller wineries and personal contact, while the tunnel adds a more structured winery setting. The drawback is obvious: half an hour does not leave much room for a detailed tour or extended questions.

Chelti Winery and Vineyard Time

Chelti Winery follows, with about an hour for the visit. The stop includes vineyards and wine tastings, giving you another chance to compare the character of different producers.

By this point, you will have tasted several Georgian wines. That makes it easier to notice differences in style, color, aroma, and production method. If you are new to wine, do not worry about having expert opinions. Ask what grapes are being used, how the wine is aged, and how it differs from what you tasted the previous day.

The winery setting also keeps the experience tied to the source of the wine. You are not just sitting in a city bar with imported bottles. You are seeing the vineyards that shape the region’s identity.

As with the other winery visits, the information provided does not guarantee a specific tasting menu. The selection can vary, so go in ready to compare rather than expecting a particular bottle.

Gombori Pass and Kvareli Lake Resort

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

This is a welcome longer stop after the brief Khareba visit and the tasting at Chelti. The setting gives you more time to eat, look around, and enjoy the countryside without standing in another cellar. The route through Gombori Pass adds a scenic element to a trip that could otherwise be almost entirely wine-focused.

The tour information describes beautiful scenery around the resort, but it does not specify activities or a detailed program there. Think of it as a relaxed lunch stop with views, not as a separate adventure or guided attraction.

For many people, this may be the most comfortable ending. After two days of tastings, a slower meal in a scenic setting helps round out the trip before the return journey.

What the Guides Add to the Experience

The driver-guide is central to the value of this tour. You are not simply being taken from one address to another. The right guide can explain the wine process, translate conversations, and help you understand why Georgian production methods matter.

Nika is praised for giving useful explanations during the journey to the wineries. That matters because the drive itself becomes part of the experience rather than dead time between stops.

Zuka is praised for explaining the wine-making process and for arranging an opportunity to see how a qvevri is made. The qvevri is a large clay vessel used in traditional Georgian wine production. Seeing one being made gives you a physical connection to a method that can otherwise feel abstract.

Guide quality can vary on any private departure, but these named examples indicate the sort of personal attention the tour aims to provide. If wine education is important to you, mention that when booking so your guide knows what you want from the visits.

Is $382.01 Per Person Good Value?

At $382.01 per person, this is not a budget day trip. The price needs to be judged against what you receive: two days of private transport from Tbilisi, a driver-guide, several wine visits, meals and tastings, a local guest house stay, and stops in Sighnaghi and around Kakheti.

For a couple or small private group, the price can make sense because you are paying for a complete regional experience rather than only transportation. The private format is especially useful if you value questions, personal attention, and a calmer schedule.

The value is weaker if you mainly want one winery and a quick look at Sighnaghi. In that case, a shorter tour may suit you better. You are paying for breadth, overnight accommodation, and the chance to visit less familiar producers.

Group discounts are offered, which may improve the cost for larger parties. Since the detailed meal and accommodation arrangements are not fully described, confirm exactly what is included before paying. That is the best way to judge the final value.

Who Should Book This Kakheti Tour?

I would recommend this experience to wine lovers who want to see several producers and learn about Georgian methods. It also suits couples and private groups that prefer their own vehicle and guide rather than a fixed large-group schedule.

Food-focused visitors should enjoy the combination of tastings and local meals. The Sighnaghi stop also helps if you want more than winery interiors.

This is less suitable if you dislike long drives, do not drink wine, or want a tightly planned sightseeing tour with many historic monuments. The trip is built around wineries, meals, countryside views, and conversation.

Families can participate, since children must be accompanied by an adult and most people can take part. Still, parents should remember that the schedule centers on wine tastings. Service animals are allowed, and the tour operates in all weather.

Smart-casual clothing is requested. Bring weather-appropriate layers, since the route includes outdoor areas and town visits.

Cancellation and Booking Tips

You receive confirmation at the time of booking. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience begins. Changes or cancellations made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted and are not refundable.

Give the operator your dietary requirements when booking. Vegetarian food is available, but it needs to be requested ahead of time.

Because this is a private activity, only your group participates. That is useful if you want to ask questions openly, set the pace where possible, or focus on organic wine and qvevri traditions.

Should You Book It?

Book this tour if you want a full Kakheti experience rather than a quick tasting trip from Tbilisi. The best reasons are the private guide, smaller winery visits, organic and amber wines, local meals, a guest house stay, and the chance to see qvevri production.

I would be more cautious if your budget is tight or if you prefer a short, highly structured outing. At $382.01 per person, the tour earns its price through its two-day format and private service, not through one famous attraction.

Before confirming, ask for the exact guest house details and the full meal schedule. If those arrangements suit you, this is a strong choice for a slower, more personal introduction to Georgia’s wine country.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins with pickup in Tbilisi at 9:30 am. Pickup is offered from anywhere in Tbilisi.

How long does the experience last?

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

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity, and you travel with a private driver-guide.

Which wineries are included?

The scheduled stops include Vellino Wine Cellar, Sighnaghi Okro’s Organic Winery, Mosmieri, Tunnel Winery Khareba, and Chelti Winery.

Are vegetarian meals available?

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

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted and are not refunded.