Culinary tour -Taste Georgians speciality
A small l country of Georgia located at the borderland between Europe and Asia
with an ancient history and traditions, the country of Golden Fleece, rich nature,
and hospitable people is also considered to be a cradle of wine and Georgian
traditional food. When savoring a meal in Georgia, you can taste centuries of a
strong gastronomic heritage making their way through the past and all the way to
your palate.
Enrich your recollection of visiting Georgia!
Arrival to Tbilisi, airport transfer, and accommodation.
Dinner with Georgian Traditional kitchen and wine.
Accompanied by rich Georgian folklore fiery dances and famous polyphonic
songs
Overnight Tbilisi
After Breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Kakheti Region which is also known
as the “Cradle of Wine”, because of its world-known history and technology of
winemaking and unique sorts of grapes. We will visit one of the most popular
tourist destinations – the “City of Love” – Sighnaghi. The beautiful town is
situated on the top of the hill, surrounded by valleys and huge Caucasus
mountains. Visit a local family-type winery to have masterclasses in Georgian
Traditional Churchkhela and bread” Shoti” making, degustation of local wine and
food. Then Visit the nunnery of Bodbe. Continue to Marani Qerovani – the host
will show us the opening of qvevri. We will taste red and white local wine,
Mtsvadi with local Kakhetian bread, and Felamushi-Georgian dessert.
Return and overnight in Tbilisi
The day will start with old Tbilisi walking tour to discover the beauty of the ancient
capital – walking tour starts at Europe Square and includes: Metehki Church, a Cable Car
to the Narikala fortress (ride up by cable car), “Mother of Kartli”, walking down to
Abano District. Then continue walking to Legvtakhevi waterfall.
Visit for lunch in “Gunda” restaurant – masterclasses in Khachapuri making.
Continue to Mtskheta - the old capital of Georgia and a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. You also explore the church Svetitskhoveli, a place where is saved robe of
Jesus. Architects are still amazed by its style form and ideal proportions.
Visit a local restaurant to taste Georgian mashed beans in the clay pot and
“Lobiani” -bread with beans inside.
Dinner in a Georgian restaurant with a traditional dance performance. Georgian
“Supra” – will be led with Traditional “Tamada”. He will introduce you to different
famous toasts.
Overnight in Tbilisi
After breakfast, Drive to Kazbegi. Stop sighting in Ananuri and Jinvali.
Stop for Lunch On the way visit the Traditional Georgian food restaurant “Guda”.
The Restaurant is distinguished by having Traditional Georgian tools from
different regions. We will taste Khinkali with herbs, Mtsvadi with cherry sauce and
etc.
Continue the way to Kazbegi, tour on the Gergeti with a Delica van. Gergeti
Trinity Church is the old Georgian Church located under Mount Kazbek, 2170m
above the town of Stepantsminda
Dinner in a local Family type house, You feel the Georgian spirit by having a
master class in Georgian traditional dish Khinkali making. You will take part in
Khinkali making. Taste Pkhlovana local bread with herbs. Dinner and Chacha
tasting.
Overnight in Kazbegi.
After breakfast, drive to Kutaisi, On the way visit Chateau Mukhrani Winery, a
Wine tour in Chateau includes a visit to famous vineyards, Ivane Mukranbatoni
Palace, stables, and cellars. Have lunch with a specially planned Georgian
menu. Continue the way to Kutaisi, and visit Gelati Monastery. Continue to
Lekhaindrao village to visit a local family. You will taste cheese Sulguni, a salted
water-soaked white cheese that is a staple of any Georgian table, with “Gomi”-
made from grounded corn.
Dinner
Overnight in Kutaisi
After breakfast drive to Zugdidi. we will visit the botanical garden. Tour in the
garden.
Visit “Orkol studio” to have masterclasses in clay pot making with the local
master Robert Absandze and have a look at his unique little workshop.
Then we will have a chance to taste delicious Megrelian cuisine in the Ethno
village “Sisatura”. Have a masterclass in “Gebjalia” making. Degustation of
“Dirpa” drink.
Free time in the “Sisatura”.
Then Visit Dadianebi castle
Overnight in Zugdidi
Breakfast at the hotel then drive to Batumi. The city tour of Batumi starts from
Piazza and continues to the statue of Ali and Nino through Medea Square and
Poseidon Statue. Then, we will ride up to the hill by cable car (about 2 km long
ropeway) for spectacular views of the city and sea in front and the mountains
behind. Visit the local fish Market. After, we will visit the spectacular Botanical
Garden near Batumi, which is full of plants from all over the world. Walking and
breathing fresh air.
Overnight in Batumi
After breakfast drive to Makhuntseti, on the way we will visit Adjarian wine house, have
a little tour in the vineyard. Masteclass in Adjarian khachapuri makin. After, visit
Makhuntseti waterfall which is one of the most popular waterfalls in Georgia. For
optional you can take zipline and rafting tour. Continue to local family winery
Shervashidze cellar. Dinner with folk show and. Traditional local meal.
Return to Batumi
Overnight in Batumi
After breakfast transfer to Tbilisi for departure