Wine tour in Racha
The small country of Georgia located at the border between Europe and Asia with an
ancient history and traditions, the country of Golden Fleece has, rich nature, and
hospitable people. Distinguished by its beautiful mountains. In this tour, we will discover
Racha, which is situated on the slope of mount Katitsvera and offers breathtaking views
of the Caucasus and the surrounding area.
Arrival to Tbilisi, airport transfer, and accommodation
A little night tour of the old Tbilisi
Dinner with a Georgian Traditional kitchen and wine
Overnight Tbilisi
After breakfast drive to Kutaisi. We will have a stop in Kutaisi – the third biggest city of
country and the ancient capital of Georgia (during Arabs occupation of Tbilisi in until XII
century). We will visit the beautiful Bagrati Cathedral. After, our journey will continue to
Tskaltubo, where we will have the tour in cave – more than one km long cave full of
stalagmites, stalactites, underground rivers and halls. Visit local family Baia’s wine
cellar. Taste different types of wine.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Early In the morning, we will depart to Racha region. First stop in Tskhrajvari viewpoint,
Continue to Shaori reservoir. We will visit Nikorwminda monastery built in1010-1014.
Here we taste Rachuli Lobiani(made from bread and mashed beans)
Continue to the cave freezer village of Nikortsminda, the Chelish desert
Transfer to the hotel in Ambrolauri.
Visit the” love” waterfall
Overnight and dinner in a local hotel
After breakfast drive to upper Racha. Visit Yvirala waterfall in the village Tkhmori.
Continue alongside the river Shareuli to khotevi Castle- the domain of Racha princes tells
a beautiful story about the construction process.
Visit Barakoni - Cathedral of the Mother of God, it is one of the last, important
monuments of old Georgian domed architecture in Racha.
Visit village khvanchkara-taste wine in the factory.
Sori village - St. George's Church - 10th century beautifully painted with 13th-century
frescoes and a historical yard.
Oni - rest stop in the courtyard of the artist's house - light lunch with wine from the
famous hostTour in Oni center, then return to the hotel.
Overnight and dinner in a local family winery by the fire and tasting wine.
Depart to Utsera, the resort is famous its healing waters.
We will taste it.
Continue to Gebi and Gona village. This is a place with one
local family. The atmosphere is wild and untouchable. Gebi
itself is the connection of two different cultures Svaneti
and Racha together.
Then visit a local family to have lunch with traditional food.
After lunch visit Shovi - After tasting the sour waters, we will visit Pensionat Mamison -
the first rest house, Joseph Stalin's country house. We will hear an interesting story about
Galactic, which is connected to this place.
Overnight and dinner in Shovi
After breakfast with a beautiful view, we will transfer back to Tbilisi for departure.