Georgian Gastronomic Tour

Georgian Gastronomic Tour

Georgian cuisine offers a variety of dishes, with liberal use of various tasty herbs and spices. Each historical province of Georgia has its own distinct culinary tradition, tells you more about the spirit and culture of each region. The region known as cradle of wine is also famous by cuisine. Kakhetian BBQ is known all over the country. There are some of the dishes which is connected to this region: Churchkhela – Georgian sweets, BBQ and etc. Of course, Georgian “Supra” is not held without wine, especially in the wine region.
Mountains are amazing not only with nature, but with the different taste and traditions of the dishes. In the region of Khevi – Kazbegi you can make and try local traditional food – Khinkali (dumplings). You can try herbal tea, see and try different types of cheese. Another traditional dish in this region is Khabizgina – this is like Khachapuri, but inside, there is cheese and potatoes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival (-/-/-)

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
 Arrival at Tbilisi International airport;
 Transfer to the hotel and check inn;
 Overnight at the hotel in Tbilisi.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner is upon request and can be arranged at a national restaurant with Georgian traditional dances.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Sole Palace Hotel 4* or similar

Day 2: Tbilisi - Bodbe - Sighnaghi - Kvareli - Tsinandali - Tbilisi (B/L/D)

Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
The 9th century monastery in Kakheti region
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sighnaghi, Sighnaghi, Kakheti Region
Sighnaghi - Tiny city of narrow and cobbled stone streets decorated with colorful wooden balconies and defended by about 4km.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kvareli, Kvareli, Kakheti Region
Local winery, where you have a chance to try local wine with local food and master classes.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Tsinandali, Tsinandali, Kakheti Region
house museum of Chavchavadze.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* Sole Palace hotel or similar.

Day 3: Tbilisi - Ananuri - Gudauri - Kazbegi - Tbilisi (B/L/D)

Stop At: Mtskheta, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
On the way visiting the former capital of Georgia – Mtskheta;
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia
Drive to Ananuri Fortress one of the most important complexes in Georgia;
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Visit the breathtaking ski resorts of Gudauri and enjoy the picturesque views from the friendship monument;
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mkinvartsveri, Georgia
Have traditional authentic mountainous lunch in the village of Stepantsminda with master classes of making Khinkali – Dumpligs (Georgian traditional dish), Khabizgina – Bread with cheese and potatoes, tasting different types of cheese, mountainous beer and herbal tea.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia
Drive up to Gergeti Trinity church and embrace Georgian mountains.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4* Sole Palace hotel in Tbilisi or similar

Day 4: Departure (B/-/-)

Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
After breakfast transfer to Tbilisi international airport.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.