Things to do & places to visit in Kakheti Region, Georgia

Kakheti Region #5 destination in Georgia 2023. The average rating score is 4.49 based on 4.181 traveler reviews, of 127 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Tbilisi, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 20:57.

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5.0 Cradle of Wine Marani (115 reviews)
- Absolute best wine tasting experience we have ever been to!
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Please be advised that our winery in Sighnaghi will be officially closed between Saturday, December 17th, 2022 and Tuesday, January 17th, 2023. We take this opportunity to thank the thousands of our visitors over the last nine years for your interest, friendship and support. We look forward to welcoming our many repeat customer as well as new and old friends in 2023! Our natural wines continue to be made in qvevri by fermenting the juice of the grapes on their skins, seeds and pulp (chacha) in the 8,000 year old Georgian tradition. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See more..
5.0 Kakheti David Tours (72 reviews)
- 6 days trip in Georgia
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Cultural Tours • Distillery Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings

Found David in the lonely planet and communicated with him via Whatsapp/call. Initially agreed to a 3 days tour, from Tbilisi-Kazbegi-Telavi but ended up spending 6 days with him! We also visited Batumi and discovered together the Western wine region ‚Racha‘. I can highly recommend David, he is knowledgeable, speaks well English and drives safe & fast. Plus he has a good attitude of saying that ‚anything is possible‘ Thank you David! See more..
5.0 National Park of Tusheti (68 reviews)
- Beautiful Omalo to Dartlo trek
Parks

I think this was my favorite part of Georgia! So serene! The ride from the village of Pshaveli to Omalo through Abano pass took us about 5 hours by our Toyota Hilux and seemed to be endless but beautiful at the same time. Once in Omalo we hiked to a gorgeous village of Dartlo and back to Omalo. It was hard to believe that people live here so cut off from other civilization. Dartlo was extraordinarly beautiful. Had no issue with dogs at all on this trail. See more..
5.0 Lagodekhi National Reserve (62 reviews)
- Worth to visit!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas

We took the route to the Black Gouse Waterfall. It was a beautiful experience, route was well marked but sometimes pretty tough so you need a good pair of trekking shoes. If the weather conditions are bad it can be dangerous and hard to get to the waterfall. You need to go to administration first to sign and talk with the guides. We've met there a guide whos name was Zaza, he is a great guy with a lot of experience. They have three persian cats that are adorable :) See more..
5.0 Vaziani Company (36 reviews)
- Mamuka - excellent guide in Telavi - Sighnaghi
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wine Tours & Tastings

Thanks to previous reviewers, we found out about Mamuka (the local guide with transportation) & contacted him. It was the right choice for us even though we took a taxi to Telavi to meet Mamuka there. Everything after went really smoothly - we transferred our luggage into Mamuka’s car & then had a full day of fantastic local sightseeing with him. Mamuka is from Telavi & he knows every corner of this area. He helped us to narrow down the numerous choices we had so that our visit ended up being diverse, exciting and memorable. We spoke a mixture of Russian & English and never had any communication problems. A separate huge thanks goes to Mamuka’s family for their hospitality and to his father George for the excellent house wine! Gamaur dzjos!! See more..
5.0 Chubini Wine Cellar (34 reviews)
- excellent
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Chubini Wine Cellar is located in Village Shilda, at the foothills of Caucasus Mountain, with spectacular panorama view. with us you can taste wines fermented in Qvevri (big clay vessels buried in the ground),tradition which counts 8000 years. guests will be hosted personally by the owner, who will introduce history of Georgian wine making, local grapes and viticulture. See more..
5.0 Wine Yard N 1 (28 reviews)
- Great getaway from the city
Wine Tours & Tastings

Wine, food, mood, hospitality - everything u have may heard about Georgia is accumulated here. Ver recommended See more..
5.0 Gio's Wine Cellar (22 reviews)
- Lovely wine and family environment
Wineries & Vineyards

Visit our cool, century-old cellar, taste the large range of divine homemade Georgian wines, accompanied with traditional Georgian food. Buy it and take home if you like. We also offer a masterclass, giving you an opportunity to participate in the preparation of various Georgian dishes. Prices vary. See more..
5.0 Temi Community (21 reviews)
- Come here now
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wine Tours & Tastings

World should know more about this place. The only place that rents bikes to wander around vineyards in Kakheti, great award winning wines, fantastic food (best supra I had during my 2 weeks in Georgia) and a great cause. Very welcoming staff and volunteers ready to help and answer any questions you might have. Really a feel good place, very recommended. See more..
5.0 Nelkarisi (Friends' Cellar) (20 reviews)
- Highly recomended
Spent More than 3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Nelkarisi is a place where ancient history blends with today and provides a glimpse of future we are creating. We invite you to be part of it! Enjoy our tradition Georgian Wine tasted with a unique blend of Georgian and international cuisines. Guided tours are also offered as our cellar is built on the ancient city Nelkarisi in the beautiful countryside. See more..
5.0 Vashlovani National Park (19 reviews)
- Try a four wheel drive tour.
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Forests

Fantastic park with much varied scenery. Mountains, valleys, network of dry riverbeds to navigate. Prairie type fields and semi arid desert areas. See more..
5.0 VELLINO Wine Cellar (18 reviews)
- Family Winery
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

VELLINO Wine Cellar is located in western Kakheti, 1 hour trip from Tbilisi. We produce 12,000-15,000 bottles of organic wines per year and our visitors have great chance to taste our wines with owner. We also offer Chacha tasting, traditional meals and sweats in healthy environment. Our wines exported in the following countries: USA, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Japan, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Belgium, Italy. See more..
5.0 Gurami Papa's Winery (17 reviews)
- Family Winery is something else
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Gurami Papa's Winery is a traditional Kakhetian family. We are offering wine degustation, masterclasses of Georgian traditional food, lunch, dinner and e.c.t. Everything in one place. Hospitality, atmosphere, wine and food are the reasons to come back here. You are always welcome in our warm family See more..
5.0 Chelti Winery (16 reviews)
- The tour was amazing and so this place
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Winery Chelti Complex was founded in 2001, which is located in Kakheti region, village of Shilda, Kvareli district. From the very beginning, the company’s goal was to produce only the premium quality products. Therefore the company began to plant own vineyards which would have given the possibility to control the quality of grapes. See more..
5.0 Experience The Caucasus (14 reviews)
- Great short trip to Georgia & Tusheti
Sunday: Motorcycle Tours • Beer Tastings & Tours • Night Tours • Private Tours • Wine Tours & Tastings • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals • Photography Tours • 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Safaris • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Ski & Snow Tours • Taxis & Shuttles • Bike Tours • Walking Tours • Eco Tours • Gear Rentals • Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Running Tours • Horseback Riding Tours

We booked Giorgi and his uncle by recommendation by fellow travellers. We planned a 4 day trip / 3 nights going wine tasting and visiting Kakheti, Sighnagi as well as a wine festival before doing the tourist route to Kazbegi. Instead he suggested we diverted to Tusheti. In short we had a fantastic trip by road up to Tusheti and back the following day. Wonderful mountains & people and crazy roads. Visited october 2016 (TA wont let me select the right year) A tour to remember. Highly recommended See more..
4.5 Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino (536 reviews)
- Special place, not just another cathedral
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Religious Sites

Choose a good weather for the visit. Both the main cathedral and the smaller church were closed in Sunday morning for visitors. The views were partly hidden due to clouds. The external appearance is unique both in main architectural aspects but also small ornament on walls. Do not forget to descent for a holly water source. See more..
4.5 Signagi City Walls (419 reviews)
- Not the Great Wall of … but worth visiting for its views of the neighbouring country side
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites

Signaghi is a picturesque small town in the Georgian wine country. It is known as City of Love but also a tourist attraction because of it great wall , which was built in the 18th century to provide sanctuary and provide protection to those who came to the town. Sighnaghi wall with the length of about 5 kilometers and 23 towers was built in King Erekle II’s times in 1770s. The fortress could accommodate almost all Kizikians in that period. Sighnaghi Wall is still considered to be one of the most important historic monuments in Kakheti and throughout Georgia. A small section of the wall has been restored for tourism See more..
4.5 David Gareja Monastery (321 reviews)
- Hiking into the Rainbow Mountains starting at the Monastery
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The Monastery itself is spectacular and unique, but we certainly would' give it 5 stars especially that he trails to the supposedly amazing caves are now off limits. What gave the experience the 5 stars was the hike we did down the valley into the Rainbow mountains, or what my children decided should "Bacon Mountains", because that was a better resemblance of the colors in August :). We started our hike at the Monastery's parking lot and followed cow trails into the valley and then hiked around the beautiful area. It is a fragile eco system and we were happy to be hiking and not in a 4wd vehicle. There are no marked trails but ample cow dung to let you know that you are on a trail easy enough to follow. You can always see the Monastery (as a reference point). Note: we lucked out to be visiting on a cool August day. I would certainly not recommend this hike on a hot day. I'm sure it would be amazing in spring See more..
4.5 Tunnel Winery Khareba's (239 reviews)
- Amazing place
Wineries & Vineyards

Try to imagine a tunnel 7.7 Kilometers in length carved into the rock, filled with the best aging wines of Winery Khareba. You will never before have seen such a phenomenon... The touristic complex offers the opportunity of tasting more than 30 varieties of Winery Khareba's best wines and participation in the cultural activities, such as: Chacha distillation process, Georgian bread baking, Chuchkhela making, grilling meat (Georgian barbeque), harvesting and pressing grapes in Satsnakheli. See more..
4.5 Alaverdi St. George Cathedral (188 reviews)
- Impressive cathedral reconstructed since 2005
Churches & Cathedrals

The cathedral description on Wikipedia is somewhat incomplete. There are interesting historical photos on the territory, as well as a small museum in construction. There is a very active parish and there were many locals on Sunday attending with baptizing, weddings, etc. Great to see that the cathedral was revived from a poor state end 90s to a very good shape since 2020, but it is still work in progress. See more..
4.5 Gremi Citadel and Church of the Archangels (142 reviews)
- Magnificent castle
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Castles

On the river's bend, up the hill, the great castle towers. Some walk from the bus/car stop. Amazing view on the ancient village. Wine cellars and great photo opportunities Too bad the area is full of trash and garbage, though, See more..
4.5 Tsinandali Palace (138 reviews)
- History and luxuary
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Wineries & Vineyards

Excellent location for a small to medium-sized meeting. Beautiful culture, architecture and environment. We stayed in the hotel, really 5-stars worth. Very efficient and friendly staff. Perfect focus on the wine history. Nice wine tasting and interesting museum, Beautiful arboretum/park. See more..
4.5 Nekresi Monastery Complex (132 reviews)
- Amazing view to Alazan valley
Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Highly recommended to visit in Kakhetia! It was founded in 4th century and is one originated wide-spreading of Orthodox in Georgia. It cost us small price for bus to&back to go up the mountain. You will have enough time to look around and take photos. See more..
4.5 Kindzmarauli Corporation Wine House (119 reviews)
- Good wine-tasting and small prices for wine in shop
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Strongly recommended to visit in Kvareli! Tasting of 4 wine sorts costs 8 lari and tour with guide is free. Very good prices in the shop. We also had lunch in the cafe - tasty and cheap. See more..
4.5 Shumi Winery (112 reviews)
- Great Place to Learn About And Taste Georgian Wine
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

The Shumi Winery and Tourist Complex is located in the village of Tsinandali, Kakheti, Georgia, in a historical location and borders on the National Park and the A. Chachavadze Museum. A. Chavchavadze. Shumi vineyards are located in historically known unique winegrowing microzones of Georgia, and Shumi's ampelographic collection is the largest private collection in the world! In 2002 the company "Shumi" created the first tourist complex in Georgia, which by its structure has no analogues in the world! The complex has 38 locations, including: the first wine museum in Georgia, the first private collection vineyard in Georgia, oenographic pavilion, sculpture park, which is decorated with works of famous Georgian and foreign masters and much more. In 2019, the grounds of the Shumi complex were voted the most beautiful in Georgia! In 2020 Shumi Wine Company was recognized as the BEST MANUFACTURER OF GEORGIA in one of the most prestigious competitions in the world - MUNDUS VINI Grand Inte See more..
4.5 Gombori Pass (85 reviews)
- One of the most beautiful roads in Georgia
Spent 1-2 hours Scenic Drives

One of the most beautiful roads. It only takes app. 1 hour from Tbilisi to Telavi. You can easily get to Old Shuamta or New Shuamta churches bypass. The forest is stunning during the autumn and life full during the summer. However, you should know that Gombori road is getting high on Gombori hill and the road is very curved so in winters You really need a good wheels and experienced driver, it also maybe closed due to high probability of avalanche See more..
4.5 Giant Plane Tree (67 reviews)
- Impressible plane tree which resisted over time.
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Although its trunk is hollowed showing that this tree is somehow “sick”, it still resist over the years! See more..
4.5 Graneli Winery (67 reviews)
- Awesome
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Free wine tastings, lots of types of wine in one session. All the neighboring wineries required payment for much less variety. See more..
4.5 House-museum of Chavchavadze (66 reviews)
- Excellent Stop On Our Tour
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

It was the first stop on our tour for the day and what a stop. Not knowing any of the history involved we had a pleasant and informative tour through the museum and then a wine tasting, a delicious wine tasting, and a wander through the gorgeous grounds, all before 11am. Great way to start the day. See more..
4.5 Shuamta Monasteries (53 reviews)
- Do not miss it
Religious Sites

Both churches are just a small detour from main road. Akhali Shuamta is just 0.5km from main road. Now going under major restoration. Dzveli Shuamna 2.3km and should not be missed. Very peaceful church surrounded by greenery with the Caucasus range in the back. See more..