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➡️Day trip to Kakheti gives you opportunity to explore wine region in Georgia.
If for you life looks more happier after some wine Georgia will be heaven )) Georgia has biggest culture of wine, after excavations it is proven many times by scientists.
ℹIn 2016 in southwest Georgia, archaeologists discovered clay vessels containing cultivated grape seeds that were dated to 6000 BC using archaeological, archaebotanical, climatic, and chemical methods.
ℹ Continually, since the 6th century BC, Georgians have made wine in a vessel called a Qvevri. These giant (generally 1000 liter) clay vessels are often lined with beeswax and buried underground to keep temperatures constant.
ℹ In 2013, this tradition of Georgian qvevri winemaking – which defines the lifestyle of families and communities, and forms an inseparable part of their identity – the United Nations added qvevri winemaking to the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”
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Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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➡️Day trip to Kakheti gives you opportunity to explore wine region in Georgia.
If for you life looks more happier after some wine Georgia will be heaven )) Georgia has biggest culture of wine, after excavations it is proven many times by scientists.
ℹIn 2016 in southwest Georgia, archaeologists discovered clay vessels containing cultivated grape seeds that were dated to 6000 BC using archaeological, archaebotanical, climatic, and chemical methods.
ℹ Continually, since the 6th century BC, Georgians have made wine in a vessel called a Qvevri. These giant (generally 1000 liter) clay vessels are often lined with beeswax and buried underground to keep temperatures constant.
ℹ In 2013, this tradition of Georgian qvevri winemaking – which defines the lifestyle of families and communities, and forms an inseparable part of their identity – the United Nations added qvevri winemaking to the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”
Stop At: Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking, RQ47+W9W, Velistsikhe, Georgia
at first we’ll visit One of the biggest wine manufacturer in Georgia,where you can taste different kind of wines. Wine Tasting – Georgia is sometimes referred to as “the cradle of wine making.” And it is not a coincidence: this delightful radiant country is the oldest cultural center of viticulture, and this is evidenced by various archaeological discoveries. The history of wine making in Georgia, according to some archaeologists, is about 8000 years old.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bodbe Monastery of St. Nino, Signagi Georgia
The Monastery of St. Nino in Bodbe – Originally was built in the 9th Century. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites in Georgia. Monastery holds the tomb of ST. Nino, the Cappadocian maiden who converted Georgian people to Chtistianity as early as 337 AD. It has a breathtaking view of the Alazani valley and snowcapped Caucasus mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Signagi City Walls, Old Town, Signagi Georgia
Sighnaghi – City of Love. It is the prettiest town in Kaheti. Sighnagi orginally was developed in the 18th century by King Erekle II. The defensive walles and 28 towers were built by him against Lezgian invasion. The city has wonderful views over the Alazani valley to the Caucasus beyond. You can taste traditional candies,with grape juice – Churchkhela and Pelamushi.
Duration: 4 hours
