Kakheti Wine Region Tour Sighnaghi Bodbe Monastery & Wine Tasting

Manavi House Winery is a cozy family-run winery in the Kakheti region, famous for its traditional Georgian winemaking in clay qvevri. Visitors can taste authentic local wines, enjoy homemade dishes, and experience the warm hospitality of a Kakhetian family while learning about Georgia’s 8,000-year-old winemaking traditions.

Badiauri is a small village in Kakheti, known as the “bread village” of Georgia, where travelers can join a traditional **bread-baking masterclass**. Here, locals demonstrate how to prepare and bake Georgian *tonis puri* (clay oven bread) inside a circular stone oven called a *tone*. Guests can try shaping the dough themselves, stick it to the hot oven walls, and enjoy freshly baked bread often served with local cheese and wine. This authentic experience gives visitors a true taste of Georgian hospitality and rural life.

Bodbe Monastery, located near the town of Sighnaghi in Kakheti, is one of Georgia’s most sacred pilgrimage sites. It is the resting place of **St. Nino**, the 4th-century evangelist who brought Christianity to Georgia. Surrounded by cypress trees and peaceful gardens, the monastery complex offers a serene atmosphere along with stunning views over the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. Today it remains an active convent, where visitors can explore the ancient church, see the holy spring of St. Nino nearby, and experience both spirituality and natural beauty in one place.

Sighnaghi, often called the **“City of Love,”** is a charming hilltop town in Kakheti overlooking the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains. Surrounded by well-preserved 18th-century defensive walls, it is famous for its cobblestone streets, colorful wooden balconies, and romantic atmosphere. The town has become a popular destination for weddings and getaways, while also offering rich history, art museums, wine cellars, and breathtaking panoramic views that make it one of Georgia’s most picturesque and inviting places to visit.

The **Wall of Sighnaghi**, built in the 18th century, stretches around the hilltop town with towers and gates, offering stunning views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus. In Sighnaghi, visitors can also explore **professional winery**, where traditional *qvevri* methods meet modern techniques, providing high-quality wine tastings in a refined setting.

The **Chronicles of Georgia** is a massive monument overlooking Tbilisi Sea, created by sculptor Zurab Tsereteli in 1985. Its towering stone pillars, some over 30 meters high, depict Georgia’s ancient kings, historical events, and Christian saints, symbolizing the nation’s rich history and spiritual heritage. Often called the “Georgian Stonehenge,” it offers both cultural insight and panoramic views of Tbilisi, making it a unique final stop on a city or regional tour.