A wine weekend in Kakheti: where to stay
Kakheti is Georgia's main wine region, about 1.5–2 hours east of Tbilisi. It is home to the 8,000-year-old qvevri winemaking tradition, old estates and some of the country's best resort hotels. A weekend is enough to taste the region without rushing.
Where to base yourself
Telavi and Tsinandali
The heart of the region. The historic Tsinandali Estate, once home to the poet Alexander Chavchavadze, now includes the Radisson Collection Hotel. Nearby are large wineries and smaller family cellars. The fastest route from Tbilisi crosses the Gombori Pass.
Sighnaghi
A small hilltop town with city walls and wide views over the Alazani Valley. It is around 110 km from Tbilisi and a good choice for a romantic weekend.
Lakeside and vineyard resorts
Resorts such as Lopota Lake Resort & Spa and Kvareli Lake Resort combine wine tours with spa days, pools and calm surroundings. Several wine châteaux in the area also offer boutique rooms among the vineyards.
Why go by private car
Wine tastings and driving do not mix. With a private chauffeur you can visit two or three wineries in a day, stop at monasteries such as Alaverdi or Bodbe, and bring cases of wine back without worrying about luggage space. For groups, a minivan is the comfortable option. If you would rather follow a ready-made route, Meet in Georgia runs a private Kakheti and Sighnaghi tour from Tbilisi.
Straight from the airport
You do not have to stop in Tbilisi first. We can meet you at the airport and drive directly to your Kakheti resort, or bring you back to your hotel in Tbilisi at the end of the weekend. Prefer mountains to vineyards? Read about the drive to Kazbegi.
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