Two Days in Gorgeous Wine Region with Full board Meals and Tastings From Tbilisi

Georgia’s wine country is best enjoyed slowly, and this two-day trip gives you time for that. You move from Tbilisi into Kakheti for organic amber wines, local meals, vineyard views, and conversations with small producers. I especially like the visit to Vellino Wine Cellar and the chance to see how a qvevri is made.

I also like the private format. Your driver-guide, potentially Nika or Zuka, can give the day a more personal pace than a large bus tour. The main consideration is the price, $382.01 per person, which makes the most sense if you value private transport, meals, tastings, and an overnight stay rather than simply collecting winery stops.

Key points at a glance

• Amber wine at Vellino: Allow two hours for an organic cellar visit with a host who makes the tasting feel personal.
• Small producers over grand tasting rooms: Meet local winemakers and see qvevri production, a distinctive part of Georgian wine culture.
• Sighnaghi adds a town visit: The wine route includes time to walk through Sighnaghi, not just sit at a table.
• Private travel from Tbilisi: Pickup is available anywhere in Tbilisi, with only your group taking part.
• Two days improve the pace: You get several tastings, meals, scenery, and a local guest house stay without forcing everything into one long day.
• Plan for food needs early: Vegetarian meals are available, but dietary requests should be given when you book.

Why two days makes sense in Kakheti

Kakheti is Georgia’s main wine region, and this trip treats it as more than a quick stop outside the capital. The route combines cellars, vineyards, a historic town, a mountain pass, and meals at wine properties. That variety matters because wine tourism can become repetitive when every stop means another tasting room and another drive.

I like the fact that the first day has room for longer visits. Vellino gets two hours, Sighnaghi’s organic winery and town each receive about an hour, and Mosmieri adds lunch with more wine. You are not simply rushing in, taking a sip, and climbing back into the vehicle.

The private setup helps here. You travel with a driver-guide rather than joining a fixed public group, and only your party takes part. That gives you a better chance to ask about grape growing, cellar work, food, or the local style of wine. It also avoids the awkwardness of trying to keep up with a large group at every stop.

The schedule still has a clear wine focus. If you prefer long museum visits, strenuous walks, or a broad tour of Georgian sights, this will feel narrow. If your main goal is food, wine, scenery, and local contact, the focus works well.

Day one: Vellino and Kakheti’s amber wines

The first stop is Vellino Wine Cellar, an organic winery visited for about two hours. This is the kind of stop that can give the trip its character. The supplied description points to amber wines and an interesting host, while one account of the trip highlights time with local winemakers and the process behind the wine.

Amber wine is especially important to the experience. It is made from white grapes with extended skin contact, giving the wine a darker color and a style that differs from the pale whites many visitors expect. The tour does not present Vellino as a quick commercial tasting. You should expect the cellar and the host to be part of the visit, not just a counter where glasses appear.

The organic focus is useful if you want to understand how smaller Georgian producers work. Still, the word organic does not mean every bottle will suit your taste. Amber wines can be earthy, firm, or unusual compared with familiar European whites, so approach the tasting with curiosity rather than expecting a standard winery flight.

This is also a good place to ask questions. Guides such as Nika and Zuka have been associated with the experience, and Zuka has explained the wine process and qvevri production during past departures. Your assigned guide is not guaranteed, but the format is designed around personal explanation rather than an audio guide or a printed list of facts.

Sighnaghi: wine, views, and a change of pace

The next stop is an organic winery in Sighnaghi’s ethnographic park, with about an hour set aside. The park setting gives the tasting a different feel from a cellar visit. You have the wine connection, but you are also in one of Kakheti’s best-known towns.

After the winery, you get another hour to visit Sighnaghi itself. That separation is helpful. You can taste first, then walk through town without treating the whole stop as one blur of food and drink. The schedule is short, so think of this as a compact introduction rather than a full town tour.

Sighnaghi is known for its hilltop setting and views across the surrounding area. The supplied details do not promise a specific monument, museum, or walking route, so I would not book this expecting a detailed architectural tour. Instead, value it as a pause from the cellar circuit, with time to look around and take in the town.

The one-hour limit also means you should keep your visit simple. Wear smart casual clothing as requested, but choose comfortable shoes and be ready for outdoor conditions. The tour operates in all weather, and the best experience will depend partly on how you dress for the day.

Mosmieri: lunch beside the vineyards

Mosmieri Chateau follows Sighnaghi, with about an hour for lunch and more wine. The setting is described as a property surrounded by vineyards, so this stop adds a scenic meal rather than another bare tasting room.

This is one of the strongest value points in the package. Meals at wineries let you connect Georgian food with Georgian wine, which is more useful than tasting bottles in isolation. The tour is described as including local gourmet meals and full-board dining, while the day-by-day details specifically identify lunch here. If you need breakfast or dinner included at the guest house, confirm exactly what is covered before booking.

One hour is enough for a focused lunch, but it is not a long, leisurely Georgian feast. Georgian meals can be generous, and you may prefer more time between courses and tastings. The schedule suggests a practical stop that keeps the route moving.

Give the operator your dietary needs at booking. A vegetarian option is available, and specific requests should be sent in advance. Do not wait until you are sitting down to explain an allergy or restriction.

The overnight stay and the value of slowing down

The overnight stay is at a local Kakheti guest house. The information does not name the property or specify room arrangements, so you should ask if those details matter to you. What is clear is that the stay keeps you in the wine region instead of sending you back to Tbilisi after a full day of tastings.

That makes the second day more practical. You are not trying to fit every winery into one exhausting round trip. You also get a little more of the local setting, which suits a tour built around small producers and regional food.

The $382.01 per-person price needs to be judged as a package. You are paying for roughly two days, private transport, a driver-guide, pickup in Tbilisi, tastings, meals, and a guest house stay. Compared with arranging separate taxis, wineries, meals, and accommodation, that can be fair value, especially for two people or a small private group.

The price is less appealing if you mainly want one tasting and a few photographs. It also becomes harder to assess if you need precise information about the guest house or the full meal plan. I would ask those questions before paying, especially because the published day schedule names lunch stops but does not spell out every included meal.

Day two: Khareba’s wine tunnel

Day two begins at Tunnel Winery Khareba, with about 30 minutes at the wine tunnel. This is a very different setting from Vellino. Instead of a small cellar visit centered on a host, you get a purpose-built wine attraction associated with Khareba.

The short visit suggests a compact stop. You will have time to see the tunnel and continue the wine theme, but not to linger for a long technical tasting or a full tour of the production system. That is not necessarily a flaw. After several tastings on day one, a 30-minute visit keeps the morning from becoming too heavy.

It also gives the route some variety. The experience is not built entirely around intimate organic cellars. You see a larger, more recognizable wine property, then move on to Chelti, which returns the focus to vineyards and wine.

Chelti Winery and the final vineyard stop

Chelti Winery receives about an hour. It is described as a winery with vineyards and well-regarded wines, so this stop seems designed to put the bottle back into its growing environment. The vineyard setting helps you connect the drink with the land around it, even if the visit is brief.

The tour’s wine selection is one of its strongest points. You are not tied to a single brand or one tasting style. Vellino brings organic amber wine, Sighnaghi adds another organic producer, Mosmieri combines wine with lunch, Khareba offers the tunnel, and Chelti brings vineyards into the picture.

That range is useful for first-time visitors to Georgian wine. You can compare small and larger settings, different ways of presenting the wine, and the role of food in the tasting experience. At the same time, five wine-related stops in two days may be too much if you do not drink wine or prefer a slower cultural itinerary.

Ask about pacing if you are sensitive to alcohol. The tour is private, which may make it easier to adjust the rhythm, but the supplied details do not promise a specific tasting format or quantity. You can enjoy the region without treating every pour as a test of endurance.

Gombori Pass and lunch at Kvareli Lake Resort

The final listed stop is connected with Gombori Pass and includes a visit to Kvareli Lake Resort for lunch and scenery, with about two hours allocated. This is the route’s strongest break from cellar visits.

The setting gives you time to look outward rather than down into a glass. After two days of wine and food, a longer scenic stop is welcome. The wording places lunch and the beautiful surroundings at the center, so expect a relaxed regional pause rather than another technical winery lesson.

The exact relationship between the pass and resort is not explained in detail, so I would not assume a long hike or a formal pass excursion. Treat it as a scenic meal stop on the second day. The two-hour allowance should give the day a calmer finish than the 30-minute tunnel visit.

This is also where weather matters. The tour runs in all weather, and conditions can change the appeal of outdoor views. Bring suitable clothing and do not rely on warm, dry conditions.

Guides, transport, and the private format

Pickup is offered anywhere in Tbilisi, with a 9:30 am start. That is useful if you are staying in different parts of the city and do not want to find a distant meeting point. The tour information does not state the vehicle type, so ask if you have a particular comfort or luggage concern.

Your guide is also your driver. Nika and Zuka are names connected with past trips, but the assigned person can vary. A good guide matters here because the best parts of the route involve explanation: wine-making methods, local producers, food, and the qvevri tradition.

The qvevri detail is especially worth noting. One past trip included seeing how a qvevri is made, which is a rare hands-on cultural detail compared with a standard tasting. The information does not promise that the demonstration will happen on every departure, so treat it as a possible highlight rather than a guaranteed stop.

Only your group participates. That is a major advantage for couples, families, or friends who want to ask questions and set a comfortable pace. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and most people can take part. Service animals are allowed.

Food, clothing, and practical planning

The tour asks for smart casual dress, but practical clothing matters more than looking formal. The route includes winery grounds, town walking, and outdoor scenery, and it operates in all weather. Wear shoes you can walk in and bring layers suited to the forecast.

Tell the operator about dietary requirements when you book. Vegetarian food is available, but the tour details do not give a full menu. If you have allergies, strict restrictions, or need nonalcoholic alternatives, ask for a clear plan before departure.

The mobile ticket and booking confirmation make the start simple. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not refunded or accepted, so do not leave changes until the last day.

Who should book this two-day wine trip?

I would choose this experience if you want Kakheti to be a main part of your Georgia visit, not a rushed day trip. It suits people who enjoy organic wine, local meals, private transport, and direct contact with small producers.

It is also a good fit if you want a guide to handle the route. You do not need to arrange several wineries, find a driver, or work out where to stay overnight. Pickup from Tbilisi removes another layer of planning.

I would hesitate if you do not drink wine, dislike repeated tastings, or want a detailed tour of major Georgian monuments. Sighnaghi is included, but most of the schedule is built around wine and food. I would also confirm the guest house and meal details if those are central to your decision.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a private, food-focused introduction to Kakheti with a real chance to meet local winemakers and learn about qvevri production. The two-day format is the right choice for a relaxed pace, especially when compared with packing the same route into one day.

At $382.01 per person, it is not a budget winery shuttle. Its value comes from combining transport, guidance, tastings, meals, and a local overnight stay. Ask for exact details about the guest house, included meals, and assigned guide, then book if those answers match what you want from Georgia’s wine country.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts with pickup in Tbilisi. Pickup is offered from anywhere in the city.

What time does the tour begin?

The stated start time is 9:30 am.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately two days.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in this private activity.

What region does the tour visit?

The tour travels from Tbilisi to Kakheti, Georgia’s wine region.

Is accommodation included?

The experience includes an overnight stay at a local Kakheti guest house.

Are meals included?

The experience is described as including full-board meals and local gourmet food. The schedule specifically names lunch at Mosmieri and lunch at Kvareli Lake Resort.

Is a vegetarian option available?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available, but you should request it when booking.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. Children can participate but must be accompanied by an adult.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted and are not refunded.