Darani's Amber Road: Georgia's Ancient Wine Heritage

The day starts with the National Museum's history and treasures, followed by a traditional Georgian lunch nearby. Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views, then walk down through Old Town's winding lanes lined with balconied houses. In the late afternoon, the Wine Museum offers a curated tasting of Georgia's ancient grape varieties. The evening is free to explore as you wish.

Overnight: Tbilisi | Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting

Visit the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, carved from solid rock, then see the centuries-old frescoes at Ateni Sioni Church. At midday, stop at a family marani (wine cellar) where clay qvevri vessels age amber wine alongside seasonal dishes. Return to Tbilisi with the option to visit the Ethnographic Museum near Turtle Lake to see Georgia's regional folk architecture.

Overnight: Tbilisi | Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting

In the morning, see Ujarma's fortress walls before continuing across the picturesque Gombori Pass. Visit an artisanal vineyard growing rare indigenous grapes (Saperavi, Rkatsiteli, Kisi) on the eastern slopes, and taste wines while overlooking the vines that produced them. Spend the afternoon in Telavi, then visit a historic manor with aristocratic estate wine traditions. In the evening, enjoy steaming khinkali dumplings paired with amber mountain beer.

Overnight: Telavi area | Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Wine Tasting

Visit Nekresi Monastery, one of Georgia's oldest religious complexes, then explore Gremi's royal citadel set against the Caucasus foothills. In a stone-walled kitchen, learn to make khinkali, then taste your creations alongside local artisan wines. The day ends at the towering Alaverdi Cathedral, an ancient site of winemaking heritage, before you return to your countryside hotel.

Overnight: Telavi area | Included: Breakfast, Wine Tasting, Culinary Experience

Visit Bodbe Monastery in the morning, then walk through Sighnaghi's squares and cobbled streets, a town surrounded by ancient walls with views across the Alazani Valley. After lunch at a natural wine cellar, we return to Tbilisi, where the evening is free.

Overnight: Tbilisi | Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Tasting

In the morning, explore Tbilisi's 19th-century quarters and their architecture. Later, visit a basement wine library for a tasting of Georgia's rarest, limited-production wines from across the country. In the afternoon, relax before a farewell feast with live traditional polyphonic singing.

Overnight: Tbilisi | Included: Breakfast, Wine Tasting, Farewell Dinner