Western Georgia Wine Tour 2 Days

Duration: 2 days. Best season: All year round

We will be visiting Imeretian and Megrelian natural wineries during this tour. These are one of the most diverse regions of Georgian wine making. Climatic conditions and soil composition are very different and so are the wines -  playful, vibrant, fleshy and lively. In the west Georgia the classic technology (White wine) of winemaking is mainly used and also, the Kvevri (a clay vessel) is actively used, which is called Churi in the west. However, unlike Kakheti, the volume of the grape must is significantly lower in the grape juice, which contributes delicate structure and elegance to the wines. These wines are playful, vibrant, fleshy and lively. Western Georgian cuisine is known for its plentiful use of walnuts, fresh cheese, veggies and spices. 

So get ready to meet the real Georgian hospitality. Discover the boundless diversity of the western Georgian viticulture and cuisine and explore the cultural heritage of the ancient Kingdom of Colches.

Day 1. 

Tbilisi - drive to the west Georgian region Imereti - visit Ubisa monastery on the way and explore its unique murals - drive to Terjola - visit one of the best Imeretian wine maker and have a wine tasting of Imeretian wine (5 type of wine) with lunch - drive to Gelati - explore Gelati monastery (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - visit Kutaisi and explore the city - drive to Vani - visit and explore Vani's museum - from Vani drive to the nearby village Zeindari where we visit a Geo - Australian couple who make Imeretian natural wines - enjoy delicious dinner with wine and food pairing - drive to Kutaisi

Overnight in Kutaisi.  Driving time: 4h 40 min.

Day 2.

Kutaisi - Tskaltubo - explore some of the abandoned soviet time hotels - drive to Martvili - visit Martvili canyon - take a short boat trip and explore the canyon  - visit Oda family natural winery and have lunch with delicious Megrelian dishes and taste natural wine - optional cooking class - drive to Kvaliti and visit another great Imeretian natural wine maker - have a tasting of his wines - drive back to the east - stop for the pottery market in Shrosha - Tbilisi.  Driving time: 5 hours.

End of the tour

For more details about the tour and prices, please contact us. As we offer private tours, we are ready to make changes in the itineraries and consider your requirements