Kakheti
The Kakheti - a wine-making region in Georgia is the sunny kingdom of endless vineyards and picturesque mountains of Tusheti.
Sights in Kakheti
Calypso's tours of the Kakheti region include a fabulous excursion, lunches in the most unusual places intervened with history and visiting iconic sights!
Fabulous city of eternal love Sighnaghi, surrounded by a medieval wall with 23 towers and love stories floating in the clouds over the Alazani Valley. A world known artist from Kakheti - the great Pirosmani, who sold his paintings and all his possessions in the name of love! Hence the name of the city Sighnaghi - “the city of love”, because it was here that the beautiful story of the eternal happened.
Bodbe Monastery, where the Holy Equal to the Apostles St. Nino rests, enlightener of Iberia (Georgia). In the monastery of Bodbe, the fresco of the monk Sabinin "Lilith" - the first wife of Adam. Lilith - freedom-loving, wayward, rebellious! Her brightness became a hindrance to her ... Why so? What are the origins of the legend and how the choice between two women is made? Why do men love one and marry another? A million years have passed and nothing has changed! …
The manor-museum in Tsinandali is the brainchild of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze-the godson, of The Russian Empress Catherine II, an outstanding romantic poet and public figure. And also the house of, the “black rose” of Tiflis, Nino, the widow of a famous Russian poet and public figure Griboedov.
Telavi with a beautiful view of the Caucasus Mountains, which stretches along the city and impresses with its magnificent view. Telavi is also famous for the Mimino airport, from where the popular Georgian film hero - pilot Valiko Mizandari, nicknamed Mimino (“falcon” in Georgian), went in search of the meaning of life. The airport operates to this day and is an important transport hub.
The amazing history of the monastery complex Alaverdi and its cathedral paintings, dating from the XV century. Alaverdi is the main temple of Christian region.
Local Cuisine
As part of the tour, guests will discover the secret of the Kakhetian traditional winemaking and shish-kebab, which is the most delicious in the whole country!
After all, what could be a holiday in Georgia without delicious food and wine?
Kakheti is famous, of course, for its cuisine and the most delicious kebab and khashlama. Traditionally, the meat here is prepared according to a special recipe using wine.
So, the smallest thing you can do when you are on holiday in Georgia is to eat deliciously and have fun!
The cost of the tour in Kakheti depends on the cost of living, excursion program and other additional options. Tour prices can be received from company managers. Also, if you are planning a vacation on an individual program, a company manager will give you a tour on request.
Do you plan a trip to Georgia? Calypso is ready to arrange the best vacations for you!