Can non-drinkers enjoy a Georgia wine tour package?

Yes. The harvest, the churchkhela making, the supra, the singing and the cooking class are the heart of this trip, and every tasting has fresh grape juice and Lagid

When is the Rtveli grape harvest in Georgia, and can it be guaranteed?

Rtveli usually runs from mid-September to mid-October in Kakheti, but exact dates depend on the year's weather and the vineyard. We confirm dates with the family vineyard closer to travel and adjust the day order if needed; the harvest itself can't be guaranteed to the day.

Can we combine this Georgia wine tour with Kazbegi or a longer trip?

Yes. Most guests add two nights for Ka

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Basket of freshly picked grapes during the Rtveli harvest on a Georgia wine tour package

Rtveli: The Georgian Grape Harvest Special

Pick, press, feast and sing through Kakheti's autumn harvest.

ToursGeorgia 4n 5d Wine Harvest Special

Tour Overview

Route

Tbilisi (TBS) → Old Tbilisi & Sololaki → Gombori Pass → Alaverdi → Kakheti (Telavi / Tsinandali) → Tbilisi (TBS)

Duration

4N - 5D

Tour Highlights

Picking grapes and stomping them in a wooden press with a Kakhetian family

Dipping walnut strings into grape must to make churchkhela

Feasting at a supra led by a tamada, with live polyphonic singing

Pleating khinkali and shaping khachapuri in a Tbilisi cooking masterclass

Visiting the 11th-century Alaverdi Monastery among its vineyards

Touring the Tsinandali estate, its house museum and historic cellar

Tasting qvevri wines, or grape juice and Lagidze waters, in family cellars

Standing under Telavi's centuries-old giant plane tree

Attractions Covered

Old Tbilisi, Sololaki & Abanotubani — Historic lanes, sulphur-bath domes and the Narikala cable carGombori Pass — Forested mountain road between Tbilisi and KakhetiAlaverdi Monastery — 11th-century cathedral whose monks still make wineFamily vineyards of Kakheti — Harvest, pressing and qvevri cellarsTsinandali Estate — 19th-century home of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, with park and cellarTelavi — Kakheti's main town, with its giant plane tree and local marketGremi Citadel — 16th-century royal citadel on a hill (photo stop)

Photo Gallery

Wine-estate hotel among vineyards in Kakheti on a Kakheti wine tour from India

Churchkhela made from walnuts and grape must during a Georgian harvest festival tour

Long table at a Georgian supra feast on a Georgia wine tour package

Tour Itinerary

Route

Tbilisi (TBS) → Old Tbilisi & Sololaki → Gombori Pass → Alaverdi → Kakheti (Telavi / Tsinandali) → Tbilisi (TBS)

Duration

4N - 5D

Important Note:

Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Old Tbilisi / Sololaki (twin-sharing)
2 nights in a 4-star wine-estate hotel in the Telavi / Tsinandali area
Daily breakfast at all hotels
1 lunch (cooking masterclass) and 1 dinner (harvest supra with polyphonic singers)
Vegetarian meals confirmed as standard on all included meals; Jain meals on request (limited in Kakheti — TBC)
Private vehicle with driver for all transfers and touring
English-speaking guide in Tbilisi and Kakheti (Hindi subject to availability — TBC)
Introductory Georgian wine tasting in Tbilisi (grape juice and Lagidze waters for non-drinkers)
Khinkali and khachapuri cooking masterclass with a Georgian home cook (vegetarian fillings)
Harvest experience at a family vineyard: grape picking, traditional pressing and churchkhela making
Entry tickets: Tbilisi cable car, Tsinandali estate, one qvevri cellar visit with tasting
5% GST and all applicable local taxes
24/7 on-trip support via WhatsApp and call

What's Not Included

International airfare (unless specified)
Georgia e-visa fees (amount TBC at booking, subject to change)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended; may be mandatory for entry — TBC)
Personal expenses — tips, laundry, phone calls, minibar
Lunches, dinners and meals beyond inclusions
Wine purchases and additional tastings
Optional activities not listed in itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned under Inclusions

Cancellation Policy

130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months

Important Note:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.

Package Upgrade Options

Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

Hotel Upgrade to 5-star Wine Resort in Kakheti: +₹18,000 per person
Private Transfers Throughout: Already included — add a private sommelier-guide for the Kakheti days: +₹7,000 per person
Half-Day Sighnaghi & Bodbe Monastery Extension: +₹4,000 per person

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₹56990.00per person

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Grape harvest in a Kakheti vineyard during Rtveli on a Georgia wine tour package

Why Safari Sutra?

Most Kakheti day tours from Tbilisi show you a cellar and a tasting glass; we place you with a family at harvest time to pick, press and feast with them, and keep two nights in wine country so the supra never has to end for a drive back. Every experience has a non-alcoholic path and vegetarian menus, so the whole group joins in.

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Rtveli: The Georgian Grape Harvest Special