Kakheti

Kakheti is one of the richest areas, located in eastern Georgia along the upper reaches of the tributaries of the Kury-Iora and Alazani, it is only 50 km northeast of Tbilisi.

The history of Kakheti is connected with the development of the eastern Georgian states. Principality

Kakheti arose in the VIII century, and from the XI century it became part of the united Georgia.

In these places, fertile soils, mild climate, abundance of waters and forests, diverse and luxurious nature. Since time immemorial, Kakheti has become the main viticulture and winemaking region of the country. According to locals, this happened about 8 thousand years ago. Vineyards stretch along the entire length of the main Kakheti highway. Kakhetian wines are known all over the world. About 70 different types of wine are produced here. Including Napareuli, Kindzmarauli, Saperawi, Tsinandali, Qardanahi, Akhasheni, Teliani, Tibaani, Ahmet

I want to offer you a day tour of one of the most interesting regions along the next route.

1 Gombori Pass

A very important road in terms of tourism, connecting the Kakheti district of Sagarejo with the so-called central Kakheti, lying north of the Gombor ridge. The highest point of this mountain range is Mount Tsivi (1991 meters above U / m), and the highway passes at an altitude of 1620 meters at U / m.

The slopes of the mountains in the vicinity of the road are covered mainly with deciduous trees. Alpine

Zones begin at the highest levels of the track. The length of the road is 65 kilometers. A trip along the Gombor Pass is an integral part of a huge number of tourist excursions in Kakheti. The highway through the Gombor Pass is completely paved and repaired. It is closed only in winter, after heavy snowfall. Just for a few days.

2 Telavi

The resort town of Telavi is actually the largest city in Kakheti. The city is located among the picturesque valleys of the Alazani and Iori rivers, near the Tsivi-Gombor mountain range. Telavi is known first as a place, ge make amazing Kakhetian wine, and also, of course, nature.

3. Gremi.

Grami Castle was built in the 16th century by Kakhetian king Levan. In the 16th and 17th centuries Gremi was the capital of the Kakhetian kingdom. The city was the residence of the kings and flourished as it stood on the Silk Road until the troops of Shah of Persia Abbas I destroyed the settlement and captured about 100,000 people. After those bloody events, the city could not regain its former glory, and the capital was moved to Telavi.

4. Nekresi Monastery Complex

The monastery complex of Nekresi is located in the Kvareli district, historical sources report that before the monastery there was a city here, this opinion is confirmed by archaeological excavations and in particular the Nekresi square, which is considered a pagan temple, located near Nekresi. It can be seen from the observation deck installed in the monastery.

As for the monastery of Nekresi, its first chapel was founded in the IV century. In the VI century, Abibo Nekressky, one of the 13 Syrian fathers, began his activities here.

5. Kindzmarauli Wine Corporation

And here we go to Kvareli. Our way is to the winery Kindzmaraulis Marani. A tour of the plant will acquaint you with the entire technological process of preparing Kindzmarauli wine and Kakheti chacha. The tour plan provides tasting of 4 wines with sommelier.

6.Signagues

Signaghi is a small town in Kakheti, called the City of Love. The city with ancient cultural traditions is a center of art, attracting many visitors. The city has been reconstructed in our time. Here you can see the fortress, the wall, the surrounding city and the church of St. George. Georgia

7. Bodbe Monastery

Not far from Signaghi is a bodbi convent. Despite the fact that it is located in a picturesque place at the very edge of the Iorsky plateau with a view to the Alazan valley, this is not its main value. It is here that the grave of the Illuminator of Georgia Cv. Nino is located. Also nearby in the valley there is a spring with holy water whose miraculous properties are known not only in Georgia, but also abroad.

This is the last point of our tour. After visiting Signaghi, we return.