Rtveli — Wine Harvest in Kakheti (3 Days, September–October)

How long is this tour and when does it start?

This is a 3-day, 2-night private tour through Kakheti, departing from your hotel in Tbilisi at 08:30 or any time you prefer, since every departure is private. You return to your Tbilisi hotel on day 3 in the early evening.

What is included in the price, and what isn't?

Yes. Pickup from Kutaisi, Batumi, the airports or any address in Georgia can be arranged; the price adjusts for the extra distance and we confirm it in writing before you book. See also our airport transfers and car-with-driver service at gtour.ge/services/.

When exactly does this tour run, since it's tied to the harvest?

Dates depend on the grapes rather than a fixed calendar, so the tour runs roughly from 20 September to 20 October each year. It's best to confirm exact available dates with GTour when booking, as harvest timing shifts slightly year to year.

Is this tour suitable for children or older travellers?

The tour involves vineyard walking, grape picking, treading grapes by foot, and a long supra with toasting, which is moderately active but not strenuous. It can suit older travellers and families, but given the informal farm terrain and long meals, check with GTour about any specific mobility needs when booking.

Do we actually have to do manual work in the vineyard?

No, participation is entirely up to you. Most guests pick grapes for an hour or two and then spend the rest of the time eating, drinking and enjoying the supra.

What should we wear or bring?

Wear clothes that can get grape juice on them, since you'll be picking and treading grapes. Comfortable shoes for vineyard and village walking are also a good idea, though the text doesn't specify further packing details.

Is the tour private, and can it start from Kutaisi or Batumi instead of Tbilisi?

Yes, this is a fully private tour with your own car, driver and English-speaking guide, priced for two travellers together. The listed pickup is from your Tbilisi hotel, but starting from Kutaisi or Batumi can likely be arranged on request, so ask when booking.

How much wine and food should we expect, and is it a heavy, long event?

Expect two full harvest feasts (supras) with toasts, polyphonic singing, last year's wine, churchkhela and pelamushi made from fresh must. The text notes the supra is long, so it's wise to pace yourself with the toasts throughout the evening.

What are the payment and cancellation terms?

Private tour, priced per person for two travelling together (see the price table above for 1, 3 and 4–6 travellers). A deposit of 20 % confirms the booking; the balance is paid on arrival or by secure card link before the tour. Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure, 50 % refund up to 48 hours before, no refund after that; if a mountain pass closes we re-route or reschedule at no cost. Full terms: gtour.ge/booking-conditions/.

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