Can this start in Kakheti and end in Tbilisi?

Yes, and it can be reversed or extended to include David Gareji on the way out.

Are the wineries the famous ones?

A mix: one or two names you will know, and cellars you will not find on your own.

How long is this tour and what time does it start and end?

It is a 3-day, 2-night private tour. Departure from your Tbilisi hotel is at 08:30 or a time of your preference, since every departure is private. The tour ends on Day 3 in the early evening back at your hotel in Tbilisi.

What is included in the price?

The €690 per person price (based on two travellers) includes a private car with driver, an English-speaking guide, two nights in boutique vineyard hotels with breakfast, five winery tastings, a cooking lesson, and all entrance fees. Lunches and dinners (except the cooking-lesson meal) and any wine bottles you wish to take home are not included.

Is this tour private, and what is the group size?

Yes, this is a fully private tour with your own car and English-speaking guide. The listed price is based on two travellers; solo travellers or larger groups can be quoted on request.

Can this tour start from Kutaisi or Batumi instead of Tbilisi?

The standard pickup is from your hotel in Tbilisi. Starting from Kutaisi or Batumi is not mentioned in the itinerary, but as every departure is private, this can be arranged on request when booking.

Is the tour suitable for children or older travellers?

The tour lists a minimum age of 1, so families with young children can join. The pace is described as relaxed, with no day exceeding 5 hours of total driving, which should also suit older travellers, though those with limited mobility should check specifics like hotel stairs or walking at sites when booking.

When is the best time to go, and what should I bring?

Late September to October is recommended for the wine harvest, while May to June offers the green valley season. Bring comfortable walking shoes for monasteries, fortresses and the Sighnaghi town wall, plus layers, as Kakheti's hill towns can be cooler than Tbilisi.

Can I get vegetarian or gluten-free meals?

Yes, the tour notes that vegetarian and gluten-free tables are easy to arrange in Kakheti, including during the cooking lesson and winery meals.

Are the wineries visited well-known brands?

It's a mix — you'll visit one or two names you may recognize alongside smaller family and chu00e2teau cellars that are harder to find on your own, for a total of five tastings across the three days.