A six-day route from Tbilisi through Kakheti and Imereti to Batumi, built around four hands-on cooking classes in four different regional kitchens.
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tbilisi, walk the Old Town, and visit Dezerter Bazaar with your guide to see the produce, spices and cheeses used in the week ahead. Welcome dinner in the evening. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Kakheti (about 1.5 to 2 hours), visiting Alaverdi or Ikalto monastery on the way. Cooking class on Kakhetian mtsvadi followed by a cellar lunch with the family that runs it; overnight in Telavi. |
| Day 3 | Morning in Telavi, the royal palace and the old plane tree, with an option to see Gremi. Drive on to Kutaisi (roughly 4 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic through Tbilisi); overnight in Kutaisi. |
| Day 4 | Morning at Kutaisi's covered market for a Megrelian spice and condiment class. Afternoon cooking class in an Imeretian village, making khachapuri and lobio in a family kitchen. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Batumi (about 2.5 hours). Afternoon walk along the boulevard and through the Old Town, then an evening class on Adjarian khachapuri and fish. |
| Day 6 | Final morning in Batumi, free time or a last visit to the market, then transfer for your onward flight or next tour. |
How much does this cost?
€1890 per person based on two people travelling together. Solo travellers and groups of three or more are quoted separately, contact us for a figure.
Can you handle vegetarian or allergy requirements?
Yes, tell us at booking. The cooking classes and cellar lunch can be adjusted; some village dishes use dairy and pork by tradition.
Is this suitable without any cooking experience?
Yes, the classes are hands-on but instructional, aimed at travellers rather than professional cooks.
Do we see Gelati, Bagrati or Prometheus Cave?
Gremi is included on the Kakheti to Kutaisi day; Gelati, Bagrati and the caves can be added as an extra stop in Kutaisi, ask when booking as this affects the day's timing.