Western Wine — Imereti and Racha in 3 Days

Three days from Kutaisi's cathedrals to Racha's Khvanchkara vineyards, tasting Imereti's Tsitska and Tsolikouri along the Rioni valley.

• —Tastings of Tsitska and Tsolikouri at family-run qvevri cellars around Baghdati, a different style from Kakheti's amber wines
• —A night in Ambrolauri, capital of Racha-Lechkhumi, with direct access to Khvanchkara and Aleksandrouli producers
• —Nikortsminda Cathedral, an 11th-century carved stone church rarely visited by larger tour groups
• —Gelati Monastery and Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi, both UNESCO World Heritage sites
• —A scenic drive through the Rioni river valley connecting Imereti and Racha
• —Private car and English-speaking driver throughout, no fixed-group schedule

• · Roads in Racha narrow in places and can close after heavy snow; check gtour.ge/road-status before late-autumn or winter dates
• · Best season is April to October; harvest at the Imereti cellars usually runs September into October
• · Wineries are small family operations, so visit times depend on their availability and may shift by an hour or two
• · Bring cash if you want to buy bottles directly from producers, cards are rarely accepted at the cellars
• · Comfortable shoes recommended for uneven cellar floors and short walks at Gelati and Nikortsminda
• · Expect 4 to 6 hours of driving on travel days; this is a touring trip, not a relaxed base stay

Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.