Cross the Gombori Pass to Alaverdi Cathedral, Ikalto Academy, a family qvevri cellar and Tsinandali estate, with lunch over the Alazani valley, all in one day from Tbilisi.
- —Gombori Pass viewpoint gives the first open view of the Alazani valley and Kakheti's vineyard plain
- —Alaverdi Cathedral, built in the 11th century, was the tallest church in Georgia for close to a thousand years
- —Ikalto Academy ruins mix a working 6th-century monastery with the remains of a 12th-century school and old wine press stones
- —A family-run qvevri cellar near Telavi for a tasting of wine made in buried clay vessels, the traditional Kakhetian method
- —Tsinandali estate and the Chavchavadze house combine a 19th-century manor, an English-style park and a wine cellar dating to 1814
- —Lunch stop chosen for its view over the Alazani valley rather than for being on the main road
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private vehicle with English-speaking driver
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Wine tasting at the family qvevri cellar
- ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle
- ✓ All driving and waiting time within the 10-hour day
- — Lunch (paid directly at the restaurant)
- — Entrance fee at Tsinandali estate (checked at booking)
- — Any additional wine purchased at the cellar or estate
- — Tips and personal expenses
- · Shoulders and knees should be covered at Alaverdi Cathedral and Ikalto Academy; headscarves for women are available at the entrance if needed
- · The Gombori Pass can be foggy in late autumn and icy in winter, which adds time to the drive; your driver will adjust the schedule if conditions require it
- · Wine tastings are generous by Western standards; if the driver is also pouring for themselves that day, a second driver is arranged instead
- · Comfortable flat shoes are useful for the cellar steps and the uneven ground at Ikalto
- · October is harvest season in Kakheti, so cellars and estates can be busier than in summer
- · Bring a light layer, qvevri cellars are cool even when it is warm outside
Is lunch included in the price?
No. We choose the restaurant for its view over the Alazani valley and you pay for your meal directly, typically a modest amount for a full Kakhetian lunch.
Is the entrance ticket to Tsinandali included?
Not in the base price; ticket prices are checked at booking since they change periodically.
Can the order of stops change if a site is closed?
Yes. Alaverdi and Ikalto are both working religious sites and occasionally close for services or restoration; your driver has flexibility within the 10-hour day to adjust the route.
What is the price for a solo traveller or a group?
€240 for one traveller, €150 each for two, €143 each for three, and €128 each for four to six, all based on private transport for your group only.
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.
Alaverdi Cathedral rises above golden cornfields with blue mountains in the background. · Photo: GuramGraphy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €344 ≈ $384 · 996 GEL | €344 ≈ $384 · 996 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €215 ≈ $240 · 622 GEL | €430 ≈ $480 · 1,245 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €204 ≈ $227 · 590 GEL | €612 ≈ $682 · 1,771 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €183 ≈ $204 · 530 GEL | €732 ≈ $816 · 2,119 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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