A full eastern Kakheti day linking Gremi's hilltop citadel, Nekresi's monastery, Kvareli's wine tunnel and a short forest walk at Lagodekhi.
- —Gremi citadel and the Church of the Archangels, seat of the Kakhetian kings, seen in under an hour on foot
- —Nekresi monastery reached by the site's own shuttle van up a steep hill, with the 4th-century basilica and later churches on top
- —Kvareli's Soviet-era wine tunnel, cut into the mountain and still used for ageing, with a guided walk and tasting
- —A genuine step into the Caucasus foothills at Lagodekhi Protected Areas, Georgia's oldest nature reserve, on an easy waterfall trail
- —Lunch in Kvareli at a local cellar or guesthouse, with Kakhetian dishes and regional wine
- —One long private day instead of splitting the region over two, with no joining other tour groups
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private transport in an air-conditioned car or minivan
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide for the full day
- ✓ Nekresi monastery shuttle tickets
- ✓ Kvareli wine tunnel guided tour and tasting
- ✓ Lunch in Kvareli
- ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- — Monastery and reserve entrance fees where applicable, checked at booking
- — Alcoholic drinks beyond the included tasting
- — Personal expenses and souvenirs
- — Gratuities for guide and driver
- · Dress modestly for Gremi and Nekresi: shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women is useful at the monasteries
- · Footwear with grip helps on the uneven paths at Nekresi and on the Lagodekhi trail
- · The waterfall walk at Lagodekhi is easy and mostly flat, suitable for most fitness levels, but wear closed shoes
- · This is a long day with several hours of driving; it suits travellers comfortable spending most of the day in the car
- · Weather in the Lagodekhi foothills is cooler than Tbilisi; bring a light jacket outside summer
- · Road conditions over the Gombori Pass can vary in winter; check gtour.ge/road-status before booking in that season
Is the shuttle up to Nekresi included in the price?
Yes, the site's own shuttle van to the upper monastery is included; the entrance fee itself is checked at booking.
How much walking is involved at Lagodekhi?
The included section is a short, mostly flat walk to the nearest waterfall viewpoint, not the longer reserve trails.
Can we skip Lagodekhi for more time in Kvareli?
Yes, the route can be adjusted when booking, though the day is built around reaching Lagodekhi while there is still daylight.
What happens if the Gombori Pass is closed?
We reroute via Telavi on the lower road; check gtour.ge/road-status for current conditions before your date.
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.
Nekresi Monastery's stone church perched on a hillside amid autumn trees in eastern Kakheti. · Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €368 ≈ $410 · 1,065 GEL | €368 ≈ $410 · 1,065 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €230 ≈ $257 · 666 GEL | €460 ≈ $513 · 1,331 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €219 ≈ $244 · 634 GEL | €657 ≈ $733 · 1,902 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €196 ≈ $218 · 567 GEL | €784 ≈ $874 · 2,269 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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