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# Eastern Kakheti — Nekresi, Gremi, Kvareli and the Lagodekhi Forest

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- Published: 2026-10-27
- Updated: 2026-10-27
- Language: en
- Russian edition: https://gtour.ge/ru/tour/lagodekhi-nekresi-day-trip/

€230 per person12 hoursPrivate · car & English-speaking guideBased on two travellers

A full eastern Kakheti day linking Gremi's hilltop citadel, Nekresi's monastery, [Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kvareli/)'s wine tunnel and a short forest walk at [Lagodekhi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/).

The route

[Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/)[Telavi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/telavi/)[Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kvareli/)[Lagodekhi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/)

Why this tour

- —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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/) Protected Areas, Georgia's oldest nature reserve, on an easy waterfall trail

- —Lunch in [Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Itinerary

08:00Pick up from your [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) hotel, drive east over the Gombori Pass toward Kakheti.

10:00Gremi citadel and the Church of the Archangels, former residence of the Kakhetian kings.

11:00Nekresi monastery: shuttle van up the hill, the 4th-century basilica and later churches, then walk back down.

12:15Short drive to [Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kvareli/).

13:00Lunch in [Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kvareli/), Kakhetian dishes with local wine.

14:30[Kvareli](https://gtour.ge/georgia/kvareli/) wine tunnel: guided walk through the storage galleries and a tasting.

15:30Drive to [Lagodekhi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/), about one hour.

16:30Short walk inside [Lagodekhi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/) Protected Areas to the first waterfall viewpoint.

18:00Return drive to [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/), roughly three hours depending on traffic.

21:00Drop off at your [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/tbilisi/) hotel.

Included

- ✓ 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

Not included

- — 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

Good to know

- · 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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/) trail

- · The waterfall walk at [Lagodekhi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/) foothills is cooler than [Tbilisi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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

Questions

**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](https://gtour.ge/georgia/lagodekhi/) while there is still daylight.

**What happens if the Gombori Pass is closed?**
We reroute via [Telavi](https://gtour.ge/georgia/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](/verified/).

*Image: The Citadel of Gremi with its blue-domed church and tower rising above green hills. Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0*

*Image: Panoramic view of the Alazani Valley from the Nekresi hilltop, typical of the day trip's landscapes. Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0*

Nekresi Monastery's stone church perched on a hillside amid autumn trees in eastern Kakheti. · Photo: Kober / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0