Georgian Feast at a Kakhetian Family's Home

What to expect

Secrets of winemaking traditions in Kakheti
On the hills and plains of Kakheti, the most diverse vineyards are spread out, and each variety is unique in its own way. You won't find two identical wines, even if they are made from the same grape variety. Georgia officially has 750 varieties of wine, but believe me, there are many more. After all, every self-respecting Georgian has their own vineyard, makes wine according to the ancient recipe of their ancestors, and keeps it a secret. The method of making wine is passed down from generation to generation, and wine from Qvevri is a truly amazing story! The involvement of a person in winemaking is minimized, and the wine turns out to be very tasty, and most importantly - healthy! The method of making wine in Qvevri (a clay jug buried in the ground) is recognized as unique and included in the UNESCO intangible heritage. You will see these jugs and taste amazing local wines.

Sighnaghi - the most beautiful city in the region
You will take a walk through the most beautiful and authentic town of Kakheti, Sighnaghi - the City of Love. I will tell you interesting legends about the city, you will visit the most iconic places, see the city hall, central square, climb the fortress wall, from where you will have a stunning view of the famous Alazani Valley. If you wish, you can also visit the ethnographic museum, where you will see ancient exhibits, works by the well-known artist Niko Pirosmani, and hear a true romantic story from the plot of the song 'Million Scarlet Roses'.

The atmosphere of a real Georgian feast
After the tour of Sighnaghi, you will head to a village to visit a family that carefully preserves and honors traditions. You will be greeted by hospitable hosts and an interesting story of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of a Georgian feast will begin, accompanied by the crackling of logs in the fireplace.

• The richness of the national cuisine. Legends circulate about the variety of flavors and aromas of Georgian dishes, and in home cooking, they turn into a special gastronomic experience that will stay with you for a lifetime. You will taste khinkali, khachapuri, pkhali, eggplants with walnuts, kharcho, shashlik - the list goes on!
• Tamada, toasts, and Alaverdi. You will learn to drink from a horn, find out who should make a toast after whom and from which national vessel (horn, chinchilla, piala), learn what and how to say during the feast, and how to correctly pass the Alaverdi.
• The amazing energy of Georgian polyphony. Throughout this time, an ensemble will perform for you: playing musical instruments and singing songs in a traditional technique, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral intangible heritage.
• Dance master class. In addition to vocal accompaniment, you will enjoy spectacular dance performances and a master class, where you will learn the basic movements of Georgian dances.

All this is the main components of a Georgian feast, where the most important thing is simple communication at the table, where everyone is equal, and this is an indisputable truth, and toasts always come from the heart. Delicious and healthy Georgian food, homemade wine from qvevri, songs and dances, many toasts and much joy... By the evening, you will understand: this is the best thing that could happen to you on this day.

If desired, before entering Sighnaghi, you can visit the women's monastery of Bodbe and the church, where the miraculous icon of the Mother of God is located, as well as the resting place of Saint Nino.