Age
18+
Group size
1-15
Transport
By bus
Language
English
Duration
9 hours
About this experience
German settlements appeared in Georgia in the early 19th century. At first, the locals were wary of foreigners, but soon the colonists created a new world here: they brought their crafts and specialties, in Kartli appeared half-timbered buildings and churches, German architects worked in Tbilisi and the concept of 'Georgian German' was born. On the tour, you will discover a special page in the history of Georgia and see how an entire world can disappear in just a day.
What to expect
You will visit:
- 19th-century Lutheran church
- Typical German half-timbered houses
- The house of the famous resident of Katharinenfeld Immanuel Walker from 1915, which now houses a Georgian-German wine house
- German tavern located in a restored 19th-century agricultural machinery service workshop, where they cook according to ancient Swabian recipes
- Monastery of Saints Peter and Paul on top of the hill, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the surroundings
You will learn:
- How and why German settlements appeared in Georgia
- How wines are made using Swabian technology and who maintains this tradition to this day
- What 'half-timbered' is and how it is constructed
- Which buildings in Tbilisi were built by the famous natives of Elisabethtal and Katharinenfeld
- How many people the first German wine cellar of the 19th century can accommodate
Organizational details
- The tour price includes:
- All transfers according to the program
- Guided tour throughout the route
- Visit to the first German wine cellar and tour of the Immanuel Walker's house
- Tasting of local wines and specialties - Additional expenses: lunch at the German tavern
- Your tour will be conducted by one of our team's guides
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