Culinary Tour of Georgia

Day 1-2: Tbilisi

Day 1:

• Morning: Start with a guided culinary tour in Tbilisi, tasting traditional dishes like khachapuri, khinkali, and pkhali while learning about their history and cultural significance.

• Afternoon: Visit a local market to explore Georgian spices, nuts, and fresh produce.

• Evening: Dine at a traditional Georgian restaurant, sampling a variety of local dishes.

Day 2:

• Morning: Participate in a Georgian cooking class, where you’ll learn to prepare iconic dishes such as khinkali (dumplings) and ajapsandali (vegetable stew).

• Afternoon: Continue exploring Tbilisi’s food scene with visits to bakeries and dessert shops.

• Evening: Enjoy a meal at a renowned restaurant known for its innovative takes on Georgian cuisine.

Day 3: Sighnaghi

• Morning: Travel to  Sighnaghi, located in the Kakheti wine region.

• Midday: Visit local wineries to enjoy wine tastings paired with Georgian cheeses, and learn about the traditional qvevri wine-making process.

• Afternoon: Stroll through the picturesque town of Sighnaghi, known for its charming streets and stunning views of the Alazani Valley.

• Evening: Dine at a local restaurant featuring regional specialties.

Day 4: Telavi

• Morning: Explore Telavi’s market with a local guide, discovering a variety of Georgian spices, nuts, and fruits.

• Midday: Enjoy a traditional lunch with products bought from the market, experiencing the freshness and flavors of local ingredients.

• Afternoon: Tour a family-owned winery for an intimate look at winemaking and viticulture.

• Evening: Dinner at a vineyard, tasting a selection of wines paired with local dishes.

Day 5-6: Kutaisi and Surroundings

Day 5:

• Morning: Drive to Kutaisi and visit nearby fruit orchards and a bee farm to learn about honey production. Taste various types of honey and fresh fruits.

• Afternoon: Enjoy a traditional Imeretian lunch, known for its distinct flavors and dishes such as Imeretian khachapuri.

• Evening: Overnight in Kutaisi.

Day 6:

• Morning: Continue exploring the culinary delights of the Imereti region with visits to local markets and small farms.

• Afternoon: Participate in a cooking workshop to learn how to prepare more Imeretian dishes.
• Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant, sampling a variety of regional specialties.

Day 7: Batumi

• Morning: Travel to Batumi on the Black Sea coast.

• Midday: Join an Ajarian khachapuri workshop to learn how to make the famous boat-shaped bread filled with cheese, topped with a raw egg and butter.

• Afternoon: Explore Batumi’s vibrant culinary scene, visiting cafes and local food markets.

• Evening: Enjoy a seafood dinner by the Black Sea, tasting local dishes made with fresh fish and seafood.

Tour Highlights:

• Tbilisi: Culinary tour, cooking class, and traditional dining.
• Signagi: Wine tastings paired with Georgian cheeses.
• Telavi: Market visit and winery tour.
• Kutaisi: Fruit orchards, bee farms, and Imeretian cuisine.
• Batumi: Ajarian khachapuri workshop and seafood dinner.

Join us on this Culinary Tour of Georgia to savor the diverse and delicious flavors of Georgian cuisine, from traditional dishes to regional specialties, while learning about the rich culinary heritage of this beautiful country.