One-day version
Keep a day trip compact: Alaverdi, Bodbe or Sighnaghi, then one booked winery experience.
Open the Kakheti routeWhen to stay overnight
If you want tastings without rushing, sleep in Telavi, Sighnaghi or Kvareli. You avoid a late drive back to Tbilisi.
Choosing wineries
Check reservation rules, tour language, tasting format and whether food is available on site.
FAQ
Can I self-drive after tastings?
Use a sober driver or transfer. Kakheti roads are easy, but the evening return can be tiring.
Sighnaghi or Telavi?
Sighnaghi is prettier for a first visit; Telavi is more practical as a winery base.