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Sighnaghi

Kabadoni Hotel is a cozy romantic 4-star boutique hotel with views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains located on the hilly slopes of Sighnaghi, a 1-minute walk from the fortress wall of Sighnaghi and 2 km from Bodbe Monastery, the main place of pilgrimage.

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Alaverdi Monastery Trip Featured

The Alaverdi Monastery, located in the Kakheti region of Georgia, is one of the most impressive and historically significant monasteries in the country. Its splendor and rich history attract thousands of tourists every year.

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Nekresi Monastery Trip Featured

Georgian orthodox monastery of the VI century.

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Kakheti is a region in eastern Georgia, known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and, most famously, its wine-making traditions.

1. Wine Country

Kakheti is the heart of Georgia’s wine industry, producing about 70% of the country’s wine.

Traditional winemaking methods (using qvevri – large clay jars buried underground) are still widely practiced.

Popular wine villages: Telavi, Sighnaghi, Kvareli, Kindzmarauli.

2. Key Cities & Towns

Telavi – The administrative capital of Kakheti, with historic sites like the Batonis Tsikhe fortress.

Sighnaghi – A picturesque hilltop town with cobblestone streets, known as the "City of Love" and for its well-preserved defensive walls.

Kvareli – Famous for the Khareba Winery (tunneled into a mountain) and Kindzmarauli wine.

3. Historical & Cultural Sites

Alaverdi Cathedral (11th century) – One of Georgia’s tallest churches.

Gremi Citadel & Church – A 16th-century royal fortress.

David Gareja Monastery – A stunning cave monastery complex on the border with Azerbaijan (partly disputed).

Bodbe Monastery – Near Sighnaghi, believed to be the burial place of St. Nino, who brought Christianity to Georgia.

4. Nature & Scenery

Tusheti Protected Areas – Remote mountainous landscapes (accessible only in summer).

Lagodekhi National Park – Hiking trails and waterfalls.

Gombori Pass – Scenic route connecting Kakheti to Tbilisi.

5. Food & Cuisine

Kakheti is famous for Churchkhela (walnut-filled grape candy), Khinkali (dumplings), and Mtsvadi (Georgian barbecue).

Try Badrijani Nigvzit (eggplant with walnut paste) and Shoti Bread (baked in a traditional tone oven).

6. How to Visit?

From Tbilisi: Kakheti is about a 2-hour drive (good for a day trip or weekend getaway).

Tours: Many wine tours include visits to multiple wineries and historic sites.

Best Time to Visit: Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) for wine harvest (Rtveli).

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