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Georgia
Harvest Time in the Cradle of Wine
Sep 15 - 22, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Where
Georgia
Group Size
6 - 12 Travelers
Duration
8 Days, 8 Nights
When
Sep 15 - 22, 2025 (Sold Out!)
Price
From 4,500 USD / person
On this mouthwatering eight-day trip we’ll explore the birthplace of wine, Georgia, and its unique feasting tradition. We’ll enjoy home visits, rural excursions, exclusive performances, historic and cultural tours, cooking workshops and much more.
Tucked between the Black and Caspian Seas and in the shadow of Europe’s highest mountains you’ll find Georgia – a tiny country with an astounding culinary heritage and a winemaking tradition tracing back eight millennia. We’ll be delving into this gastronomic wonderland during rtveli, the seasonal harvests, Georgia’s most inspiring times of the year. Depending on the season, we’ll find vines heavy with grapes, or tables laden with plums. A truly wondrous bounty of fruit and vegetables. This week-long culinary adventure takes place in and around the capital of Tbilisi before moving in to the Alazani Valley. We’ll also spend two days in the Alazani Valley, perhaps the most beautiful wine region in the world. Here, we’ll experience the deep reverence for winemaking that defines this land moving from feast table to feast table in homes of celebrated wine makers. Along the way, we’ll take in unique performances, and get to know some of the passionate, talented Georgians upholding culinary tradition and, at the same time, challenging traditions to evolve with contemporary urban life.
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Your itinerary
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
Day 2
Unraveling the Secrets of the Georgian Feast
Day 3
Shida Kartli, the Heart of Georgia
Day 4
Onward to Kakheti
Day 5
A Walk in the Woods
Day 6
Markets & Cellars
Day 7
Best in Show: Fine Arts & Performance
Day 8
Farewell & Departure
Meet the Crew
We are firm believers in the power of local knowledge. Our guides and the culinary masters and other artisans who are part of our trips all deeply reflect that. Meet some of Georgia’s finest:
Kristo
Maka
Andro
Meriko
Irakli
Zaza
Kakhaber
Gia
Where you'll stay
Rooms Tbilisi
This week’s focus on deeply local experiences and places is also well reflected in our choice of accommodation. We always select boutique and independent places, ones inspired by international standards while staying loyal to the area’s local heritage – that’s the balance we seek for more than a good night’s rest.
Rooms Tbilisi exemplifies the adaptive reuse of Soviet-era architecture, transforming a 20th-century publishing house into a contemporary hotel. Its interiors balance raw, industrial elements with warm wooden accents and plush furnishings, creating a dialogue between past and present. The hotel is a testament to Tbilisi’s evolving design identity, harmonizing history and innovation.
Vazisubani Estate Hotel
While we are in Kahketi, our group will stay at Vazisubani Boutique Hotel, located on a stunning wine estate at the foot of the Caucasus Mountains. The hotel is situated inside a stately 19th century manor which has been lovingly redecorated by a team of Georgian and British designers, using antique Victorian furniture. Located on a huge vineyard, with lines of vines, and a swimming pool, it makes a perfect place to relax after late nights of feasting with wine makers.
Hear what travelers are saying
One of the most magical trips I have been on. A fantastic way to discover Georgia.
Charles N.
Having so much access due to the well-planned excursions and connections of Kristo and Maka made me fall in love with Georgia almost immediately.
Sarah B.
Beyond anything I could have imagined. The people were warm, the food amazing and copious. It will change your life!
Catherine S.
Know before you go
Pricing and Accommodation
The total cost of this trip is $4,000 in 2025 and $4,500 in 2026. For travelers wishing to have single accommodations during the trip, an additional $725 ($1,000 in 2026) will be due at the time of the final payment. A $500 non-refundable deposit per traveler is required to secure space on the trip. The balance is due 90 days prior to the start of the trip.
Activity Level
Travelers should feel comfortable walking three to five miles each day and remaining on their feet for long periods of time. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on during a couple of cooking workshops.
Arrival and Departure
For flights in and out of Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), we suggest you arrive anytime before 3 p.m. on Day 1 and depart anytime on Day 8. Note that most inbound and outbound flights at TBS are scheduled for very early in the morning; we include the night before it starts so you have time to rest prior to the trip. We’ll provide the option of booking extra nights at our Tbilisi hotel before and/or after the tour, and are more than happy to provide suggestions for things to do and see in the city on your own.
Inclusions
• All accommodation throughout the trip in stylish, boutique hotels. • Professional guides throughout the entire experience. • A belt-popping experience, with all meals and drinks included in planned activities. • All activities and events as mentioned in the itinerary. • A hungry group of Culinary Backstreets travelers, excited to explore all that Georgia has to offer!
Exclusions
• Transportation and flights to and from Tbilisi, including airport transfers. • Food and drink outside of Culinary Backstreets Trip offerings. • If applicable, applying for an Georgian visa (not required for U.S. or E.U. citizens). • Travel insurance (recommended).
Dietary Restrictions
We encourage an adventurous palate! However, if you’d like to avoid meat, the Georgian diet is vegetarian-friendly, so we can almost always supplement a non-meat dish. Avoiding gluten, on the other hand, will be challenging. If you’d like to join but are gluten-intolerant, you’ll need to bring and/or buy a steady stash of snacks to supplement your meals. The trip is centered around wine and includes a copious amount of alcohol consumption.
Notes on Itinerary
Itineraries and daily schedules are subject to change. We expect to do everything listed in the itinerary, though the order may be rearranged based on weather or other local conditions.
Safety and Sustainability
We have reinforced our commitment to sustainability and safety with new guidelines to assure maximum safety of our guests on our trips while maintaining the quality of the experience. All of our experiences are designed to have minimal impact on the community and environment. For more details on our precautions, read here. Our cancellation policy is extremely flexible to deal with changes in travel plans.
Cancellation Policy
<p>You may cancel 90 days before the start of the trip and receive a full refund minus a $500 per-person service fee. If you cancel on or after 60 days before the start of the trip there is a 50% cancellation fee. On or after 30 days there is a 100% cancellation fee. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance as we are not able to make exceptions to this policy in cases of family/medical emergency or cases of the trip being canceled (see our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-[#781e2a] underline" href="https://foxlabs-development.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/foxlabs-development/images_imported/For+CB+Trips_+Terms+%26+Conditions_updated2022.pdf">Terms and Conditions</a> for full details).</p>
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