Rtveli – Grape Harvest Day Tour – 19 Sep 2026
Have you ever heard about Rtveli? It’s a traditional vintage and rural harvest holiday in Georgia accompanied by feasts and celebrations. It usually takes place from mid-September to mid-October. Join us on tour to help local winemakers pick up the grapes and to have some fun (with wine, of course)!
Date: 19 September 2026
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: Around 200-250 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Pick-up: 10:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 220 GEL
Itinerary:
We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and head to a cozy family winery in Kakheti. Upon arrival, we will meet our host. We will then head to the vineyards to start collecting grapes. The work is hard – grapes must be collected, and the juice must be squeezed out. In the past, winemakers and their families used to do that by stomping on the grapes with bare feet. Nowadays, machines are helping with processing the grapes. Once we are done with our work a time will come for the celebration with a a lovely homemade dinner made of traditional local dishes. Masterclass of Making Georgian food. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
- Transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Participation in Rtveli
- Homemade meal
- Wine tasting and snacks
- Masterclasses of making Georgian food
Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratitudes
Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 10:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Wear comfortable shoes and outfit. You might get dirty in vineyard, bring something to exchange.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. or bring bottle and you can fill it later.
OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. have sun protection.
GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
