Rtveli – Grape Harvest Day Tour – 21 Sep, 28 Sep
Duration : 1 Day
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:
Sat 21 Sep
Sat 28 Sep
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: Around 200-250 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 19:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 240 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. During our tour, we will not only pick up grapes, but also learn how and when winemakers process the them to put tinto barrels or qvevri to ferment. Once we are done with our work a time will come for the celebration woth a a lovely homemade dinner made of traditional local dishes. Expect plenty of wine and toasts. Return to Tbilisi in the evening. The end of the tour.
Inclusions:
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- Transfers,
- English-speaking guide,
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Participation in Rtveli,
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Homemade meal,
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Wine tasting and snacks.
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Exclusions:
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- Personal travel insurance,
- Gratitudes.
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Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy.