Your Travel Experience with Finest Journeys
Telavi - Qvevri Making - Ananuri Fort - Kazbegi
After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of Telavi, exploring its quiet streets, local markets, and countryside while learning about the region’s history and traditions. Then your guide will take you to visit a local artisan who crafts Qvevris, traditional Georgian clay wine vessels. Discover age-old techniques passed down through generations and try your hand at some of the steps in the process. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of the master’s home-made wines, paired with a sample of Chacha, a strong Georgian spirit distilled from grapes. The next visit en route to Kazbegi is the Ananuri Fortress, a 16th-century hilltop structure overlooking the Aragvi River. The drive takes you over the dramatic Cross Pass, with incredible views of the Caucasus range and Mount Kazbek. The journey continues through the scenic Tianeti region toward Kazbegi, with breathtaking views of the Caucasus Mountains, villages, and forests. Along the way, stop at Ananuri Fortress, a 16th-century hilltop structure overlooking the Aragvi River, where you can explore and take in the panoramic views. The final stop of the day is at Kazbegi (also called Stepantsminda), the town sits at the base of Mount Kazbek, and its scenery is nothing short of breath-taking.