Destination
Sighnaghi
The hilltop 'city of love' above the Alazani valley, ringed by walls.
How to get to Sighnaghi
By car, Sighnaghi is about 2 h from Tbilisi (113 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 1 h 45 min away by car (99 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
Which car to take
- Sedan · economy
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Asphalt the whole way — any car on the list is fine.
Best time to go
- Autumn
- Spring
- Summer
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Bodbe monastery
- The town walls
- Vashlovani National Park
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Gurjaani and the Alazani vineyards
- Dedoplistskaro, the gateway to Vashlovani
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Wine & cuisine
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Mtsvadi
- Khashlama
- Churchkhela
- Dedas puri (bread from the tone oven)
The wine: Saperavi and Rkatsiteli, much of it still fermented in qvevri, clay jars buried in the ground.
The cooking of Kakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Sighnaghi
Tours that include it
Questions about Sighnaghi
- How far is Sighnaghi from Tbilisi?
- About 2 h by car, 113 km.
- Which airport is closest to Sighnaghi?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 1 h 45 min away by car (99 km).
- When is the best time to visit Sighnaghi?
- Autumn, spring, and summer.
- How many days do I need in Sighnaghi?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
