Destination
Tsinandali
The Chavchavadze estate: a historic winery, gardens and Kakheti's noble past.
How to get to Tsinandali
By car, Tsinandali is about 2 h 15 min from Tbilisi (103 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 2 h away by car (92 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 day
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- The Chavchavadze estate
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- The Gombori pass through the forest
- Telavi and its old plane tree
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 Tsinandali
Similar tours
None of our tours stops here yet; these share its theme.
Questions about Tsinandali
- How far is Tsinandali from Tbilisi?
- About 2 h 15 min by car, 103 km.
- Which airport is closest to Tsinandali?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 2 h away by car (92 km).
- When is the best time to visit Tsinandali?
- Autumn, spring, and summer.
- How many days do I need in Tsinandali?
- 1 day. Not counting the drive there and back.
