2018 Primetime Emmy
& James Beard Award Winner
Roam
Georgia
Tbilisi and the Western Winelands
June 11-19, 2023
Feast your way from the riverine capital Tbilisi to the miracles of Western Georgia, where cave monasteries and an ancient wine culture collide. Hosted and inspired by the adventure, curiosity, and connections of Georgia’s most celebrated chef, Tekuna Gachechiladze.
Our Host
Georgia’s Top Chef
Tekuna Gachechiladze
R&K Trip Itinerary
Feast your way from the riverine capital Tbilisi to the miracles of Western Georgia, where cave monasteries and an ancient wine culture collide. Hosted and inspired by the adventure, curiosity, and connections of Georgia’s most celebrated chef, Tekuna Gachechiladze.
June 11-19, 2023
Day 1
Jun 11 Sun
A Tbilisi Welcome
- Stamba Hotel
- 14 Merab Kostava St, 0108 Tbilisi, Georgia
- +995 32 202 11 99
- Welcome cocktails in the lobby bar at the ultra-stylish Stamba Hotel
- Stroll through the green, gorgeous Vera district where the hotel is
- First feast: Alubali restaurant for a broad, delicious intro to Georgian cuisine
Day 2
Jun 12 Mon
Tbilisi’s Finest
- Stamba Hotel
- 14 Merab Kostava St, Tbilisi, Georgia 0108
- +995 32 202 11 99
- Clay-oven bread with complementary matsone cream and local preserves for a classic Tbilisi breakfast
- A walk through Dezerter Bazaar Market with writer and guide Paul Rimple
- Lunch of classic Georgian dishes in Tbilisi’s magisterial old city
- Dinner at Keto & Kote for a modern twist on Georgia’s unrivaled cuisine
Day 3
Jun 13 Tue
Into the Winelands
- Vazisubani Estate
- Kahketi
- An adjaruli khachapuri breakfast in Tbilisi
- Lunch at Pheasant’s Tears winery in Sighnaghi, pairing vintages with Gia Rokashvili’s famous cuisine
- Horse-riding tour of Tibaani vineyard and a tasting of local beer
- A relaxing afternoon with iconic winemaker John Wurdeman accompanied by one of Georgia’s best revival polyphonic choirs, Zedashe
Day 4
Jun 14 Wed
The Mighty Supra
- Vazisubani Estate
- Kakheti
- Free morning for swimming, relaxing, or exploring Telavi
- A visit to Telavi Market with chef Tekuna Gachechiladze
- A supra feast at the wine country villa of Tekuna and Irakli Bluishvili, winemaker behind Blui’s wines
Day 5
Jun 15 Thu
Kakheti to Vardzia
- Vardzia Resort
- Akhalkalaki-Kartsakhi, Georgia
- +995 591 32 15 15
- Lunch at Silver Lake, Tekuna’s wine country restaurant
- Luxury van pickup from Silver Lake to the western winelands of Vardzia
- Dinner of grilled seafood and cold beer along the Mtkvari River
Day 6
Jun 16 Fri
God is Good
- Vardzia Resort
- Akhalkalaki-Kartsakhi, Georgia
- +995 591 32 15 15
- Morning trip to the legendary Vardzia cave monastery complex
- A visit to the iconic village of Saro with al fresco lunch at the Saro Monastery
- Aluda’s in Chobaretti for tenili cheese-making and a supreme village feast
Day 7
Jun 17 Sat
Return to the capital
- Stamba Hotel
- 14 Merab Kostava St, 0108 Tbilisi, Georgia
- +995 32 202 11 99
- Returning to Tbilisi through the Dukhobor village of Gorelovka
- Lunch with the nuns at Phoka Nunnery
- Light dinner and natural wines at Vino Underground
Day 8
Jun 18 Sun
A last touch of Tbilisi
- Stamba Hotel
- 14 Merab Kostava St, 0108 Tbilisi, Georgia
- +995 32 202 11 99
- A walking tour of the extraordinary Dry Bridge Market
- A visit to Tbilisi’s historic baths and their pools of hot, sulphur-rich water
- Light lunch at Tekuna’s bright new restaurant Khasheria
- Farewell dinner at the historic mansion that houses Café Littera
Day 9
Jun 19 Mon
Farewell
- Last breakfast at Stamba Hotel
- Private transfer to Tbilisi Airport