Telavi Essentials
Telavi serves as the gateway to Georgia's premier wine region, Kakheti. The city center features the medieval fortress of King Erekle II and a 900-year-old plane tree. Nearby, the Alaverdi Monastery and Dzveli Shuamta complex showcase early Christian architecture dating back to the 5th century. The Tsinandali Estate of Alexander Chavchavadze offers a glimpse into 19th-century aristocratic life and the modernization of Georgian winemaking. Scenic views are accessible via the 1,620-meter Gombori Pass, which links the region to Tbilisi.
A Alaverdi
Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
Museum Alexander Chavchavadze
A 19th-century palace and estate featuring a historic wine cellar, European-style gardens, and a museum dedicated to the Chavchavadze family. It is the site where Georgian wine was first bottled using European methods.
C Telavi
Telavi is the main city and administrative center of Georgia's eastern province of Kakheti.
D Monument of King Erekle II
Heraclius II, also known as Erekle II and The Little Kakhetian, was a Georgian monarch of the Bagrationi dynasty, reigning as the king of…
900 Year Plane Tree
A 40-meter tall Oriental plane tree with a 12-meter circumference, standing in the center of Telavi for over nine centuries.
Dzveli Shuamta
A 5th to 7th-century monastery complex consisting of three stone churches: a three-nave basilica and two domed tetraconch structures.
Shumi Winery Kakheti
Winery featuring a private vineyard museum with over 300 varieties of grapes, a traditional wine cellar, and tasting facilities adjacent to the Tsinandali Estate.
Gombori pass
Mountain pass at 1,620 meters elevation on the Gombori Range, providing a scenic connection between Tbilisi and Telavi with views of the Alazani Valley.
I Château Mere
A stone-built winery and hotel in Vardisubani featuring traditional architecture and panoramic views of the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus Mountains.
Add Telavi Essentials to Your Trip
Create a detailed travel itinerary with smart routing, time estimates, and everything you need for a perfect trip.
