Sighnaghi | The Wine Capital of the Caucasus π·
π Transportation Guide π Departure Station: Bus stop next to Samgori Metro Station β° Schedule: 7:00/9:00/11:00/13:00/16:00/18:00 (last return bus at 18:30) π° Fare: 10 GEL (Β₯28), 2-hour ride π° Must-Visit Attractions β Sighnaghi Fortress Walls The most complete defensive structure still standing, with a 4.5 km circular walking path free to the public. πΈ Best photo spot: Oriental Square Viewpoint β Bodbe Monastery Burial place of St. Nino, with well-preserved 9th-century frescoes. πΆ 40-minute walk from downtown / π 15 GEL by taxi β° Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (closed on Wednesdays) β Sighnaghi Museum π° Admission: Free Must-see: Authentic 18th-century Georgian wedding costumes β Family Winery Experience e.g., Khareba Winery: 35 GEL for a tasting of 5 Qvevri clay jar wines π Grape picking available in September-OctoberοΈ Best seasons: May-June (green grape season) / September-October (winemaking season) β οΈ Tips Summers can exceed 35Β°C β sunscreen and a sun hat are essential. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed in monasteries. Carry enough cash. Hotel prices surge during the October Wine Festival. #Sighnaghi #GeorgiaTravel #WineTasting #Caucasus #TravelTips #BudgetTravel