Sighnaghi | The Wine Capital of the Caucasus ๐ท
๐ Transportation Guide ๐ Departure Station: Bus stop next to Samgori Metro Station โฐ Schedule: 7:00/9:00/11:00/13:00/16:00/18:00 (last return bus at 18:30) ๐ฐ Fare: 10 GEL (ยฅ28), 2-hour ride ๐ฐ Must-Visit Attractions โ Sighnaghi Fortress Walls The most complete defensive structure still standing, with a 4.5 km circular walking path free to the public. ๐ธ Best photo spot: Oriental Square Viewpoint โ Bodbe Monastery Burial place of St. Nino, with well-preserved 9th-century frescoes. ๐ถ 40-minute walk from downtown / ๐ 15 GEL by taxi โฐ Opening hours: 10:00-19:00 (closed on Wednesdays) โ Sighnaghi Museum ๐ฐ Admission: Free Must-see: Authentic 18th-century Georgian wedding costumes โ Family Winery Experience e.g., Khareba Winery: 35 GEL for a tasting of 5 Qvevri clay jar wines ๐ Grape picking available in September-October๏ธ Best seasons: May-June (green grape season) / September-October (winemaking season) โ ๏ธ Tips Summers can exceed 35ยฐC โ 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