In the early 19th century, German settlers founded colonies in Georgia, bringing with them new trades, architecture, and winemaking traditions. This tour explores their legacy — one that shaped the region and then vanished almost overnight during the Soviet era.
Highlights include:
Bolnisi Sioni — Georgia’s oldest surviving church (5th century)
A 19th-century Lutheran church
Classic German-style half-timbered houses
Home of Immanuel Walker (1915), now a Georgian-German wine house
Restored Swabian tavern with historical cuisine
Hilltop monastery with panoramic views
The tour ends in a 19th-century wine cellar, where you'll sample Kartli wines and cheeses — some made using Swabian techniques.
Duration: 1 day
Start: Chernyi Cooperative Coffee Roasters, 36 Aghmashenebeli Ave
End: Marjanishvili Metro Station
Included:
transport, guided tours, cellar visit, wine & food tasting