Exploring the Kakheti Province of Georgia (The Country)
When we spent time in Georgia (the country), we were fortunate to be able to see many different regions of the country. Our first trip out of Tbilisi was to Kakheti, the easternmost region of Georgia which is bordered by Russia and Azerbaijan. The Kakheti province is probably most famous for its wine. In addition to wine, Kakheti has churches, fortresses, and scenery. Kakheti has always been an important region of Georgia. Hundreds of years ago, when Georgia was occupied by the Persians, the Kakheti region was the richest region in Georgia, so the Persians would tax the harvest instead of destroying Kakheti, which is what they did to many other regions of Georgia. That is until 1616, when the Georgians rebelled. While Kakheti can be visited on a day trip from Tbilisi, there are a lot of things to do, so we suggest spending two days in Kakheti with an overnight stay. Ujarma Fortress Gombori Pass Alazani Valley Alaverdi Cathe...