8,000 Years of Wine & First Europeans
Join acclaimed author Giorgi Bidzinashvili for a remarkable archaeological adventure through 1.8 million years of Georgian and European history. Walk the grounds of Gadachrili Gora, where evidence has crowned Georgia as the birthplace of wine, and trace winemaking’s evolution at Dmanisi's unique medieval cellars. Witness ongoing excavations at Dmanisi and Orozmani—sites renowned for uncovering the earliest Europeans—and unravel the mysteries of the Bronze Age kurgans in Kvemo Kartli. This expert-led tour unfolds the scientific process in real time, guiding you through significant sites with insights grounded in the latest research. The experience includes transportation, museum entry, and a dinner featuring authentic regional dishes. Tours run Saturdays and Sundays (Georgian: 1.05–14.06 & English: select dates until 21.06), starting 08:30 near the Giant Bicycle Monument, Tbilisi. Open to ages 18+, for groups of 5–11. Price: 220 GEL. For details: (+995) 595 01 99 97.