Archaeological Tour: From 8,000-Year-Old Wine to the First Europeans
Experience a unique archaeological journey led by Giorgi Bidzinashvili, head of the Orozmani International Expedition, covering 1.8 million years of human history in Georgia. The tour visits significant sites including Gadachrili Gora, the birthplace of wine, the medieval city of Dmanisi with its 12th-century wine cellar, and ongoing excavations at Dmanisi and Orozmani revealing early European ancestors. Explore the Bronze Age Kurgan culture of Kvemo Kartli and learn about ancient social and ritual traditions. Designed for those interested in scientific methodology, the tour offers insight into international research standards. The day concludes with a restaurant dinner featuring authentic flavors from Kvemo Kartli and Svaneti. The tour runs on weekends, includes transportation, museum fees, expert lectures, and is for adults 18+. Languages offered are Georgian and English.