What to see in Telavi
Capital of Kakheti, winemaking center, and the best base for exploring the region
Top attractions in Telavi
A selection of places with detailed guides: what they are, how long to plan and how to get there.
Shuamta Monastery Complex
Two monasteries from the 5th–16th centuries in a forest – 1,500 years of Georgian architecture
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Gombori Pass
Mountain pass at 1,620 m – the shortest route from Tbilisi to Kakheti through forest switchbacks
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Gremi Citadel
A 16th-century royal fortress – former capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti on the Silk Road
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Batonis Tsikhe
17th-century royal fortress – residence of the Kakhetian kings in the heart of Telavi
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Alaverdi Monastery
11th-century cathedral standing 50 meters tall – the principal church of Kakheti
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Chavchavadze House Museum
19th-century estate in Tsinandali – Georgia's first European-style winery and landscaped park
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How to plan your sightseeing
Pick the places you want to see, check the map and build a practical route for the day.
Choose a place
Decide on a format — history, views, nature or shrines.
Read the guide
What to see, how long to plan and when to go.
Connect a route
Group nearby places into one day and add transport.
Hit the road
Save the guide offline and set off sightseeing.