Temple, shrine & monastery tours
Good Wine tours fill up weeks ahead and the sunrise slots go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Tatev, Shaki Waterfall and Areni wine tour from Yerevan, with practical advice on scenery, costs, timing and comfort.
“Very good tour. The tour staffs are professional, accommodating and friendly. On time departure and arrival.”
Tour a mountain monastery winery near Ohrid, taste Macedonian wines, rakija and gin, and enjoy a local cheese and charcuterie platter.
“It was a great experience. The pick up from the centre of Ohrid was easy to arrange, the drivers was lovely. The setting of the winery was great and the food platter was great. I requested a vegan platter for 1 friend and they accommodated this. The man who told us about the wines was interesting and we tried 5 wines and a rakia. We had a lift back to Ohrid. The tour was interesting too. Would recommend!!”
Review of a 14-hour Armenia group tour to Hin Areni winery, Shaki Waterfall, Tatev Monastery, and the Wings of Tatev ropeway.
“The group size was too big (50 people). The guide spilt the tour between Russian and English which made it hard to follow. Good information, but no personality, very dry. Driving was a bit crazy. Lunch was not until after 1430 and not good…food was cold when it was finally served.”
Review of Moldova’s Cricova, Old Orhei, and Curchi Monastery tour, with wine tasting, local food, transport advice, pricing, and practical tips.
“This was an excellent tour. Slava gave me an excellent tour of the monasteries and then organised everything at Cricova and the wine there was exceptional considering the seriously low prices.”
Review of Barcelona’s Montserrat and cava winery day trip, with early monastery access, vineyard lunch, transport details, value, and practical tips.
“Our favourite Barcelona tour by far! Montserrat was amazing! We loved the ethereal feel of the place. It was just beautiful. Alexandra, our tour guide was brilliant - our second tour with her and we rate her very highly. She is a font of knowledge and very passionate about sharing Barcelona and Spain with us. And the winery tour was a great addition. Georgina showed us through the wine cellars and we later visited the winery and ended up in a beautiful old building on the property set amongst the vines where we had lunch and more wine. We were hosted by Joan the owner. You cannot miss this tour…”
Review of a private Armenia day tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery, Wings of Tatev, and Khndzoresk caves.
“It was an excellent tour and Alexander,our driver, was so patient, had an amazing attitude and a professional driver despite the snow storm on our way. Highly recommended. Thank you!”
Review of a private Kakheti day tour from Tbilisi, with Bodbe, Signagi, Telavi wine tasting, Georgian food workshops, and mountain views.
“Had a fantastic time. Nino was an amazing tour guide who was very informative. We were the only English people on the trip and she made sure we knew what was happening the entire time. Highly recommended”
Explore Kakheti on a seven-hour trip from Tbilisi, with four wines, chacha, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, pickup, and a guide.
“David was an amazing host for the tour. Everything was very professionally organized. He took us to different tours where we tasted wine, tried the zip line , went to different monasteries and churches. And he was very good at explaining cannot recommend it enough”
