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Tbilisi & Kakheti
A cultural and wine journey combining Tbilisi’s historic centre with Kakheti’s vineyards, traditional food, Bodbe Monastery.
From$130–$150
Telavi/Place
Telavi Museum of History and Ethnography
A major regional museum presenting royal history, archaeology, ethnography, art and cultural objects from Kakheti.
- Telavi
- ~75 min
- Kakheti
About this place
About Telavi Museum of History and Ethnography
The Telavi Museum of History and Ethnography is commonly known as King Erekle’s Museum. Its complex contains the royal palace, historic churches, the former residence of King Archil II, a royal bath, defensive walls and an underground passage.
The museum holds more than 67,000 objects, including archaeological materials, ethnographic collections, coins, manuscripts, paintings and belongings of the royal family. The art collection includes works by notable Georgian and international painters.
The museum provides an excellent introduction to the history of Telavi and Kakheti before visitors continue to the region’s monasteries, estates and wine villages.
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Telavi Museum of History and Ethnography in photos
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King Erekle II Palace
~55 min
The preserved royal palace of King Erekle II, one of the most important Georgian rulers of the 18th century.
Telavi Old Town
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A historic urban district featuring traditional houses, carved balconies, old streets, cafés and views toward the Alazani Valley.
Telavi Food Market
~55 min
A lively traditional market selling Kakhetian cheese, spices, fruit, vegetables, churchkhela, wine and locally distilled chacha.
Tsinandali Estate
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A historic aristocratic estate containing the house museum of Prince Alexandre Chavchavadze, landscaped gardens and an important wine cellar.
Gremi Archangels Complex
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A hilltop church, fortress and royal complex overlooking the Alazani Valley.
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