Full-Day Corporate Program
Morning: guided tour of Old Tbilisi with historical context adapted for a professional audience. Business travelers appreciate concrete facts, statistics, and connections between history and the present day.
Midday: a masterclass in making khachapuri or a guided Georgian wine tasting with expert commentary. Two formats available: a team competition (who kneads the dough best — 5–7 teams of 4–5 people, ₾25/person) or an educational tasting of 6 grape varieties with a sommelier (₾30/person).
Evening: dinner in a historic building with views of the fortress. Live music available on request, traditional Georgian table, toasts. The Georgian feast tradition — the tamada (toastmaster) and the system of toasts — is perfectly suited to a corporate setting.
Why Teams Choose Georgia for Corporate Retreats
- Authenticity: Georgia is not yet a mass-market corporate destination. Your team experiences something genuinely different from the standard conference tourism circuit.
- Wine culture: Georgian winemakers are passionate and hospitable. A winery visit becomes a real conversation rather than a scripted tasting performance.
- Cost: corporate programs in Georgia cost significantly less than equivalent quality programs in Western Europe, with no compromise on experience.
- Logistics: Tbilisi is well-connected by direct flights from most European cities, visa-free for most nationalities, with excellent hotels across all price ranges.
Detailed Day Schedule
Standard format: 8–10 hours. For groups of 15 or more I coordinate multiple minivans. All stops are reserved in advance — no queues, no surprises.
- 09:30 — hotel pickup. Brief program overview en route, name badges with Georgian names distributed (optional team building element)
- 10:00 — Old Tbilisi. Route: Metekhi Bridge → Abanotubani sulphur baths → Narikala Fortress. Historical context focused on the Silk Road through Tbilisi — directly relevant for companies operating in the Caucasus and Central Asia
- 11:30 — masterclass. Two formats: khachapuri (team competition, 5–7 teams of 4–5 people, ₾25/person) or wine (educational tasting of 6 varieties with a sommelier, ₾30/person)
- 13:30 — lunch in a private restaurant hall. Traditional Georgian table: pkhali, satsivi, shashlik, khinkali. I arrange a tamada (feast host) — either myself or an invited Georgian who explains the toasting tradition. ₾40–60/person including drinks
- 15:30 — optional out-of-town program. Options: Mtskheta (20 min) — Georgia's ancient capital, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (12th century); Kakheti (90 min) — winery tasting, evening with live music
- 18:00 — return to hotel, or transfer to a rooftop restaurant with views of Narikala Fortress (summer terrace)
Documents and Corporate Accounting
I provide a service contract, completion act, and invoice for corporate reporting. Payment by bank transfer or cash in GEL. For larger orders (from ₾5,000) — 30% advance payment, balance on the day of the event.
Three Practical Tips for Organizers
- Book 2–4 weeks in advance — restaurants with private halls for 15–30 people in Tbilisi fill up quickly, especially May through October
- Add a chacha ceremony at the end of dinner — 5 minutes, but remembered for a year. I explain the rules of chacha (Georgian home-distilled grape spirit, 60%+): first toast for the hosts, second for the guests
- For mixed-language teams I provide bilingual accompaniment: RU+EN simultaneously, without delayed interpretation
What to Prepare in Advance
- Full participant list and any dietary restrictions — no later than 3 days before the tour
- Preferred masterclass format (khachapuri vs wine vs both)
- Airport transfers if needed (separate service, ₾90/vehicle)
- Dress code: for upscale restaurants I recommend smart casual
- Company details for the contract and accounting documents
Frequently Asked Questions
What corporate tour formats are available in Tbilisi?
We organize walking city quests through the Old Town, gastronomic tours, wine and khachapuri masterclasses, and out-of-town trips to Kakheti or Kazbegi. Each program is custom-built around your team's interests and goals.
How many people can join the corporate tour?
We work with groups from 5 to 50+ people. For larger companies we coordinate multiple parallel routes or arrange minibus convoys. Every group size has the right format.
Can we get official documents for corporate accounting?
Yes. We provide a service contract, completion act, and invoice for corporate reporting. Please specify your documentation requirements at the time of booking.
Customizable Program Elements
I organize corporate events for 10 to 50+ people. Transport: Mercedes Sprinter minivans (up to 20 passengers) — ₾250/day. Popular formats:
- Outdoor team building in nature — Kazbegi, 1 day, from ₾100/person
- Wine team building in Kakheti — tasting plus traditional grape stomping, from ₾120/person
- Old Tbilisi city quest — 3 hours, ₾80/person
- Private restaurant banquet — hall for 50 people, Georgian feast from ₾60/person with unlimited wine
All programs available in English and Russian. Service contracts and official documents provided on request.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Business cards for networking opportunities
Practical Information
The tour starts from your hotel in Tbilisi. I pick the group up in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Group size: 5–30 people. Payment in GEL by cash or bank transfer. Booking through WhatsApp — I respond within 10–15 minutes and send a confirmation with full itinerary details.
When to Book
During peak season (May–October) I recommend booking 2–4 weeks in advance. Off-season bookings can often be arranged within a few days. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. In case of poor weather — we reschedule at no additional cost.
What Is Included in the Price
Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide service in English, all venue reservations, bottled water throughout the day. Not included: lunch (average ₾40–60/person at restaurant), wine tasting fees, and personal shopping.
Why Companies Choose This Tour
In three years working in Tbilisi I have led more than 500 tours and know what matters to professional groups: punctuality, substance over generalities, and the flexibility to adjust the program on the fly. Each corporate event is individual — I don't fill buses with 40 people. That means your team gets to ask every question, stop wherever they want, and spend exactly as long as needed at each location.
A 4.9 out of 5 rating on Google Maps (128 reviews) is not a coincidence. I respond on WhatsApp within 10–15 minutes, send a detailed itinerary before departure, and remain reachable throughout. Many companies return for a second or third program — that is the best endorsement.
How Booking Works
Message me on WhatsApp: +995 511 272 623. I will confirm the date, group size, and any specific requirements. You will receive a confirmation with the full itinerary, meeting time, and pricing. Advance deposit 10% at booking, balance on the day of the tour. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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Timur · Sakhva Travel · licensed guide No. 8247109128 · rating 4.9 · 500+ guests