[2025 Sighnaghi Attraction] Travel Guide for Sighnaghi Viewpoint (Updated Jan)

Sighnaghi, also known as the “City of Love,” is a charming hilltop town in Georgia that stole my heart. The cobbled streets, colorful houses, and picturesque views of the Alazani River Valley made this place feel like something out of a fairytale. I spent the day wandering around the town, visiting the old city walls, and admiring the panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards. Sighnaghi is a small town, but it’s full of character and history, with its charming squares and beautiful churches. I loved exploring the local shops and sampling some of the town’s famous wines. The laid-back vibe makes it the perfect spot to relax, enjoy the view, and soak in the romantic atmosphere. If you’re ever in Georgia, don’t miss out on this little gem.

Sighnaghi in Georgia, the birthplace of red wine. The town is on top of a mountain, and you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance. The architecture here is beautiful, with history and culture, and the scenery is also very beautiful, worth a visit. About the route: It is possible to enter Georgia from Azerbaijan, and I took the route from Baku to Sighnaghi. 1 Get on the minibus at Sheki bus station at 10:10 in the morning, it's a very small bus, and if there are many people, you might not get a seat if you arrive late, as some people will get off along the way. Marshrutka to Balakan, marshrutka to the border. 2 After arriving at the border, get off the bus, there is a kiosk at the immigration where you can exchange currency, and it's calculated at the international exchange rate, which is very cost-effective. Or you can withdraw money with UnionPay after passing the border, exchange or withdraw a little to facilitate later transportation. 3 The queue for crossing the border is very simple, just get stamps on both sides. 4 After exiting the border, you can take a taxi, we pooled together 4 people and took a taxi for 40 lari to Sighnaghi, the journey is less than an hour. Departing from Sheki at 10:10 in the morning, arriving in Sighnaghi at 2:40 in the afternoon, it takes 4 and a half hours. The town is not big and can be explored in half a day, main attractions: Best photo spot Sighnaghi Viewpoint The Great Wall Sighnaghi Wall Museum Sighnaqi National Museum Church Signagi St. George basilica 5 Monastery Bodbe's St. Nino's Convent Cathedral is a 3 km drive away, worth visiting if you have time. About food: This Host of Signaqi Restaurant is on the hillside. The beef is very tasty, and the average cost per person is less than 20 lari. Great value for money. 2 Definitely go for the red wine, available in supermarkets and kiosks, we drank a bottle every day. Prices range from 10-20 lari, with more expensive options available. 3 The red wine ice cream at cafe Medea is 7 lari each, a bit pricey, but you can rest and enjoy the view. Accommodation recommendation: We stayed at Guest HouseCENTRAL, right next to the fountain, opposite the police station and a supermarket. A triple room is 90 lari, the room is quite new, with a fully equipped kitchen.