Georgia Tour Itinerary

Gergeti Trinity Church beneath the Caucasus mountains in Georgia

Georgia Tour Itinerary

Tbilisi β€’ Caucasus Mountains β€’ Kakheti β€’ Mtskheta & Gori

6
Days
5
Nights
4
Regions
25+
Experiences
⛰️
Culture & Mountains

Best Time to Visit Georgia

April to June and September to October are ideal for this itinerary, with comfortable sightseeing weather, green or autumn-coloured landscapes and pleasant conditions in Tbilisi, Kakheti and the Caucasus.

July and August are warmer and busier, while November to March brings colder weather and snow in the mountain regions.

Day 1 – Tbilisi

Take a flight from your city to Tbilisi, Georgia. Pickup from the airport and proceed to the hotel for check-in. You can explore the following places:

  • Orbeliani Square – A lively historic square lined with restaurants, cafes, and elegant old buildings.
  • Liberty Square – Central city square marked by the golden St. George statue.
  • The Clock Tower – A whimsical, leaning wooden clock tower in the Old Town with a twice-daily puppet show.
  • Museum of Illusions – An interactive museum of optical illusions and mind-bending exhibits.
  • Jan Shardeni Street – Restaurants and cafes.

Day 2 – Tbilisi City Tour

Go for a private guided tour of Tbilisi city covering the following sights:

  • Old Town – Tbilisi’s historic heart, with cobblestone streets and colourful balconied houses.
  • Sameba Cathedral – Tall Georgian Orthodox cathedral, a bell tower and monastery.
  • Metekhi Church – Ancient Georgian-style church in a cliffside locale with a bell tower and views.
  • Bridge of Peace – Steel and glass pedestrian bridge featuring a unique and contemporary design.
  • Mother of Georgia Monument – Clad in traditional Georgian dress, this large and iconic female aluminium figure was erected in 1958.
  • Botanical Garden & Waterfall – A green, tranquil escape with walking trails and a hidden waterfall.
  • Mtatsminda Park – Hilltop amusement park featuring rides, cafes and views of Tbilisi.

Day 3 – Caucasus Mountain Tour

Explore the following places on the Caucasus Mountain Tour:

  • Georgian Military Road – Drive along this scenic mountain route.
  • Zhinvali Reservoir – A striking turquoise-blue reservoir set against mountains and forest.
  • Ananuri Fortress – Historic castle complex with two churches and scenic river views.
  • Aragvi Rivers Confluence – The White Aragvi has a lighter, silvery hue from glacial sediments and minerals carried from the Caucasus Mountains. The Black Aragvi originates in forest areas and volcanic rocks, giving it a darker and deeper tone.
  • Gudauri Viewpoint – Mountaintop lookout with sweeping views and the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument.

Day 4 – Kakheti Wine Region Tour

Explore the following places on the Kakheti Region Tour:

  • Traditional Bakery – Visit a traditional bakery and taste local sweets.
  • Signagi – Known as the City of Love.
  • Wall of Signagi – Built in the 1770s to protect the town from invasions, the wall stretches for about 4.5 kilometres and includes 23 towers and six gates.
  • Bodbe Monastery – Built in the 9th century, this hillside Georgian Orthodox monastery offers panoramic views.
  • Wine Tasting at a Local Cellar – Sample Georgia’s ancient qvevri-style wines at a traditional family-run cellar.

Day 5 – Mtskheta, Gori & Chronicles of Georgia

Explore the following places:

  • Mtskheta – Georgia’s ancient capital and one of the country’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, located at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers.
  • Jvari Monastery – Clifftop Orthodox monastery dating to around 590 CE.
  • Chronicles of Georgia – Unfinished hilltop sculpture with vast pillars depicting Georgian history and the life of Christ.

Day 6 – Return

Check out from the hotel and go shopping. Proceed to Tbilisi airport by afternoon for your return flight.

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