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From Valleys to Mountains

A six-day Georgia tour that trades a night in the capital for a night at 2,200 metres in Gudauri, pairing the Caucasus with Mtskheta’s UNESCO churches and a day in the Kakheti wine country.

6 days, 5 nightsDuration
4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

A six-day Georgia tour that trades a night in the capital for a night at 2,200 metres in Gudauri, pairing the Caucasus with Mtskheta’s UNESCO churches and a day in the Kakheti wine country.

Trip highlights

  • 01A night at Gudauri, high in the Caucasus, rather than a return run to Tbilisi
  • 02Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 metres, reached by four-wheel drive
  • 03The Gudauri Panorama, a curved balcony set over a 600-metre drop
  • 04Jvari and Svetitskhoveli at Mtskheta, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • 05A cellar visit and tasting in Kakheti, Georgia’s main wine region
  • 06Sighnaghi’s walls and rooftops above the Alazani Valley

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tbilisi → Gudauri

2 cities.
The route2 cities.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

You are met in the arrivals hall at Tbilisi International Airport and driven to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours. If you land early and still have energy, Rustaveli Avenue and the Dry Bridge are both walkable from most of the hotels on this programme.

overnight
Tbilisi

What's included

Included in your trip10 items covered in this fare
Your hotels
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
Meals
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
Transport
  • Return airport transfers, timed to your flights
  • Private air-conditioned transport throughout the programme
  • Four-wheel-drive transfer up to Gergeti Trinity Church
Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees to the Tbilisi cable car and the Tbilisi Botanical Garden
  • Wine tasting at KTW Winery
Guide
  • English-speaking driver-guide on all touring days
Refreshments
  • Bottled water in the vehicle on excursion days
Other
  • Support from our local team throughout the trip
Plan and pay separately6 items not covered by this fare
Not included
  • International flights to and from Tbilisi
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities such as paragliding, the zip line, the funicular and the river boat
  • Tips and personal expenses
Entrance fees
  • Entrance fees other than those listed as included
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Tbilisi4 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Gudauri1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel

Your hotel names are confirmed before you travel. Where alternatives are listed, the confirmed property will be a 4-star hotel of the same standard.

Meeting & drop-off
You're met atTbilisi International Airport, arrivals hallReport by On arrival, timed to your inbound flight
You're dropped atTbilisi International Airport, departuresBy about Timed to your outbound flight

Arrival information: Return airport transfers are included. We match both transfers to your flight times, so please send us your flight details once ticketed.

Sightseeing visits are planned in the itinerary. Admission tickets and monument fees are paid separately.

Kazbegi
KazbegiDay 3
AnanuriDay 3

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Tbilisi

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Rainfall
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Essential

Check your documents before you travel

  • Carry a passport valid for the whole of your stay in Georgia.
  • Visa requirements depend on your nationality and are not included in this package; check them well before you book flights.
  • Keep a copy of your booking confirmation and your hotel details with you.

Altitude, sun and mountain weather

  • Gergeti sits at roughly 2,170 metres and is reached by four-wheel drive on a rough track.
  • Mountain weather turns quickly; a warm layer and a waterproof are worth carrying even in summer.
  • Travel insurance is not included and we strongly recommend arranging it.

Footwear and layers

  • Old Tbilisi, Sighnaghi and Mtskheta are cobbled; shoes with grip matter more than anything else you pack.
  • Shoulders and knees should be covered inside churches and monasteries, and women are asked to cover their hair at some of them.
  • A scarf in your day bag solves the dress requirement at every religious site on the route.

Currency and card use

  • The local currency is the Georgian lari; cards are widely accepted in Tbilisi and Batumi and less so in villages.
  • Wine bought at the cellar door, optional activities and meals other than breakfast are settled locally.
  • Tipping is discretionary and not included in the package price.

Common questions

What makes this different from your other Georgia tours?

The night at Gudauri. Our other programmes drive out to Kazbegi and return to Tbilisi the same evening; this one stops in the mountains, so you get the Caucasus at dusk and at first light instead of only in the middle of the day.

How difficult is the trip up to Gergeti Trinity Church?

The church sits at about 2,170 metres and the track up is rough, so the last stretch is done in a four-wheel drive, which is included. From where the vehicle stops there is a short uphill walk on uneven ground.

Is the wine tasting included, and am I expected to buy?

The tasting at KTW is included. Buying a bottle afterwards is common and appreciated but entirely optional, and nobody at the cellar will press you.

Can we do the paragliding at Gudauri?

Yes, and staying overnight at Gudauri gives you more of a window for it than a day trip does. It runs about 15 minutes and costs USD 140 per person, paid locally, and it depends on the wind on the day.

What happens if the mountain road is closed?

The Georgian Military Highway can close at short notice in bad weather. If that happens we substitute the nearest equivalent — usually more time at Ananuri and Mtskheta — rather than cancelling the day outright.

How much of each day is spent driving?

The mountain day covers about 200 km and runs seven to eight hours door to door; the Kakheti day is about 230 km over six to seven hours. Georgia is small, but the mountain road is slow by design, and the scenery is part of what you are there for.

Policies & booking terms
Booking terms
  1. Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
  2. All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
  3. Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
  4. Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
  5. Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
  6. Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
  7. The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
  8. All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
  9. No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
  10. The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
  11. All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
  12. Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
  13. Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.

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