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Must See of Georgia

A five-day introduction to Georgia based entirely in Tbilisi, covering the UNESCO churches at Mtskheta, the Caucasus at Kazbegi and the Kakheti wine country as day trips.

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

Overview

A five-day introduction to Georgia based entirely in Tbilisi, covering the UNESCO churches at Mtskheta, the Caucasus at Kazbegi and the Kakheti wine country as day trips.

Trip highlights

  • 01One hotel for the whole trip, with everything else run as a day trip
  • 02Jvari and Svetitskhoveli at Mtskheta, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • 03Ananuri and the Zhinvali reservoir on the Georgian Military Highway
  • 04The Gudauri Panorama and its 360-degree view over the Caucasus
  • 05Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 metres, reached by four-wheel drive
  • 06A cellar tasting in Kakheti, plus Bodbe and Sighnaghi

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tbilisi → Mtskheta → Kazbegi → Sighnaghi → Tbilisi

4 cities.
The route4 cities.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

You are met at Tbilisi International Airport and transferred to your hotel, which is where you will stay for the whole trip. The rest of the day is free.

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 fee to the Tbilisi cable car
  • 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

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.

Mtskheta
MtskhetaDay 2

Indicative monthly averages for the route cities shown, not a forecast. Figures are omitted where city data is unavailable.

Tbilisi

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Average High
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Rainfall
30mm
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

Is four nights enough for a first visit to Georgia?

For a first visit that wants the headline sights, yes. You cover Tbilisi, the UNESCO churches at Mtskheta, the high Caucasus at Kazbegi and the Kakheti wine country. What four nights will not give you is the Black Sea coast or western Georgia — that needs six or seven.

How long is the Kazbegi day, really?

About 310 km round trip and seven to eight hours door to door. It is the longest day of the trip by some way. If that sounds like too much driving, our From Valleys to Mountains itinerary breaks it with an overnight at Gudauri instead.

Do we change hotels at any point?

No. All four nights are in the same Tbilisi hotel, so you unpack once. Everything outside the city is run as a day trip and you return to the same room each night.

What should I wear for the churches?

Shoulders and knees covered for everyone, and at Jvari, Svetitskhoveli and Bodbe women are asked to cover their hair. A scarf in your day bag handles all of it, and the sites are used to visitors arriving unprepared.

Is the wine tasting included?

Yes, the tasting at KTW is part of the package. Bottles to take away are bought at the cellar and are not included.

What is the best time of year for this itinerary?

The rates run from April to the end of October. May, June, September and early October give the most reliable mountain weather; midsummer is hot in Tbilisi and Kakheti, and the Kazbegi road is at its most dependable in those shoulder months.

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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