Tour Overview
| Duration | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Georgia |
| Price From | $1,404 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Cultural Immersion |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 (7% off) |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Tbilisi
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Evening walking tour of Old Tbilisi: Legvtakhevi waterfall, sulfur bath district, and Meidan Square. Welcome dinner featuring khachapuri and mtsvadi (grilled meat skewers). Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 2: Tbilisi Deep Dive
Full day exploring Georgia’s eclectic capital. Ride the funicular to Mtatsminda Park for city panoramas. Visit the Georgian National Museum with its stunning Gold Fund. Explore the Marjanishvili district’s Art Nouveau architecture and hip cafes. Evening visit to the Chronicles of Georgia monument. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 3: Mtskheta & Uplistsikhe Cave City
Visit Mtskheta’s UNESCO monuments — Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. Continue to Uplistsikhe, a 3,000-year-old rock-hewn city carved into volcanic cliffs. Walk through ancient streets, temples, wine presses, and a Hellenistic theater carved from stone. Overnight near Gori.
Day 4: Gori & Borjomi
Visit the Stalin Museum in Gori (controversial but historically significant). Continue to Borjomi, famous for its mineral water springs and the vast Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Stroll the Central Park and taste the naturally carbonated water. Overnight in Borjomi.
Day 5: Akhaltsikhe & Vardzia Cave Monastery
Explore the Rabati Castle complex in Akhaltsikhe — a restored fortress with a church, mosque, synagogue, and museum. Continue to Vardzia, a spectacular 12th-century cave monastery complex carved into the Erusheti Mountain. 13 tiers with over 400 rooms, churches, and wine cellars. Overnight in Akhaltsikhe.
Day 6: Kakheti Wine Country
Travel to Kakheti, Georgia’s premier wine region. Visit a qvevri winery to learn the 8,000-year-old clay vessel method. Lunch in Sighnaghi with Alazani Valley views. Visit Bodbe Monastery. Masterclass: make churchkhela (Georgian walnut candy). Traditional supra feast with polyphonic singing. Overnight in Sighnaghi.
Day 7: David Gareja & Return
Visit David Gareja Lavra, a 6th-century cave monastery complex in the semi-desert on the Azerbaijan border. See remarkable frescoes in remote chapels. Return to Tbilisi. Farewell dinner with Georgian folk dance performance. Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 8: Depart Tbilisi
Last chance for Georgian wine, spices, and crafts at the Deserter’s Bazaar. Airport transfer.
Inclusions
- 7 nights accommodation (boutique hotels)
- Daily breakfast + 2 dinners
- All transportation
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Wine tastings & cooking class
- All site entries
- Folk dance performance dinner
Why This Tour
- Uplistsikhe & Vardzia: two mind-blowing ancient cave cities
- David Gareja: frescoes in a remote desert monastery
- Deep cultural immersion: singing, dancing, feasting
- Perfect mix of famous sites and off-the-beaten-path discoveries
- Georgia’s legendary hospitality experienced at every stop
