Route: Tbilisi → Kakheti → Kazbegi → Mtskheta → Borjomi → Akhaltsikhe → Vardzia → Kutaisi → Martvili Canyon → Mestia → Batumi → Tbilisi

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights

Accommodation: 4★ & boutique hotels throughout the regions

📅 Tour Program

📍 Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi & Welcome

• Airport Pickup: Individual transfer from Tbilisi International Airport to your hotel.
• Welcome Evening: Introduction to the capital and evening welcome dinner with traditional Georgian dishes.

📍 Day 2: Kakheti Wine Region — Cradle of Wine

• Telavi & Alazani Valley: Travel over Gombori Pass to Telavi, the heart of Kakheti.
• Tsinandali Estate: Visit the house-museum and park of Prince Alexander Chavchavadze, including historic wine cellars.
• Sighnaghi (City of Love): Walk along the fortified walls offering expansive views over the Alazani Valley, followed by a wine tasting at a local winery. Return to Tbilisi for overnight stay.

📍 Day 3: Kazbegi & The Georgian Military Highway

• Ananuri Fortress & Zhinvali Reservoir: Stop at the scenic reservoir and medieval fortress complex.
• Cross Pass & Gudauri: Drive past Gudauri and the Monument to Georgian-Russian Friendship.
• Gergeti Trinity Church: Ride 4×4 vehicles up to Gergeti Trinity Church, perched beneath the peak of Mount Kazbek (5,054 m). Return to Tbilisi for overnight stay.

📍 Day 4: Ancient Capital & Rock-Cut Heritage

• Mtskheta: Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
• Uplistsikhe Cave Town: Explore the ancient rock-hewn town dating back to the 1st millennium BC.
• Borjomi: Stroll through the spa park and sample mineral water straight from the spring. Overnight stay in Borjomi or Akhaltsikhe.

📍 Day 5: Cave Monastery of Vardzia & Rabati Fortress

• Rabati Fortress (Akhaltsikhe): Tour the multi-cultural medieval fortress complex, mosque, and museum.
• Vardzia Cave City: Explore the 12th-century cave monastery complex carved into the Erusheti Mountain by Queen Tamar.
• Transfer to Imereti: Drive across Western Georgia to Kutaisi. Overnight stay in Kutaisi.

📍 Day 6: Kutaisi & Natural Wonders

• Kutaisi Landmarks: Visit Bagrati Cathedral and the Gelati Monastery complex (UNESCO site).
• Prometheus Cave: Explore the illuminated underground cave system with stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean rivers.
• Imeretian Dinner: Enjoy traditional regional cuisine in Kutaisi. Overnight stay in Kutaisi.

📍 Day 7: Martvili Canyon & Journey to High Svaneti

• Martvili Canyon: Excursion along the emerald river and cascading waterfalls, with an optional boat ride through the gorge.
• Ascent to Svaneti: Drive up through dramatic mountain gorges lined with ancient Svan defense towers.
• Arrival in Mestia: Check-in at the hotel in Mestia. Evening stroll through the tower-filled town center. Overnight stay in Mestia.

📍 Day 8: High-Altitude Svaneti — Expedition to Ushguli

• Ushguli Expedition: 4×4 trip to Ushguli, one of the highest continuously inhabited villages in Europe.
• Lamaria Church & Mt. Shkhara: Visit the 10th-century church with Mount Shkhara (5,193 m) in the background. Return to Mestia for overnight stay.

📍 Day 9: Descent to the Black Sea Coast — Batumi

• Drive to the Coast: Travel down from the mountains to the Black Sea coast.
• Batumi Boulevard: Evening walk along the seaside promenade, view the Ali and Nino moving sculpture, and enjoy the coastal atmosphere. Overnight stay in Batumi.

📍 Day 10: Batumi & Adjarian Highlands

• Batumi City Tour: Old Batumi, Europe Square, and Piazza.
• Makhuntseti Waterfall & Tamar’s Bridge: Excursion into the lush Adjarian highlands to view the stone arch bridge and waterfall. Overnight stay in Batumi.

📍 Day 11: Coastal Relaxation & Free Day

• Free Day in Batumi: Time for beach relaxation, visiting the Batumi Botanical Garden, or enjoying fresh seafood along the harbor. Overnight stay in Batumi.

📍 Day 12: Return to Central Georgia

• Cross-Country Drive: Travel back across Georgia toward Tbilisi.
• Local Stopover: En-route stops for regional crafts and food. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

📍 Day 13: Full Day Exploration of Tbilisi

• Old Town & Narikala: Cable car ride to Narikala Fortress, visits to Abanotubani sulfur baths, and Leghvtakhevi waterfall.
• Farewell Dinner: Festive closing dinner with traditional songs, folk dance, and Georgian cuisine. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.

📍 Day 14: Departure

• Check-out & Transfer: Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your return flight.

💳 What’s Included in the Price:

• ✅ Accommodation: 4★ and hand-picked boutique hotels throughout the entire route (14 Days / 13 Nights with daily breakfasts)
• ✅ Meals: Daily breakfasts at hotels + 1 Festive Welcome Dinner with Georgian wine in Tbilisi
• ✅ Transfers: Individual airport pickup/drop-off + all route transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
• ✅ Guiding: Services of a professional tour guide throughout the trip + local guides for specific sites
• ✅ Entrance Fees: Admission tickets to all museums, historical sites, caves, and national parks on the itinerary (including Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon)
• ✅ Excursions: 4×4 off-road transfers for the Gergeti Trinity Church ascent in Kazbegi and the Ushguli mountain expedition in Svaneti
• ✅ Wine Tasting: Wine tasting experience in the Kakheti wine region
• ✅ Amenities & Safety: Bottled drinking water in the vehicle, on-board Wi-Fi, and passenger travel insurance

❌ What’s Not Included:

• ❌ International airfare and personal medical insurance
• ❌ Lunches and dinners (except for the included Welcome Dinner on Day 1)
• ❌ Optional boat ride in Martvili Canyon (weather permitting / optional on-site)
• ❌ Personal expenses, souvenir purchases, and tips for the guide and driver