Georgia Highlands, Kazbegi and Kakheti Group Trip
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup
Tbilisi International Airport
Drop
Tbilisi International Airport
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This escorted journey takes you through the heart of Georgia in a small group, led by a trip captain from arrival to departure. You begin in Tbilisi and nearby Mtskheta, then climb the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church sits beneath the Caucasus peaks. Back in Tbilisi, a day in the Kakheti wine region brings Bodbe Monastery, the hilltop town of Sighnaghi and a winery visit. A free day in the capital leaves time for cafes, markets and last-minute shopping before the flight home.
- Guided Tbilisi tour with the cable car to Narikala Fortress
- Mtskheta, with Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Georgian Military Highway with Ananuri Fortress and Gudauri
- A night in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) beneath the Caucasus peaks
- Gergeti Trinity Church and the Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument
- Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi and a Kakheti winery visit
- A trip captain with the group throughout
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Tbilisi
- Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
- Check in and meet your trip captain and fellow travellers.
- Spend the evening at leisure or take a gentle first walk nearby.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
2Day 2: Tbilisi City Tour | Mtskheta
- After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Tbilisi, including the old town and the Sulphur Baths area.
- Cross the Bridge of Peace, stroll through Rike Park and take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress.
- In the afternoon, drive to nearby Mtskheta, one of the oldest towns in Georgia.
- Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, then return to Tbilisi.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
3Day 3: Ananuri | Gudauri | Kazbegi
- After breakfast, drive north along the Georgian Military Highway.
- Stop at Ananuri Fortress beside the Zhinvali Reservoir.
- Continue to Gudauri for mountain views and the Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument.
- Drive on to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and check in to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Kazbegi.
4Day 4: Gergeti Trinity Church | Return to Tbilisi
- After breakfast, travel up to the Gergeti Trinity Church, weather and road conditions permitting.
- Take in the views of the Caucasus peaks and the valley below.
- Head back south along the highway, with comfort stops on the way.
- Arrive in Tbilisi in the evening and check in to your hotel.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
5Day 5: Kakheti Wine Region | Sighnaghi
- After breakfast, drive east to the Kakheti wine region.
- Visit Bodbe Monastery and explore the hilltop town of Sighnaghi with its views over the Alazani Valley.
- Visit a winery for a tasting experience and learn how Georgian wine is made.
- Return to Tbilisi in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
6Day 6: Free Day in Tbilisi
- Enjoy a free day to explore Tbilisi at your own pace.
- Walk along Rustaveli Avenue, browse local markets and stop at a cafe for Georgian khachapuri.
- Your trip captain can suggest optional activities for the afternoon.
- Gather in the evening for a farewell get-together.
- Overnight stay in Tbilisi.
7Day 7: Departure from Tbilisi
- After breakfast, check out of your hotel.
- Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your flight home.
- Depart Georgia with wonderful memories.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- Hotel stay on twin sharing for 6 nights, including 1 night in Kazbegi
- Daily breakfast
- Indian vegetarian and Jain meal options on request, subject to availability
- A trip captain accompanying the group throughout
- Airport and inter-city transfers by private vehicle with the group
- Guided Tbilisi city tour with cable car ride to Narikala Fortress
- Excursions to Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi and Kakheti as per itinerary
- Winery visit with tasting experience in Kakheti
- Entry tickets and activities listed in the itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- Georgia visa fees and processing
- Travel insurance
- Lunches, dinners and other meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities on the free day
- Local city or tourism taxes payable at the hotel, where applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and visa copies
- Return tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or international card
- Power adapter (Type C or F, two round pins)
- Warm layers and a windproof jacket for Kazbegi
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Modest clothing for churches and monasteries
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking.
- Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- This is a group departure and runs on minimum numbers; a trip captain accompanies the group.
- Mountain roads to Kazbegi can be affected by snow, rain or landslides, particularly in winter and spring.
- Dress modestly at churches and monasteries; shoulders and knees should be covered.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.