Georgia from East to West

DAY 1: Transfer from Tbilisi Airport to the Capital

We will transfer from the airport to the hotel with the assistance of our guide, who will accompany you throughout the journey.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

18 km | 00:25 by car

DAY 2: Tbilisi - Guided Tour

We will begin our cultural immersion on the vibrant Rustaveli Avenue, the beating heart of Tbilisi. We will admire architectural gems such as the imposing Parliament and the neo-Moorish Opera Theater. Our tour will take us to Metekhi Square, where the historic church and equestrian statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali offer privileged views over the Mtkvari River. We will ascend by cable car to Narikala Fortress, the ancient 4th-century defensive citadel. We will explore the picturesque Abanotubani district, known for its historic sulfur baths. Finally, we will visit the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in the city.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

2 km | 00:26 by car

DAY 3: Tbilisi - Alaverdi - Nekresi - Kvareli - Telavi

We will leave Tbilisi behind to enter Kakheti, the wine region par excellence, crossing the picturesque Gombori Pass. We will visit the majestic Alaverdi Cathedral, an 11th-century architectural gem rising 50 meters high. We will continue to Nekresi Monastery, nestled on a wooded hill with panoramic views of the Alazani Valley. We will then experience a unique visit at Khareba Winery, entering its famous tunnels carved into the rock and enjoying a wine tasting. Finally, we will arrive in Telavi, the historic capital of the region.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Telavi 4*

191 km | 03:43 by car

DAY 4: Telavi - Signagi - Bodbe - Tbilisi

We will head to charming Signagi, known as the "City of Love." We will stroll through its picturesque cobblestone streets and admire impressive views of the Alazani Valley from its historic defensive wall. We will visit Bodbe Monastery, surrounded by manicured gardens and cypress trees, where we will venerate the tomb of Saint Nino, the evangelizer of Georgia. After enjoying the history and landscapes of this wine region, we will return to Tbilisi.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

181 km | 03:08 by car

DAY 5: Tbilisi - Jvari - Svetitskhoveli - Kazbegi - Gudauri

We will leave Tbilisi for an immersion in the country's spiritual history. We will visit Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century gem with the iconic view of the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. We will descend to Mtskheta to visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will continue along the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, where we will ascend to the Gergeti Trinity Church facing Mount Kazbek. We will spend the night in Gudauri.

Accommodation: Marco Polo 4*

216 km | 04:29 by car

DAY 6: Gudauri - Uplistsikhe - Gori - Kutaisi

We will visit the famous Stalin Museum in Gori, exploring from his birthplace to his armored personal train car. We will leap back three millennia to discover Uplistsikhe, a fascinating cave city carved into living rock. We will walk along its ancient roads where pagan temples and Christian basilicas coexist, exploring secret tunnels and rock dwellings with panoramic views over the Mtkvari River. We will end in Kutaisi.

Accommodation: Best Western Kutaisi 4*

335 km | 05:20 by car

DAY 7: Kutaisi - Bagrati - Gelati - Prometheus - Borjomi - Akhaltsikhe

We will visit Bagrati Cathedral with city panoramas, and Gelati Monastery, a UNESCO Heritage site with valuable medieval frescoes. We will enter Prometheus Cave, touring its millennial formations and sailing its underground river if conditions permit. We will continue to Borjomi, famous for its volcanic springs and healing mineral waters, before arriving in Akhaltsikhe.

Accommodation: Hotel Gino Wellness Rabath 4*

239 km | 04:57 by car

DAY 8: Akhaltsikhe - Vardzia - Khertvisi - Tbilisi

We will explore the majestic Vardzia, a 12th-century rock-hewn monastery city with labyrinthine tunnels, unique medieval frescoes, and ancient wineries. We will continue to Khertvisi Fortress, one of the oldest in Georgia, with panoramic views of the Samtskhe-Javakheti valley. We will return to Tbilisi crossing landscapes dominated by the Lesser Caucasus Mountains.

Accommodation: Ibis Styles Tbilisi Center 4*

287 km | 05:30 by car

DAY 9: Transfer from Tbilisi to Tbilisi Airport

We will transfer from the hotel to the airport according to the scheduled flight time, with our guide's assistance.

18 km | 00:25 by car