Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Type of Tour: Cultural / Historical / Wine / UNESCO Sites
Ideal For: First-time visitors, couples, small groups
Best Season: Year-round (spring–autumn ideal)

This 4-day cultural tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Georgia’s most iconic regions. Explore historic Tbilisi, the ancient capital Mtskheta, the cave city of Uplistsikhe, and the renowned wine region of Kakheti, featuring centuries-old monasteries and traditional Georgian winemaking.

Tour Highlights

✔ Walking tour of Tbilisi Old Town, including Metekhi, Narikala & Abanotubani
✔ Ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views
✔ Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO Sites)
✔ Explore Uplistsikhe Cave City, one of Georgia’s oldest settlements
✔ Discover Gori, birthplace of Joseph Stalin (optional museum visit)
✔ Travel through the Kakheti Wine Region via Gombori Pass
✔ Visit Ikalto Academy and Alaverdi Monastery
✔ Enjoy wine tasting at a traditional Georgian winery
✔ Perfect balance of culture, history, and gastronomy

Day 1 – Arrival & Tbilisi Walking City Tour

Duration: 5–6 hours | Distance: 4 km | Meals: None

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. Later, begin a walking city tour of Tbilisi, exploring the historic heart of the capital. Visit the 13th-century Metekhi Church, take the cable car to Narikala Fortress, stroll through the Botanical Garden, admire the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, and explore the famous Abanotubani sulfur baths district. Along the way, discover local eateries, wine bars, and historic architecture.

Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi

Day 2 – Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe

Duration: 8–9 hours | Distance: 111 km | Meals: Breakfast

Start the day with a visit to Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking Mtskheta. Continue to Gori, birthplace of Joseph Stalin (optional visit to the Stalin Museum). Next, explore Uplistsikhe, an ancient cave city carved into rock and once a major hub along the Silk Road. On the return journey, stop in Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital, and visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, another UNESCO-listed landmark. Free time for souvenir shopping before returning to Tbilisi.

Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi

Day 3 – Kakheti Wine Region: Ikalto, Alaverdi & Gremi

Duration: 9–10 hours | Distance: 309 km | Meals: Breakfast

Drive to the Kakheti Wine Region via the scenic Gombori Pass. Visit the medieval Ikalto Monastery and Academy, followed by Alaverdi Monastery, where monks still produce wine using traditional qvevri methods. Continue to Gremi, the former capital of Kakheti, and explore its fortress and Archangels Church. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch at a family-run winery in Zemo Alvani before returning to Tbilisi.

Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi

Day 4 – Departure

Duration: 25 minutes | Distance: 16 km | Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your departure.

Overnight: None