Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Type of Tour: Cultural / Budget / Historical / UNESCO Sites / Short Break
Ideal For: First-time visitors, solo travelers, small groups
Best Season: Year-round

This 3-day budget tour is perfect for first-time visitors, small groups, or solo travelers wanting a condensed yet immersive experience of Georgia. Enjoy guided walks through Tbilisi’s historic streets, visits to UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the fascinating Uplistsikhe Cave City, and the scenic surroundings of Mtskheta.

Tour Highlights

✔ Explore Tbilisi’s Old Town, Metekhi Temple, Narikala Fortress, and Botanical Garden
✔ Wander the historic district of Abanotubani and enjoy local eateries and wine bars
✔ Visit Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔ Discover the ancient Uplistsikhe Cave City, a fascinating Silk Road settlement
✔ Optional experiences: organic winery lunch, Stalin Museum in Gori
✔ Perfect for first-time visitors and short-budget trips

Day 1 – Arrival & Tbilisi Walking City Tour

Duration: 5–6 hours | Distance: 4 km | Meals: Breakfast

Your guide and driver will meet you at Tbilisi International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Later, enjoy a walking tour through Tbilisi, exploring the top eateries, wine bars, and historically significant sites.

Start at the 13th-century Metekhi Temple, then take the ropeway to Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views. Continue to Tbilisi Botanical Garden with the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, and stroll through the historic Abanotubani baths district.

Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi

Day 2 – Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe

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

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Jvari Monastery, perched above Mtskheta with breathtaking views of the town and confluence of rivers. Continue to Gori, known worldwide as Joseph Stalin’s birthplace. Optional visit to the Stalin Museum, located in his original home.

Proceed to Uplistsikhe, one of Georgia’s oldest towns inhabited since the 7th century BC, known for its cave structures and ancient pagan history. Optional lunch at a nearby organic winery. Stop at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Georgia’s most sacred churches, before returning to Tbilisi.

Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi

Day 3 – Departure

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

Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for your return flight. Bid farewell to your tour director and newfound friends after a short but memorable exploration of Georgia.

Overnight: None