4-Day Private Tour Georgia: Tbilisi, Kakheti & Caucasus Mountains

Four days, one driver-guide, the whole country: from wine cellars to mountain monasteries

A 4-day private guided tour of Georgia starting in Tbilisi, moving through the wine region of Kakheti, UNESCO heritage sites in Mtskheta including Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and ending in the Caucasus Mountains along the Georgian Military Highway. The tour includes a private driver-guide, airport pickup and drop-off, wine tastings, and all transport and parking; lunch is on your own. Children can join; infants have access to specialized seats.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Exploring the Heart of Georgia: Tbilisi City Tour

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Tbilisi Sulphur Baths
• See Holy Trinity Cathedral
• Explore Chronicle of Georgia
• Walk in Abanotubani Baths District
• Take boat trip on Mtkvari River
• Walk on Peace Bridge
• Visit Metekhi Church
• See Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
• Explore Narikala Fortress
• Walk along Rustaveli Avenue
• Visit Freedom Square
• Stroll Shardeni Street
• Drop off at hotel

Day 2 — Sip and Explore: Day Tour to Kakheti Region

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking
• Taste Georgian bread in Badiauri village
• Explore Bodbe's St. Nino's Convent Cathedral
• Walk in Sighnaghi old town
• Lunch with Alazani Valley view
• Drop off at hotel

Day 3 — Trilogy of Wonders: Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Uplistsikhe Cave Town
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Stalin Museum in Gori
• Explore Jvari Monastery
• Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta

Day 4 — Highland Odyssey: Zhinvali, Ananuri, Gergeti

• Pickup from hotel in Tbilisi
• Visit Zhinvali Reservoir
• Explore Ananuri Fortress Complex
• Lunch with traditional Georgian dishes
• See Friendship Monument near Gudauri
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Experience Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

The Experience

How much of Georgia can you actually see in four days without renting a car or hiring someone on the spot? This tour answers that by pairing a single driver-guide with a fixed itinerary that moves through three distinct regions—the capital, the vineyards, and the high mountains—without backtracking. You get picked up from your hotel or the airport on day one and dropped off again at the end, so the logistics are settled before you arrive.

Day one stays in Tbilisi, moving between the Narikala Fortress overlooking the Mtkvari River, the Holy Trinity Cathedral (completed in 2004 and one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the world), Metekhi Church, and the old Abanotubani district with its naturally hot sulphur baths. You'll walk Rustaveli Avenue and Shardeni Street, where galleries and restaurants line the narrow lanes. Day two heads to Kakheti, Georgia's wine region: you stop at a traditional winemaking company, taste wine, visit the St. Nino's Convent Cathedral in Bodbe, and explore Sighnaghi, a hilltop town with views across the Alazani Valley. Day three covers Mtskheta and its surroundings—the 6th-century Jvari Monastery perched on a rocky peak at the confluence of two rivers, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (said to hold Christ's robe), and Uplistsikhe, a rock-hewn town carved into the mountainside with structures spanning from the Iron Age to the Middle Ages. You'll also visit the Stalin Museum in Gori. On day four, the route climbs the Georgian Military Highway through the Caucasus: you pass the Zhinvali Reservoir, stop at Ananuri Fortress Complex (a 16th–17th-century castle with churches and carved walls), lunch in the mountains, and finish at Gergeti Trinity Church, a 14th-century church standing at 2,170 meters with views of Mount Kazbegi.

The guide speaks English or Russian and drives; you choose the language when you book. Wine tastings are included on day two. Petrol, parking, and airport transfers are covered. Lunch and dinner are your choice—the itinerary stops at restaurants but doesn't bundle meals. Wear comfortable clothes and bring layers for the mountain sections. Children travel free when sharing with one paying adult; infants have access to specialized car seats.

What’s included

• Private driver-guide in English or Russian.
• airport arrival and departure transfers.
• wine tastings in Kakheti.
• all petrol costs and parking fees.
• entry to sites and monuments.
• four days of private transport throughout Tbilisi, Kakheti, Mtskheta, and the Caucasus Mountains.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Journey to Georgia

Is this one for you?The tour moves every day and covers three regions in sequence, so you'll spend mornings and afternoons in the car or walking between sites—book this if you want to see the country's range without organizing transport yourself, and skip it if you prefer to stay in one place and explore it deeply.

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Top questions

What is Jvari Monastery and why is it worth the stop on day three?

Jvari Monastery is a 6th-century Georgian Orthodox monastery built on a rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking the ancient city of Mtskheta. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and stands at a dramatic vantage point; the church itself is a cross-cupola design and historically held precious relics during times of danger, including Saint Nino's Cross.

Does the tour include wine tastings in Kakheti?

Yes, wine tastings are included on day two in Kakheti. You visit a traditional winemaking company that produces wine, brandy, and sparkling wines using Georgian techniques, and you taste their wines. The region is known for unique grape varieties like Rkatsiteli and Khikhvi.

What happens on the drive through the Georgian Military Highway on day four?

Day four follows the Georgian Military Highway north through the Caucasus Mountains. You pass the Zhinvali Reservoir on the Aragvi River, stop at Ananuri Fortress Complex (a 16th–17th-century castle with bell tower and three churches), have lunch in the mountains, and end at Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 meters elevation with panoramic views of Mount Kazbegi and the surrounding valley.

Is airport pickup included, and do I need to arrange my own hotel?

Airport pickup and drop-off are included in the tour price. You arrange your own hotel in Tbilisi for the nights of the tour; the driver will collect you from your hotel each morning and return you each evening.

Can children and infants travel on this tour?

Yes, children can join the tour when accompanied by an adult, and child rates apply when sharing with one paying adult. Infants have access to specialized car seats, and the tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though day four includes mountain driving and a church visit at high altitude.

What is Uplistsikhe Cave Town, and what will I see there?

Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-hewn town carved into the mountainside on the left bank of the Mtkvari River in eastern Georgia. It contains structures dating from the Early Iron Age through the Late Middle Ages and is notable for its mix of pagan and Christian architecture, reflecting the coexistence of different cultures and faiths across centuries.