Georgia Private Journey: Tbilisi, Wine & Mountains

Summary

4 Days in Georgia: City Life, Vineyards & Highland Legends

Walk Tbilisi’s tangled lanes with a local guide, taste fresh bread in Kakheti wine country, stand silent inside ancient cathedrals in Mtskheta, and climb to Gergeti Church above Kazbegi’s wild peaks. With private transport and all logistics handled from airport pickup onward, you’ll have space to notice small moments you’ll remember long after leaving Georgia.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed stepping out in Tbilisi was the smell — sulphur and fresh bread somehow mixing in the air near Abanotubani. Our guide, Lasha, grinned at my wrinkled nose and said, “That’s how you know you’re really here.” We wandered through those old bathhouse domes, steam curling up into the chilly morning. The city felt layered — old churches like Metekhi perched above the river, street cats darting between legs on Shardeni Street. At Sameba Cathedral, bells echoed off stone so hard it made my chest vibrate. I tried to light a candle but fumbled with the matches; an older woman helped me with a nod and a smile that needed no translation.

The next day was all about wine country — Kakheti. The drive out of Tbilisi is just fields and sky for ages until suddenly there are vineyards everywhere. We stopped at Badiauri village for bread straight from the tone oven; it burned my fingers but tasted like home (even though I’m not Georgian). Lasha insisted we try cheese with it — salty, stretchy, perfect. At the winery, they poured us qvevri wine and explained how they bury the clay pots underground. I tried to repeat “Rkatsiteli” but definitely got it wrong; everyone laughed except me, because I was too busy sipping. Lunch overlooked the Alazani Valley — sunlight on grape leaves, dogs sleeping under tables. It felt like time slowed down.

Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery were quieter than I expected — maybe because of the wind up there on the hill or maybe because people just get hushed by that view over two rivers meeting below. Inside Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, incense hung thick as velvet and someone was singing somewhere out of sight. We visited Uplistsikhe caves too; climbing over rock tunnels worn smooth by centuries made me realize how much history sits right under your feet here.

The last day was mountains — Zhinvali Reservoir shining blue under clouds, Ananuri fortress walls rough beneath my hands. Gudauri was colder than I packed for (should’ve listened to Lasha about layers), but standing at the Friendship Monument looking down into Devil’s Valley made me forget my numb fingers for a bit. Gergeti Trinity Church is perched so high it feels almost unreal; we hiked up slowly while cows watched us like we were ridiculous city folk (which… fair). The wind whipped around us at the top but nobody wanted to leave first.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Tbilisi City Tour Highlights

• Hotel pickup
• Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
• See Chronicle of Georgia
• Explore Abanotubani Baths District
• Boat trip on Mtkvari River
• Walk Peace Bridge
• Visit Metekhi Church
• See Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
• Tour Narikala Fortress
• Walk Rustaveli Avenue
• Visit Freedom Square
• Stroll Shardeni Street
• Return to hotel

Day 2 — Kakheti Wine Region Tour

• Hotel pickup
• Tour Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking
• Taste Georgian bread in Badiauri
• Visit Bodbe St. Nino's Convent
• Explore Sighnaghi old town
• Lunch with Alazani Valley view
• Return to hotel

Day 3 — Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe & Stalin Museum

• Hotel pickup
• Tour Uplistsikhe caves
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Stalin Museum in Gori
• Visit Jvari Monastery
• Tour Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

Day 4 — Kazbegi and Georgian Military Highway

• Hotel pickup
• Visit Zhinvali Reservoir
• Tour Ananuri Castle
• Lunch with traditional dishes
• See Friendship Monument and Gudauri
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Relax at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

Top questions

How many days does this private Georgia trip last?

This is a 4-day private journey starting and ending in Tbilisi.

Is hotel pickup included for each day?

Yes, daily hotel pickup is included throughout the tour.

Are meals or wine tastings part of the package?

Wine tasting in Kakheti and several traditional lunches are included during excursions.

Which main attractions are visited outside Tbilisi?

You’ll visit Kakheti wine region, Sighnaghi town, Bodbe Monastery, Mtskheta city with Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, Uplistsikhe caves, Ananuri fortress, Gudauri ski area, Zhinvali Reservoir and Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

Yes; infants can ride in strollers or use specialized seats if needed.

What languages do guides speak?

The professional guides speak English (and often Russian or Georgian).

How far is Kazbegi from Tbilisi?

Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is about 150 km north of Tbilisi via the Georgian Military Highway.

Are entry fees included?

Entry fees for listed attractions are covered as part of your booking.

What’s included

Your experience includes private transportation with door-to-door service from airport arrival through every excursion day; guided walks through Tbilisi’s historic districts; entry to major sites like Narikala Fortress and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral; wine tasting in Kakheti; traditional lunches along scenic routes; plus all transfers back to your hotel each evening before your final airport drop-off.