7-day Georgia tour from Tbilisi: Mountains, caves, Black Sea

A week that moves you from city streets to a 5,047-meter mountain and back to the coast.

A 7-day private guided tour of Georgia starting and ending in Tbilisi, with a driver and English- or Russian-speaking guide included throughout. The itinerary covers Tbilisi's old city and sulfur baths, the UNESCO sites of Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery, the High Caucasus peaks around Kazbegi and Gergeti Church, the Prometheus Caves and Okatse Canyon in the west, and two nights on the Black Sea in Batumi with its botanical garden. Hotel pickup and all transport by private vehicle are included. Hotels are booked separately.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Hotel Transfer

• Arrive at airport
• Meet with personalized nameplate
• Transfer to hotel
• Leisure time to unwind

Day 2: Tbilisi and Mtskheta Cultural Tour

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Jvari Monastery
• Explore Mtskheta and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
• See Chronicle of Georgia monument
• Visit Leghvtakhevi waterfall
• Walk Shardeni Street
• Visit historic bathhouses
• Visit Virgin Mary Metekhi church
• Walk Bridge of Peace
• Visit Freedom Square
• Walk Rustaveli Avenue
• Shop for souvenirs

Day 3: Highland Tour: Zhinvali to Kazbegi

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Zhinvali Reservoir
• Explore Ananuri castle complex
• Enjoy traditional Georgian lunch
• Visit Friendship Monument
• Explore Gudauri ski resort area
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Relax at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi

Day 4: Caves and Canyons Expedition

• Pick up from hotel and check out
• Drive to Kutaisi city
• Visit Prometheus Cave
• Hike and explore Okatse Canyon
• Visit Kinchkha Waterfall
• Overnight stay in Kutaisi

Day 5: Batumi and Martvili Exploration

• Pick up from Kutaisi hotel
• Drive to Batumi city
• Visit Martvili canyon and boat trip
• Lunch with traditional dishes (optional)
• Visit Batumi Botanical Garden
• Transfer to Batumi hotel
• Free time in Batumi

Day 6: Batumi City Tour and Water Activities

• Walking tour of Batumi old city
• Visit Europe Square, Piazza Square, Alphabetic Tower, Ali and Nino statue
• Cable car ride
• Enjoy yacht excursions and parasailing
• Return to hotel

Day 7: Return Transfer to Tbilisi

• Transfer from Batumi to Tbilisi
• Drop off at hotel

The experience

Seven days means you move slowly enough to breathe in each region instead of racing through highlights. Day one is arrival and settling in. The driver meets you at the airport with a nameplate, takes you to your hotel, and leaves the rest of the day open. Day two takes you north from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, the ancient capital, where you walk through the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (the burial site of Christ's mantle and the coronation church of Georgian kings) and climb to Jvari Monastery, a sixth-century structure perched above the confluence of two rivers. You see the Metekhi Church back in Tbilisi, the Bridge of Peace, and the sulfur baths: hot pools fed by mineral-rich water where you can soak in a private room if you choose.

Day three pushes into the High Caucasus on the Georgian Military Highway. You pass the Zhinvali Reservoir and stop at Ananuri Castle, a 16th-century fortress on the Aragvi River with three churches and carved stone walls. Lunch is traditional Georgian food. You drive through Gudauri, a ski resort town at 2,200 meters, and reach Gergeti Trinity Church, built in the 14th century and sitting at 2,170 meters on a mountainside. From there you look directly at Mount Kazbegi, which rises to 5,047 meters. The view is the reason this church is Georgia's most photographed landmark. You stay overnight in Kazbegi.

Day four heads west toward the caves and canyons. You drive to Kutaisi and visit Prometheus Cave, a karst system with 22 halls, of which six are open to tourists and stretch for over a kilometer underground. Then you hike a couple of kilometers through forest to the Okatse Canyon bridge, which crosses the Satsikvilo River gorge and opens onto views of sheer rock walls. The 70-meter Kinchkha Waterfall comes next. You watch it drop into a gorge before returning to Kutaisi for the night.

Days five and six are in Batumi on the Black Sea. You stop at Martvili on the way, a canyon with waterfalls and a boat ride between high rocks in deep-green water. In Batumi itself, the walking tour takes you through the old city, where 19th-century buildings are carved with chimeras and mermaids, and you ride a cable car over the coast. The Botanical Garden, established in 1880 and the oldest in the South Caucasus, holds over 2,000 tree species and overlooks the sea. Day seven is the drive back to Tbilisi, ending at your hotel.

What’s included

• Private transportation by vehicle for all seven days.
• professional guide speaking English or Russian.
• airport pickup and drop-off.
• entry to Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Gergeti Church, Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, and Batumi Botanical Garden.
• a boat trip through Martvili Canyon.
• a cable car ride in Batumi.
• lunch with traditional Georgian dishes on day three.
• two nights in Batumi and one night in Kazbegi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (7 to 15 years): free · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Audio guideArabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Journey to Georgia

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving without a car and need a private driver to connect Tbilisi, the mountains, caves, and coast in one week on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 15 years): free; Infant (under 7): free.

What's included in the 7-day Georgia tour?

The tour includes private transportation by vehicle throughout all seven days, a professional guide who speaks English or Russian, airport pickup and drop-off, and all transport between cities and sites. Hotels are not included and must be booked separately.

Do I need a car to do this tour?

No. The private driver and guide handle all transport from the moment you land, so you don't need to rent a vehicle or arrange your own way between regions.

What is Gergeti Church and why is it worth the drive?

Gergeti Trinity Church is a 14th-century monastery built at 2,170 meters on a mountainside near Kazbegi, with a direct view of Mount Kazbegi rising to 5,047 meters. The panoramic view of the valley and mountain from the church is why it's Georgia's most iconic tourist site.

How much hiking or physical effort is involved?

The tour suits all fitness levels. The Okatse Canyon walk is a couple of kilometers through forest to a bridge and viewpoint. Batumi includes a walking tour of the old city and a cable car ride. There's no technical climbing or strenuous activity required.

What are the Prometheus Caves like?

Prometheus Cave is a karst system about 11 kilometers long, with 22 halls total. Six of them are open to visitors and stretch for over 1,000 meters underground. You walk through the lit passages and see the scale of the cave system.

Can I do water activities in Batumi?

Yes. After the city walking tour and cable car, you have the option to book yacht excursions, parasailing, and other water activities on your own, with drop-off service back to your hotel included.