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Kakheti Wine Tour: Monasteries, Sighnaghi & TelaviA nine-hour tour through Kakheti, Georgia's wine region, with a live guide visiting Bodbe Monastery, the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, a family winery for traditional qvevri wine tasting, and Telavi's historical center. The day includes cheese, honey, churchkhela and breadmaking tastings alongside the wine; a guide in English or Russian leads the group through monasteries, fortress walls and markets.Is it for me?Spend a day moving between a working family winery, an ancient monastery, a fortress town and a market—tasting Georgian wine while a guide connects what you're seeing to the region's landscape, faith and daily rhythms.
Georgian cooking class in Tbilisi: Make khinkali and khachapuriA three-hour cooking class in a local Tbilisi family's kitchen where you make khinkali, khachapuri, eggplant with walnuts, Georgian salad and cornbread from scratch, then taste everything you've cooked alongside homemade wine and chacha. Transport from the meeting point, a live English-speaking guide, and the recipes are included; vegetarian khinkali is available on request.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the cooking instruction and conversation comfortably even if Georgian is new to you. Book this one if you want to learn by doing rather than watching, and if sitting down to eat what you've made matters more than visiting multiple restaurants.
Georgia Cultural Tour: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & UplistsikheThis full-day guided tour visits four of Georgia's most significant cultural sites: Mtskheta's Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the 6th-century Jvari Monastery overlooking two rivers, the Joseph Stalin Museum in his birthplace of Gori, and the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe dating back to the 1st millennium BC. A live guide in English or Russian leads the route; an air-conditioned vehicle handles transport between stops. Lunch and some entrance fees are arranged separately at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable with sustained walking over uneven terrain and steep climbs inside the cave city—the nine-hour pace keeps all four sites in one day without backtracking between locations.
Tbilisi: Jvari, Mtskheta & Uplistsike Private Day TripYou get picked up at your hotel and driven to four major sites: a 6th-century monastery with views over the old capital, the main cathedral of Georgia, a 3,000-year-old cave town you walk through, and a Soviet monument. Hotel return is included, along with your English-speaking guide and all transport. No arranging separate taxis or timing your own connections.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Georgia's main historical sites in one day without arranging your own transport or timing between locations — the private format means you move at your own pace and skip the group-tour waits.
Kazbegi Day Trip: Gergeti Trinity, Ananuri & Gudauri ViewsYou’ll ride winding roads from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with a local guide, tasting mountain honey and wandering ancient fortresses along the way. Stand above the clouds at Gergeti Trinity Church and share laughter over khinkali in a village restaurant. This day trip leaves you with more than photos—it lingers somewhere between your shoes and your heart.
Tbilisi to Yerevan: Private Transfer & 3 Scenic StopsYou get picked up from your Tbilisi hotel, cross into Armenia with your driver handling the border, stop at Sevan Lake and a 13th-century monastery, pass through Dilijan National Park, and arrive at your Yerevan hotel. The route can swap stops if you prefer different monasteries. Fuel, WiFi and hotel transfers are included; the vehicle size matches your group.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling between Tbilisi and Yerevan and want to see the landscape and a few key stops without arranging separate transport, hiring a guide, or timing yourself around a group schedule — the flexibility and the stops are what make a long drive feel like something more.
Armenia Day Trip from Tbilisi: Haghpat, Sevan & YerevanA full-day cross-border tour from Tbilisi into Armenia, visiting the 10th-century Haghpat Monastery (UNESCO site), Lake Sevan at 1,900 meters, and Yerevan's landmarks including the Cascade and Republic Square. The group stays under 15 travelers with an English or Russian-speaking guide, round-trip transport in a premium vehicle, and border crossing managed for you. Meals are optional and chosen at the time; the return to Tbilisi includes a dinner break and takes 5–6 hours.Is it for me?Departing from Tbilisi without a rental car or local transport, this tour picks you up and handles the border crossing and all logistics, so a full day across two countries stays manageable. The small group and fixed schedule mean you see Haghpat, Lake Sevan, and Yerevan's landmarks without building the day yourself or waiting for a larger bus to fill.
Northern Armenia Day Trip: UNESCO Monasteries & Family LunchYou’ll cross from Tbilisi into northern Armenia for a day trip filled with medieval monasteries, stories of khachkars and legends, walks through Alaverdi’s mining town streets, and a real Armenian lunch with a local family—plus a quick stop by an old MIG jet. It’s honest, warm travel you’ll remember.
Tbilisi: Make Khachapuri & Khinkali with Local CookYou learn to shape and cook Ajarian khachapuri and khinkali in a small Tbilisi workshop, then eat everything you made with homemade wine. The class includes all ingredients and takes place in a wheelchair-accessible space. Vegetarian versions of khinkali are available if you ask ahead.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to learn a real Georgian dish hands-on and eat it straight away, without needing to find a restaurant or figure out the technique alone.
Tbilisi hop-on hop-off bus tour: Old Town, Mtskheta, JvariA six-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Tbilisi covers the Old Town, Narikala Fortress, and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, then travels to Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery in the hills outside the city. A live professional guide leads 30–40 minute walking excursions at each stop, while an onboard audio system and air conditioning keep the pace comfortable. The bus route includes Freedom Square, Marjanishvili Square and Baratashvili Street as it loops through the city before heading out to the two ancient monasteries that once served as Georgia's spiritual centers.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to cover Tbilisi's main sights and the two ancient monasteries outside the city in a single morning or afternoon without arranging your own transport or navigation. The hop-on hop-off format works best if you prefer flexibility—you can spend extra time at a stop that interests you and skip ahead at another, rather than following a fixed schedule.
Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe: Day Tour with Stalin MuseumYou’ll follow Georgia’s ancient roads from Mtskheta’s holy cathedrals to Gori’s Stalin Museum and end up wandering Uplistsikhe’s cave city—all with stories from a local guide and a proper Georgian lunch along the way. Expect moments of silence, laughter over dumplings, and maybe a little dust in your shoes by sunset.
Kakheti Private Tour: Rainbow Mountains, Gareji & SignagiThis private day trip from Tbilisi takes you through Southern Kakheti's most distinctive sites: the Rainbow Mountains, the David Gareji Monastery Complex (a sixth-century pilgrimage site in a semi-desert landscape), and the town of Signagi overlooking the Alazani valley. Your guide leads the route, handles all transport in a private car with air-conditioning, and includes wine tasting at a family winery and fresh bread tasting. You can add lunch at the winery or extra wine tastings for an additional fee.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to move at your own pace through Kakheti's most distinctive landscape and sites — the guide and car stay with you, so you control the stops and the timing instead of following a group schedule. Add the winery lunch option if you'd rather eat a full meal than snack between stops.
Kazbegi Day Trip: Gergeti, Ananuri & Gudauri with LunchYou’ll ride out from Tbilisi into Georgia’s highlands with a local guide, stopping for legends at blue lakes, climbing Ananuri fortress walls, tasting khinkali in Pasanauri, and standing in silence at Gergeti Monastery above Kazbegi. Expect fresh mountain air, real stories—and maybe muddy shoes—but definitely memories that linger after you’re home.
Tbilisi food tour: Old Town, khinkali & natural winesA 7-hour food tour through Tbilisi's Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods where you taste khachapuri, khinkali, shkmeruli chicken and natural wines while learning how Persian, Ottoman, Russian and Central Asian influences shaped the city's cuisine. The tour includes tea, snacks, lunch and wine tastings with a live English-speaking guide; you walk between stops and sit down for multiple meals along the way.Is it for me?The tour moves steadily on foot between neighborhoods over 7 hours, with multiple sit-down meals built in—it suits someone who wants to walk and eat rather than stand and sample, and who has a full morning or afternoon to spend in one city without rushing between stops.
Tbilisi Old Town & Soviet Heritage: Private Driver TourYou’ll wind through Tbilisi’s old town with a local guide—walking cobbled lanes past colorful balconies, riding the aerial tramway to Narikala Fortress for sweeping city views, stepping inside Holy Trinity Cathedral’s quiet vastness, and browsing vintage treasures at Dry Bridge market. Expect small surprises and moments that stick with you long after.
Kazbegi & Gudauri Private Day Trip: Mountains, Ananuri & GergetiYou’ll travel mountain roads from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and Gudauri, stopping at lakes, fortresses, and Gergeti Trinity Church. It’s a full day of real Georgian scenery, history, and fresh mountain air—with a local guide who knows all the best spots.
Private Wine Tasting in Old Tbilisi: 300-Year-Old CellarA private wine tasting in the Karalashvili family cellar in Old Tbilisi, where the owner hosts you through five premium Georgian wines, chacha, and cheese while explaining qvevri winemaking and the family's 14th-century heritage. The cellar is 300 years old and holds wines available nowhere else. Children from age 2 are welcome; guides speak English, Russian and Georgian.Is it for me?The tasting is seated and unhurried, so it suits anyone who wants to learn without walking or standing for long stretches. Book this one if you're drawn to the history and technique behind wine rather than a quick sampling—the owner's personal involvement and the exclusive wines make it worth the time.
Gudauri and Ananuri day tour: Mountain fortress and ski resortA full-day guided tour from Tbilisi to the Caucasus mountains, visiting Ananuri fortress (a 16th–18th-century castle on the Aragvi River) and Gudauri ski resort, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide included. The route passes Zhinvali Reservoir and stops for lunch featuring local khinkhali. You spend around 5 hours at Gudauri, where you can try activities like horse riding, snow biking or paragliding (extra cost). Winter roads can be difficult; the operator advises warm clothing and good sleep beforehand. Private tours drop you at your hotel; group tours end at Rose Revolution Square in Tbilisi.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the driver to drop you at your hotel or at Kazbegi or Gudauri at the end of the day; choose the group tour if you're staying in central Tbilisi and prefer to share the cost. Either way, the long drive is built into the experience — your guide's stories and the mood they set make the hours part of the trip itself, not something to endure.
Mtskheta, Jvari & Chronicle of Georgia: Half-Day Tour PickupYou’ll feel Georgia’s past come alive on this half-day trip from Tbilisi: stand atop Jvari Monastery where two rivers meet, walk through Svetitskhoveli Cathedral’s candle-lit hush, and trace your fingers along the massive pillars of the Chronicle of Georgia. With hotel pickup and a local guide, it’s more than just sightseeing—it’s stepping into stories.
Tbilisi city tour with Narikala Fortress: Private pickup includedA private Tbilisi city tour with hotel or airport pickup includes an English-speaking guide, entry to all attractions, and cable car tickets to Narikala Fortress. The route covers the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Metekhi Church, the old town's narrow streets and sulfur bath district, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the Chronicles of Georgia monument. Choose between a short walking tour focused on the cable car and fortress, a full-day route hitting every major stop, or airport pickup as your starting point.Is it for me?Book the short walking tour if you want the fortress and old town without a full day commitment, or the long city tour if you're spending a full morning or afternoon in Tbilisi and want to see everything from the cathedrals to the sulfur baths and the lake monument. Airport pickup makes sense if you're arriving in the city and don't want to arrange transport yourself.
