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Kakheti, Kazbegi & Mtskheta: Food, Wine & Culture TourYou’ll taste fresh-baked bread in Badiauri village, sip wine deep inside Khareba’s cool tunnels, learn to fold khinkali dumplings with locals in Kazbegi, and stand quietly above Mtskheta’s rivers at Jvari Monastery. With every meal and story shared along this four-day tour from Tbilisi through Kakheti, Kazbegi & Mtskheta, you’ll find Georgia gets under your skin in ways you won’t forget.
Kazbegi & Gudauri: Mountain Churches & Caucasus Views from TbilisiYou get picked up at 9:00 AM and driven north through the Caucasus to Kazbegi, stopping at the 16th-century Ananuri Fortress, the Gudauri viewpoint, and the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 meters. Lunch is included at a mountain restaurant, and the return drive to Tbilisi takes three to four hours. The whole day runs 10–11 hours with a professional local guide and private transportation.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a full day to spare and no rental car, since pickup and all transport are handled. The 10–11 hour commitment is what lets you reach Kazbegi, eat properly, and return without feeling hurried.
Gudauri day trip: Gergeti church, Ananuri Castle, lunch includedA ten-hour guided day trip through the Caucasus Mountains visits Jhinvali Water Dam, Ananuri Castle, Gudauri Ski Resort and Gergeti Trinity Church perched on a ridge above the valley. The tour includes hotel pickup, a professional English or German-speaking guide, and lunch at Rooms Hotel; paragliding is available as an optional add-on at the mountain panorama viewpoint.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a driver to reach the high Caucasus—the tour collects you and handles the ten-hour route, so the day works whether you're staying in Gudauri or elsewhere in the region.
Kazbegi: Private day tour with guide & lunch from TbilisiYou’ll travel from Tbilisi into Georgia’s wild north with a local guide—see Zhinvali reservoir’s blue water, climb Ananuri’s old stone walls, stand at Gudauri’s monument with wind in your face, then reach Gergeti Trinity Church above Kazbegi before sharing real Georgian food for lunch. It’s a day full of stories and moments you’ll remember long after heading home.
Khevsureti multi-day tour: Medieval towers and mountain hikingA multi-day cultural and nature tour of Khevsureti, Georgia, combining visits to the Ananuri Fortress, the UNESCO-listed tower village of Shatili, and the abandoned hilltop settlement of Mutso, with private transportation, an English-speaking guide, and mountain hiking between stops. The tour runs nine to twelve hours depending on your chosen itinerary option—Shatili & Mutso, Shatili & Abudelauri Lakes, or day trips to either destination. Pickup is included.Is it for me?Choose Shatili & Mutso if you want to walk through two separate medieval villages and understand how tower architecture worked as both home and defense; choose a lake option if you prefer alpine scenery and a focus on mountain landscapes over village exploration. The private guide and vehicle mean you move at your own pace and stop when something catches your attention—the day is not locked to a group schedule.
Georgia Private Tour: Tbilisi, Kazbegi & Wine Country in 3-4 DaysIf you want to see Georgia’s best spots in just a few days—old towns, mountain views, wine villages—this private tour covers it all with local insight and flexible options.
Mtskheta Half-Day Tour: UNESCO Monasteries & CathedralsA half-day guided tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, visiting the UNESCO-listed Jvari Monastery and the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral with an English-speaking guide and private transport. The tour includes a tasting of traditional Georgian wine, churchkhela and honey at the cathedral, plus a stop at Tbilisi's Holy Trinity Cathedral; an optional boat ride on the Kura River is available. Lunch is not included, but free time at Svetitskhoveli allows you to eat at the cathedral's restaurant.Is it for me?Book the private vehicle version if you're visiting multiple sites in one morning and want to move at your own pace; choose the shared group tour if you prefer lower cost and don't mind synchronized timing between stops.
Soviet Architecture Tour Tbilisi: Explore Concrete LandmarksYou’ll ride in a vintage Soviet car, wander through massive apartment blocks, and get honest stories from locals who lived it all. If you want to see Tbilisi beyond postcard views—and understand its real history—this tour is for you.
Kakheti wine tour: Signagi, Bodbe Monastery, TelaviA private guided tour of Kakheti, Georgia's eastern wine region, visiting Bodbe Monastery, the hilltop village of Signagi, and a traditional winery where you taste 5-6 wines made in qvevri clay vessels. The 11-hour day includes lunch in a home restaurant where you help prepare khinkali, views from Gombor pasture at 1,620 meters, and stops to watch Georgian bread and cheese being made. A live guide speaks English, Italian, German or Russian, and pickup is included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Italian, German or Russian, so you follow the commentary in whichever language you book—no translation lag, no missing the details about the monastery or the winemaking. The 11-hour day suits travelers who want to move through multiple stops without rushing any of them, and the private format means the pace and the stops adjust to your interests.
Vardzia Day Trip from Tbilisi: Cave Monastery & Cooking ClassA full-day guided tour from Tbilisi to Vardzia, a 12th-century cave monastery carved into southern Georgia's cliffs, with stops at Khertvisi Castle, Rabati Castle, Paravani Lake, and a traditional cooking class in Khizabavra village. The tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, private vehicle or small group transport, and bottled water; lunch and the cooking class are optional add-ons paid separately. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the day suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and no schedule adjustments for other groups; choose the small group option if you're flexible on timing and prefer to share the cost. Either way, plan for a long day of driving and walking — the 12 to 13 hours is real — so book this when you have energy for it. The cooking class and beer tasting are worth adding if you want to eat and taste rather than just see; skip them if you prefer a faster pace through the castles and monastery.
Tbilisi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Professional Driver 24/7You're picked up from your Tbilisi hotel at a time you choose and driven directly to the airport in a private car with a professional driver. The fare is fixed beforehand, luggage space is included, and the service runs 24/7, so early or late departures aren't a problem. No shared shuttles, no negotiation — just door-to-door transport that removes the logistics from your last morning in the city.Is it for me?Book this if you're leaving Tbilisi and want to skip the shared shuttle queue and the taxi negotiation — a fixed-price private car removes the logistics from your departure morning and gets you to the airport on schedule.
Kazbegi Private Day Trip from Tbilisi: Zhinvali, Ananuri & GudauriYou’ll get to see Georgia’s famous mountain views, ancient fortresses, and local life all in one day—with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut and story along the way.
Tbilisi - Kazbegi: Private tour with Mtskheta & lunchYou’ll travel from Tbilisi through ancient capitals and mountain roads with a local guide who knows every turn. Stand above river valleys at Jvari Monastery, taste fresh bread near Ananuri Fortress, and ride a 4x4 up to Gergeti Church for views you’ll remember long after you leave Georgia.
Tbilisi: Stalin Museum, Chiatura Mining Town & Katskhi PillarYou visit Stalin's birthplace museum in Gori, ride an original cable car through the mining town of Chiatura, explore its abandoned Soviet-era buildings with a guide, eat lunch locally, and see Katskhi pillar's monastery. The six-hour drive from Tbilisi is included, as is entry to all sites. You're back in the city by evening.Is it for me?A good choice if you want to see Soviet-era industrial history and Georgian religious landmarks in one day without arranging transport, museum tickets, or a local guide yourself — the fixed itinerary is what makes all three stops fit into a single trip from Tbilisi.
Armenia Day Trip from Tbilisi: Two UNESCO MonasteriesThis day trip from Tbilisi takes you into northern Armenia to explore two UNESCO World Heritage monasteries—Sanahin and Haghpat—built a thousand years ago, plus the 11th-century Akhtala fortress with its muraled cathedral. An English-speaking guide leads the full route; lunch featuring traditional Armenian BBQ is cooked for the group at a local restaurant; hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included. The region holds over 65% of Armenia's forests and was the medieval religious and educational heart of the country.Is it for me?Choose this if you're based in Tbilisi and want a full day crossing into Armenia's forested north—the guide leads the route and explains the medieval and Soviet history as you move between monasteries, so you're not managing logistics or timing yourself.
Dezerter Bazaar market tour and cooking class in TbilisiA market tour and hands-on cooking class in Tbilisi where you walk Dezerter Bazaar with your host Tina, select fresh regional ingredients, then prepare 2–3 traditional Georgian dishes in her family home and share the meal. The experience lasts about four hours total and includes local wine or beer with lunch or dinner; you choose the meal time at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the lunch option if you want to start early and spend the afternoon exploring Tbilisi afterward; pick dinner if you prefer a later start or want to end the day at the table. Either way, you're cooking the food yourself, not watching someone else do it—so come ready to work in the kitchen.
Kazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi: Gergeti Church & Mountain ViewsThis 10-hour guided day trip from Tbilisi travels the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, stopping at Ananuri Fortress overlooking Zhinvali Reservoir, the Confluence of the Black and White Aragvi Rivers, the Gudauri Friendship Monument, and Gergeti Trinity Church with Mount Kazbek as its backdrop. A professional guide in English leads small groups, and transportation with water is included; lunch happens at Pasanauri along the route. The 4WD option to reach Gergeti Church costs extra and is paid in cash.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Tbilisi without a car and want to reach Kazbegi and the high Caucasus in a single day—the guide and transportation handle the route and timing, so the 10-hour drive and all four stops fit into one itinerary without you arranging the logistics yourself. The 4WD option to Gergeti Church is your choice at checkout if you prefer not to walk the steep final climb.
Kazbegi Mountains Tour: Gergeti Trinity Church VisitA private full-day tour from Tbilisi to Kazbegi Mountains covers the Georgian Military Road, stopping at Jinvali water reservoir, the 17th-century Ananuri Fortress, Gudauri ski resort, the clifftop Friendship monument, and Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,200 meters elevation. The tour includes private transportation, a certified guide in English, Russian or Greek, bottled water, and all entrance fees; travel time is part of the nine to ten hour duration.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to set your own pace through the mountains without coordinating with other travelers. The certified guide and included transport mean you move at one rhythm, stop where the views matter most to you, and arrive at Gergeti without the logistics of a shared departure time.
Bakuriani: Ski resort day trip from BorjomiYou’ll ride the slow-moving Kukushka train from Borjomi up into Bakuriani’s snowy pines, try winter sports or just wander with a local guide, then taste mineral water straight from Borjomi’s famous springs. With pickup included and time for both adventure and quiet walks, it’s an easygoing day you’ll remember long after you leave Georgia.
Kazbegi & Juta: 2-Day Trek from Tbilisi with Mountain GuideYou drive north from Tbilisi on the military road, stop at Jvari Monastery and the Gudauri pass, then spend the night in Juta village. The next morning you hike five hours toward Chaukhi glacier and back, with your guide handling the route and the pacing. Hotel pickup, accommodation, meals and transport are all included, so you show up ready to walk.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Tbilisi who want mountain scenery and a real hike without arranging transport or accommodation themselves. Plan for two full days out and moderate fitness — the altitude and five-hour trek are what make the glacier views possible.
