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Day trip from Tbilisi to Yerevan: Dilijan, Lake Sevan, CascadeA day trip from Tbilisi to Yerevan takes you through Armenia's most visited sites in a single journey: Dilijan's resort area and famous spring water, Lake Sevan with its 9th-century monastery on the peninsula, the Cascade monument overlooking the capital, Mother Armenia's observation deck, and Republic Square's fountains and shops. A live guide in English or Russian leads the route; the car is air-conditioned and Wi-Fi is available throughout; meals at a lakeside restaurant and a stop on the return journey are included. The drive back to Tbilisi takes around four hours.Is it for me?This is a shared guided tour, so you travel with other visitors and follow a fixed itinerary—the route covers Armenia's main sites in one long day without requiring you to arrange transport, book separate attractions or navigate between stops. Choose it if you're arriving in Tbilisi for a few days and want to see the country's landmarks without a car or multiple bookings.
Tbilisi & Mtskheta Day Tour: Cathedrals, Sulphur Baths & ViewsYou’ll walk ancient streets, ride a cable car above Tbilisi’s rooftops, soak up stories from your local guide, and stand where two rivers meet at UNESCO-listed sites—all in one day.
Tbilisi Airport Transfer: Private Car & Meet-and-GreetYou get a private car reserved for your group alone, a driver waiting at your terminal with your name on a banner, and a direct route to your hotel with no other stops or passengers. Bottled water is included. The service works 24 hours, so it covers early arrivals and late departures. Book the vehicle size that fits your group, and the rest is handled.Is it for me?Best for travelers arriving with luggage and children, or anyone who values a fixed price and direct route over negotiating a fare at the curb—the private setup and advance booking remove the unpredictability that makes airport transport stressful.
Kazbegi & Ananuri Day Trip: Mountains, Fortress, LakesThis 10-hour day trip from Tbilisi follows the Georgian Military Highway north to Kazbegi, stopping at Ananuri Fortress, the Zhinvali Reservoir, and the confluence of the black and white Aragvi rivers. A live guide in English or Russian narrates the history and landscape as you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a 20-minute photo stop at the reservoir and time to explore the fortress walls and towers. The route climbs to Gudauri at 2,150 meters and passes Mount Kazbek, Georgia's second-highest peak at 5,054 meters, visible from the village of Stepantsminda on clear days.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you speak English or Russian and want a guide narrating the Georgian Military Highway's history and geography in real time—you'll understand the landscape rather than just see it pass by.
Kazbegi Day Trip: Gergeti Church & Khinkali Dinner ClassThis private day trip from Tbilisi takes you to three landmark stops in the Kazbegi region: Ananuri Fortress, the Gudauri Friendship monument on the Georgian Military Highway, and Gergeti Trinity Church, which sits at 1,800 meters overlooking Mount Kazbegi's 5,047-meter peak. A 4WD vehicle carries you up to the monastery since no road reaches it. The day ends with a traditional Georgian feast and a short khinkali masterclass before the drive back to Tbilisi.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English or Russian, so the commentary and the khinkali lesson work whether you're traveling solo, with a partner, or with a family—no language barrier between you and the stops or the cooking class at the end.
Kazbegi day trip from Tbilisi: Hike Gveleti waterfallThis 11-hour day trip from Tbilisi follows the Georgian Military Highway north to Stepantsminda, where you hike roughly 2 hours to the Gveleti waterfall surrounded by the Dariali gorge. The route passes Ananuri fort, Zhinvali reservoir and the Friendship monument viewpoint. A private vehicle and professional mountain guide are included, with hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi; the hike requires moderate fitness and comfortable hiking shoes.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so the commentary and pace work for anyone comfortable following a tour in that language. The private vehicle and small-group format mean you're not waiting for other travelers to board or keeping pace with a large group on the hike.
Georgia Day Trip: Katskhi Pillar, Tchiatura & Stalin MuseumThis 10-hour guided tour from Georgia visits four distinct stops: Mghvimevi Monastery in the Kvirili River gorge, the Katskhi Pillar—a 40-meter limestone column with an ancient church—Soviet and modern cable cars above Tchiatura, and the Stalin Museum in Gori. A professional English-speaking guide leads the group in an air-conditioned vehicle, with lunch and travel time included; cable car rides are part of the itinerary.Is it for me?The full day—10 hours with travel time included—means you move through four distinct landscapes and historical periods without arranging transport or timing between sites; book this if you want to see the Pillar, the cable cars and the Stalin Museum in one trip without piecing together separate logistics.
Bakuriani Day Trip from Tbilisi: Jvari Monastery & Snow AdventureThis private day tour from Tbilisi combines three distinct stops: the 4th-century Jvari Monastery (a UNESCO World Heritage site overlooking two rivers), a walk through Borjomi Central Park to taste natural mineral water, and time in Bakuriani, a mountain resort with ski lifts and snowy terrain. Your own driver and guide handle the route and timing; hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with English or Russian available. The tour runs 9 to 12 hours depending on stops and lunch choices.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so you travel at your own pace with your own driver instead of joining a group schedule. Choose it if you want the flexibility to linger at any stop, take photos without rushing, and have someone local recommend where to eat and what to see—or if you're traveling with infants or prefer not to coordinate with other travelers.
Kakheti Day Trip from Tbilisi: Wine Tasting & Family LunchA full-day tour from Tbilisi through Georgia's Kakheti wine region visits Bodbe Nunnery, the hilltop town of Sighnaghi, a local family home for lunch with wine and toasting practice, a traditional wine cellar with tasting, and Telavi, the regional capital. The tour includes homemade lunch, wine, Chacha and brandy, a Churchkhela masterclass, admission fees, and an English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned vehicle. Not suitable for children under 7.Is it for me?Choose the shared group tour if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost, or book the private option if your group prefers to move at your own pace and have the guide's attention throughout the day. Both include the same stops and meals; the difference is who you travel with.
Day trip Tbilisi to Sighnaghi and Kakheti: Wine tasting includedA guided day tour from Tbilisi to Kakheti and Sighnaghi combines a traditional Georgian bread-making class at Badiauri, a visit to Bodbe Monastery where St. Nino is buried, two hours exploring the hilltop town of Sighnaghi overlooking the Alazani Valley, and wine tasting at a local winery. The tour runs eight to ten hours with a live guide in English or Russian, and includes monastery entry and wine tasting; lunch is at your own expense.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit multiple Kakheti wineries and Sighnaghi's monastery in one day with a guide setting the pace and route—you'll move as a group through each stop rather than navigating between them yourself.
Bakuriani-Borjomi day trip: Mountains and mineral springsA full-day private tour from Bakuriani to Borjomi with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water included. Bakuriani sits at 1700 meters on the northern slope of the Trialeti Range, where you can see the Caucasus Mountains; Borjomi's central park lets you taste the natural mineral water and walk through grounds that date back to the 1850s. The tour runs 11 hours and includes transfer from Bakuriani railway station to Borjomi. Entry to the Borjomi-Bakuriani Railway and Borjomi Central Park are available as separate choices at checkout.Is it for me?The 11-hour day is full of travel and walking, so it suits travelers comfortable with a long outing and a steady pace between two mountain locations. If you prefer shorter excursions or want to linger in one place, this full-day itinerary may not be the right fit.
Gudauri ski resort day trip: Skiing and snowmobile drivingA day trip to Gudauri ski resort in the Caucasus Mountains with hotel pickup and an English-speaking driver. The resort runs beginner slopes for learning, intermediate and advanced terrain for skill work, and off-piste skiing for experts; you can also ride snowmobiles or rest at the summit with hot drinks. The drive passes the Zhinvali Dam, Ananuri fortress, and Pasanauri village before reaching the resort at elevation.Is it for me?Book this full-day drive if you want to see multiple Caucasus valleys and try different mountain sports in one trip; choose the half-day version if you'd rather spend more time at one location.
Vashlovani National Park Day Trip: Wildlife & CanyonsThis 12-hour day trip from Tbilisi takes you into Vashlovani National Park, a 84,000-hectare reserve in Georgia's eastern region where semi-desert landscapes meet dramatic sandstone cliffs. You travel through Pantishara Valley's undulating hills and dry woodlands, walk through Mertskhlebis Kalaki (the city of swallows) where thousands of nests line a narrow ravine, explore Bear Canyon where fossilized remains of southern elephants and sea mollusks surface in the rock, and finish in Artsivi Gorge, a deep canyon known for its bird species. Private transport, an English-speaking guide, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the journey suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour to see four distinct canyons and swallow nests in one day—the pre-planned route and timing compress what would take multiple trips into a single 12-hour outing.
Gudauri Ski Resort Day Trip: Skiing & Ananuri Fortress TourThis 10-hour day trip from Tbilisi takes you north through the Caucasus to Gudauri Ski Resort, with stops at Zhinvali Reservoir, the medieval Ananuri Fortress overlooking the Aragvi River, and the Black and White Rivers where limestone-white and dark waters meet. You spend 90 minutes at Gudauri doing whatever you choose—skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, gondola rides—and return with an English or Russian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and lunch included. Activities at the resort cost extra and are paid on the spot.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Tbilisi without a car—the fixed daily departure handles transport and routing to Gudauri's ski resort, Ananuri fortress, and Dariel Gorge in one loop.
Northern Armenia monasteries from Tbilisi: Three UNESCO sitesThis day trip from Tbilisi crosses into northern Armenia to visit three UNESCO World Heritage monasteries—Haghpat, Sanahin, and Akhtala—each built between the 10th and 13th centuries with distinct architectural styles. Private transport and a live guide in English or Russian are included; hotel pickup starts the day. Border crossing can add significant time, especially on weekends, and you'll need valid travel documents or an e-visa before departure.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see three major Armenian monasteries in a single day with a guide who explains the architecture and history as you move through each complex. The fixed itinerary and private transport mean the border crossing and the day's timing are managed for you, so you can focus on the sites instead of logistics.
Day trip from Tbilisi: Gori, Uplistsikhe & Mtskheta with guideA full-day guided tour from Tbilisi visiting Gori's Stalin Museum, the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe, and the UNESCO sites of Mtskheta — Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral — with certified English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You choose between a private trip to Mtskheta alone or a shared tour that adds the Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe cave complex. Transportation and guide service are included in both; traditional Georgian lunch is available as an add-on.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want to focus on Mtskheta's monasteries and spiritual sites without the longer drive to Gori. Choose the shared tour if you're interested in Soviet history and archaeology alongside the religious landmarks — the Stalin Museum and Uplistsikhe add depth but extend the day to its full 10.5 hours.
Private Riverboat Tour Tbilisi & Mtskheta: Wine & HistoryA private riverboat tour of Tbilisi and Mtskheta combines a cruise along the Kura River with stops at Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the Chronicles of Georgia sculpture and the Peace Bridge. The guide speaks English or Russian, wine tasting is included, and hotel pickup is arranged. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours and moves between the river, the car and the sites on foot.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Russian, so you follow the commentary comfortably in your own language. Book this if you want a private pace through Mtskheta's monasteries and a river-level view of Tbilisi without coordinating transport or timing yourself.
Tbilisi Airport Transfer: Hotel Pickup & Meet-GreetYou're picked up at your hotel lobby by a named driver, assisted with luggage, and driven to Tbilisi Airport TBS in a private car. The service includes 20 minutes of free wait time at your hotel, bottled water, hand sanitizer, and a cleaned vehicle. Pricing is fixed and confirmed before you book, with no additional charges.Is it for me?Book this if you land in Tbilisi and want to reach your hotel or another address without arranging a taxi or navigating local transport — the driver meets you at arrivals and handles the route, so you step out of the car at your destination instead of the airport.
Tbilisi Airport Transfer: Private 4x4 for 6 PassengersYou get picked up at Tbilisi International Airport by an experienced driver in a private 4x4 minivan, with space for six passengers and a rooftop carrier for large suitcases. The driver meets you at arrivals, handles the route to your hotel or destination, and the price is set before you arrive — no negotiation at the curb, no surge pricing, no guessing how much the ride will cost. The service runs around the clock, so whether you land at dawn or midnight, transport is already arranged.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with a group or family and want to avoid arranging transport after landing, or if you arrive at an unusual hour and need reliable pickup without negotiating a fare at the curb.
Bodbe Monastery & Chronicles of Georgia: Full-day Tbilisi tourA full-day tour from Tbilisi explores Kakheti's wine region, the 9th-century Bodbe Monastery where Saint Nino is buried, the town of Sighnaghi perched above the Alazani Valley, and the Chronicles of Georgia monument overlooking Tbilisi Sea. The guide speaks English or Russian, and the day includes master classes in traditional crafts, wine tasting, and a lunch break. Travel time is four hours round-trip; the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Tbilisi without a rental car—hotel pickup is arranged, and the guide handles all stops and timing, so a full day through Kakheti's spiritual and historical landmarks unfolds without navigation or planning on your end.
