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Tbilisi to Kazbegi: Day Trip with Gergeti Church & Honey TastingYou’ll leave Tbilisi before sunrise and find yourself tracing rivers through green valleys, wandering ancient fortresses, tasting honey straight from Georgian hives in Kvesheti village, and finally standing beneath Gergeti Church with Mount Kazbek watching over you. Expect laughter over lunch and real mountain air — this day trip is more about feeling than ticking boxes.
2-Day Tbilisi Vintage Bus Tour with Wine TastingA 2-day tour of Tbilisi aboard an open-roof vintage bus with a live English or Russian-speaking guide, covering Rustaveli Avenue, the Bridge of Peace, and the Old Town's cobblestone streets and Narikala Fortress. Day one includes wine, honey and chacha tastings; day two is free. Transportation and tastings are included; infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap, and the tour suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose this for open-air sightseeing with unobstructed views from a vintage bus, plus a second free day to explore neighborhoods or the Sulphur Baths at your own pace.
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.
Batumi: Mtirala ATV Buggy, Horse Ride & Zipline AdventureYou’ll get whisked from your Batumi hotel straight into Mtirala’s wild green heart—ride an ATV or buggy with a local guide, try horse riding or take on Adjara’s longest zipline. Taste chacha by a creek and end your day swapping stories over homemade wine under the trees.
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.
Batumi: Adjarian Mountains Day Trip with Waterfalls & FolkloreYou’ll leave Batumi behind for crisp mountain air and real Adjarian flavors on this day trip: walk beneath waterfalls, cross ancient bridges, share lunch with local wine, and hear folk songs echoing off stone walls. It’s less about sightseeing and more about feeling part of something alive — even if just for an afternoon.
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.
Kutaisi & Chiatura: Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Day TripYou meet your guide at Kutaisi's central square, drive 90 minutes to Chiatura, and spend the day moving between the Katskhi Pillar, a cave monastery, a Soviet-era cable car, a town viewpoint, and a local lunch. The guide handles the route and the stories; you just show up and walk. Return to Kutaisi by 6 PM.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see a side of Georgia that isn't on the main tourist loop — industrial history, spiritual sites, and a cable car that actually works — without arranging transport, guides, or figuring out which sites matter. The fixed itinerary and local guide are what make eight hours feel unhurried instead of crammed.
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.
Kutaisi: Martvili & Okatse Canyons, Prometheus Cave Day TripYou’ll glide through Martvili Canyon’s turquoise waters by boat, brave Okatse’s hanging bridge with sweeping views, try your hand at making churchkhela sweets, and wander deep into Prometheus Cave’s echoing chambers—all with a local guide who shares stories along the way. Expect moments of laughter, sticky fingers, and scenery that lingers long after you return.
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.
Kutaisi: Martvili Canyon, Prometheus Cave & Georgian Lunch TourYou’ll start your day in Kutaisi and head out with a small group to Martvili Canyon’s turquoise waters before wandering Prometheus Cave’s glowing tunnels with a local guide. Lunch is a real Georgian feast—expect laughter and new tastes—then explore an abandoned sanatorium for a glimpse of Soviet-era history before returning home.
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.
