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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.
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.
Ozurgeti Tea Garden Tour & Tasting with Local GuideStep into Ozurgeti’s historic tea house, wander through living green gardens, and taste three unique Georgian teas with local experts guiding every step. This is your chance to learn centuries-old traditions firsthand and enjoy real Guria hospitality in a setting that feels both homey and full of history.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
