Tbilisi: 5-Day Private Guided Tour with Wine Tasting
ID: GYG1128247-1731628
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover Georgia on a 5-day private tour from Tbilisi. Explore Tbilisi, the Kakheti wine region, the Caucasus Mountains, Gori, Uplistsikhe, Borjomi, and Rabati Fortress.
Day 1: Tbilisi City Tour
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel in Tbilisi. Explore the vibrant capital of Georgia, starting with the majestic Holy Trinity (Sameba) Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
Take a walking tour of the Old Town, visiting Metekhi, the Sulfur Baths, Narikala Fortress, and the Bridge of Peace. Enjoy lunch in an authentic Georgian restaurant (at your own expense).
Next, visit the “Chronicles of Georgia” monument overlooking Tbilisi Sea. End your day with a cable car ride to Mtatsminda Park for panoramic views of the city.
Day 2: Kakheti Wine Region
Drive east through the Gombori Mountains to the Kakheti wine region. Stop at Badiauri Village to taste fresh Georgian bread (shotis puri) and cheese. Visit Bodbe Monastery, the resting place of St. Nino.
Walk the romantic streets of Sighnaghi, known as the City of Love. Enjoy lunch with a view of the Alazani Valley (at your own expense). End your day with a tasting of local qvevri wines at Kindzmarauli Winery.
Day 3: Kazbegi Mountain Adventure
Journey north along the Georgian Military Highway to the breathtaking Caucasus Mountains. Stop at Zhinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortress. Enjoy lunch in Gudauri with mountain views (at your own expense).
Visit the Friendship Monument overlooking the Aragvi Gorge. In Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), take a 4×4 ride to Gergeti Trinity Church, located at 2170 meters. End your day with a coffee break at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi.
Day 4: Gori & Uplistsikhe Cave City
Travel west to Georgia’s historical heartlands, a blend of ancient caves and Soviet history. Explore Uplistsikhe Cave City, one of the world’s oldest rock-cut towns. Enjoy lunch in Gori at a local restaurant (at your own expense).
Visit the Stalin Museum to explore exhibits of the Soviet era. Stop at Jvari Monastery for a panoramic viewpoint above the Mtkvari River. End your day at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 5: Borjomi & Rabati Fortress Excursion
Head southwest through scenic mountain valleys toward the Samtskhe–Javakheti region. Visit Borjomi Central Park to taste natural mineral water straight from the spring. Walk through the forest trails and over the Borjomi Bridge.
Enjoy lunch in Borjomi with local specialties (at your own expense). Explore the 9th-century Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe, which blends Georgian, Ottoman, and Armenian architecture. Return to Borjomi for coffee and souvenirs before heading back to Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Georgia with a wine tasting in the Kakheti region
- Explore Tbilisi's Old Town, Sameba Cathedral, and Mtatsminda Park
- Discover the ancient rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe and the Stalin Museum
- Visit the Borjomi Central Park and taste natural mineral water
- Enjoy a 4x4 ride to the Gergeti Trinity Church in the Caucasus Mountains
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Daily departures from Tbilisi
Best season is from March to December
Accommodation and meals can be added upon request
INCLUDED
- All transfers
- English-speaking guide
- Wine tasting
- Entrance tickets
- 4x4 to Gergeti
- Water
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.