Tbilisi: 2-Day Kakheti & Kazbegi Georgian Highlights Tour

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ID: GYG1458047-2226946
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 2 days


Description

Experience Georgia in 2 days, from Kakheti’s vineyards and Sighnaghi to the Caucasus Mountains of Kazbegi. Taste Georgian wine, explore historic sites, and visit Ananuri, Gudauri and Gergeti Church.
Discover two of Georgia’s most iconic regions on a 2-day journey from Tbilisi, combining the wine country and historic towns of Kakheti with the dramatic landscapes of the Greater Caucasus in Kazbegi. The experience is designed for travelers who want to see Georgia’s highlights while enjoying a comfortable, well-organized itinerary.

Day 1 – Kakheti: Wine, Culture & Sighnaghi

Begin with morning pickup in Tbilisi and travel east toward Kakheti, Georgia’s renowned wine region. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you pass through traditional villages and vineyards.

Visit a local winery and discover Georgia’s unique winemaking traditions. Enjoy a wine tasting and learn about the region’s centuries-old connection with wine. Continue with opportunities to taste selected local products and discover Georgian culinary traditions.

Travel onward to Sighnaghi, a charming hilltop town overlooking the Alazani Valley. Walk through its historic streets, admire traditional architecture, and enjoy panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. Take time for photographs and explore the town at a relaxed pace.

Continue to Bodbe Monastery, an important cultural and religious landmark surrounded by peaceful gardens and scenic landscapes. Explore the monastery grounds before beginning the return journey to Tbilisi.

Return to Tbilisi at the end of Day 1 and prepare for the following day’s mountain adventure.

Day 2 – Kazbegi: Georgian Military Highway & Caucasus Mountains

Begin the second day with pickup in Tbilisi and travel north along the historic Georgian Military Highway toward the Greater Caucasus.

Make your first scenic stop at Zhinvali Reservoir, known for its striking turquoise waters surrounded by mountains. Continue to Ananuri Fortress, a historic medieval complex overlooking the reservoir. Explore its churches, towers, and fortified walls while learning about the history of the area.

Continue toward Gudauri through spectacular mountain scenery. Stop at the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument, dramatically positioned above the Aragvi Valley, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding Caucasus Mountains.

Continue to Stepantsminda, the mountain town beneath Mount Kazbek. From here, travel to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church, dramatically situated high above the valley. Explore the area, take photographs, and enjoy the spectacular mountain views surrounding this historic landmark.

After visiting Gergeti, begin the scenic return journey toward Tbilisi, with time for a traditional Georgian food stop if included in the selected itinerary.

Return to Tbilisi at the end of Day 2.

This 2-day experience brings together Georgia’s contrasting landscapes and traditions—from Kakheti’s vineyards, wine culture, Sighnaghi and Bodbe to the mountain scenery, historic landmarks and Gergeti Trinity Church of Kazbegi—all starting and ending in Tbilisi.

Highlights

  • Discover the wine culture of Kakheti and the dramatic landscapes of Kazbegi
  • Visit local winery and learn about Georgia’s long-standing winemaking tradition
  • Explore the charming hilltop town of Sighnaghi and the Bodbe Monastery
  • Travel along the historic Georgian Military Highway and the Zhinvali Reservoir
  • Admire the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church and the impressive Caucasus peaks

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* This is a 2-day experience starting and ending in Tbilisi.
* The itinerary includes walking at historical sites and viewpoints, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
* The tour crosses the Georgia–Armenia border? No — this itinerary stays entirely within Georgia.

* The order of stops may change depending on traffic, weather, road conditions, or local site availability.
* Please bring a valid passport or ID if required for the booked activity.
* Meals and personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
Meeting Point: In Alexander’s Garden in Tbilisi, in front of the Giorgi Leonidze monument. Look for the Let’s Go Georgia guide holding a company sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
INCLUDED
  • Morning pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
  • Wine tasting in Kakheti
  • Visit to Sighnaghi
  • Visit to Bodbe Monastery
  • Visit to Zhinvali Reservoir
  • Visit to Ananuri Fortress
  • Visit to Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument
  • Visit to Stepantsminda
  • Visit to Gergeti Trinity Church
NOT INCLUDED
  • Accommodation
  • Meals unless specified

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.