Discover Georgia (Arrive & Depart Kutaisi Airport)

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel reception for a tour of Tbilisi. Start by visiting Sameba (St. Trinity) Cathedral, the tallest in Georgia. Stroll through Rike Park and cross the modern Bridge of Peace, then take a cable car up to Narikala Fortress for breathtaking panoramic views of the city. Visit the statue of Mother of Georgia before heading to the Sulphur Bath district, passing by the only mosque in Tbilisi. Explore the charming Sharden area with its narrow streets, cozy cafés, wine tasting bars, and souvenir shops. Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica (the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi), and the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre.

After enjoy some free time to explore the city. In the evening head for dinner at a local restaurant with a folk music and dance performance. Overnight in Tbilisi.

After breakfast, depart for the Kakheti wine region to visit Sighnaghi, an 18th-century town often called the “City of Love” for its 24/7 marriage services. This royal town, once an important trading center on the Great Silk Road, was surrounded by a wall with 23 watch towers and 6 gates, and the ruins of this wall are still visible today. Wander through its charming streets, climb the wall for stunning views of the Alazani Valley and the Great Caucasus Mountains, and visit the Sighnaghi Museum to admire works by the famous Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani.

Next, visit one of the local wineries in Kakheti, where you’ll learn about the ancient art of wine-making using the UNESCO-listed Qvevri method. Enjoy a wine tasting and a delicious lunch made from local ingredients. Depending on the season, you may even participate in the grape harvest and wine-making process (extra charge).

Afterward, drive back to Tbilisi for overnight.
Driving distance/time: ~ 260 km/ ~ 4 h

After breakfast, depart for the mountains. Stop at Zhinvali Water Reservoir to admire the beauty of nature and visit Ananuri Fortress, a 17th-century complex that once served as the residence of the Argveti Dukes. Continue along the Georgian Military Highway, stopping at Gudauri viewpoint to enjoy views of the stunning scenery. Arrive in Stepantsminda, check into your hotel or guesthouse.

Switch to 4WD vehicle (for an additional fee ~6 EUR) and drive up to the famous Gergeti Trinity Church, located at 2,170 meters in in the foot of Mkinvartsveri (Kazbek) Mountain – the third highest peak in the country (5,054 m). The church offers spectacular views and is a popular wedding venue. After exploring, return to Stepantsminda for dinner and overnight.
Driving distance/time: ~ 170 km/~ 3.5 h

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Kazbegi mountains and begin your drive towards Borjomi, a town famous for its mineral water. Lunch on the way.

Upon arrival and check-in at your hotel or guest house, have a nice visit the picturesque Borjomi Park, nestled among hills. Here, take the opportunity to taste the fresh, unbottled mineral water that springs directly from the earth. If you wish, you can also enjoy a pleasant 40-minute walk through the forest to reach a small complex with naturally warm sulfur pools, under the open sky. Thanks to the warm temperature of the water, swimming is possible year-round, though please note that the pool area may occasionally be closed for maintenance. Overnight in Borjomi.
Driving distance/time: ~ 270 km/~ 4.5 h

After an early breakfast, embark on the day trip to some of Georgia’s most impressive historical sites. First, stop for a tour of the Rabati Fortress. This medieval stronghold, the main landmark of Akhaltsikhe, sits on a small hill overlooking the Potskhovi River. Although originally built in the 9th century, the fortress has been damaged by attacks and renovated multiple times, with most of the surviving buildings dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The fortress and its surrounding structures were extensively rebuilt between 2011 and 2012, opening up to visitors.
Next, drive to the cave town-monastery of Vardzia, a remarkable example of Georgian architecture from the 12th-13th centuries, built during the reign of George III and his daughter Queen Tamara, a period known as the Golden Age of Georgia. The complex was originally a fortress designed to protect Georgia’s southern borders. A strong earthquake in 1283 exposed 600 rooms, including churches, chapels, residential cells, storerooms, baths, a refectory, treasuries, and libraries. Secret passages linking these rooms, along with remnants of the plumbing and irrigation system, are still intact. The complex extends 50 meters into the rock and rises to 13 stories in height.
Have lunch and head back to Borjomi for overnight.
Driving distance/time: ~ 230 km/~ 4.5 h

After breakfast drive towards Kutaisi, your final destination. Before reaching it, visit the nearby Prometheus Cave, a stunning natural wonder discovered over 40 years ago by Georgian speleologists. Opened to the public in 2011, the cave offers a 1,600-meter walking trail where you can marvel at the impressive stalagmites, stalactites, underground lakes, and a cool river. (A short boat tour is available for an additional fee). Lunch at the site or in Kutaisi.

Arrive in Kutaisi, one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, which, according to legend, was the final destination of Jason and the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Check in to your hotel or guesthouse. If you’d like, take a stroll through Kutaisi’s charming old town or drive up to Bagrati Cathedral, famous for its breathtaking architecture and panoramic views of the city. Overnight in Kutaisi.
Driving distance/time: ~ 170 km/~ 3 h