Itinerary
Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport.Check in (Rustaveli Avenue or Old Town is best).Evening: Stroll Freedom Square → Rustaveli Avenue → Old Town.Dinner at a local restaurant (try khachapuri, khinkali, pkhali).
Narikala Fortress (cable car from Rike Park).
Sulphur Baths in Abanotubani district.
Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral.Metekhi Church & Bridge of Peace.
Explore Dry Bridge Market (souvenirs & antiques).
Evening: Wine tasting at a cellar in Old Town.
Morning: Drive to Mtskheta (UNESCO city, 30 min).Jvari Monastery (hilltop views).Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.Afternoon: Uplistsikhe Cave Town (ancient rock-hewn settlement).Evening: Return to Tbilisi
Scenic drive through Ananuri Fortress & Gudauri Viewpoint.Arrive at Stepantsminda (Kazbegi).Hike/drive to Gergeti Trinity Church with Mt. Kazbek backdropOvernight in Kazbegi (mountain views).
Morning: Drive to Sighnaghi (“City of Love”), walk its fortress walls.Visit Bodbe Monastery.Afternoon: Wine tasting & vineyard tour (Kvareli/Telavi area).Evening: Return to Tbilisi (or overnight in wine country if you prefer).
Drive/fly to Kutaisi (~3.5 hrs by road).
Visit Bagrati Cathedral & Gelati Monastery (UNESCO).
Explore Prometheus Cave (stalactites & underground river).
Overnight in Kutaisi or return to Tbilisi.
Shopping: Dry Bridge Market, Tbilisi Mall, or East Point.
Relax in a café at Fabrika or Mtatsminda Park (funicular ride).
Departure from Tbilisi International Airport.
✅ Tips:
Transport: Best to hire a private driver/car for day trips (roads are mountainous).
Stay:
Tbilisi → 4 nights (base for day trips).Kazbegi → 1 night.Kakheti → optional 1 night.Kutaisi → 1 night (if included).
Food to try: Khachapuri Adjaruli (cheese boat), Khinkali (dumplings), Churchkhela (nutty sweet).
