Overview
- Discover the contrasting worlds of Tbilisi and UNESCO-listed Mtskheta
- Taste qvevri wine, warm Georgian bread and the flavours of Kakheti
- Follow the Georgian Military Highway into the Greater Caucasus
- Reach Gergeti Trinity Church by 4×4 beneath Mount Kazbek
- Unpack only once and explore privately from your comfortable Tbilisi base
Georgia can change completely in the space of a few hours. One moment, you are walking beneath the carved balconies of Old Tbilisi; the next, you are standing above an ancient capital, tasting wine from a qvevri cellar or looking towards the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus.
Created for first-time visitors, Glimpse of Georgia brings together the country’s essential landscapes, heritage and flavours in one carefully balanced five-day journey. Discover Tbilisi and UNESCO-listed Mtskheta, experience the wine culture of Kakheti and follow the legendary Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi.
All four nights are spent in Tbilisi, allowing you to unpack only once while experiencing three distinctly different sides of Georgia. Private transport, a knowledgeable local guide and a flexible pace make this an ideal introduction for couples, families and small groups.
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- Tbilisi — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi — Mtskheta — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi — Sighnaghi — Telavi — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi — Stepantsminda — Tbilisi
- Tbilisi — Tbilisi
Arrival and Unveiling Tbilisi's Treasures
Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport, where our representative will meet you in the arrivals hall with a nameboard.
Enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in Tbilisi and assistance with check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight or begin discovering the city independently.
If your flight arrives early, an optional evening orientation walk or traditional Georgian dinner can be arranged upon request.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Two Capitals, One Story — Tbilisi & Mtskheta
After breakfast, begin your exploration of Tbilisi at Metekhi Church, dramatically positioned above the Mtkvari River beside the monument to King Vakhtang Gorgasali.
Continue to Rike Park and ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress. From here, enjoy panoramic views over the capital before walking down towards the Mother of Georgia monument and the historic neighbourhood of Abanotubani.
Walk past Tbilisi’s domed sulfur bathhouses, discover the hidden Leghvtakhevi Waterfall and continue through Meidani Square, narrow lanes, colourful balconies and historic places of worship that reflect the city’s multicultural character.
Leave the city centre and visit the monumental Chronicle of Georgia before travelling to Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital and spiritual heart.
Stand above the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers at Jvari Monastery, then explore Mtskheta Old Town and visit the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, part of the UNESCO-listed Historical Monuments of Mtskheta.
Return to Tbilisi in the evening.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
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Where Wine Was Born — A Day in Kakheti
After breakfast, travel east to Kakheti, Georgia’s principal wine region and the heartland of its ancient winemaking tradition.
Begin with Bodbe Monastery, one of Georgia’s most important pilgrimage sites. Its peaceful gardens overlook the Alazani Valley and the distant Caucasus Mountains.
Nearby, explore the cobbled streets and colourful balconies of Sighnaghi. Walk along part of its historic defensive wall and enjoy sweeping views over Kakheti’s vineyards and villages.
The central experience of the day is a visit to a selected local wine cellar. Learn how Georgian wine is made in qvevri — large clay vessels buried beneath the ground — and taste a selection of traditional Georgian wines.
Complete the experience with an included Kakhetian lunch, featuring regional dishes and the generous hospitality for which this part of Georgia is known.
Return to Tbilisi in the evening.
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Along the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi
Depart Tbilisi early for a full-day journey into the Greater Caucasus along the historic Georgian Military Highway.
Your first stop is the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir, followed by a visit to Ananuri Fortress. Once the stronghold of the powerful Dukes of Aragvi, the complex combines defensive towers, stone walls and richly decorated churches overlooking the water.
Continue towards Pasanauri, a mountain town known as the birthplace of khinkali. Your guide can recommend a local restaurant where you may taste Georgia’s famous mountain dumplings.
As the road climbs higher, stop at Gudauri Panorama for dramatic views across the surrounding valleys. Continue through Jvari Pass and past the colourful travertine mineral formations before descending towards Stepantsminda.
In Kazbegi, transfer to a local 4×4 vehicle and ascend to Gergeti Trinity Church. Standing high above Stepantsminda beneath Mount Kazbek, the 14th-century church is one of Georgia’s most iconic sights.
After time to explore and enjoy the mountain scenery, return to Tbilisi in the evening.
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Farewell and Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Georgia before checking out of the hotel.
At the appropriate time, your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to Tbilisi International Airport.
We hope this first glimpse has given you many reasons to return and discover the rest of Georgia.
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Our tour program's list of attractions is a guide, not exhaustive. Unlisted sites may be visited, and listed ones might be viewed from a distance. Conditions like operating hours, weather, or local rules may affect access. Thank you for your understanding.
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