Georgia · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Georgia Cultural and Historical Tour from Tbilisi

5 Days Round trip from Tbilisi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Narikala Fortress, Metekhi Church, Trinity Cathedral, and the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi
  • 02 Explore Mtskheta's Apostolic Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  • 03 Sightsee Alaverdi Cathedral, Bodbe Monastery, and Gremi in the Kakheti region
  • 04 Marvel at Khertvisi Fortress and the rock-cut monastic complex of Vardzia
  • 05 Discover Bagrati Temple, Gelati Monastery, Prometheus Cave, and Sataplia Cave in the Imereti region

Sign up for a fantastic historical tour of Georgia to discover the culture and heritage of Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Vardzia, and the Kakheti and Imereti regions. Visit famous cathedrals, fortresses, monasteries, and caves, including Narikala Fortress, Alaverdi Cathedral, Bodbe Monastery, Prometheus Cave, and more. This journey brings together some of the country's most prominent cultural and historical places before returning to Tbilisi.

Visit the 12th-century Vardzia rock-cut monastic complex on the left bank of the Mtkvari River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kutaisi, Tbilisi, Signagi, Mtskheta, Vardzia, Dmanisi, Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tbilisi and Historic City Sightseeing

  • Pick-up at Tbilisi International Airport.
  • Visit Narikala Fortress, built in the 4th century.
  • See Metekhi Church, built in the 5th century, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Old Tbilisi from the church.
  • Proceed to Trinity Church, the biggest cathedral in Georgia and the whole Caucasus region.
  • Head to the Georgian National Museum, where you will see many specimens of the cultural heritage of Georgia. One of the most notable exhibits is the prehistoric human remains and skulls found in the Dmanisi region.
  • Sightsee Mtskheta's Apostolic Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

2
Day 02

Kakheti Region Heritage Tour

  • Visit the beautifully restored town of Sighnaghi, situated in the easternmost part of Georgia and facing the Alazani field.
  • Head to Alaverdi Church, a Georgian Orthodox monastery located in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
  • Take a look at Gremi, a 16th-century architectural monument, the royal citadel, and the Church of the Archangels in Kakheti, Eastern Georgia.
  • Sightsee Bodbe Monastery, the burial place of St. Nino's tomb, built in the 9th century.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

3
Day 03

Javakheti Exploration and Vardzia Monastic Complex

  • Visit the 12th-century Vardzia rock-cut monastic complex on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Initially planned as a town-fortress, the complex became a well-fortified monastery that played a significant role in the country's political, cultural, educational, and spiritual life. Do not forget to see the mural paintings in the middle of the complex.
  • Head to Khertvisi Fortress, one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, situated in Southern Georgia in the Javakheti region. Vardzia and Khertvisi Fortress are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

4
Day 04

Imereti Region Monasteries and Caves

  • Head to Kutaisi, the second-largest city in Georgia, and visit Bagrati Temple and Gelati Monastery. Both are UNESCO heritage sites.
  • Visit Prometheus Cave Natural Monument and Sataplia Cave, filled with stalactites and stalagmites, where one can observe dinosaur footprints.

Overnight in Kutaisi.

5
Day 05

Departure from Tbilisi

  • Transfer to Tbilisi International Airport and departure.

Narikala Fortress, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Vardzia rock-cut monastic complex

Where this trip takes you

Narikala Fortress, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Vardzia rock-cut monastic complex

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tbilisi 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in an A/C vehicle

  • Bilingual Georgian tour guide

  • Travel insurance

  • Museum entrance fees

  • Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels with breakfast

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour start
Tbilisi, Georgia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Tbilisi.

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