7-Day Georgia Tour through Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Svaneti Heritage

• Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
• Check in at Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi or Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel (4-star).

Begin your exploration with a visit to Old Tbilisi, including:

• Meidan Square
• Historic Sulfur Baths
• Legvtakhevi Waterfall

Continue to:

• Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views
• Bridge of Peace to admire the blend of old and modern architecture
• Rustaveli Avenue, known for its shops, cafes, and cultural sites
• Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

• Have breakfast at the hotel and depart towards the Greater Caucasus Mountains.

Stop for sightseeing at:

• Jvari Monastery, overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi Rivers
• Zhinvali Reservoir, a scenic turquoise lake
• Ananuri Fortress, a medieval complex with historical significance
• Enjoy a traditional lunch and taste khinkali in Pasanauri.
• Arrive at Gudauri Ski Resort and check in at Gudauri Lodge Hotel or Marco Polo Gudauri (4-star).
• Visit the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument for dramatic mountain views.

Overnight in Gudauri.

• After breakfast, drive towards Kazbegi (Stepantsminda).

Explore:

• Gergeti Trinity Church, located at 2,170 meters with views of Mount Kazbek
• Juta Village, ideal for a light alpine trek and breathtaking landscapes
• Check in at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi or Porta Caucasia Kazbegi (4-star).
• Relax with views of the mountains.

Overnight in Kazbegi.

Depart Kazbegi after breakfast and explore:

• Dariali Gorge, a dramatic canyon near the Russian border
• Gveleti Waterfalls, accessible via a short hike
• Truso Valley, known for colorful travertines and mineral springs

Visit the ancient city of Mtskheta:

• Explore Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Stroll through Mtskheta Bazaar for local handicrafts
• Make a stop at the Chronicles of Georgia, a massive monument narrating Georgian history.
• Return to Tbilisi and check in again at Hotels & Preference Hualing Tbilisi or Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel.

Overnight in Tbilisi.

• Depart early after breakfast for western Georgia.

Enjoy scenic stops at:

• Surami to taste freshly baked Nazuki bread
• Kutaisi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
• Visit the Bagrati Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Arrive in Mestia, the heart of Svaneti.
• Check in at Gistola Hotel Mestia or Chalet Mestia (4-star).
• Visit a traditional Svan house museum.
• Enjoy a Georgian dinner with folk music and optional stargazing.

Overnight in Mestia.

Explore:

• Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, showcasing regional treasures
• Take a 4WD journey or hike to Ushguli, one of Europe's highest inhabited villages
• Discover the iconic Svan Towers, known for their unique defensive design
• Return to Gistola Hotel Mestia or Chalet Mestia.

Overnight in Mestia.

• Begin your early morning journey back to Tbilisi.
• Arrive at Tbilisi International Airport for your departure flight.
• Bid farewell to the majestic landscapes and warm hospitality of Georgia.