Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tbilisi
You'll arrive in Tbilisi at your own pace throughout the day and evening. A transfer takes you to Hotel Brim where you can settle in and rest after traveling. This is a free day to relax, walk around, and get your bearings. Your guided tour starts tomorrow morning after breakfast.
Optional Activities
- Explore Tbilisi independently (guidance available from tour operator)
- Day 2
Kakheti Wine Region
Head to Kakheti, Georgia's wine region. Walk through Sighnaghi's charming streets with views of the Caucasus Mountains and Alazani Valley. Visit Bodbe Monastery to see St Nino's tomb. At a traditional family home, help prepare Gozinaki and Churchkhela, taste homemade wine, and tour a wine cellar using ancient Kvevri clay vessels. You'll return to Tbilisi by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-cooked meal with local family, featuring Georgian dishes and homemade wine)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sighnaghi
- Visit Bodbe Monastery (4th century)
- Traditional family lunch with cooking experience (Gozinaki and Churchkhela preparation)
- Homemade wine tasting
- Traditional Georgian wine cellar tour and tasting (Kvevri method)
Landmarks Sighnaghi Bodbe Monastery Alazani Valley Caucasus Mountains 
- Day 3
Tbilisi New Year Celebrations
Spend the day exploring Tbilisi's old districts with their colorful houses and ornate balconies. Start at Metekhi Church for views over the old city, then take a cable car for panoramic perspectives. Walk through Narikala Fortress and check out the historic sulphur bath area. Later, stroll along Rustaveli Avenue decorated with festive lights and browse the New Year market. After dinner in the evening, head to a local church for the midnight Christmas service before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of old Tbilisi districts
- Visit Metekhi Church (13th century)
- Cable car ride with city panoramic views
- Visit Narikala Fortress (4th century)
- Visit historic sulphur bath area
- Stroll Rustaveli Avenue and New Year market
- Welcome dinner
- Midnight Christmas service at local church
Optional Activities
- Purchase Georgian-themed Christmas tree ornaments at New Year market
Landmarks Metekhi Church Narikala Fortress Rustaveli Avenue - Day 4
Mtskheta and Mukhrani Wine Estate
Drive to Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital. See two UNESCO sites: Jvari Monastery with panoramic views where two rivers meet, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Georgia's largest historical building. Later, head to Chateau Mukhrani to tour the wine cellar and have lunch. Taste premium wines that blend Georgian and European winemaking. The drive back to Tbilisi happens in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Chateau Mukhrani with premium wine tasting)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mtskheta
- Visit Jvari Monastery (6th century)
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Tour Chateau Mukhrani wine cellar
- Lunch at Chateau Mukhrani
- Premium wine tasting
Landmarks Mtskheta Jvari Monastery Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Chateau Mukhrani - Day 5
Kutaisi and UNESCO Monasteries
Travel by train to western Georgia and reach Kutaisi. After lunch at a local restaurant, visit Gelati Monastery with its 12th-century frescoes and mosaics, where King David the Builder is buried. Continue to Bagrati Cathedral. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In Bagrati's courtyard, listen to a local ensemble perform traditional Georgian polyphonic singing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Kutaisi)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Kutaisi
- Guided tour of Gelati Monastery (12th century)
- Guided tour of Bagrati Cathedral (11th century)
- Traditional Georgian polyphonic singing performance at Bagrati Cathedral
Landmarks Gelati Monastery Bagrati Cathedral 
- Day 6
Kutaisi to Batumi and Back
Drive to Batumi on the Black Sea coast. Take a leisurely walk along Batumi Boulevard with its tree-lined paths, fountains, and beach bars. See the Ferris wheel, Alphabet Tower, the Ali and Nino metal sculpture, and the Dancing Fountains display. Check out Europe Square and Piazza Square with its paintings and mosaics. You have free time to wander around before heading back to Kutaisi for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in Kutaisi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Batumi Boulevard
- Visit Ferris wheel area
- View Alphabet Tower
- View Ali and Nino sculpture
- View Dancing Fountains
- Visit Europe Square
- Visit Piazza Square
- Dinner at local restaurant in Kutaisi
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Batumi during free time
Landmarks Batumi Batumi Boulevard Alphabet Tower Ali and Nino Sculpture Dancing Fountains Europe Square Piazza Square - Day 7
Uplistsikhe, Gori, and Kaspi Wine Cellar
Drive to Uplistsikhe Cave Town, an ancient complex from the first millennium BC along the Great Silk Road. Walk through dwelling quarters, wine cellars, bakeries, and a carved basilica. Later, visit Gori to see Joseph Stalin's house and museum. Stop in Kaspi at a local wine cellar where the younger generation continues traditional winemaking using Kvevri vessels. Return to Tbilisi by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Uplistsikhe Cave Town
- Visit Stalin's house and museum in Gori
- Visit local wine cellar in Kaspi
- Traditional wine tasting (Kvevri method)
Landmarks Uplistsikhe Cave Town Gori 
- Day 8
Free Day and Family Dinner in Tbilisi
This is a free day to explore Tbilisi on your own with no guide or driver. In the evening, visit a local Georgian family for dinner and a cooking class. Sit at their table, share a meal made from family recipes, and help prepare dishes. It's a chance to experience daily life as a Georgian and make real connections.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner and cooking class with local Georgian family, prepared from cherished family recipes)
Included Activities
- Dinner and cooking class with local Georgian family
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Tbilisi throughout the day
- Day 9
Departure
Your time in Georgia comes to an end today. You'll depart for home, feeling rejuvenated and enriched by what you've experienced throughout the trip.
