Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tbilisi
You'll arrive in Tbilisi and start settling into Georgia's capital. The city blends old and new pretty seamlessly, with narrow medieval streets running alongside modern neighborhoods. This is where you get your first feel for Georgian hospitality and that mix of history and contemporary culture that defines the place.
- Day 2
Tbilisi Old Town
After breakfast, you're heading into Tbilisi's Old Town to walk the cobblestone streets. You'll see Metekhi Church from the 13th century, then take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for views over the city. From there, check out Anchiskhati Basilica and Sioni Cathedral before stopping at the Simon Janashia Museum to see ancient gold jewelry and other treasures dating back to 5th-century BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Metekhi Church
- Cable car ride to Narikala Fortress
- Explore Anchiskhati Basilica
- Visit Sioni Cathedral
- Discover Gabriadze Puppet Theatre
- Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia visit
Landmarks/POIs Metekhi Church Narikala Fortress Anchiskhati Basilica Sioni Cathedral Gabriadze Puppet Theatre Simon Janashia Museum of Georgia - Day 3
Ateni Valley - Winery Guesthouse
You're heading west early to Uplistsikhe, a massive cave complex carved into rock about 3,000 years ago with temples and halls throughout. Later, you'll meet winemaker Andro Barnovi for natural wine tasting and a farm lunch at his place. After that, you'll drive through the peaceful Ateni Valley to see the 7th-century Ateni Sioni Church, then end the day at Nick Vacheishvili's winery guesthouse for home-cooked Georgian dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch surrounded by vineyards at Andro Barnovi's winery estate), Dinner (Home-cooked Georgian dinner at Nick Vacheishvili's winery)
Included Activities
- Explore Uplistsikhe cave complex
- Visit Andro Barnovi's winery and estate
- Wine tasting at winery estate
- Farm-to-table lunch at winery
- Visit Ateni Sioni Church
- Wine tasting and dinner at Nick Vacheishvili's winery
Landmarks/POIs Uplistsikhe Ateni Sioni Church - Day 4
Georgian Military Highway - Kazbegi
You'll travel north through Georgia's historic areas to Mtskheta, the ancient capital, stopping at the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Then comes the drive along the Georgian Military Highway through dramatic mountain passes and valleys. You'll stop at Ananuri Fortress overlooking a blue reservoir before arriving in Kazbegi by evening, a mountain town surrounded by snow-capped peaks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Travel Georgian Military Highway
- Visit Ananuri Fortress
Landmarks/POIs Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Ananuri Fortress - Day 5
Gergeti Trinity Church - Gveleti Waterfalls
This morning starts with a hike up to Gergeti Trinity Church sitting at 2,180 meters with Mount Kazbek above you. You'll descend to Tsdo village where a local family teaches you how to make khinkali (dumplings), and then you'll have lunch. In the afternoon, there's another hike to Gveleti Waterfalls through alpine scenery with water rushing down the mountainside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Hearty lunch featuring khinkali after cooking class with local family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Gergeti Trinity Church
- Visit Tsdo village
- Khinkali cooking class with local family
- Hike to Gveleti Waterfalls
Landmarks/POIs Gergeti Trinity Church Gveleti Waterfalls - Day 6
Telavi
Today takes you through Truso Gorge where mineral springs have painted the rocks rust-red and gold, and old stone towers stand abandoned throughout. You'll hike for about two hours through rough mountain terrain before descending into Kakheti's vineyards and fertile plains. By late afternoon, you'll reach Telavi, a town surrounded by wineries and rolling hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Scenic lunch stop en route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Truso Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Truso Gorge - Day 7
Tsinandali Estate - Sighnaghi - Kerovani Winery - Lost Ridge Brewery
Starting at the 19th-century Tsinandali Estate with its gardens and historic wine cellars, you'll then head to Sighnaghi, a hilltop town with terracotta roofs and views across the Alazani Valley. You'll meet winemaker Archil Natsvlishvili at Kerovani Winery for tasting and lunch. Later at Lost Ridge Brewery & Ranch, you can either ride horses through rolling hills or relax with craft beer, finishing with a farm-style dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting and lunch at Kerovani Winery), Dinner (Farm-style dinner at Lost Ridge Brewery & Ranch)
Included Activities
- Visit Tsinandali Estate
- Guided walk through Sighnaghi
- Wine tasting and lunch at Kerovani Winery
- Farm-style dinner at Lost Ridge Brewery & Ranch
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding through rolling hills at Lost Ridge Brewery & Ranch
Landmarks/POIs Tsinandali Estate Sighnaghi Kerovani Winery Lost Ridge Brewery & Ranch - Day 8
Return to Tbilisi
You're heading southeast to David Gareja, a 6th-century monastery complex carved right into the cliff faces. You'll explore Lavra Monastery where monks still live in ancient rock-hewn cells and take in the wind-swept views. After lunch, you'll drive back to Tbilisi by mid-afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free to rest or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic lunch)
Included Activities
- Visit David Gareja monastery complex
- Explore Lavra Monastery
Optional Activities
- Relax at the Sulphur Baths in Tbilisi
- Stroll Tbilisi's lively streets
- Visit a café in Tbilisi
Landmarks/POIs David Gareja Monastery Lavra Monastery Sulphur Baths of Tbilisi - Day 9
Dilijan - Haghpat Monastery - Lake Sevan - Sevanavank Monastery
You'll cross the border into Armenia with your Armenian guide. The drive goes through forested mountains to Haghpat Monastery, a UNESCO site positioned high above a river gorge. You'll stop at a Molokan house for tea and pastries, then have lunch at a family restaurant with wine tasting at Hovaz Wines. By evening, you'll reach Lake Sevan and climb to Sevanavank Monastery for views across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch at family-run restaurant with wine tasting at Hovaz Wines), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Haghpat Monastery
- Tea and pastry break at Molokan house
- Lunch at family-run restaurant
- Wine tasting at Hovaz Wines
- Visit Sevanavank Monastery
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Sevan
Landmarks/POIs Haghpat Monastery Lake Sevan Sevanavank Monastery - Day 10
Yerevan City Exploration
This is a local's introduction to Yerevan starting with a guided walk through Republic Square and the Cascade Complex, an outdoor art space with city views from above. You'll visit the Matenadaran Museum to see over 23,000 ancient manuscripts. After a coffee break at an old-town café, you'll spend four hours on a culinary walking tour hitting 5 to 6 stops for classic Armenian dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Culinary walking tour sampling iconic Armenian dishes at 5-6 curated stops), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Republic Square
- Visit Cascade Complex
- Matenadaran Manuscript Museum visit
- Culinary walking tour with 5-6 food stops
Landmarks/POIs Republic Square Cascade Complex Matenadaran Manuscript Museum Northern Avenue Abovyan Street Yerevan Opera House - Day 11
Garni Temple - Geghard Monastery
You'll start at Echmiadzin Cathedral, the world's first Christian cathedral built in 301 AD and a UNESCO site. Next is the 1st-century Garni Temple, the only Greco-Roman colonnade in the Caucasus, overlooking the Azat River Gorge. A village lavash baking class comes next, and then lunch with Ghapama (stuffed pumpkin). You'll finish at the 4th-century Geghard Monastery carved into cliffs, with an optional live acapella performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch featuring Ghapama (stuffed pumpkin with rice, nuts, and dried fruits)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral
- Visit Garni Temple
- Lavash baking masterclass
- Visit Geghard Monastery
Optional Activities
- Live acapella performance at Geghard Monastery (if available)
Landmarks/POIs Echmiadzin Cathedral Garni Temple Geghard Monastery - Day 12
Departure from Yerevan
You'll depart today after experiencing the Caucasus region. The trip through Georgia and Armenia has given you flavors, stories, and connections that you'll take home with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
