Itinerary
Highlights
~ Explore Georgia’s ancient spiritual capital, Mtskheta, visiting Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
~ Discover the ancient rock-carved cave town of Uplistsikhe
~ View the Katskhi Pillar, a limestone monolith with a monastery on top
~ Tour Old Tbilisi’s historic streets, churches, and vibrant neighbourhoods
~ Visit the Prometheus Caves with guided tour through underground halls and rock formations
~ Boat tour through the turquoise waters and limestone gorges of Martvili Canyon
~ Walk the dramatic bridges of Okatse Canyon
~ Hike to Guli Glacier viewpoint with stunning views of Mount Ushba
~ Trek to Koruldi Lakes with panoramic Caucasus Mountain views
~ Hike toward Mount Chubedishi (2,880 m) for views of Mount Shkhara and the Bezengi Wall
~ Enjoy local wine degustation in the Uplistsikhe and Martvili area
~ Stay in Ushguli, one of the highest inhabited villages in Europe
~ Relax in Tskaltubo, a historic spa town known for natural springs
Day 1 Arrive Tbilisi
Welcome to Georgia! Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Meet the guide at the arrivals area and transfer to Tbilisi. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant.
Meal: Dinner
Stay: Wyndham Grand Tbilisi or similar
Day 2 Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Uplistsikhe – Chiatura – Kutaisi
Depart from Tbilisi and begin the day with visits to Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, exploring Georgia’s ancient spiritual capital.
Continue to the cave town of Uplistsikhe, one of the oldest urban settlements in the country, carved directly into rock. Enjoy a local wine degustation experience which offers you a unique opportunity to taste traditional Georgian wines right alongside an ancient, 1st-millennium BC rock-hewn cave city. Visitors typically sample locally produced, unfiltered wines using the millennia-old Qvevri (buried clay vessel) method.
Afterwards, travel west toward Chiatura, stopping at the Katskhi Pillar viewpoint, a striking natural limestone monolith with a small monastery atop it.
In the evening, arrive in Kutaisi for an overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Kutaisi Inn or similar
Day 3 Kutaisi – Martvili – Mazeri
Depart Kutaisi and travel to Martvili Canyon, where you will enjoy a scenic boat tour through turquoise waters and dramatic limestone gorges.
After the canyon visit, continue with a local wine degustation experience in the Martvili area, sampling traditional Georgian wines. The session offers an intimate, authentic glimpse into the lesser-known Samegrelo region’s natural winemaking. Tastings typically take place in traditional, wooden Megrelian oda houses surrounded by organic vineyards, where you’ll sample rare indigenous grapes alongside homemade local cuisine.
In the afternoon, drive toward the mountainous region of Svaneti, passing through picturesque landscapes, and arrive in Mazeri for overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast, Wine Degustation, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Grand Hotel Ushba or similar
Day 4 Becho – Guli Glacier viewpoint – Mestia
Today you will explore the Becho area with a hike to the Guli Glacier viewpoint, offering 360-degree panoramas of Ushba and the surrounding Svaneti mountains.
After the hike, descend back to Becho and continue by vehicle to Mestia for an overnight stay.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel Ushba or similar
Hike Distance: approx. 5.5 KM Hike Elevation: +/- 500 M
Day 5 Mestia – Koruldi – Ushguli
Depart Mestia and embark on a 4×4 drive to the starting point of our Koruldi Lakes hike. From there, begin a scenic hike to Koruldi Lakes, enjoying panoramic views of the Caucasus Mountains and surrounding peaks. At 2,740 meters above sea level, the lakes offer stunning reflections of the surrounding peaks, particularly the majestic twin-peaked Mount Ushba and Mount Tetnuldi.
After descending, continue by vehicle to Ushguli, one of the highest inhabited villages in Europe.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel Stumari or similar
Hike Distance: approx. 8 KM Hike Elevation: +/- 450 M
Day 6 Ushguli – Chubedishi viewpoint – Ushguli
Today you will hike from Ushguli towards Mt. Chubedishi (approx. 2,880 m).
The trail offers spectacular panoramic views of the Greater Caucasus, including the snow-capped peak of Tetnuldi, Mt. Shkhara (5,206 m) and the impressive Bezengi Wall.
After enjoying the summit scenery, begin descending and return to the accommodation.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Hotel Stumari or similar
Hike Distance: approx. 7.4 KM Hike Elevation: +/- 800 M
Day 7 Ushguli – Zagaro – Tskaltubo
Depart Ushguli and drive through the scenic Zagaro Pass, enjoying panoramic views of the Svaneti mountains and valleys along the way.
Continue the journey toward Tskaltubo, a historic spa town known for its natural springs. Upon arrival, visit the Prometheus Caves for a guided tour through impressive underground halls, stalactites, and illuminated rock formations.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Tskaltubo Spa Resort or similar
Day 8 Tskaltubo – Okatse Canyon – Kutaisi – Tbilisi
Depart Tskaltubo and visit Okatse Canyon, enjoying walking bridges and dramatic views of the canyon. Continue to Kutaisi with a stop at the local food market to experience traditional Georgian products and flavours.
Afterward, drive back to Tbilisi, arriving in the evening.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Stay: Wyndham Grand Tbilisi or similar
Day 9 Depart Tbilisi
Enjoy a guided city tour of Old Tbilisi, exploring its historic streets, churches, and vibrant neighbourhoods.
After the tour, transfer to Tbilisi International Airport for departure.
Meal: Breakfast