Amazing 10 Days tour Around Georgia from Tbilisi All inclusive

Georgia packs a remarkable range of experiences into a small country: snowy Caucasus peaks, ancient monasteries, cave towns, wine cellars, and Black Sea gardens. This 10-day private tour takes you from Tbilisi to Kazbegi, Kakheti, Vardzia, western Georgia, Svaneti, and Batumi, so you see far more than the capital.

I like the way the trip combines major sights with local flavor. The qvevri wine visit in Kakheti gives you a useful look at Georgia’s old winemaking tradition, while meals introduce you to khachapuri and other regional dishes. I also like the comfort of private transport, included entrance fees, and nine nights in 3-star hotels.

The main drawback is the pace. Several days cover long distances with many stops, and the route includes mountain walks, uneven paths, and full sightseeing days. Dinner is included on only six nights, and the day-by-day routing should be confirmed carefully before booking.

Key points to know before booking

• Georgia’s greatest variety in one trip: Visit Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti, Mtskheta, Vardzia, Kutaisi, Svaneti, and Batumi.
• Private travel rather than a large coach: Your group travels by private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• Nine hotel nights included: The accommodation is described as 3-star, with breakfast included for all 10 days.
• Wine and food are central: Kakheti includes qvevri wine museums, historic estates, and tastings, while lunches introduce you to Georgian cooking.
• Mountain scenery comes with effort: Gergeti, Chalaadi Glacier, Ushguli, Okatse Canyon, and Kinchkha require walking and comfortable shoes.
• Strong value, with a few gaps: The $850 price includes transport, tickets, breakfasts, all lunches, six dinners, and airport transfers, but four dinners and alcoholic drinks are extra.

Tbilisi begins with old streets and high views

The opening day gives you a gentle introduction to Georgia’s capital. At Rike Park, you can walk beside the Mtkvari River and cross the modern Bridge of Peace toward Old Tbilisi. The park’s design is meant to resemble a map of Georgia, a playful detail worth noticing as you walk.

From there, Narikala Fortress gives you one of the city’s best viewpoints. The walls date from several periods, with early foundations linked to the fourth century and later construction from the eighth century. The fortress sits above the river between the sulfur baths and the botanical garden, so bring shoes that handle stone and sloping paths.

Abanotubani, Tbilisi’s sulfur-bath district, adds a different note. In a compact area, you can see Georgian, Armenian, Catholic, and Jewish religious buildings, as well as a mosque and the remains of an old Zoroastrian fire temple. This is one of the most useful stops for understanding how many cultures have shaped Tbilisi.

The day ends at Mtatsminda Park, high above the city. You can see the Ferris wheel, cafés, family rides, and the funicular tram. I like this final stop because it changes the mood from archaeology to fresh air and city views, though it may feel less important if you prefer another hour in the old town.

Kazbegi brings the biggest mountain views

Day two heads north along the Georgian Military Highway. The first stop is the Zhinvali Reservoir, followed by Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble. Ananuri’s churches, towers, walls, and carved stonework make it one of the most rewarding historic stops on the route.

The Friendship Monument at Gudauri is more unusual. Its colorful Soviet-era mosaic panels show Georgian themes alongside communist symbols. It is a quick photo stop, but the mountain setting gives it real appeal.

The star of the day is Gergeti Trinity Church, above Stepantsminda at about 2,170 meters. The church sits below Mount Kazbegi, and the combination of stone architecture, open sky, and high peaks explains why this is one of Georgia’s signature views. Weather can change quickly in the mountains, so carry a jacket even if Tbilisi is warm.

Gveleti Waterfall adds a short nature walk. The name means place of snakes in Georgian, though the real attraction is the rocky setting and falling water. The day contains several stops, so you should expect a full schedule rather than a slow mountain retreat.

Kakheti explains Georgia’s wine culture

Days three and four explore Kakheti, Georgia’s best-known wine region. Ujarma Fortress begins the first day with a smaller, more mysterious historic site. It was a fifth-century fortress and an early capital of Kakheti, with links to King Vakhtang Gorgasali.

The road over Gombori Pass offers mountain scenery and a chance to try herbal tea. Alaverdi St. George Cathedral then shifts the focus to medieval religious architecture. The cathedral rises roughly 50 meters above the Alazani Valley and belongs to a monastery with roots reaching back to the sixth century.

At Twins Wine Cellar, you can learn how qvevri wine is made. These large clay vessels are buried in the ground for fermentation and storage, a method closely tied to Georgian wine culture. The museum includes a large pitcher sculpture, old wine collections, grape information, and cutaway qvevri that show how the vessels work.

Batonis-Tsikhe Fortress in Telavi was the residence of Kakhetian kings in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The complex includes churches, a royal bath, defensive walls, and the palace of King Erekle II. Tsinandali Palace gives the wine story a more polished setting, with a memorial house, garden, historic cellar, and connection to Prince Alexander Chavchavadze.

I especially like this part of the tour because it goes beyond simply tasting wine. You see how wine, noble families, monasteries, architecture, and agriculture fit together. If wine interests you, this is one of the strongest sections of the trip.

Day four continues to Bodbe Monastery and Sighnaghi. Bodbe is linked by tradition to Saint Nino and includes a historic three-nave basilica. Sighnaghi’s walls and towers overlook the Alazani Valley, though only a limited section of the walls is open for walking.

The Sighnaghi Museum contains archaeological material, art exhibitions, and works connected with Georgian painter Niko Pirosmani. Later, Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta provide two major religious sites. Both are UNESCO-listed, and Svetitskhoveli remains one of Georgia’s most important churches.

Uplistsikhe Cave Town finishes the day with rock-cut chambers and ancient settlement remains. The site dates back to early Bronze Age culture, with later periods leaving temples, rooms, passages, and defensive features. The combination of Sighnaghi, Mtskheta, and Uplistsikhe makes this an especially packed day. Confirm the exact driving plan and overnight location before you pay, since the route covers a great deal of ground.

Vardzia and Borjomi bring Georgia’s medieval drama

Day five is built around Vardzia, the extraordinary cave monastery associated with King George III and Queen Tamar. The complex is cut into a cliff and includes tunnels, chambers, and religious spaces. Its name comes from a traditional story about the young Tamar calling out, I am here, uncle, after becoming separated in the caves.

You should allow time for steps and uneven surfaces. Vardzia is not a quick roadside viewpoint. Its scale makes the three-hour visit worthwhile, especially if you enjoy places where the setting and history are inseparable.

Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe offers a different architectural mix. The old complex includes a fourteenth-century castle, later palace buildings, churches, and fortifications. Its position in the old Rabati district reflects the layers of Georgian, Ottoman, and other regional influence.

Borjomi Central Park closes the day with mineral springs and a resort-town setting. The area also connects with Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, while the Romanov Palace and nearby Green Monastery add further points of interest. After two major historic sites, the park gives you a welcome change of pace.

Kutaisi pairs caves with monasteries

Day six focuses on the Kutaisi region. Prometheus Cave is one of the country’s most accessible major natural attractions, with stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers, and lakes. A boat ride on an underground lake may be available as part of the cave visit, depending on operating conditions.

Tskaltubo is known for mineral water and its former spa tradition. The stop is shorter and more atmospheric than a formal historical attraction, giving you a glimpse of a town shaped by its springs.

Gelati Monastery is the cultural centerpiece of the day. Its buildings date mainly from the twelfth through seventeenth centuries, and its mosaics and frescoes are important examples of Georgian religious art. King David the Builder is buried in the monastery grounds.

The historical center of Kutaisi then gives you time around the White Bridge and the Royal District. This is a well-balanced day, but the cave, monastery, and city walk still require steady movement.

Canyons and waterfalls make western Georgia active

Day seven is the most outdoors-focused part of the route. At Okatse Canyon, a 780-meter hanging walkway passes through forest toward a panoramic viewpoint. The elevated trail offers an unusual way to see the canyon, but anyone uneasy with heights should consider this carefully.

Kinchkha Waterfall includes two waterfalls and a canyon area. The surroundings are suited to walking, and swimming or camping may be possible in the area, though the tour description does not promise time for either activity.

Martvili Canyon brings another chance for a short boat trip along the Abasha River. The water route covers about 300 meters each way, with steep canyon walls and clear views. The schedule lists Martvili Canyon twice, so ask the operator whether this is a duplicate entry or two separate visits.

These stops are ideal for you if you prefer scenery and movement to museums. Wear hiking shoes, carry water, and expect wet or uneven ground in some natural areas.

Svaneti is the most demanding and memorable section

Day eight reaches the highland region of Svaneti. Ushguli is a community of four villages at roughly 2,060 to 2,200 meters, near Mount Shkhara. Chazhashi is protected as a museum area and is part of the Upper Svaneti UNESCO site.

LaMaria Church is a medieval Georgian Orthodox church with a strong mountain setting. Hatsvali Ski Resort then provides views toward Ushba and Mestia. If you visit in a suitable season, the resort adds a mountain recreation angle, though the included details do not specify which activities are operating.

The Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography helps explain the region’s distinctive culture. Its collection includes icons, manuscripts, weapons, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and household objects. This stop gives useful context to the isolated villages and medieval churches you see outside.

Chalaadi Glacier requires another mountain outing. It lies at about 1,850 meters and extends unusually into a forest zone. The combination of Ushguli, Hatsvali, the museum, and the glacier makes this a long, active day. Ask exactly how much walking is expected and where you will sleep that night, since the published route does not provide hotel towns.

Batumi finishes beside the Black Sea

Day nine moves toward the coast. Shekvetili Dendrological Park covers about 60 hectares and contains local and exotic plant species. It is a calmer stop after the mountain sections.

Batumi Boulevard follows the sea with cafés, restaurants, fountains, sculptures, and amusement rides. The boulevard dates to 1881, so it is more than a modern waterfront promenade. You can use the hour here for a short walk and a first look at Batumi’s coastal character.

Gonio Fortress adds ancient military history. The Roman-built fortress covers a large rectangular area and later passed through Byzantine and Ottoman control. Its walls and towers make it easy to picture the strategic importance of the coast.

The final day visits Batumi Botanical Garden, about 9 kilometers from central Batumi. The garden occupies a long coastal strip from sea level up to 220 meters and includes plants from Georgia and other parts of the world. It is a pleasant final stop, though the route information says the activity ends back at the original Tbilisi meeting point. Since Batumi is far from Tbilisi, confirm the final transfer and overnight arrangement before booking.

What the $850 price really covers

At $850 per person, the package offers solid value if you want one booking to handle the major costs. You receive private transport, WiFi on board, airport transfers, entrance tickets, all fees and taxes, nine nights in 3-star hotels, 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and six dinners.

The included food matters in Georgia. Lunches give you regular chances to try local cooking, including the khachapuri praised in the supplied feedback. Dinner is not included on four nights, and alcoholic drinks are extra, so budget for those costs.

The private format is another advantage. Only your group participates, which should make it easier to manage photo stops, walking speed, and questions than on a large coach. David is named in the feedback as a well-informed and professional guide, although the operator may assign another guide.

The tradeoff is that the schedule is ambitious. You are paying for coverage, not a lazy holiday. Confirm hotel towns, the exact route between eastern and western Georgia, the repeated Martvili entry, and how the final Batumi to Tbilisi arrangements work.

Who should book this Georgia tour?

I would choose this tour if you want to see the country’s major regions in one trip and prefer private transport over arranging several separate excursions. It suits active sightseers who enjoy churches, fortresses, wine, food, caves, waterfalls, and mountain roads.

I would hesitate if you want long stays in each town, flexible mornings, or a strong focus on nightlife and free time. The best parts require energy, and some days leave little room for lingering.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

The stated meeting information says the activity ends back at the meeting point. Because the route includes Batumi, confirm the final return arrangement with Travel To Georgia.

How long is the tour?

The experience lasts approximately 10 days.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates.

What type of transport is included?

The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, with WiFi on board.

Are hotel nights included?

Yes. Nine nights in a 3-star hotel are included.

Which meals are included?

The package includes 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and six dinners. Dinner for four days is not included.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. Entrance tickets for museums and attractions, along with all fees and taxes, are included.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least three full days before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than three full days before the start are not accepted for a refund.