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An eight-day guided loop from Tbilisi across Kakheti, the Aragvi Valley, and the high Caucasus to Vardzia. Expect fortified towns, wine cellars, cave cities, alpine passes and daily guided transfers with hotel stays.
An eight-day guided loop from Tbilisi across Kakheti, the Aragvi Valley, and the high Caucasus to Vardzia. Expect fortified towns, wine cellars, cave cities, alpine passes and daily guided transfers with hotel stays.
Dawn over Tbilisi lifts a thin veil of mist from the Kura River as the city’s layered roofs and narrow alleys begin to hum. You step into a minivan and the map of Georgia unfolds: wine-scented valleys of Kakheti, medieval stone at Ananuri, and the high pass where Gudauri’s slopes stare down at the road.
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Operated by ushba travel · Tbilisi, Tbilisi
Dawn over Tbilisi lifts a thin veil of mist from the Kura River as the city’s layered roofs and narrow alleys begin to hum. You step into a minivan and the map of Georgia unfolds: wine-scented valleys of Kakheti, medieval stone at Ananuri, and the high pass where Gudauri’s slopes stare down at the road.
This eight-day loop moves fast but thoughtfully — Tbilisi’s Old Town and sulfur baths frame Georgia’s later history; Mtskheta and Jvari recall early Christian conversion in the 4th century; Uplistsikhe and Vardzia speak to pre-Christian and medieval rock-carved life. Geologically, you travel from the low Kura plain up into the Greater Caucasus, crossing the Zhinvali reservoir and ascending to 2,200 m at Gudauri and Gergeti for panoramic views of Mount Kazbek.
Along the way you taste Kakhetian wines in hilltop cellars, walk fortress courtyards, and ride jeeps up to Gergeti Trinity Church. Accommodations are 3-star hotels with breakfasts included; airport transfers and a professional guide smooth logistics. Expect several full driving days, short hikes, stairs in cave cities, and optional jeep runs in Stepantsminda.
Practical edge: pack layers for alpine wind, sturdy shoes for uneven rock, and a refillable bottle for frequent water stops. Plan for early starts to avoid peak crowds at popular sites, and bring cash for local meals and the optional Jeep ride to Gergeti. This itinerary blends culture, geology, and moving-country scenery into eight concentrated days of discovery.
Yes — two-way transfer from Tbilisi Airport is included in the tour package.
Mostly moderate walking: town strolls, short hikes, and stairs at historical sites; nothing technically difficult.
Wine tastings in Kakheti’s cellar are part of the itinerary, typically offered at no extra charge, while some restaurant meals are pay-as-you-go.
Yes — the steep track to Gergeti Trinity usually requires a jeep transfer; this is often an optional additional expense arranged locally.
ushba travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Dawn over Tbilisi lifts a thin veil of mist from the Kura River as the city’s layered roofs and narrow alleys begin to hum. You step into a minivan and the map of Georgia unfolds: wine-scented valleys of Kakheti, medieval stone at Ananuri, and the high pass where Gudauri’s slopes stare down at the road.
Dawn over Tbilisi lifts a thin veil of mist from the Kura River as the city’s layered roofs and narrow alleys begin to hum. You step into a minivan and the map of Georgia unfolds: wine-scented valleys of Kakheti, medieval stone at Ananuri, and the high pass where Gudauri’s slopes stare down at the road.
This eight-day loop moves fast but thoughtfully — Tbilisi’s Old Town and sulfur baths frame Georgia’s later history; Mtskheta and Jvari recall early Christian conversion in the 4th century; Uplistsikhe and Vardzia speak to pre-Christian and medieval rock-carved life. Geologically, you travel from the low Kura plain up into the Greater Caucasus, crossing the Zhinvali reservoir and ascending to 2,200 m at Gudauri and Gergeti for panoramic views of Mount Kazbek.
Along the way you taste Kakhetian wines in hilltop cellars, walk fortress courtyards, and ride jeeps up to Gergeti Trinity Church. Accommodations are 3-star hotels with breakfasts included; airport transfers and a professional guide smooth logistics. Expect several full driving days, short hikes, stairs in cave cities, and optional jeep runs in Stepantsminda.
Practical edge: pack layers for alpine wind, sturdy shoes for uneven rock, and a refillable bottle for frequent water stops. Plan for early starts to avoid peak crowds at popular sites, and bring cash for local meals and the optional Jeep ride to Gergeti. This itinerary blends culture, geology, and moving-country scenery into eight concentrated days of discovery.