A field-tested one-week route through Georgia's country highlights. Written by Sakartvelo Tours' licensed local guides — every stop, every drive time, every stay is drawn from tours we operate ourselves. Follow it self-drive, or book it as a private guided package.
Tbilisi (2 nights) → Kazbegi (1) → Kakheti (2) → Kutaisi (1). Roughly 1,000 km total, with the longest single drive on Day 6. All roads are paved and drivable in a standard car May–October.
Land in Tbilisi, settle into the Old Town and take an evening walk through Abanotubani sulfur baths and Metekhi bridge.
Explore Narikala Fortress, Sameba Cathedral, Rustaveli avenue, then a half-day trip to Mtskheta — Georgia's ancient capital and UNESCO site.
Drive north along the legendary Georgian Military Highway: Ananuri Fortress, Gudauri viewpoint, Dariali Gorge, ending at Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m).
Morning hike to Gveleti waterfall, return to Tbilisi, then continue east into Kakheti — Georgia's wine region and cradle of 8,000-year winemaking.
Full day in Kakheti: qvevri winemaking demonstration, Alaverdi Monastery, and Sighnaghi — the fortified 'City of Love' overlooking the Alazani Valley.
Cross-country drive west: stop at Uplistsikhe cave town and Gori (Stalin's birthplace), arrive in Kutaisi — Georgia's second-oldest city.
Half-day at Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon, then transfer to Kutaisi International Airport (KUT) or return to Tbilisi.
We operate this exact 7-day route as a private guided tour — English-speaking guide, comfortable vehicle, hand-picked family-run guesthouses, and every wine tasting and monastery entry pre-arranged. Transparent pricing in GEL and USD.
Yes — one week covers Georgia's essential highlights: Tbilisi, Kazbegi mountains, Kakheti wine region and Kutaisi. To add Svaneti or Batumi coast, plan 10–14 days.
Budget travelers spend around USD 400–600 per person, mid-range USD 800–1,200 including hotels, guided transfers, wine tastings and meals. A fully private guided tour typically starts around USD 1,400 per person.
May–June and September–October offer mild weather, open mountain roads to Kazbegi, and the Kakheti wine harvest (September). Winter is great for skiing in Gudauri but the Kazbegi road can close briefly.
Not necessarily — Georgia has cheap marshrutka minibuses and taxis. But for a 7-day route covering Kazbegi, Kakheti and Kutaisi, a private driver-guide saves 1–2 days of transit and unlocks stops that public transport skips.
Yes. If you fly into Kutaisi (KUT) with a low-cost carrier, run the plan backwards: Kutaisi → Kakheti → Kazbegi → Tbilisi, departing from Tbilisi International (TBS).
