Beautiful panoramic view of Tbilisi at sunset, Georgia, Europe

A Week in Georgia

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Duration

6 Days

Prices Start from

$2,574pp(ex. flights)

This week-long holiday to Georgia encapsulates all that this small but fascinating country has to offer. Wander the ancient streets of Tbilisi before exploring the lush valleys and snow-capped peaks of the Caucasus Mountains.

Georgia is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and a marvellous canvas for walkers and travellers of every kind. Its proud, high-spirited, cultured people are the soul of this stunning country. In just a week discover lush green valley’s spread with vineyards to its deep-rooted churches and watchtowers balanced in spectacular mountain scenery.

Key Highlights of this Itinerary

Copy Churches of Tbilisi Jvris Mama Sioni and Sameba Cathedral Old Town Georgia 1

Visit Tbilisi

Soak up the history of this atmospheric city with its ancient streets lined with Renaissance and neoclassical buildings.

Uplistsikhe Cave City, Uplistsikhe, Georgia 2

Ancient Georgia

Visit Svetitsikhoveli, Georgia’s largest cathedral and Uplistsikhe, a rock-hewn town and cave complex.

Green Sameba Trinity Church, Gergeti Village, Kazbegi, Georgia 3

Hill Trekking

See the waterfalls at the Dariali Canyon and enjoy the breath-taking views from Trinity Church at Gergeti.

Georgian food on table, Georgia 4

Dine Out in Style

Georgia is the oldest winemaking culture in the world – sample regional dishes paired with award-winning wines.

Explore our suggested itinerary

  • Day 1

    Tbilisi

    Arrive Tbilisi

  • Day 2

    Tbilisi

    Day exploring Tbilisi

  • Day 3

    Tbilisi - Kazbegi

    Journey to Kazbegi via Mtskheta

  • Day 4

    Kazbegi

    Explore Kazbegi and the Caucasus mountains

  • Day 5

    Kazbegi - Tbilisi

    Return to Tbilisi via Gori and Uplistsikhe

  • Day 6

    Tbilisi

    Depart Tbilisi

Day 1

Tbilisi

Arrive into Tbilisi and transfer to your hotel in the city. Send the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 2

Tbilisi

Soak up the history of this buzzing atmospheric city with its ancient streets lined with Renaissance and neoclassical buildings. Spend today with a guide exploring the city on foot, from the winding alleys and wooden balconies of the old town to the extraordinary collection of gold filigree at the State Museum, ending the day with a ride on the funicular railway with spectacular views over the city.

Day 3

Tbilisi - Kazbegi

Depart Tbilisi and drive to Kazbegi stopping to explore the town of Mtskheta and the beautiful architecture and interiors of Jvari Church and Svetitsikhoveli Cathedral, both UNESCO sites. Continue to Ananuri Fortress which sits overlooking the lush Aragvi Valley before traversing the Jvari Pass at 2,395m and onto Kazbegi.

Day 4

Kazbegi

From your base in Kazbegi spend the day exploring the region. Visit Trinity Church, enjoy lunch with a local family and take a walk in the Chaukhi Mountains.

Day 5

Kazbegi - Tbilisi

After breakfast return to Tbilisi stopping in Gori, the town where Joseph Stalin was born. Visit Stalin’s Museum and his childhood home before continuing on to the cave town of Uplistsikhe. Dating back to the 7th century BC it served as a strategic point on the ancient Silk Road.

Day 6

Tbilisi

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Our travel experts can tailor this itinerary to suit you.

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Buildings on Agmashenebeli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi and its Bath Houses

Having been the capital of Georgia for more than 1,500 years, Tbilisi is rich in history. However, as a city that hints at a new-found wealth, Tbilisi is undoubtedly changing. Spend a day visiting the sites and exploring the Old Town including the Narikala Fortress, the Metekhi Church and Citadel, the nearby sulphur springs and 18th-century Persian-style royal baths.

Visiting the sulphur bathhouses in the Abanotubani area of Tbilisi is an experience, especially during the winter months when it’s colder. Today many people visit for a soak, scrub and traditional massage beneath the domed roofs. We recommend Orbeliani Bathhouse with its beautiful mosque like exterior and slick operation inside.

Christian Basilica in ancient rock hewn town Uplistsikhe, Georgia
Uplistsikhe cave town
Caucasus Mountain Landscape, Sioni Village, Kazbegi, Georgian Military Highway, Georgia
Kazbegi, Georgia

Kazbegi and The Caucasus

Surrounded by gigantic mountains, Kazbegi is a picturesque settlement overlooked by one of the highest peaks of all – Mount Kazbek which sits at 5,047 metres – one of the six 5,000 metre peaks of the Caucasus. This beautiful region can be explored on foot or by 4×4 and is home to mountaintop churches, canyons, waterfalls and ancient cave towns as well as traditional villages where you will be welcomed with typical Georgian hospitality.

Accommodation

Below you can see some of the wonderful places we have recommended for this journey.

Rooms Hotel Kazbegi £££££

  • Georgia
  • Wilderness

Nestled amid the spectacular high Caucasus Mountains, Rooms Kazbegi is a former Soviet resort turned stunning design hotel offering a luxurious stay and distinctive hospitality. One of Georgia’s best hotels, the setting is magnificent, the service and food first-class and the facilities include a generous indoor swimming pool.

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A note on price

Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.

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When to travel

Georgia in January

December to February is low season across the country. Inland mountainous areas can be very cold, but with good skiing opportunities. On the coast, it is milder but wetter, with the driest weather in the east of the country.

Georgia in February

December to February is low season across the country. Inland mountainous areas can be very cold, but with good skiing opportunities. On the coast, it is milder but wetter, with the driest weather in the east of the country.

Georgia in March

March to May sees snow on the ground start to melt, as freezing temperatures abate. As temperatures rise, so does rainfall in the east though. Rainfall peaks around Tbilisi in May. Generally it is mild across the country, with wildflowers carpeting the landscape.

Georgia in April

March to May sees snow on the ground start to melt, as freezing temperatures abate. As temperatures rise, so does rainfall in the east though. Rainfall peaks around Tbilisi in May. Generally it is mild across the country, with wildflowers carpeting the landscape.

Georgia in May

March to May sees snow on the ground start to melt, as freezing temperatures abate. As temperatures rise, so does rainfall in the east though. Rainfall peaks around Tbilisi in May. Generally it is mild across the country, with wildflowers carpeting the landscape.

Georgia in June

June to August is high season across the country. It is the ideal time to explore the Caucasus mountains in the north, as it is likely to be free of snow and generally dry. The central lowlands can get very hot and humid, but it’s also a good time to enjoy the Black Sea coast.

Georgia in July

June to August is high season across the country. It is the ideal time to explore the Caucasus mountains in the north, as it is likely to be free of snow and generally dry. The central lowlands can get very hot and humid, but it’s also a good time to enjoy the Black Sea coast.

Georgia in August

June to August is high season across the country. It is the ideal time to explore the Caucasus mountains in the north, as it is likely to be free of snow and generally dry. The central lowlands can get very hot and humid, but it’s also a good time to enjoy the Black Sea coast.

Georgia in September

September to November is autumn across the country, with the festive wine harvest in Kakheti taking place and some mountains remaining snow-free and dry until the end of October. Also, a great time to visit the lowlands around Tbilisi, with pleasant and relatively dry conditions.

Georgia in October

September to November is autumn across the country, with the festive wine harvest in Kakheti taking place and some mountains remaining snow-free and dry until the end of October. Also, a great time to visit the lowlands around Tbilisi, with pleasant and relatively dry conditions.

Georgia in November

September to November is autumn across the country, with the festive wine harvest in Kakheti taking place and some mountains remaining snow-free and dry until the end of October. Also, a great time to visit the lowlands around Tbilisi, with pleasant and relatively dry conditions.

Georgia in December

December to February is low season across the country. Inland mountainous areas can be very cold, but with good skiing opportunities. On the coast it is milder but wetter, with the driest weather in the east of the country.

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