Amazing 10 Days tour Around Georgia from Tbilisi All inclusive

Georgia packs a remarkable amount into a small country. In ten days, this private tour carries you from Tbilisi’s sulfur-bath district to Kazbegi’s high church, Kakheti’s underground wine jars, Vardzia’s cliffside monastery, Svaneti’s glaciers, and Batumi’s Black Sea coast. The variety is the main attraction.

I especially like the mix of mountain scenery and old monuments, plus the steady attention to food and wine. The qvevri wine visit in Kakheti gives you something more personal than a quick tasting, while private transport means your group does not have to follow strangers around. The tradeoff is a very full schedule, with several long road days and some stops that feel brief.

Key points at a glance

• Nine nights in 3-star hotels are included, along with breakfast each day listed in the package.
• Private transportation for your group makes this easier than piecing Georgia together by bus.
• David is named as the guide, and the tour places strong emphasis on clear explanations, local food, and regional culture.
• The route covers nearly every major region, from Tbilisi and Kakheti to Svaneti and Batumi.
• Six dinners are included, but dinner is not covered on four days, and alcohol costs extra.
• Some included stops require walking or hiking, especially Vardzia, Okatse Canyon, Chalaadi Glacier, and the route around Gveleti Waterfall.

A big Georgia circuit for $850

At $850 per person, this tour offers a lot for the price. You receive 9 nights in 3-star hotels, an air-conditioned vehicle, private transport, WiFi on board, airport transfers, attraction and museum tickets, all listed fees and taxes, 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and six dinners.

That price is especially useful if you want to see both eastern and western Georgia without arranging every hotel, transfer, and entrance fee yourself. Georgia’s roads connect distant regions, but planning the route can take real work. Here, someone else handles the practical links.

Still, all-inclusive does not mean every meal is covered. Four dinners are excluded, and alcohol is not included. You should also confirm the exact hotel locations and room arrangements before booking, since the supplied details identify the category as 3-star but do not name the properties.

The tour is private, which is a major advantage. Only your group participates, so you can ask questions, adjust the pace when possible, and avoid a large coach. Group discounts are offered, making the $850 rate more attractive for friends or family traveling together.

Day 1: Tbilisi from the river to Mount Mtatsminda

The opening day stays in Tbilisi and gives you a useful introduction to the capital. Start at Rike Park on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, then cross the Bridge of Peace toward the Old Town. Rike Park is modern and stylized, with paths designed in the shape of a map of Georgia when viewed from above.

The Bridge of Peace is a striking glass-and-steel crossing. Its modern design beside Tbilisi’s older districts has stirred debate, but that contrast is part of the city’s character. You get old churches, balconies, and fortress walls alongside new public architecture within a short walk.

Next comes Narikala Fortress, the city’s great lookout. The walls date from several periods, with early foundations reaching back to the fourth century and major sections rebuilt in later centuries. From here, you can look across the river and over the rooftops of Tbilisi.

Abanotubani, the sulfur-bath district, brings you into one of the city’s most distinctive quarters. Within this compact area are Georgian, Armenian, and Catholic churches, a mosque, a synagogue, and an Ateshga, or Zoroastrian fire temple. That concentration tells you much about Tbilisi’s position at a crossroads.

The day ends at Mtatsminda Amusement Park, high above the city at about 770 meters. It has a long history, cafés, picnic areas, children’s rides, a Ferris wheel, souvenir shops, and views over Tbilisi. The two-hour stop gives the first day a lighter finish after the fortress and old religious sites.

Day 2: The Georgian Military Highway and Kazbegi

Day two heads north toward Kazbegi along the Georgian Military Highway. The first stop is Zhinvali Reservoir, a short photo stop with views of the blue-green water and surrounding hills.

Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble deserves more than a rushed glance. Its churches, towers, defensive walls, bell tower, and carved stone details sit beside the Aragvi River. The Church of the Assumption, built in 1689, is known for relief carvings of human, animal, and plant forms, as well as surviving fresco fragments.

At Gudauri, the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument offers a wide mountain view framed by a colorful Soviet-era mosaic. The artwork includes Georgian heroes, farmers, folk stories, and communist symbols. It is visually unusual, and the stop works well for photographs.

The main prize is Gergeti Trinity Church, above Stepantsminda at about 2,170 meters. The church sits under Mount Kazbegi, also called Mkinvartsveri, and its isolated position gives it the classic high-mountain setting associated with Georgia.

Gveleti Waterfall adds a short nature walk. The village name means place of snakes in Georgian, and the route brings you closer to the mountain environment. Wear shoes with a firm sole. The day combines road stops, high altitude, a historic fortress, and walking, so the schedule may feel active.

Day 3: Kakheti’s wine, monasteries, and royal homes

Day three turns east into Kakheti, Georgia’s best-known wine region. Ujarma Fortress comes first, a fifth-century stronghold connected with King Vakhtang Gorgasali, who died here. The site has a quiet, mysterious quality and gives you a sense of Kakheti’s strategic importance.

The road then climbs through Gombori Pass. There is time for a sightseeing stop and a taste of herbal tea. This is a small detail, but it helps break up the drive and introduces you to a local flavor beyond the better-known wine.

Alaverdi St. George Cathedral rises in the Alazani River valley. Its earliest monastery buildings date to the sixth century, while the present cathedral is from the first half of the eleventh century. At up to 50 meters high, it is described as Georgia’s highest cathedral.

At Twins Wine Cellar, the focus shifts from tasting to how Georgian wine is made. The museum explains qvevri, the large clay vessels traditionally used for fermentation and storage. You see pitcher-making displays, historic photographs, information about Georgian grape varieties, wine presses, and a 15-year winery collection.

The three cutaway 500-liter qvevri under glass are particularly useful because they show the scale and shape of the vessels. This stop is one of the tour’s best chances to connect the drink in your glass with the old method behind it.

Batonis Tsikhe in Telavi was the main home of Kakhetian kings in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The complex includes churches, a royal bath, gates, and the Persian-influenced palace of King Erekle II.

Tsinandali Palace finishes the day with a different style of Georgian heritage. Prince Alexander Chavchavadze turned his family estate into a cultural center, and the grounds now include a memorial house, garden, winery, wine cellar, hotel, and café. You can learn about the Chavchavadze family, walk through the garden, and sample Tsinandali wine, first produced here.

Day 4: Sighnaghi, Mtskheta, and a city carved in stone

Bodbe Monastery, near Sighnaghi, is associated with Saint Nino, who helped bring Christianity to Georgia. The complex has been repaired many times and includes a three-nave basilica. Its religious importance makes it more than a simple sightseeing stop, so dress respectfully.

Sighnaghi’s medieval wall follows the town’s edge and includes more than 20 towers. Only a short part is open for walking, but the view toward the Alazani Valley is the reason to climb up.

The Sighnaghi Museum adds art and archaeology. Its displays include material from excavations and works by Georgian painter Pirosmani, who was born in the Kakheti region. The museum is compact, so the 30-minute visit should be enough for a focused look.

The route then reaches Mtskheta, Georgia’s former religious center. Jvari Church sits on a hill above the meeting point of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers. Built in the sixth century, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing and has one of the most memorable viewpoints on the route.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral below is another UNESCO site. The eleventh-century complex includes the cathedral, gate, bell tower, defensive elements, and clerical buildings. It is regarded as the country’s religious center, and important sacred objects and royal tombs are associated with the church.

Uplistsikhe Cave Town brings the day to a dramatic close. Carved into rock beside the Mtkvari River, the settlement includes archaeological remains from very early periods and later structures cut into the cliffs. Uneven stone surfaces make sturdy shoes important, and the one-hour stop is best treated as an outdoor archaeological visit rather than a casual walk.

Day 5: Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi mineral water

Vardzia is one of the trip’s major sights. This cave monastery was developed under King George III and Queen Tamar, with rooms, passages, and religious spaces cut into the cliff. The name is linked to the phrase said to mean I am here, uncle, from a childhood story about Tamar.

Three hours here gives you time to understand the scale of the site rather than simply photograph the rock face. Expect steps, uneven ground, and exposed walking. The effort pays off with a close look at medieval Georgian architecture shaped directly into the mountain.

Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe shows a different side of Georgia’s borderland past. The complex includes a fourteenth-century castle, a fortress church, an eighteenth-century palace, and the Church of Saint Marine from 1865. Its position beside the Potskhovi River and its mix of buildings make it a useful stop after Vardzia.

Borjomi Central Park ends the day at a famous mineral-water resort. You can see the springs and enjoy the park, while the area also connects with Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The Romanov Palace and nearby Green Monastery are noted attractions, though the planned stop here is one hour, so do not expect time for a long trail.

Day 6: Caves, Kutaisi, and Georgia’s medieval scholarship

Prometheus Cave near Tskaltubo is a large underground attraction with stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers, and lakes. A boat ride on an underground lake may also be available as part of the visit.

The two-hour stop gives you a proper look at the cave formations. Conditions underground can differ from the weather outside, so a light layer and shoes suitable for walking are sensible.

Tskaltubo is known for mineral water and its long association with bathing and health resorts. The hour here is more of a regional introduction than a full spa visit, since no bathing treatment is specified.

Gelati Monastery, 11 kilometers from Kutaisi, is one of Georgia’s major religious and educational centers. Its main buildings date from the twelfth through seventeenth centuries, and the complex is known for mosaics and frescoes. King David the Builder is buried in the monastery yard.

The final hour in Kutaisi focuses on the historic Royal District around the White Bridge and nearby streets. After several days of castles and churches, this gives you a little urban time in western Georgia.

Day 7: Four outdoor stops in the canyon country

Day seven is the most nature-heavy day before Svaneti. At Okatse Canyon, a 780-meter hanging trail passes through historic forest and leads to a panoramic viewpoint. The route can feel exposed, and the two-hour visit is best for people comfortable with elevated walkways and steady walking.

Kinchkha Waterfall includes two waterfalls and a canyon at roughly 1,000 meters. The area is suited to hiking and camping, and swimming in the canyon is mentioned as an option. Conditions can affect what is practical, so bring clothing that works for an active outdoor day.

Martvili Canyon follows with a boat trip along a 300-meter section of the Abasha River. The water route gives you a close view of the canyon walls, while the surrounding area also supports walking and water activities.

Martvili Canyon appears twice in the schedule, both with two hours listed. Treat this as either a repeated entry or extra time at the same attraction, not as two separate canyons. That distinction matters when you are judging how much new ground the day covers.

Day 8: Ushguli, Svaneti culture, and Chalaadi Glacier

Ushguli is the high point of the trip in both altitude and atmosphere. The community consists of four villages between about 2,060 and 2,200 meters, below Mount Shkhara and near the Inguri River. Chazhashi is protected as a museum area and is part of the UNESCO-listed Upper Svaneti site.

The three-hour visit gives you time to see the settlement rather than making only a roadside stop. The mountain setting and old village structure are the reason this day is so memorable, but the high altitude and remote location also make it one of the more demanding parts of the route.

LaMaria Church, formally the Church of the Mother of God, is a medieval Georgian Orthodox church in Ushguli. Its position within the highland community makes it feel connected to local life, not isolated as a single monument.

At Hatsvali Ski Resort, two hours are set aside for views of Mount Ushba and Mestia. The resort is about 8 kilometers from Mestia and offers a high viewpoint even outside the ski season.

The Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography fills in what the mountain scenery cannot. Its collection includes icons, engravings, manuscripts, weapons, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and objects showing older Svan life.

Chalaadi Glacier requires the most walking of the day, with three hours allocated. It reaches into the forest zone and sits at about 1,850 meters. Plan for proper walking shoes and do not treat this as a quick photo stop.

Day 9 and 10: From the Black Sea coast to Batumi’s gardens

Day nine moves toward the Black Sea. Shekvetili Dendrological Park covers 60 hectares and contains thousands of species of local and exotic plants. The one-hour visit gives you a change of pace after the mountains and canyons.

Batumi Boulevard follows the coast and includes cafés, beach bars, restaurants, children’s rides, fountains, sculptures, and more than a century of public history. The hour here is enough for a walk and a first look at Batumi, though not enough for a full city tour.

Gonio Fortress is a large Roman-Byzantine military site with high stone walls and towers. Built by the Romans in the first century AD, it later passed through Byzantine and Ottoman control. The one-hour stop gives you a clear sense of the fortress footprint.

The final day stays near Batumi at Batumi Botanical Garden. The garden covers about 108.7 hectares along the coast, rising from sea level to around 220 meters. Its plantings include local forest species and introduced exotic plants, with the garden’s setting between the Chakvistskali estuary and Green Cape adding to the appeal.

The tour ends back at the meeting point in Old Tbilisi according to the stated arrangements, while airport transfers are included. Since the route finishes in Batumi but the listed end point is Tbilisi, confirm the final transfer plan before you pay. That is the one practical detail I would clarify first.

Food, hotels, and the real meaning of all-inclusive

Food is a genuine part of this tour, not just a line in the price. Ten lunches and six dinners are included, and the route passes through places known for wine and regional cooking. Kakheti is the natural highlight, with qvevri wine at Twins Wine Cellar and Tsinandali tasting at the palace estate.

The package also lists 10 breakfasts for a 10-day trip, despite including 9 hotel nights. Ask how the first and last breakfasts are handled. Dinner is excluded on four days, so budget for those meals separately, along with alcohol.

The 3-star hotel category keeps the price reasonable, but it also means you should expect practical rather than luxury accommodation. Because the hotels are not named, ask where you will stay in each region and whether the property is in the town center or outside it.

Who should book this Georgia tour?

I would choose this trip if you want a broad first look at Georgia and prefer one private vehicle, one guide, and one organized payment over a pile of separate bookings. It suits couples, families, and groups of friends who want culture, food, mountains, caves, and the coast in one trip.

You should be comfortable with full days, changing scenery, uneven paths, and long drives. Vardzia, Gveleti, Okatse, Kinchkha, Ushguli, and Chalaadi are not passive sightseeing stops.

The cancellation rule is fairly clear: cancel at least three full days before the start time for a full refund. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted or refunded.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if variety matters more to you than a slow pace. The strongest parts are the private format, the range of regions, the food and wine focus, and the chance to see places that are difficult to connect independently, especially Ushguli, Vardzia, and the canyon country.

Skip it if you want long stays in each town, relaxed mornings, or carefully tailored hotel choices. Before booking, confirm the final Batumi to Tbilisi arrangement, the hotel names, the four excluded dinners, and the exact schedule for the repeated Martvili Canyon entry.

At $850, the package is strong value for an active first visit. It gives you Georgia’s great contrasts in one sweep: fortress walls, church domes, clay wine jars, forest trails, glaciers, and the Black Sea.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 10 days and includes 9 nights in 3-star hotels.

Where does the tour start?

The stated meeting point is in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia.

Where does the tour end?

The activity information states that it ends back at the meeting point. Because the itinerary reaches Batumi, confirm the final transport arrangement before booking.

Is transportation included?

Yes. The package includes an air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, WiFi on board, and airport transfers.

Is this a group tour?

No. It is a private activity, and only your group participates. Group discounts are also offered.

Which meals are included?

The package lists 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and six dinners. Dinner is not included on four days, and alcoholic drinks are excluded.

Are entrance tickets included?

Yes. Entrance tickets for museums and attractions are included, along with all listed fees and taxes. Some stops are marked as free admission.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least three full days before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than three full days in advance are not refunded or accepted.