Drive Georgia yourself in a rented SUV, with every hotel booked and a day-by-day route through Tbilisi, Sighnaghi, Stepantsminda, Gori and Kutaisi.
| Day 1 | Arrive in Tbilisi, collect the SUV at the airport or your hotel, and walk the Old Town in the afternoon to get oriented before the drive begins. |
| Day 2 | Drive to Sighnaghi, about ninety minutes to two hours through the Alazani valley, with the afternoon free for the fortress walls, the tomb of St Nino at Bodbe, and a cellar visit if you book one. |
| Day 3 | Drive to Stepantsminda, roughly four hours back via Tbilisi and the Georgian Military Highway, with stops possible at Ananuri and Gudauri; Gergeti Trinity Church is reachable from the town if weather and road conditions allow. |
| Day 4 | Drive to Gori, about three hours, visiting the hilltop fortress, the Stalin Museum and the cave town of Uplistsikhe on the way or after checking in. |
| Day 5 | Drive to Kutaisi, roughly two and a half hours over the Surami Pass, with the afternoon free for Bagrati Cathedral, the Rioni riverside and the market. |
| Day 6 | Full day around Kutaisi: Gelati monastery and Motsameta in the morning, Sataplia or the Prometheus Cave in the afternoon, both a short drive from town. |
| Day 7 | Return drive to Tbilisi, about four hours, or drop the car at Kutaisi airport if your flight departs from there; tour ends on drop-off. |
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Most nationalities need one alongside their home licence; we confirm the requirement for your passport at booking.
Is the road to Stepantsminda open in late October?
Usually yes, but the Georgian Military Highway can close for hours after snow or rockfall; check gtour.ge/road-status/ before you set off.
What car will I actually drive?
A mid-size SUV with automatic transmission and full insurance; the exact model is confirmed a few days before pickup.
Can I extend the trip or change a stop?
Yes, message our office on WhatsApp; extra nights or detours are quoted and added to your invoice before you confirm.