Wine estates in Kakheti, a mountain lodge below Mount Kazbek, Svan towers in Mestia and a sea-view suite in Batumi, linked by private car or helicopter.
| Day 1 | Private transfer from Tbilisi airport to your hotel in the Old Town. Evening at leisure, with a restaurant recommendation nearby. |
| Day 2 | Morning guided walk through Old Tbilisi, Narikala and Abanotubani, then a private afternoon transfer to Kakheti wine country. Check into a wine estate guesthouse near Telavi and sit down to a private cellar dinner. |
| Day 3 | Full day in Kakheti: Telavi's royal palace and old plane tree, the monasteries at Alaverdi and Ikalto, and Gremi, with wine tastings at two estates along the way. Second night in Kakheti. |
| Day 4 | Morning transfer back through Tbilisi to Stepantsminda, roughly four hours on the road with stops. Afternoon walk or drive up toward Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek, overnight in a mountain lodge with a direct view of the peak. |
| Day 5 | Free morning in Stepantsminda for an optional short walk, then transfer back to Tbilisi (2h55) for a helicopter transfer to Mestia, subject to weather and checked at booking. If the helicopter cannot fly, a private 4x4 covers the same route by road via Kutaisi, adding a long driving day. |
| Day 6 | Full day in Mestia: medieval Svan defence towers, a walk toward the Chalaadi glacier or a village beyond town, with Ushba and Tetnuldi visible on a clear day. Free afternoon in Mestia. |
| Day 7 | Private transfer from Mestia to Batumi, about five to six hours with a lunch stop in Kutaisi. Check into a sea-view suite on the Batumi boulevard, evening free to walk the Old Town. |
| Day 8 | Morning at leisure on the Batumi boulevard or in the Old Town, then private transfer to Batumi airport for departure. |
What happens if the helicopter to Mestia is cancelled for weather?
We switch you to a private 4x4 over the same route via Kutaisi. It adds a long driving day but the overall price and itinerary stay intact.
Which hotels do you actually use?
A mix of boutique hotels and wine estate guesthouses, confirmed for your dates before you book. We can send two or three named options with a plain opinion on each.
Is the whole trip private?
Yes, private car throughout. A licensed guide joins on the days noted in the itinerary; outside those, it is just you and the driver.
What is the price for two solo travellers or a small group?
This itinerary is priced at €2990 per person based on two travelling together. Solo and group pricing is quoted separately once we know your dates and preferred hotels.