Everything the day trip sees, then the part it misses: the Juta valley at dawn and the church without the crowds.
| Day 1 | Tbilisi → Ananuri → Gudauri → Stepantsminda. 4×4 to Gergeti Trinity in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Stepantsminda. |
| Day 2 | Morning drive to Juta (2,200 m) and a walk into the Chaukhi valley — 1 to 3 hours as you like. Lunch. Truso valley or the Dariali gorge on the way back. Return to Tbilisi by early evening. |
What kind of hotel?
A boutique 4-star hotel in Stepantsminda with mountain views; the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi on request at a supplement.
How much walking?
As little or as much as you want. Juta rewards two hours on foot; the rest is by car.