Four days from Tbilisi's Old Town to Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek, then Kakheti's walled town of Sighnaghi and the vineyards around Telavi.
| Day 1 | Morning walking tour of Old Tbilisi (Narikala fortress, Metekhi, the sulphur bath district), then an afternoon drive to Mtskheta to see Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, both UNESCO-listed. Overnight in Tbilisi. |
| Day 2 | Drive the Georgian Military Highway north, stopping at Ananuri fortress and Gudauri, then transfer to 4x4 for the climb to Gergeti Trinity Church above Stepantsminda (2h55 from Tbilisi under normal conditions). Overnight in Stepantsminda, below Mount Kazbek. |
| Day 3 | Drive south into Kakheti and on to Sighnaghi, a restored walled town above the Alazani valley. Visit Bodbe Convent, burial place of St Nino, then walk the town's fortress walls before evening free time. Overnight in Sighnaghi. |
| Day 4 | Morning in Telavi, Kakheti's regional capital, with the royal palace grounds and the old plane tree, followed by a stop at Alaverdi or Ikalto monastery and a wine tasting at a family cellar. Return drive to Tbilisi, about 1h30 to 2 hours, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport. |
What happens if the Military Highway is closed on our travel day?
We substitute Ananuri and a Gudauri viewpoint and either wait a day for Gergeti Trinity Church or adjust the route; this is agreed with you in advance where possible.
Is this a private tour or do we join other travellers?
Private throughout, your own car, driver and guide, not shared with other groups.
What standard are the hotels?
Comfortable 3-4 star in Tbilisi; Stepantsminda and Sighnaghi use well-reviewed guesthouses, as larger hotels are limited in both towns. Options confirmed before booking.
Can this be extended to include Svaneti or Batumi?
Yes, see our Georgia in 7 Days or Georgia in 10 Days itineraries, which cover a wider route at a daily rate close to this one.