Georgia is a land where Europe meets Asia, where the Black Sea coast gives way to the snowy Caucasus peaks and centuries-old monasteries stand guard over fertile wine valleys. Grapes have been cultivated here for nearly 8,000 years, making Georgia the birthplace of wine. Its cuisine is equally fascinating: a fusion of Mediterranean, Persian, Ottoman, Russian, and Middle Eastern flavors that has evolved into something entirely its own.
This 6-day Georgia itinerary combines history, wine, cuisine, and nature from the colorful streets of Tbilisi to the high mountain passes of Kazbegi, the vineyards of Kakheti, and the mineral springs of Borjomi.
Highlights
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Taste the renowned Georgian cuisine: khinkali dumplings, khachapuri bread, chakapuli stew
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Wander among the towering Caucasus peaks
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Explore ancient capitals, fortresses, and monasteries
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Sip traditional qvevri wines straight from clay amphorae
Days 1–2: Tbilisi, Mtskheta & Kazbegi
Start in Tbilisi, Georgia’s vibrant capital. The old town is a delight to wander on foot, with cobbled lanes, domed bathhouses, painted balconies, and churches tucked between houses. From the Narikala Fortress you’ll have sweeping views over the city.
In the evening, dive into Georgia’s legendary cuisine will you try pkhali (spinach pâté), khinkali (soup dumplings), or the irresistible khachapuri cheese bread?
On Day 2, take a full-day trip north into the Caucasus Mountains. Stop first at Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital, then at the Ananuri Fortress overlooking the Aragvi River. Continue on the dramatic Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda). For the final ascent, take a 4×4 up to the Gergeti Trinity Church, perched high beneath the summit of Mount Kazbek.
Accommodation: KMM Hotel / Tuta Hotel or similar
Days 3–4: Kakheti Wine Country — Sighnaghi, Telavi & Alaverdi
Travel east to Kakheti, Georgia’s most famous wine region. Here, vineyards stretch across gentle hills, and winemaking traditions run back thousands of years. Taste qvevri wines fermented in large clay vessels buried underground — at local wineries, including the one at your own hotel.
Visit Alaverdi Monastery, where monks have been making wine since the 6th century. Stroll through Sighnaghi, a hilltop town with Tuscan vibes and pastel houses. Explore the Chavchavadze estate for a glimpse of Georgia’s aristocratic past.
In the evenings, enjoy wine tastings paired with home-cooked feasts of eggplant rolls with walnut paste, mtsvadi (grilled meat), and fresh salads overflowing with herbs.
Accommodation: Hotel & Wine Cellar Arge / Babaneuris Marani or similar
Day 5: Gori & Borjomi
Head west to Gori, a small city best known as the birthplace of Joseph Stalin. The Stalin Museum remains its most visited site, an unusual stop that sheds light on Georgia’s Soviet past.
Continue to Borjomi, a spa town famous for its mineral waters once believed to have healing powers. Stroll through Borjomi Central Park, taste the sparkling water at the spring, or take a short hike in the surrounding forested hills. In summer, Borjomi is a peaceful retreat; in winter, it’s cozy and snow-dusted.
Accommodation: Borjomi Palace Health & Spa Center / Borjomi Underwood or similar
Day 6: Return to Tbilisi & Departure
Spend a relaxed morning in Tbilisi perhaps with a final coffee in a leafy square or one last plate of khachapuri before heading to the airport for your return flight.
