Highlights
Eat and drink your way through Georgia while taking in its best known highlights
Make khinkali dumplings and drink amber wine in the Kakheti region
Discover 11th century cathedrals and monasteries perched on the highest Caucasian peaks
Itinerary
Georgia’s rich history and vibrant flavors come alive on this eight-day sightseeing trip from Tbilisi to the Caucasus Mountains. Suited to inquisitive travelers ready for moderate activity, the tour uncovers cobbled streets, ancient fortresses, and mountain vistas, while placing local cuisine at the heart of the experience.
Sample Qvevri-made wines in the Kakheti Valley and take part in a hands-on cooking class, before dining with local families for a true taste of Georgian hospitality. Highlights include exploring the 16th-century Gremi fortress, visiting Mtskheta’s grand cathedral, and venturing into the dramatic Caucasus to see the iconic Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti. Each day merges sightseeing with culinary discovery, from cheese-laden khachapuri to family feasts.
The trip’s standout feature is its blend of cultural immersion and gastronomic adventure, making it a must for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Georgia’s heritage and flavors.
day 1Join trip in Tbilisi
Our tour starts today in Tbilisi, the cosmopolitan capital of Georgia, where the old and new districts capture the imagination with their eclectic mix of architectural styles.
There are no activities planned for today so you're free to arrive at any time (please note, your hotel room won't be available until 2pm). Airport transfers are available to all customers arriving both today (Day 1) and on Day 2. You'll need to arrive into Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), which is around a 25-minute drive from our hotel. As many flights arrive late, our tour leader will hold a welcome meeting after breakfast tomorrow (Day 2). Check the hotel reception for a notice with exact timings.
Our hotel is centrally located, so if you arrive with time to explore, you might like to head out on foot. You could cross the river and wander the cobbled streets of Old Tbilisi or get your first taste of Georgian cuisine at one of the city's many restaurants. Tbilisi has a lively dining nightlife scene, a far cry from the days of the Soviet era.
day 2Walking tour of Tbilisi, cable car to Narikala Fort, Lobiani tasting
day 3Visit Signaghi village and Gremi fortress, mtsvadi lunch with local family, bread and sweet making, visit Qvevri maker
day 4Visit Telavi farmer’s market, Kist-Georgian family lunch in Pankisi Valley, cellar visit and tasting of qvevri-made wines
day 5Visit Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Uplistsikhe cave town. Georgian cookery lesson
day 6Drive along the Georgian Military Highway to Stepantsminda. Tea and jam tasting
day 7Walk to Gergeti Trinity Church, make khinkali dumplings with local family, return to Tbilisi
day 8Trip ends in Tbilisi
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Good trip, hotels appropriate for settings, guide knowledgeable and approachable. Food demos very good and the people welcoming. Only negative was that on our trip half the group were non meat eaters which embarrassingly meant that a lot of meat was left over at the food venues.
A busy tour with lots of delicious food included. Wine also features (mainly not to my taste but it's good to try things!) A bit of culture (churches galore) and fab scenery too but the focus is on food and wine. The days can be quite full on and you may not get to the hotel until fairly late in the day. I would recommend adding on a day or two at the end of the tour to see a bit more of Tbilisi and have some free time. Or, head to a neighbouring country like Azerbaijan or Armenia on an extended trip. Hotels are fine but some better than others. It very much depends on which room they allocate to you and that's a lottery. A couple of them have a pool but you may not have much free time to use it! Also, if you're lucky enough to have a good group of people to tour with then it makes all the difference as you'll be travelling and eating with them for a lot of the time so some sociability is required. The food is lovely and you learn how to make things like dumplings, walnut paste, cheese pie etc. whilst visiting authentic Georgian homes.
Fast paced tour. Some unnecessarily long days. Modern minibus, but not very comfortable. Great food, interesting wines, interesting history.
A fantastic trip with lots of experiences - tasting traditional home cooked food, wine tasting, churches, monasteries and wonderful views of the Caucasus. Our guide Tamar was exceptional. She was very knowledgeable, pleasant and with a great sense of humour. Would thoroughly recommend the trip,
A well thought out food trip, sampling the many varieties of Georgian cuisine and great to have the hands on cooking experiences The tour leader, Tamar, was fantastic
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