Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti and Borjomi

Arrive in Tbilisi, check in at your hotel, and begin touring the capital. Take a cable car up to Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views. Walk through the Old Town past colourful houses, courtyards, and ancient churches. See the historic sulfur baths, visit Leghvtakhevi Waterfall in the city centre, and walk down Shardeni Street. Cross the Bridge of Peace to stroll through Rike Park. Later, ride the funicular railway up to Mtatsminda Park to watch the sunset over Tbilisi. Finish the evening trying dishes like khachapuri and khinkali at a local tavern before your overnight stay in Tbilisi.

Embark on a scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway. Pause at the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir, then explore the medieval watchtowers of Ananuri Fortress overlooking the water. Ascend towards Gudauri ski resort, stopping at the Soviet-era Friendship Monument for expansive mountain panoramas, with optional paragliding available. Continue to Stepantsminda at the foot of Mount Kazbek. Board a 4x4 vehicle to reach the hilltop Gergeti Trinity Church for valley views. Enjoy a traditional meal in Kazbegi before driving back to Tbilisi for the night.

Travel east into the Kakheti wine region. Arrive in Sighnaghi to wander its cobblestone streets lined with pastel buildings. Visit Bodbe Monastery, set amid quiet gardens and home to the burial site of St. Nino. Move on to Kvareli or Telavi to explore Georgian winemaking heritage. Discover how wines have been fermented in underground clay vessels called qvevris for millennia, and take part in a wine tasting session. Drive back to Tbilisi in the evening for your overnight stay.

Leave Tbilisi to explore the ancient rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe, wandering among centuries-old structures carved directly into the bluffs. Next, stop in Gori, the birthplace of Joseph Stalin, where an optional visit to the Stalin Museum is available. Continue into the forested mountains of the spa town of Borjomi. Take a gentle walk through Borjomi Central Park and taste the naturally carbonated mineral water straight from the spring. Settle in for an overnight stay in Borjomi.

Begin the day in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park with an easy nature walk along its wooded paths. Then, drive towards Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital. Visit the hilltop Jvari Monastery, which marks the early adoption of Christianity in Georgia and overlooks the scenic confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. Continue to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a revered holy site believed to enshrine Christ's mantle. Return to Tbilisi for a relaxed evening and your final overnight stay.

Depending on your departure flight timing, spend your final morning exploring Tbilisi. Visit the Dry Bridge Market to browse eclectic souvenirs, vintage handicrafts, and Soviet-era antiques. Take a stroll along tree-lined Rustaveli Avenue to take in the urban architecture. Transfer by private vehicle to the airport for your onward journey.