Day 1: Tbilisi – Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe

Start Time: 08:00 AM

Meet your guide at your desired location in Tbilisi. We take a short drive to Mtskheta, the former capital of Georgia. Over 2,500 years old, Mtskheta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Jvari Church (6th century) and enjoy the stunning panorama of Mtskheta where the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers converge.

Next, head to Borjomi to taste its famous mineral water from the springs. Enjoy a scenic 3-hour hike in Borjomi Park along the Borjomula River. Dinner will be at Nika Khachapuridze's wine cellar, followed by check-in at a local guesthouse in Akhaltsikhe.

Overnight in Akhaltsikhe town. Meals: Dinner
Tour route: ~200 km / 125 miles

Day 2: Akhaltsikhe – Vardzia – Goderdzi Resort

Drive to the historic Vardzia Cave City, with photo stops at Rabati Castle and Khertvisi Fortress. Vardzia, built in the 12th century, features hundreds of rooms carved into the rock, spanning nearly one kilometer and rising 13 levels.

Visit the Zarzma Monastery, a masterpiece of Samtskhe-Javakheti Province. Continue off-road to the picturesque Goderdzi Pass. Explore the Alpine Botanical Garden and Beshumi Village. Overnight and dinner at a hotel in Goderdzi Resort.

Overnight in Goderdzi Resort. Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch, and dinner
Tour route: ~230 km / 150 miles

Day 3: Goderdzi – Batumi – Ozurgeti

After breakfast, explore the scenic Green Lake in the mountains. Continue to Vaio Village in mountainous Adjara to visit farmer Lado Shavishvili’s family-run Georgian wine cellar (Marani) and learn about the ancient “Kvevri” wine-making tradition.

Head toward the Black Sea and discover one of the largest botanical gardens near Batumi. Located on Green Cape Mountain, this garden has more than 5,000 species of plants across 113 hectares. Afterwards, move on to the Guria Province for accommodation and dinner in Ozurgeti.

Overnight in Ozurgeti Town. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Tour route: ~180 km / 115 miles

Day 4: Ozurgeti – Tea Plantations – Sazano Village

Visit Bakhvi Village to experience the rich traditions of tea growing in the Guria Province. Learn how to pick tea leaves yourself at the Teneshvili family tea plantations and see a small family-run tea factory in action.

Later, head to the Imereti region for a culinary masterclass where you’ll learn to make “Imeretian Khachapuri” with the locals. Overnight will be in the host’s guesthouse in Sazano Village.

Overnight in Sazano Village. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Tour route: ~150 km / 95 miles

Day 5: Sazano – Chiatura – Tour Conclusion

Depart for Chiatura, famous for its cable cars and the magnificent Katskhi Pillar—a 40-meter natural limestone monolith. On top sits a tiny church (only accessible to monks). Take photos, visit the 8th-century Mgvimevi Monastery built inside the caves, then tour Chiatura itself. Afterwards, drive to your desired drop-off location, concluding the tour.

No accommodation included. Meals: Breakfast
Tour route: ~260 km / 160 miles

Included

• Pickup and drop-off at the desired location in Tbilisi
• All activities and sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary
• Accommodation at rustic guesthouses (4 nights, private facilities)
• Meals: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners
• Entrance fees and tickets
• Professional guide

Not Included

• International flight tickets
• Entry visa (if applicable)
• Personal, baggage, and travel insurance
• Bottled water (we recommend bringing a refillable bottle or canteen; tap water is safe throughout Georgia)

Additional Information

Tour Dates: Available from May 20th to October 31st

Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival

Child Policy: Not recommended for children under 5; children 6 and above receive a 25% reduction

Group Size: Maximum 6 guests

Pre/Post Accommodation: Ranges from USD 70–80 per person per night in the countryside

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