From Caucasus Heights to Colchian Valleys: A 7-Day Journey

Day 1 :

Airport Pick-Up: Meet and transfer to hotel.
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba): Visit Georgia’s principal Orthodox cathedral.
Old Tbilisi Exploration: Walk through the historic district including the Sulfur Baths, Bridge of Peace, Shardeni Street, Meidan Bazaar, and the Mother of Georgia statue (via aerial cable car).
Rustaveli Avenue: Drive/stroll along Tbilisi’s central avenue.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 2 :

Jinvali Water Reservoir: Stop at the scenic turquoise lake along the Georgian Military Highway.
Ananuri Fortress: Explore the 13th-century castle complex overlooking the Aragvi River.
Gudauri Panorama: Visit the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument for high-altitude mountain vistas.
4WD Ascent to Gergeti: Drive to Stepantsminda and take a private 4WD up to the iconic 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church at the base of Mount Kazbek.
Back to Gudauri
Overnight: Hotel in Gudauri.

Day 3 :

Uplistsikhe Cave City: Stop near Gori to explore ancient rock-hewn rooms, secret tunnels, and stone steps—a great natural playground for kids.
Borjomi Central Park: Arrive in Borjomi and spend the late afternoon strolling through Borjomi Central Park, where kids can walk along leafy pine forest trails, sample natural warm mineral water straight from the spring, and ride the retro cable car up to the plateau.
Overnight: Borjomi.

Day 4 :

Bagrati Cathedral: Head up Ukimerioni Hill to visit Bagrati Cathedral for sunset views over Kutaisi and the river valley.
Martvili Canyon: Depart Borjomi and drive west into the Samegrelo region. Walk along the paved boardwalk above the turquoise Abasha River, limestone gorge walls, and cascading waterfalls (with an optional short inflatable boat ride along the river).
Colchis Fountain: Drive into Kutaisi city center to view Colchis Fountain in the main square, adorned with enlarged golden replicas of ancient Colchian artifacts.
Kutaisi Stroll: Walk through Kutaisi Boulevard and cross the historic White Bridge over the Rioni River.
Overnight: Kutaisi.

Day 5 :

Prometheus Cave: Start the morning at Prometheus Cave Natural Monument near Kutaisi. Walk the 1.4 km underground path filled with illuminated stalactites, stalagmites, and subterranean rivers (with an optional short boat exit).
Jvari Monastery: Arrive in Mtskheta and drive up the mountaintop cliff to visit 6th-century Jvari Monastery. Take in the iconic views over the ancient capital and the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: Head down into Mtskheta’s old town center to walk through Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Georgia’s second-largest church and a primary spiritual center.
Capital Return: Complete the short 25-minute drive into Tbilisi and check into your hotel.
Evening: Spend a relaxed evening in Tbilisi exploring the wine bars along Aghmashenebeli Avenue or the Fabrika courtyard.
Overnight: Tbilisi.

Day 6 :

Bodbe Monastery: Visit the burial site of St. Nino overlooking the Alazani Valley.
Sighnaghi: Walk along the historic defensive city walls and cobbled streets of the “City of Love.”
KTW Wine Shop: Enjoy local Georgian wine tasting and learn about traditional wine-making culture.
Overnight: Hotel in Tbilisi.

Day 7 :

Hotel Checkout: Transfer from the hotel to Tbilisi International Airport for departure flight.

Mtskheta -Jvari – Uplistsikhe Day Trip