Amazing All inclusive Tour for 7 Days From Tbilisi

Georgia packs a lot into one week. This private seven-day tour links Tbilisi’s old churches, western Georgia’s caves and waterfalls, the high valleys of Svaneti, and the historic towns of Gori and Mtskheta. I like the private format, since your group can ask for changes instead of following a fixed coach schedule. I also like the unusually broad route, which moves from city sights to high mountain scenery and ancient rock-cut settlements.

The $753 price includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, driver and guide, six hotel nights, meals, attraction tickets, airport transfers, fuel, Wi-Fi, and an off-road vehicle when needed. That is strong value for a week of touring. The main caution is the pace: this is a long-distance trip, not a relaxed base in Tbilisi, and you should be comfortable with walking, mountain roads, and full sightseeing days.

Key things to know before booking

• A private route across several regions: You visit Tbilisi, Imereti, Svaneti, Gori, and Mtskheta in one trip.
• Meals and six hotel nights are included: The package covers seven dinners, six breakfasts, and seven lunches, along with three-star hotels.
• Svaneti provides the big mountain moments: Tetnuldi, Ushguli, LaMaria Church, Shkhara Glacier, and Mount Ushba bring the highest scenery.
• The tour mixes major sights with unusual places: Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, Kinchkha Waterfall, and Uplistsikhe add variety beyond churches and museums.
• Your guide can shape the experience: Guide David is praised for explaining Georgian culture and history and for responding to requests.
• Plan for moderate physical effort: Canyon paths, fortress walks, cave routes, and mountain stops require more than casual sightseeing.

What the $753 package really covers

At $753 per person, this tour is not simply a series of guided visits. You are paying for a private vehicle, fuel, airport pickup, accommodation, meals, tickets, Wi-Fi, and the guide and driver’s arrangements outside Tbilisi.

That matters in Georgia, where the route covers a great deal of ground. Having private transportation removes the need to arrange separate taxis, regional transfers, cave tickets, and mountain transport. An off-road car is also included when the route requires it, an important detail for remote places in Svaneti.

The food plan is unusually complete. You receive seven dinners, seven lunches, and six breakfasts. Alcoholic drinks cost extra, but the main daily meals are covered. Six nights in three-star hotels should suit people who care more about location and convenience than luxury.

The tradeoff is the tight schedule. You visit many places in seven days, and the itinerary includes several areas far from Tbilisi. If you prefer slow mornings, long café stops, or several nights in one town, this will feel busy. If you want to see a wide slice of Georgia without arranging the pieces yourself, the price makes sense.

Day 1: Tbilisi’s fortress, baths, churches, and city views

The first day gives you a strong introduction to Tbilisi. Narikala Fortress is the city’s signature lookout, with its position above the old town and the Mtkvari River. The visit lasts about an hour, and the ticket is included. I would use this first stop to get your bearings, since the fortress helps you understand how Tbilisi is arranged around its river, hills, and old quarters.

From there, you walk through Abanotubani, the traditional sulfur-bath district. This is one of the most interesting parts of the opening day because a small area contains Georgian, Armenian, and Catholic churches, a mosque, a synagogue, and an Ateshga, a Zoroastrian fire temple. It gives you a quick lesson in the city’s religious mix rather than just another monument photo.

Metekhi Cathedral follows, with about 30 minutes at one of Tbilisi’s oldest settlements. The church sits on a rocky height above the Mtkvari, so the setting is as important as the building. You then go up Mount Mtatsminda to Mtatsminda Amusement Park, about 770 meters above the capital. The one-hour stop changes the mood completely, offering city views and a family-friendly break from churches and stone streets.

Rike Park sits on the river’s left bank and connects to the old town by the Bridge of Peace. The park was designed to represent a map of Georgia when seen from above, with paths referring to different regions. You have about 30 minutes here, enough for a walk and photographs.

The day ends at Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, dating from the sixth century. The attraction ticket is free, but the stop is valuable for its age and simple contrast with the newer Bridge of Peace nearby.

The main issue is that Day 1 is packed with short visits. You will see many landmarks, but you may not have much unstructured time in Tbilisi. That is fine for a first look, less ideal if your main aim is slow exploration of the capital.

Day 2: Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, and Kinchkha Waterfall

Day 2 shifts into western Georgia’s natural sights. Prometheus Cave is the longest stop, at about two hours. The tourist route passes through halls named for Argonauts, Kolkheti, Medea, Love, Prometheus, and Iberia. The cave route extends about 1.8 kilometers and lies 40 meters below sea level.

A short underground boat ride may form part of the visit, lasting about 15 minutes. The route can finish on foot or by boat along the underground flow of the Kumi River. Since both the cave admission and attraction tickets are included, you can focus on the formations and the changing names of the chambers rather than extra costs.

Okatse Canyon follows with a one-hour visit listed on the schedule, though its pedestrian route is described as taking two to three hours. The trail passes through Dadiani historical forest, crosses a 780-meter hanging path, and ends at a panoramic viewpoint. That difference in stated timing is worth noting. Ask your guide how much time is available on the day, especially if you want to walk the full route.

Kinchkha Waterfall completes the day. The natural monument has three cascades, with heights of about 25, 70, and 35 meters. The setting in the Satsiskvilo valley gives the stop a different feel from the underground cave and suspended canyon trail.

This is a satisfying nature day, but it calls for sensible footwear and a moderate level of fitness. The itinerary specifically asks participants to have moderate physical fitness, and the canyon route may be tiring for anyone who dislikes heights, stairs, or uneven paths.

Day 3: Tetnuldi and Martvili Canyon

The third day brings you toward Mestia and the high region of Svaneti. The schedule includes two hours at Tetnuldi Ski Resort. Tetnuldi is one of the newer mountain destinations near Mestia and is known for winter sports and high Caucasus views.

The description also identifies Mestia as the main regional center of Upper Svaneti, at about 1,500 meters above sea level. It serves as a base for local trips, mountain walks, and access to the newer Hatsvali and Tetnuldi resorts. Even if you are not skiing, the stop gives you a sense of why Svaneti feels different from the lower parts of Georgia.

Martvili Canyon is scheduled for about 50 minutes. It is open year-round, with lush vegetation and cooler weather in summer. The canyon’s narrow paths can become crowded in the warmer months, and boat rides may have long lines. That makes the timing important. If the boat is a priority, ask how the day will be arranged before setting out.

The combination is visually varied, but the schedule may feel ambitious. Svaneti is remote, and the route covers substantial distances. The tour provides the vehicle and driver, which is a major advantage, but you should still expect some long stretches in the car.

Day 4: Ushguli, LaMaria Church, and Shkhara Glacier

Day 4 focuses on one of the most distinctive parts of Georgia. LaMaria Church sits on a lonely hill outside Ushguli. It is dedicated to the Assumption of the Mother of God, and local tradition connects the site with Queen Tamara, a major figure in Svan history.

The church visit is listed at two hours, giving you time to take in both the building and its setting. Ushguli is known for its high mountain location and traditional character, so this stop is not just about religious architecture. It shows how faith, local stories, and remote geography fit together in Svaneti.

Shkhara Glacier takes about an hour. Mount Shkhara reaches 5,068 meters and is the highest point in Georgia. Its nine peaks form part of the central Caucasus range. The glacier visit provides one of the tour’s clearest mountain highlights, especially for anyone who wants more than city viewpoints and lowland countryside.

The practical point is altitude and terrain. The provided information calls for moderate fitness, and Svaneti’s mountain stops are not the place for flimsy shoes or an overfilled day bag. Weather can also affect how clearly you see the peaks, so keep expectations flexible.

Day 5: Mount Ushba and a day for mountain scenery

Day 5 centers on Mount Ushba, one of the best-known peaks in the Caucasus. The stop lasts about an hour and offers another chance to see Svaneti’s dramatic high mountain setting.

This is the least detailed day in the schedule, with no additional attraction listed. That can be a benefit after several busy sightseeing days, but it also means you should ask the provider what the day’s driving and exact viewing points will look like. The supplied plan confirms the Ushba visit, private transport, and off-road vehicle support where needed, but not a full hour-by-hour schedule.

For you, the value of this day depends on your interests. Mountain lovers may appreciate the focus. People expecting another full list of monuments may find it lighter than the other days.

Day 6: Kutaisi’s Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery

Day 6 returns to western Georgia and the city of Kutaisi. Bagrati Cathedral rises on Ukimerioni Hill above the city. Built in the 10th and 11th centuries under Bagrat III, it represents the period when Georgia was being brought together under one king.

You have about an hour at Bagrati, enough to consider its hilltop position and architecture. It is a useful stop after Svaneti because the trip shifts from remote mountain villages to a major historic city.

Gelati Monastery is also included. The complex began with the Church of the Virgin, founded by King David the Builder in 1106, and includes later churches dedicated to St George and St Nicholas. The scheduled time is listed as one minute, which is clearly too short for a meaningful visit. Treat this as a timing point to clarify before booking. The site itself deserves more than a quick photo if it is open and accessible during your visit.

All entrance tickets are included, so any extra value depends on the amount of time your guide can provide at each place. This is one area where the private format should help. You can ask for a more useful visit if the day’s road schedule allows.

Day 7: Stalin, Uplistsikhe, and the churches of Mtskheta

The final day begins at the Stalin Museum in Gori. The complex includes Stalin’s birthplace memorial house, an exhibition building, a tower, and his personal railway coach. The coach was used for journeys to Tehran, Yalta, and Potsdam. The collection also includes personal items, manuscripts, gifts, a Kremlin study room, and a mask.

The museum offers a direct look at how Stalin is presented in his birthplace. It is a focused historical stop, and the one-hour visit should suit people interested in 20th-century history. If you prefer a softer final day, this museum may feel heavy, but it is an important part of Gori’s identity.

Uplistsikhe Cave Town follows for about two hours. The rock-cut settlement lies near the Mtkvari River, about ten kilometers from Gori, and dates back as far as the second millennium BC. Its chambers, openings, and carved rock forms create an unusual site that feels part settlement, part sculpture.

The final stops are in and around Mtskheta. Jvari Monastery is a sixth-century church on a rocky peak near the meeting point of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List and is significant in Georgian church architecture as an early cross-shaped design.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral completes the trip. It has been a central place of worship for Georgian Orthodox Christians since its construction and is one of the country’s largest surviving church buildings. The current structure was built in the 11th century under Catholicos Melchizedek, with Arsukidze named as its chief architect.

This final day has excellent variety, but it is another full program. Gori, Uplistsikhe, Jvari, and Svetitskhoveli each deserve attention. If you are tired by the end, resist the urge to rush the last two churches. They are among the most important places on the route.

Who will get the most from this private tour?

I would recommend it to you if you want one booking to handle transport, hotels, meals, tickets, airport transfers, and guiding. Families and friends benefit from the private vehicle, especially when they want to adjust the pace or make reasonable changes. Group discounts may improve the price for larger parties.

It also suits first-time visitors who want to see several regions rather than spend a full week in Tbilisi. The route includes major religious sites, caves, waterfalls, canyons, museums, mountain resorts, glaciers, and an ancient cave town.

You should think twice if you want luxury hotels, extensive free time, or a gentle schedule. The accommodation is three-star, the route is wide-ranging, and several stops involve walking. You should also ask for clarification about the short Gelati visit and the precise timing at Okatse Canyon.

Guide David receives specific praise for explaining Georgian culture and history, responding to requests, and helping shape the trip around the group. That personal attention is one of the strongest reasons to choose a private trip instead of a standard large-group departure.

Practical details before you go

Pickup is available from any place you choose, and airport transfers are included. The tour is offered in English, with a mobile ticket and Wi-Fi on board the vehicles.

Admission tickets for museums and attractions are included, as are fuel charges and private transportation. Alcoholic drinks are the main stated extra.

The tour is confirmed at booking, and free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the local start time. Changes made within that final 24-hour period are not accepted.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if your priority is maximum Georgian variety in one week. The package offers unusually broad coverage for the price, and the private setup gives you a better chance of adapting the days to your group.

Skip it if you want a slow city break or premium accommodation. Before paying, confirm the exact driving plan, the time available at Gelati, and how the Svaneti road sections will be handled. For active visitors who want churches, caves, waterfalls, and high Caucasus views in one organized trip, this is a very strong value.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately seven days.

What is included in the price?

The price includes an air-conditioned vehicle, private transportation, Wi-Fi, fuel surcharge, airport transfers, attraction and museum entrance tickets, six nights in three-star hotels, and an off-road car where required.

Are meals included?

Yes. The package includes seven dinners, six breakfasts, and seven lunches.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

No. Alcoholic drinks cost extra if you choose to order them.

Is pickup available?

Yes. The driver and guide can pick up all participants from a location chosen by the group, including airport pickup.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the private tour or activity.

What language is offered?

The tour is offered in English.

How much physical fitness is needed?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The route includes fortress walks, cave paths, canyon trails, waterfalls, churches, and mountain areas.