Amazing All inclusive Tour for 7 Days From Tbilisi

Georgia gives you a lot in one week: old churches, mountain roads, cave towns, waterfalls, ski country, and long meals. This private tour packs nearly all of it into seven days, beginning in Tbilisi and reaching as far west as Imereti and Svaneti before returning through Gori and Mtskheta. The biggest appeal is the variety. You are not spending a week looking at one type of sight.

I especially like that the price includes private transport, hotels, meals, entrance tickets, and airport transfers. I also like the flexibility of a private group, since guide David is described as attentive to requests and willing to adjust the trip. The main caution is the pace: the route covers huge distances, and several days combine mountain roads with multiple stops.

The best parts of this seven-day Georgia tour

• Tbilisi begins with the essentials: Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani, Metekhi Cathedral, Rike Park, and Anchiskhati Basilica give you a strong first look at the capital.
• Western Georgia brings natural drama: Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon, Kinchkha Waterfall, and Martvili Canyon offer a sharp change from city sightseeing.
• Svaneti is the scenic high point: LaMaria Church, Shkhara Glacier, Ushba, Tetnuldi, and Mestia take you into Georgia’s high Caucasus country.
• The package covers the costly basics: six nights in three-star hotels, seven dinners, six breakfasts, seven lunches, transport, fuel, Wi-Fi, and admission fees are included.
• You travel privately: only your group participates, and an off-road vehicle is available for some rougher routes.
• The final day is unusually varied: Stalin’s birthplace, the ancient rock-cut town of Uplistsiche, Jvari Monastery, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral all fit into one long historical circuit.

Tbilisi sights from Narikala to Anchiskhati

Your first day is a compact introduction to Tbilisi, with the route moving between fortress walls, old religious quarters, riverfront parks, and a mountaintop amusement park.

Narikala Fortress is the natural starting point. The ruined citadel overlooks the city and gives you immediate bearings. Plan on about an hour here. The ticket is included, as it is for the paid attractions throughout the week. The site is more about views and atmosphere than intact rooms or detailed exhibits, so I would pay attention to the setting rather than expect a fully restored castle.

From there, Abanotubani brings you into the old bath district. This is one of the most interesting areas in Tbilisi because several faiths sit close together. You can find Georgian, Armenian, and Catholic churches, a mosque, a synagogue, and an Ateshga, or Zoroastrian fire temple, within the same small district. That mix gives the walk more meaning than a simple photo stop.

Metekhi Cathedral takes around 30 minutes. It sits on a rocky height above the Mtkvari River in Avlabari, an area tied to the earliest settlement of Tbilisi. The stop is short, but the elevated position helps connect the old city to the river and the opposite bank.

Mtatsminda Amusement Park changes the mood. High on Mount Mtatsminda at about 770 meters, it looks over the capital and adds a family-friendly element to a day otherwise focused on churches and old stone. The schedule allows an hour. If you prefer quiet sightseeing, this may feel less essential than the historic stops, but families and anyone who enjoys city views with a little entertainment will appreciate the change.

Rike Park is a newer public space on the Mtkvari’s left bank. It connects to the old town by the Bridge of Peace, the curved modern footbridge that has stirred plenty of debate because of its place beside older buildings. You can decide for yourself if it fits the historic setting. Either way, crossing it is part of the modern Tbilisi experience.

The day ends at Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, dating to the sixth century. It is a quieter finish than Narikala or Rike Park, and the half-hour visit gives you a chance to focus on early Georgian Christian architecture.

Prometheus Cave and the canyons of Imereti

Day two moves west to the Imereti region and becomes a full nature day. Prometheus Cave gets the longest visit, about two hours. The tourist route passes through named chambers such as Argonauts Hall, Kolkheti Hall, Medea Hall, Love Hall, Prometheus Hall, and Iberia Hall.

The cave is about 1.8 kilometers long, with the route running roughly 40 meters below sea level. The walk takes about an hour, and the visit can finish with either a pedestrian route or a 15-minute boat ride on an underground section of the Kumi River. The boat option adds a nice change of pace, though the supplied details do not guarantee that it will operate on every visit.

Okatse Canyon follows. Its route includes Dadiani historical forest and a 780-meter hanging trail before reaching a broad viewpoint. The full walking route is described as two to three hours, while the scheduled stop is one hour. That difference matters. You may see the main section rather than complete every part of the longer route, so ask your guide how much walking fits the day.

Kinchkha Waterfall completes the outdoor circuit. It is a three-step cascade, with drops of about 25, 70, and 35 meters. The stop lasts an hour, enough to take in the falls without turning the day into a long hike.

You should expect uneven paths, open viewpoints, and a fair amount of walking. The tour asks for moderate physical fitness, and that is a useful warning, especially when combined with later mountain stops.

Tetnuldi, Martvili, and the road toward Svaneti

The third day pairs a high mountain resort with another canyon. Tetnuldi is near Mestia, the main center of Upper Svaneti, at about 1,500 meters above sea level. The resort is associated with winter sports, but the stop is also valuable for mountain views and for seeing the setting that makes Svaneti different from western Georgia’s lower valleys.

Mestia serves as a base for trips toward the Ushba glaciers and alpine meadows. This tour does not list a glacier hike or horse ride, so you should treat Tetnuldi as a scenic stop rather than expect a full outdoor day at the resort.

Martvili Canyon is one of Georgia’s best-known nature stops and remains open throughout the year. Green vegetation and cooler conditions make it appealing in summer. The practical issue is crowding: the paths are narrow, and the boat rides can develop long lines during the high season. The schedule allows only 50 minutes, so you may have time for a quick walk and views but not a leisurely visit.

This is one of the tour’s more demanding transitions. Svaneti is far from Tbilisi, and the itinerary covers several major regions instead of staying in one base. I like the reach of the route, but you should choose it for breadth rather than for slow mornings and long stays at each sight.

LaMaria Church and the high view toward Shkhara

Day four focuses on Ushguli and the mountains around it. LaMaria Church sits on a lonely hill outside Ushguli. It is associated with the Assumption of the Mother of God, and local tradition connects the site with Queen Tamara, an important figure in Svan history.

The planned two hours here should allow time for the church and its setting. The value is not only the building itself. The hilltop position gives you a feel for the isolation of the region and the close link between village life, faith, and mountain terrain.

Shkhara Glacier follows, with an hour scheduled. Mount Shkhara reaches 5,068 meters, making it the highest point in Georgia and the third-highest peak in the Caucasus. You are not being promised a mountaineering expedition. This is a viewpoint visit, but the scale of the mountain makes even a short stop memorable.

The Svaneti section is likely the tour’s strongest scenic draw. It is also the part where weather and road conditions can matter most, although no specific seasonal conditions are given. Pack shoes suitable for uneven ground and keep your day flexible.

Ushba, one of the Caucasus peaks

Day five is devoted to Mount Ushba. The stop is listed at one hour, so this is a focused mountain-view experience rather than a full trek.

Ushba is one of the most notable peaks in the Caucasus and another reason this route reaches Svaneti. The shorter schedule may suit you if you want a strong mountain setting without committing to a long hike. If you are choosing this trip mainly for trekking, however, the itinerary does not promise extended trails, glacier walks, or time for independent exploration.

Kutaisi’s Bagrati Cathedral and Gelati Monastery

Day six turns back toward Kutaisi and western Georgia’s religious monuments. Bagrati Cathedral rises above the city on Ukimerioni Hill. It was built in the 10th or 11th century under Bagrat III, the first king of a united Georgia.

The hilltop location gives the visit a visual purpose, while the cathedral provides a useful link between Georgian state-building and religious architecture. An hour is scheduled here, which should be enough to see the main structure and take in the city view.

Gelati Monastery is listed for only one minute, which is plainly too short for a meaningful visit. The complex includes the Church of the Virgin, founded by King David the Builder in 1106, along with later churches dedicated to St. George and St. Nicholas. In practical terms, treat the timing as a scheduling error or a very brief photo stop unless your guide adjusts it.

This is a good example of why a private tour can help. With only your group in the vehicle, you can ask about the actual time available at Gelati and how the day will run. The stated package includes entrance tickets, so there is no extra admission charge to weigh up.

Gori and Mtskheta on the final day

The last day combines 20th-century political history, an ancient rock town, and two major Christian monuments.

The Stalin Museum in Gori includes the house where Stalin was born, 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 objects, manuscripts, gifts, a Kremlin study room, and Stalin’s death mask.

This is a serious historical stop, not a light museum visit. The hour-long schedule gives you an overview, but the subject can be unsettling and complicated. The museum is useful for understanding how Stalin is presented in his birthplace, even if you prefer to keep some distance from the presentation.

Uplistsiche Cave Town is more than two thousand years old, with chambers and rock formations cut into the hillside above the Mtkvari River. It lies about 10 kilometers from Gori and takes around two hours on the schedule. The site can look almost sculptural, with carved spaces and unusual rock shapes.

Wear practical shoes here. The attraction involves walking over uneven stone, and the open setting offers little reason to hurry. This is one of the day’s most distinctive stops.

Jvari Monastery comes next. The sixth-century church sits on a rocky peak east of Mtskheta, where the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers meet. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and an important early example of a cross-shaped church design. The half-hour visit is short, but the position above the rivers makes the stop worthwhile.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta closes the tour. It has served as a major place of worship for Georgian Orthodox Christians since its construction, and the present building dates to the 11th century. A 40-minute visit lets you see one of Georgia’s most important surviving church structures.

What the $753 price really covers

At $753 per person, the value depends heavily on how many people share your private group. The package includes an air-conditioned vehicle, private transport, fuel costs, Wi-Fi, airport transfers, admission tickets, six nights in three-star hotels, and an off-road vehicle when rougher routes require one.

Food coverage is unusually broad. You receive seven dinners, six breakfasts, and seven lunches. Alcohol is not included, so budget separately if you want wine or spirits with meals.

The cost also includes the hotel stay for the driver and guide outside Tbilisi, which means the package is built for a continuous multi-day route rather than a series of separate day trips. You are paying for logistics as much as sightseeing. That is useful in Georgia, where this itinerary covers Tbilisi, Imereti, Svaneti, Kutaisi, Gori, and Mtskheta.

The main value question is pace. If you want private transport, included meals, and someone else handling long transfers and admissions, the price is reasonable for what is covered. If you prefer to spend several nights in one place or choose your own restaurants and hotels, a self-planned trip may give you more control.

Who should book this private trip

I would choose this tour if you want to see a broad slice of Georgia in one booking and do not want to arrange mountain transport, hotels, meals, and entrance fees yourself. It suits families and friends who value a private vehicle, Wi-Fi, and the freedom to discuss changes with the guide.

It is also a strong fit for first-time visitors who want cultural sights and outdoor scenery together. David, the named guide, is described as attentive to requests and able to explain Georgian culture and history clearly. That personal guidance can make a big difference on a route with so many churches and unfamiliar places.

I would hesitate if you need a relaxed schedule, dislike long road journeys, or want serious hiking. Some stops are tightly timed, Martvili can be crowded, and the route’s size leaves limited room for unscheduled exploration.

Pickup is available from any location you choose, and confirmation is provided at booking. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. The experience is offered in English, and only your group participates.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if your goal is maximum coverage in seven days. You will see Tbilisi’s old quarters, western Georgia’s caves and waterfalls, the high mountains of Svaneti, Kutaisi’s churches, Gori’s Stalin museum, Uplistsiche, and Mtskheta without managing the transport yourself.

Skip it if you want a slow, deeply focused trip or a dedicated trekking holiday. The strongest reason to book is the combination of private travel and broad inclusions. The strongest reason to pause is the demanding schedule. For a first visit to Georgia, and especially for a group that values convenience, the balance is favorable.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately seven days.

What is included in the price?

The price includes private air-conditioned transportation, Wi-Fi on board, fuel surcharge, airport transfers, entrance tickets, six nights in three-star hotels, seven dinners, six breakfasts, and seven lunches. An off-road vehicle is included if needed for certain routes.

Are alcoholic drinks included?

No. Alcoholic drinks are not included.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. Only your group participates in the activity.

Where can pickup take place?

The driver and guide can pick you up from a place chosen by the travelers.

How much physical fitness is needed?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended. The route includes walking at canyons, caves, monasteries, fortress sites, and the uneven ground around Uplistsiche Cave Town.