Classic Georgia

Duration 8 days
Price guide
From
  PP
Scroll to video
Gergeti Trinity Church in Georgia
Winemaking Traditions in Kakheti
Traditional Georgian cuisine
Spend eight days discovering just what makes Georgia such a wonderful destination, from the cobbled streets of Tbilisi's old town, to the verdant vineyards of the Kakheti Wine Region and the gorgeous scenery of Kazbegi National Park

Trip highlights

  • Enjoy a walking tour of Tbilisi's old town
  • Learn how to make traditional Georgian khinkali dumplings
  • Visit the beautiful Alaverdi St. George Cathedral
  • Spend some time reflecting at Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
  • Pop into a studio and learn about the local art of felt work
  • Discover traditional architecture in Telavi

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Privately guided tours
  • Private transfers
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
Black and white illustration of two guides pointing to a building in the distance
  • Days 1–3 Tbilisi
  • Days 3–5 Kakheti Wine Region
  • Days 5–7 Kazbegi National Park
  • Days 7–8 Tbilisi
Classic Georgia
Price guide
  PP
  • Days 1–3 Tbilisi
  • Days 3–5 Kakheti Wine Region
  • Days 5–7 Kazbegi National Park
  • Days 7–8 Tbilisi

Itinerary in detail

Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Days 1–3

Impressive Tbilisi

Culture, history and excellent food combine to make Tbilisi a wonderful place to spend some time while you’re exploring Georgia and the Caucasus. Go wandering through the city and you’ll happen upon impressive churches, historic fortresses and a wide variety of architectural styles. A tour with your own private guide is the perfect way to discover the layers of history and influence that run through the city’s structures, from the Old City to Soviet structures and modern feats of engineering. A highlight is a visit to Nino Kipshidze’s House of Laces. Art historian Kipshidze played an important role in the development and preservation of some of the city’s museums. Visit artist David Sulakauri’s studio here and learn about his encaustic technique. 

Tbilisi in summer

Make it mine

Explore on foot

Ancient arts

Old Tbilisi

Explore the old town of Georgia’s colourful capital. This walking tour will include visits to some of the most well-known and iconic historic sites, like Metekhi Church, Bath House area, Narikala Castle and other hidden secrets. 

National Museum of History

Visit Simon Janashia Museum of History, part of Georgia’s National Museum, for a look at some of the country’s most significant archaeological finds. The museum hosts the exhibition of Soviet Occupation dedicated to the victims of Soviet Regime as well as stunning exhibition of Pre-Historic Georgia where you can see 1.8-million-year-old Homo erectus skulls unearthed at Dmanisi, from 1991 to 2005. 

Days 3–5

Explore Kakheti

It goes without saying that the highlight of a visit to the Kakheti Wine Region is exploring the many old vineyards and wineries here and, of course, sipping on some of the finest vintages to be found in Georgia. But there’s a lot more to discover in this fertile part of the country. There are a wide variety of cultural and historical heritage sites to explore, one of the most notable being the charming village of Sighnaghi. Stroll down cobbled alleyways and spot examples of carefully-restored woodwork and pretty facades of 18th- and 19th-century buildings.

Make it mine

Mountain monasteries

Cobblestone streets

Craft brewery

David Gareji monastery and semi-desert

On the scenic drive to Kakheti, take a detour via the industrial town Rustavi to the semi-desert. David Gareji encompasses a collection of over 19 monasteries, where the rocky slopes of Mount Gareja are adorned with hundreds of cells, churches, refectories, and living quarters. Visit the 6th century Lavra Monastery, founded by Saint David, one of the 12 Assyrian Monk and explore the 9th-century Church of Transfiguration.

Sighnaghi town

A small 18th century town is nestled on the top of the hill overlooking Alazavi Valley and Great Caucasus Mountains. Walk in the charming town of Sighnaghi characterised with its twisty cobblestone streets and beautiful wooden balconies. Visit local museums which house interesting collections of archaeologic finds. One of the highlights are canvases by artist Niko Pirosmani.

Lost Ridge Inn Brewery and Horse Ranch

Nestled in the heart of Sighnaghi, Lost Ridge Inn is a unique fusion of a horse ranch, a craft brewery and an inviting inn. Surrounded by the lush green hills of Qedeli Village, Lost Ridge embodies Georgia’s rustic charm. The brewery takes pride in crafting small-batch classic and signature ales reflective of Georgia’s bounty of nature, experimenting with herbs, spices, and fruits cultivated in their orchard, the highlands and seasonal ingredients. Beyond the brewery, you’re invited to explore the picturesque surroundings on horseback. 

See more

Historic Telavi

Qvevri making

Monastery visit

Telavi and Farmers’ Market

The first settlement here appeared in the Late Bronze Age, developed in the Hellenistic period, and in the late Antique period a city-type settlement eventually emerged. In the Middle Ages it was one of the most important cities in Georgia with developed trade and crafts.  Telavi is best known for its historic neighbourhoods rich with traditional architecture.

Visit the studio of Qvevri maker

Qvevri wine-making is practised throughout Georgia. The Qvevri is an egg-shaped earthenware vessel used for making, ageing and storing the wine. Knowledge and experience of Qvevri manufacture and wine-making are passed down by families. During Soviet rule the art of making Qvevri was almost lost. Luckily a few artisans managed to keep the knowledge. You will meet one of them and learn all about this tradition.

Alaverdi Monastery

Alaverdi St. George Cathedral was built in the first half of the 11th century. The present day Cathedral is part of an 11th century Georgian Orthodox monastery. Kakhetian King Kvirike the Great built a cathedral in the place of a small church of St. George.
It sits in the scenic Alazani Valley with Mountains of Great Caucasus as a background.

Days 5–7

Astounding Kazbegi

The meandering hiking trails through the breathtakingly beautiful Kazbegi National Park lead you through lush valleys, flower strewn meadows, past crumbling stone ruins and beneath imposing, snow-dusted peaks. Time spent here is all about being outdoors and enjoying the spectacular nature this park has to offer. The scenery in Kazbegi National Park is astounding, making for a truly memorable private tour through this part of Georgia.

Kazbegi National Park

Make it mine

Charming monastery

Make dumplings

Get crafty

Gergeti Trinity Church in Georgia - a beautiful church against a dramatic mountain backdrop

Gergeti Trinity church and Dariali Gorge

This charming 14th century monastery is nestled on the top of a mountain offering beautiful views. Head the Dariali Gorge in Khevi province.  Since ancient times, Khevi has been of great strategic and military importance due chiefly to its proximity to the Darial Pass, which connects North Caucasus with Transcaucasia. Visit Village Tsdo and enjoy the panoramic views from the area.

Enjoy lunch with a local family

Jimsher Tsiklauri is one of the very few residents of a small village Tsdo. Enjoy delightful meal of traditional food with a local family. You’ll learn how traditional meat dumplings, khinkali, are made.

Felt workshop

Visit a studio where the local art of felt is kept alive using a traditional approach to create modern items. You’ll be able to participate in the process followed by a herbal tea tasting and delicious home- made preserves created using foraged goods.

Days 7–8

Overnight in Tbilisi

Round off your exploration of Georgia with one final night in Tbilisi as you reflect on the wealth of experiences and memories you’ll be taking home with you. Take one last moment to enjoy all the city and its surrounds have to offer, and perhaps start dreaming about your return to this stunning country.

Visit Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery

Mtskheta was the ancient capital of Kartli, the East Georgian Kingdom from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD, and was also the location where Christianity was proclaimed as the official religion of Georgia in 337. To date, it still remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church.  Visit Jvari Monastery. Located at the top of the mountain, the monastery offers beautiful views of the two converging rivers of Mtkvari and Aragvi. The cathedral of Svetitskhoveli, built in the first half of 11th century, it represents architecture of the early Georgian Renaissance.