Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Tbilisi to Tbilisi in Caucasus, Georgia.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is May to June and September to October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

A car is the primary way to get around on this route.

What budget do I need for this route?

Budget-friendly — this route is well-suited to travellers keeping costs low.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Mixed accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Culture, Nature, Food & drink, Adventure.

Georgia Loop: Tbilisi, Kazbegi Mountains and Kakheti Wine Country

Q: How long is the Georgia Loop: Tbilisi, Kazbegi Mountains and Kakheti Wine Country route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 6 stops.

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The route · 6 stops

1
Tbilisi
3 nights
Georgia's capital combines medieval Old Town architecture, sulfur bath houses and Narikala Fortress with a sophisticated wine bar scene. Three nights gives time to explore Abanotubani, take the cable car up to the fortress, and day-trip to the UNESCO-listed Mtskheta monastery complex 20 minutes away.
Georgia's capital combines medieval Old Town architecture, sulfur bath houses and Narikala Fortress with a sophisticated wine bar scene. Three nights gives time to explore Abanotubani, take the cable car up to the fortress, and day-trip to the UNESCO-listed Mtskheta monastery complex 20 minutes away.
Taxis via Bolt app are cheap and reliable. Old Town sights are walkable. Cable car to Narikala runs from Rike Park. Book a private sulfur bath session in Abanotubani well ahead in summer.
2
Kazbegi
2 nights1h 58m · 141 km from previous
The dramatic end point of the Georgian Military Highway, where the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church sits at 2,170m with Mount Kazbek (5,047m) rising directly behind it. Two nights allows the two-hour hike up to the church and a full day for valley walks or horse riding.
The dramatic end point of the Georgian Military Highway, where the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church sits at 2,170m with Mount Kazbek (5,047m) rising directly behind it. Two nights allows the two-hour hike up to the church and a full day for valley walks or horse riding.
The Georgian Military Highway is steep above Gudauri but sealed. Drive slowly in wet weather. The Gergeti Church hike takes 2 hours from the village; the jeep track to the top requires 4WD.
3
Gori
1 night1h 34m · 113 km from previous
Stalin's birthplace and home to a candid museum in his memory, but the real standout is Uplistsikhe: a rock-carved cave city 15 minutes east of town, occupied from the 9th century BC, with hundreds of rooms, halls and streets cut from a sandstone plateau above the Mtkvari River.
Stalin's birthplace and home to a candid museum in his memory, but the real standout is Uplistsikhe: a rock-carved cave city 15 minutes east of town, occupied from the 9th century BC, with hundreds of rooms, halls and streets cut from a sandstone plateau above the Mtkvari River.
Uplistsikhe opens at 10am. Combine it with the Stalin Museum in town for a full day before continuing to Borjomi. The cave city is dusty in summer; wear closed shoes.
4
Borjomi
1 night1h 5m · 78 km from previous
A spa town in a densely forested river gorge, famous across the former Soviet Union for its naturally carbonated mineral water. The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park begins at the edge of town and offers marked trails through old-growth beech and fir forest into the high Caucasus foothills.
A spa town in a densely forested river gorge, famous across the former Soviet Union for its naturally carbonated mineral water. The Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park begins at the edge of town and offers marked trails through old-growth beech and fir forest into the high Caucasus foothills.
Free mineral water fountains in the central park. The park visitor centre provides trail maps. Town is very walkable. Most good guesthouses book out in summer; reserve at least a week ahead.
5
Sighnaghi
2 nights3h 30m · 252 km from previous
The 'City of Love' sits within its original 18th-century walls on a ridge above the Alazani Valley, with long views to the Greater Caucasus. Two nights gives time to explore the walled town and drive the surrounding wine country: family-run wineries in Gurjaani, Telavi and nearby villages welcome drop-in visits.
The 'City of Love' sits within its original 18th-century walls on a ridge above the Alazani Valley, with long views to the Greater Caucasus. Two nights gives time to explore the walled town and drive the surrounding wine country: family-run wineries in Gurjaani, Telavi and nearby villages welcome drop-in visits.
Most wineries in Kakheti accept walk-in visitors; ask your guesthouse host for their recommended producers. Bring cash for village wineries. The valley road east to Telavi has the best scenery.
6
Tbilisi
1h 23m · 100 km from previous
The loop closes back in Tbilisi, 110km west of Sighnaghi. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. Use any remaining time to revisit the Old Town or spend a final evening in one of the wine bars on Erekle II Street.
The loop closes back in Tbilisi, 110km west of Sighnaghi. The drive takes about 1.5 hours. Use any remaining time to revisit the Old Town or spend a final evening in one of the wine bars on Erekle II Street.
Tbilisi International Airport is 25 minutes from the Old Town. Allow 90 minutes in peak hours. Return hire cars at the airport or city branches. Lari exchange available at airport banks.

Georgia Loop: Tbilisi, Kazbegi Mountains and Kakheti Wine Country

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Georgia Loop: Tbilisi, Kazbegi Mountains and Kakheti Wine Country

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