Georgia Uncovered
Experience Overview
Picture this: ancient fortresses, lively cities, rugged rock formations, and cascading waterfalls, all woven into a history that shaped civilizations. Now add in a splash of local wine, a hands-on cooking class, and unforgettable connections with locals — could there be a better way to spend seven days in Georgia? Absolutely not. Walk the halls of centuries-old churches and fortresses, tracing the footsteps of those who came before. Marvel at sweeping river gorges and dramatic mountain landscapes. Savour the rich flavours of Georgia, from perfectly folded khinkali dumplings to regional wines that have been crafted and perfected over generations. This isn’t just a trip — it’s a journey through time, culture, and the heart of the Caucasus. Enjoy every second.
Highlights
- Take in stunning city views from Metekhi Church and Narikala Fortress
- Master the art of preparing regional meat dumplings at a hands-on Khinkali cooking class
- Visit Gori—the birthplace of Joseph Stalin
- Stroll through towering rock formations and cascading waterfalls in Martvili Canyon
Trip Details
Product Code: 32573
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, boat, walking.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EXGG
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Finishes: Tbilisi, Georgia
Duration: 7 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Khinkali Making Experience, Kazbegi Your Foodie Moment: Terragarden Cooking Class, Mtskheta
- Tbilisi walking tour and Caravanserai Visit
- Gergeti Trinity Church excursion
- Friendship Monument visit
- Gori Visit
- Explore the ancient Uplistsikhe archaeological site
- Kutaisi orientation walk
- Martvili Canyon Boat Ride and Walking Trail
- Visit Mtskheta and the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (6 nts).
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches
Transport
- Private vehicle, boat, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,999 ($286 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi
Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a short orientation walk around the hotel area on the way to an optional group dinner.
Day 2: Tbilisi
Set off to explore Tbilisi this morning on a walking tour through various districts and past some of the iconic landmarks of the city. Enjoy views from the Narikala Fortress before descending into the Caravanserai, a place where travellers and trade caravans used to stop and spend the night in years past. Enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at leisure to continue exploring or to relax.
Day 3: Tbilisi/Gudauri
Travel this morning from Tbilisi to the village of Stepantsminda, where you'll switch to 4WD Jeeps for the drive to the spectacular Gergeti Trinity Church. Visit the church and explore on your own before meeting a local family for a cooking experience involving the preparation of meat dumplings called khinkali, which will serve as lunch. Move on to Gudauri for the evening, stopping at the Friendship Monument on the way.
Day 4: Gudauri to Kutaisi
Travel to Gori, birthplace of the communist revolutionary and Soviet politician, Joseph Stalin. Choose to visit the State Stalin Museum or join your CEO on a walk up to the town fortress for views overlooking the valley. Continue to the archaeological site of Uplistsikhe, an ancient city carved out of the rock, before arriving to the city of Kutaisi. Join your CEO for a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out with the group in the evening.
Day 5: Kutaisi
Visit the impressive Martvili Canyon this morning, and board a boat for a short ride along the gorge with cascading waterfalls. Continue by foot to a quaint local village for for some free time for lunch before returning to Kutaisi. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for individual exploration, or perhaps join your CEO for a walk to the Bagrati Church.
Day 6: Kutaisi West/Tbilisi
Travel to Mtskheta this morning, one of the oldest cities in Georgia as well as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Visit the Svetitskhoveli cathedral, then continue on to Terragarden for lunch and a cooking class. Later, transfer to Tbilisi for a walk with your CEO and an optional farewell dinner.
Day 7: Tbilisi
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
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