Trip to Georgia with easy Hikes
A journey through Georgia’s cultural, scenic, and culinary treasures

Experience the heart and soul of Georgia on this small-group tour combining cultural highlights, breathtaking mountain scenery, and authentic local hospitality. Each day includes easy hikes of 2–4 hours, with plenty of time for rest and discovery. Elevation gains are moderate, making this tour ideal for travelers who enjoy relaxed exploration on foot.

From the vibrant capital Tbilisi and the majestic peaks of the Greater Caucasus to the Black Sea coast of Batumi, this journey reveals the full spectrum of Georgia’s natural beauty and rich heritage.

Tour Highlights

√ The charming capital Tbilisi

√ Family-run hotels with regional cuisine 

√ All UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Georgia

√ The ancient cave cities of Uplistsikhe & Vardzia

√  Svaneti and 5,000 m peaks

√ The Black Sea coast and Batumi

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Georgia

Welcome to Georgia! Upon arrival at Tbilisi Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.

Accommodation: 3★ Hotel in Tbilisi (2 nights)

Day 2 – Exploring Historic Tbilisi

Begin your adventure with a guided walking tour through Tbilisi’s atmospheric Old Town. Visit the 13th-century Metekhi Church, enjoy panoramic views from the Narikala Fortress, and stroll past the city’s famous sulfur baths. See the Synagogue and Sioni Cathedral, which houses the vine-cross of St. Nino—the woman who brought Christianity to Georgia in 337 AD.

After lunch, wander along the elegant Rustaveli Avenue, then enjoy free time before a welcome dinner at a traditional Georgian restaurant.

(F/-/D, 8 km walk, 4–5 hrs with breaks)

Day 3 – Ancients Capital & High Caucasus

Travel to Mtskheta, Georgia’s ancient capital and spiritual heart. Visit the Jvari Church (7th century) and the grand Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th century), both UNESCO sites. Continue along the scenic Georgian Military Highway, stopping at the Ananuri Fortress before crossing the dramatic Cross Pass (2,400 m) to Stepantsminda, nestled beneath Mount Kazbek.

(F/-/D, 2 nights in family-run guesthouse with Wi-Fi)

Day 4 – Hike to Gergeti Trinity Church

Today’s hike leads to the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church (14th century), perched high above the valley with magnificent views of Mount Kazbek (5,047 m). After the walk, a scenic drive takes you through the wild Dariali Gorge, near the Russian border, before returning to Stepantsminda.

(F/-/D, 7 km walk, 3–4 hrs)

Day 5 – Silk road and Cave City

Follow the Silk Road into Shida Kartli to explore the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, once a bustling trade hub with streets, palaces, and a theatre carved from rock. Continue to Gori, Stalin’s birthplace, for a brief stop, then cross the Rikoti Pass into lush Imereti, the land of the Golden Fleece. Evening arrival in Kutaisi for dinner with a local family.

(F/-/D)

Day 6 – Into the Mountains of Svaneti

Visit Gelati Monastery (12th century) and Bagrati Cathedral (11th century), both UNESCO sites. Then browse Kutaisi’s colorful farmers’ market before heading north into Svaneti, a remote land of glaciers, alpine meadows, and ancient watchtowers. Arrive in Mestia by evening.

(F/-/D, 3 nights family guesthouse)

Day 7 – Hike to the Chalaadi Glacier

A gentle hike leads through forested valleys to the Chalaadi Glacier, offering breathtaking mountain views and a chance to touch the edge of eternal ice. Back in Mestia, visit the Svan House Museum to learn about this proud mountain culture.

(F/L/D, 8 km walk, 3–4 hrs)

Day 8 – UNESCO Village Ushguli 

Drive to Ushguli, Europe’s highest permanently inhabited village (2,200 m), a UNESCO site famed for its medieval towers and spectacular views of Mount Shkhara (5,200 m). Enjoy a short hike to Queen Tamar’s Fortress and explore the 12th-century Lamaria Church before returning to Mestia.

(F/L/D, 4 km walk, 2–3 hrs)

Day 9 – To the Black Sea Coast – Batumi

Descend from the Caucasus to the subtropical Black Sea region. En route, visit the lush Batumi Botanical Garden, home to thousands of plant species from around the world. Later, enjoy a seaside dinner while watching the sun set over the water.

(F/-/D, 1 night in Batumi 3★ Hotel)

Day 10 – Over the Goderdzi Pass

Leave the coast behind and journey into Adjara’s green mountains, where Christian and Muslim communities have lived side by side for centuries. Cross the Goderdzi Pass (2,025 m) and visit the restored Rabati Fortress in Akhaltsikhe, before continuing to Vardzia.

(F/-/D, family-run guesthouse)

Day 11 – Cave City of Vardzia 

Explore the remarkable cave monastery of Vardzia, built in the 12th century under Queen Tamar’s reign—an extraordinary complex of chambers, tunnels, and frescoes carved into the cliffside. En route to Tbilisi, visit the Khertvisi Fortress and Paravani Lake, and stop at the former German settlement Asureti. Celebrate your unforgettable journey with a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant.

(F/-/D, 3★ Hotel in Tbilisi)

Day 12 – Departure

Transfer to Tbilisi Airport for your flight home.
(F/-/-)

Included services:

√ Transfer: On the first and last day of the trip
√ Round trip, by coach, minibus and off-road vehicle
√ English-speaking tour guide throughout
√ Accommodation: 11 nights
√ Breakfast x 11, picnic x 2, dinner x 10
√ All entrance fees and guided tours

Services not included:

• Flight ticket
• Alcoholic beverages
• Tips
• Entrance fees not mentioned in the Itinerary

Accommodation & Services

Our family-run guesthouses offer simple but comfortable rooms, all with private bathrooms and most with Wi-Fi. What they may lack in luxury, they more than make up for in warmth, cleanliness, and delicious home-cooked regional food.

For groups up to 4 participants, your English-speaking guide also serves as driver; for 5 or more, you’ll have both a professional driver and a guide.