Apart from that, you explore the main sights of Tbilisi and the old capital Mtskheta, you visit historic buildings such as the monasteries Jvari and Alaverdi and the fortresses Gremi and Nekresi. This drive-yourself trip is easy to drive and offers quite good comfort.
Culinary drive-yourself trip in Eastern Georgia
During 6 days you explore Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Georgia's north and the main wine region Kakheti. The tour is devoted to the wine culture and the culinary traditions of Georgia.
Price per person (based on 2 pers. in a double room)
Route
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Tbilisi
Sightseeing
- Tbilisi old town sulfur baths
- Nariqala fortress
- Metekhi church
- Bridge of Peace
- Tsminda Sameba cathedral
- Metekhi district
- Writer’s House of Georgia
- State Silk Museum
- Ateshgah temple
- Dry Bridge Market
Restaurant suggestions
- Barbarestan (Tbilisi)
- 8,000 Vintages (Tbilisi)
- Keto & Kote (Tbilisi)
Accommodation
Rooms Hotel (4 stars) in Tbilisi
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Tbilisi, Jvari, Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Itinerary
1. Tbilisi => Jvari Monastery (28 km, 35 min)
2. Jvari Monastery => Mtskheta (11 km, 20 min)
3. Mtskheta => Ananuri Fortress (44 km, 45 min)
4. Ananuri Fortress => Gudauri (56 km, 1h 05 min)
5. Gudauri => Stepantsminda (32 km, 40 min)
Total distance: 171 km
Total journey time: 3h 25 min
Sightseeing
- Jvari Monastery
- Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- Chateau Mukhrani (wine tasting)
- Iago’s winery
- Samtavro Monastery
- The Cave of Shio
- Bebris Tsikhe
- Ananuri Fortress
- Zhinvali Reservoir
- Georgian-Russian Friendship Monument
- Gergeti Trinity Church
- Gveleti Waterfall
- Alexander Kazbegi Museum
Restaurant suggestions
- Gujari Restaurant (Mtskheta)
- Tatin Café (Mtskheta)
- Cozy Corner (Stepantsminda)
- Kazbegi Panorama 360 (Stepantsminda)
- Avtobus (Stepantsminda)
Accommodation
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (4 stars) in Stepantsminda
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Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), Sighnaghi
Itinerary
1. Stepantsminda => Sighnaghi (240 km, 4h 30 min)
Total distance: 240 km
Total journey time: 4h 30 min
Sightseeing
- Sightseeing in Sighnaghi
- Bodbe Monastery
- Wine tasting at Pheasant's Tears
- JSC Cradle of Wine
- Sighnaghi National Museum
- Living Roots Ranch (horse-riding)
Restaurant suggestions
- Lali Restaurant (Sighnaghi)
- Okro's Winery (Sighnaghi)
- The Terrace (Sighnaghi)
Accommodation
Kabadoni Boutique Hotel (5 stars) in Sighnaghi
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Sighnaghi, Tsinandali, Telavi, Alaverdi, Napareuli, Lopota Lake
Itinerary
1. Sighnaghi => Tsinandali (53 km, 1h 15 min)
2. Tsinandali => Telavi (10 km, 15 min)
3. Telavi => Alaverdi (21 km, 30 min)
4. Alaverdi => Napareuli (18 km, 20 min)
5. Napareuli => Lopota Lake (5 km, 5 min)
Total distance: 107 km
Total journey time: 2h 30 min
Sightseeing
- Basilica in Gurjaani
- Chavchavadze House Museum
- Wine tasting at Shumi Winery
- Other Kakhetian wineries and vineyards
- Batonis Tsikhe Fortress
- Alaverdi Cathedral
- Qvevri & Qvevri Wine Museum
- Lopota Lake
Restaurant suggestions
- Schuchmann Wines Chateau Restaurant (Telavi)
- Chateau Mere Restaurant (Telavi)
- Mala's Garden (Telavi)
Accommodation
Lopota Lake Resort & Spa (4 stars) near Napareuli
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Lopota Lake, Gremi, Akhalsopeli, Qvareli
Itinerary
1. Lopota Lake => Gremi Fortress (15 km, 15 min)
2. Gremi Fortress => Akhalsopeli (32 km, 30 min)
3. Akhalsopeli => Qvareli (17 km, 20 min)
Total distance: 64 km
Total journey time: 1h 05 min
Sightseeing
- Gremi Fortress
- Nekresi Fortress
- Cooking masterclass at a friend's place
- Kote Marjanishvili House Museum
- Khareba Tunnel Winery
- Visiting other wineries nearby
- Baking bread and making Churchkhela
Restaurant suggestions
- Restaurant Royal Batoni (Qvareli)
- Restaurant Vinny Dvor (Qvareli)
Accommodation
Kvareli Eden (4 stars) in Qvareli
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Qvareli, Tbilisi
Itinerary
1. Qvareli => Tbilisi (141 km, 2h 30 min)
Total distance: 141 km
Total journey time: 2h 30 min
Sightseeing
- Depending on the time you have, we are glad to provide you with ideas for sightseeing and activities.
Restaurant suggestions
- Shavi Lomi Restaurant (Tbilisi)
- Sakhli#11 (Tbilisi)
Accommodation
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Highlights
You will explore those fantastic sights:
