About this trip
Nine days across Georgia, from Tbilisi's old streets to the high Caucasus, with cities, markets and mountain villages all in the mix.
You'll spend time in Tbilisi and Kutaisi, learn how Georgian cheese and wine are made, visit the ancient town of Mtskheta, and hear the stories behind Ikorta before heading into the mountains for a guesthouse stay in Mestia and a hike to Ushguli, one of the highest inhabited villages in Europe.
It's a trip that moves between city culture and remote mountain terrain, with a good mix of history, food and walking along the way.
What you'll do
- Explore Tbilisi's historic old town
- Wander the local market in Kutaisi
- Learn traditional Georgian cheese and wine making
- Visit the ancient town of Mtskheta and hear the Ikorta stories
- Stay overnight at a local guesthouse in Mestia
- Hike to Ushguli, one of Europe's highest villages
- Some long travel days with early starts, especially off the main tourist routes
- Roads can be rough away from the cities
- Hilly terrain throughout, including in towns, so you'll need to manage your luggage on steps and slopes
Worth it if you want an immersive intro to Georgia's mountains and culture with a knowledgeable local guide. Think twice if you're budget-conscious—it's pricey for what's available independently—or prefer gentler hikes without long travel days.
- Local guides like Zurab are genuinely knowledgeable, energetic, and help with practical stuff like sim cards and taxis.
- At AUD$200/day, the tour costs significantly more than independent travel in Georgia; reviewers found cheap accommodation and guides readily available.
- Mountain hikes are genuinely difficult and long—the glacier hike was six and a half hours; not suitable if you prefer gentler walks.
- Long travel days on treacherous mountain roads; weather could make them worse. Many felt Batumi didn't justify its long drive from mountain regions.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,170, about 30% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tbilisi · 11 Aug – 12 Aug
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