Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Pacing: Easy arrival day with time to rest after the flight.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 2 — Tbilisi City Tour
After breakfast, explore the highlights of Tbilisi:
* Sameba Cathedral — one of the largest and most impressive Orthodox cathedrals in Georgia.
* Metekhi Church — a historic church overlooking the Mtkvari River.
* Abanotubani — the famous sulfur bath district and one of the oldest parts of Tbilisi.
* Narikala Fortress — an ancient fortress with beautiful panoramic views of the city.
* Mother of Georgia — the famous monument overlooking Tbilisi.
* Peace Bridge — a modern glass bridge crossing the Mtkvari River.
* Mtatsminda Park — a mountain park with spectacular views over Tbilisi.
Pacing: Comfortable sightseeing day with walking through the historic parts of the city.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 3 — Tbilisi → Kazbegi via Mtskheta
Today we travel to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) through the Georgian Military Highway.
* Mtskheta — the ancient capital of Georgia and an important center of Georgian Christianity.
* Jvari Monastery — a historic monastery overlooking Mtskheta and the meeting point of two rivers.
* Zhinvali Reservoir — a beautiful turquoise reservoir surrounded by mountains.
* Ananuri Fortress — a historic fortress and church complex overlooking the reservoir.
* Gudauri & Friendship Monument — spectacular mountain scenery and panoramic views.
* Jvari Pass — one of the highest points on the Georgian Military Highway.
Continue to Kazbegi and check in at the hotel.
Pacing: Scenic travel day with several sightseeing stops. The afternoon is kept relatively relaxed to prepare for the hiking days ahead.
Overnight in Kazbegi.
Day 4 — Gergeti Trinity Church & Gveleti Waterfall
Today is our first hiking day.
In the morning, start the hike from Stepantsminda to Gergeti Trinity Church. The uphill walk takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on fitness and pace. Enjoy magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains and Mount Kazbek.
After returning to Stepantsminda, drive to Gveleti and hike to the impressive Gveleti Big Waterfall, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery.
Return to Kazbegi after the hike.
Pacing: Active hiking day. The Gergeti hike is uphill, followed by the Gveleti Waterfall hike. Good hiking shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing are recommended.
Overnight in Kazbegi.
Day 5 — Sno Valley & Juta Hiking
After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Sno Valley towards Juta.
Along the way, stop to see the unusual stone sculptures in Sno, created by local sculptor Merab Piranishvili.
Continue to Juta, one of the most spectacular hiking areas in the Greater Caucasus.
From Juta, begin a mountain hike of approximately 4–5 hours in total, including the return walk, surrounded by impressive peaks, alpine landscapes and beautiful valleys.
Return to Kazbegi in the evening.
Pacing: The main hiking day of the tour. The hike is longer than the previous day and requires a reasonable level of fitness. The pace can be adjusted according to the group.
Overnight in Kazbegi.
Day 6 — Kazbegi → Tbilisi
After breakfast, return to Tbilisi.
On the way, visit the Chronicle of Georgia, a monumental complex overlooking Tbilisi and the Tbilisi Reservoir.
In the evening, enjoy a traditional Georgian dinner at a local restaurant with Georgian food, wine and traditional live dancing.
Pacing: Easy recovery day after two hiking days. The journey back to Tbilisi is comfortable, with sightseeing and a relaxed evening.
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 7 — Departure
Transfer from the hotel to Tbilisi International Airport for your departure flight.
Pacing: Easy departure day, arranged according to the flight time.