Mountains and Wine: Seven Days in Tbilisi, Kazbegi and Kakheti
Tbilisi on foot, two nights in the Caucasus with a real walking day beneath Mount Kazbek, then the vineyards of Kakheti. Georgia's mountains without committing to a full trekking holiday, on a private trip designed by Jurijs, who founded Justvia Bespoke Travel.
- Tbilisi2 nights
- Kazbegi2 nights
- Tbilisi or Kakhetinight 5
- Sighnaghi
- Tbilisilast night
Three sides of Georgia in one week: the city, the mountains and the wine country.
Tbilisi is for culture, history and walking the old streets. Kazbegi is for the Caucasus, and for proper walking: you stay two nights, so there is a whole day on foot beneath Mount Kazbek instead of a quick photo stop. Kakheti is for the countryside, wine and food, and for slowing down before you fly home.
Jurijs, who founded Justvia, put this trip together for people who want Georgia's mountains without a full trekking holiday. It is a private journey for your own company, with dates and arrangements agreed before you book. Our honest guide for UK first-timers covers visas, money and what to expect before you go.
Two ways to spend night 5. Return to Tbilisi for a more relaxed evening, or continue to Kakheti for an overnight stay in wine country. Both versions visit Kakheti on day 6 and finish in Tbilisi. The six nights are either 4 in Tbilisi and 2 in Kazbegi, or 3 in Tbilisi, 2 in Kazbegi and 1 in Kakheti. We agree your version before booking.
Day by dayWhat the seven days look like
Click any day to see the full programme for that day.
Day 1Arrival in TbilisiSee the day
A private transfer from the airport to your hotel. Depending on when you land, an easy orientation walk through central Tbilisi to get your bearings, and a welcome dinner, which in Georgia is never a small thing. Night in Tbilisi.
Arriving late? We confirm the first evening's arrangements and whether a welcome dinner is possible when we plan around your flight time.
Day 2Tbilisi on footSee the day
A day spent mostly on foot, which is the best way to understand this city. The old town and its carved balconies, Metekhi church on its cliff above the river, the brick domes of the sulphur baths in Abanotubani, the area around Narikala fortress, and the viewpoints over the roofs. It is an introduction to Georgia through its history and its everyday life, rather than a drive from one sight to the next. Second night in Tbilisi.
Day 3The Georgian Military Road to KazbegiSee the day
North out of Tbilisi on the road across the Caucasus. You stop at Ananuri, the mountain viewpoints, Gudauri and the Jvari Pass, also called the Cross Pass. Then down into Stepantsminda, the village most people know as Kazbegi.
You stay here two nights, so there is no need to rush back. Night in Kazbegi.
Day 4A walking day in KazbegiSee the day
The reason for staying two nights. An easy to moderate walk around Stepantsminda and Gergeti is the more substantial walking day of the trip. The exact route, walking time and arrangements are agreed before booking, taking your ability and the weather into account.
If anyone in your group would rather take it easy, there is a less demanding alternative on the same day, so nobody has to choose between the mountains and comfort. Second night in Kazbegi.
Before you book. We confirm the walking route, its difficulty and the alternative, including what happens if the weather changes the plan. These photographs show the Kazbegi area, rather than a promise of a particular trail.
Day 5Back to Tbilisi or on to KakhetiSee the day
Leave Kazbegi and head south. The more relaxed version returns to Tbilisi for the night. The alternative continues to Kakheti for a night in wine country. We agree the stop and accommodation before you book, so the choice is part of your programme.
Day 6Sighnaghi and Kakheti, back to TbilisiSee the day
Explore Kakheti and Sighnaghi, with local cuisine and wine culture. If you spent night 5 in Tbilisi, this is a day trip from the city; if you stayed in Kakheti, you start here. Both versions return to Tbilisi for the last night. Visits, meals and any tastings are confirmed in your programme and quote.
Day 7Departure from TbilisiSee the day
Departure from Tbilisi. Your driver takes you to the airport for your flight home, with the timing planned around your flight.
Want this trip on your dates? Tell us when and how many of you, and Jurijs will come back with a price and the walking plan.
Ask about this tripYour quoteWhat we confirm before you book
- Your travel dates, group arrangements and choice of overnight stop on day 5
- Six nights of accommodation, with the properties, room arrangements and category specified
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure, and transport between stops
- Guiding arrangements and language for the walking and sightseeing days
- Meals, welcome dinner, wine visits, tastings and entrance tickets, with inclusions and any extra charges listed
Your written quote sets out the price and exactly what is included. International flights are booked separately. You will also need suitable travel insurance for your planned activities.
PriceHow the price works
This trip is priced on request. Tell us your preferred dates, how many people would travel and your accommodation preferences. We check the arrangements and send a price in writing before you book.
Who it suitsIs this the right trip for you?
Yes, if this is your first time in Georgia and you want to walk in the mountains, not only look at them, but you are not ready for a full trekking week. It suits active couples, friends and families who like a good table at the end of the day.
If you would prefer sightseeing from a Tbilisi base, Tbilisi and Beyond has a different balance of culture, wine and walking, with paths and steps to consider. For more days on foot, see Warm Svaneti, with its next trip planned for May 2027 and dates to be confirmed. Our guide to walking holidays in Georgia explains the different options.
How it worksWho runs the trip
Your journey is designed and managed by Justvia Bespoke Travel in London, working with carefully selected local guides, drivers and partners in Georgia. You deal with us from the first question to the last day, and on the ground you are with people who know these mountains well. You can read what travellers say on our reviews page and see real photographs from our trips in the gallery and on Instagram.
Getting thereFlights and airport transfers
You fly into Tbilisi (TBS) and the tour starts and finishes in Tbilisi. We arrange your airport transfer on arrival and on departure, and it is included in the price. Tell us your flight times and we plan the first evening and the last day around them.
Flights are not included. The price is land only. Our guide to getting to Georgia covers airports, routes from the UK and entry rules, and we are happy to look at your flights with you.
Ask about this trip
Tell us roughly when, how many of you, how much walking you enjoy, and your accommodation preferences. Jurijs will reply by email about the programme and price.
QuestionsWhat travellers ask
How hard is the walking on the Kazbegi tour?
Easy to moderate. Tbilisi is explored on foot at an easy pace, and day 4 in Kazbegi is the one more substantial walking day, adjusted to your ability and the weather. There is a less demanding alternative on that day for anyone who prefers it.
Is Mountains and Wine a group tour?
This programme is offered as a private journey for your own company. Dates, group arrangements and the price are confirmed on enquiry before you book.
Where do we stay on this seven-day tour?
There are six nights. Choose a Tbilisi overnight stay on day 5 for four nights in Tbilisi and two in Kazbegi. Alternatively, stay in Kakheti on day 5 for three nights in Tbilisi, two in Kazbegi and one in Kakheti. Both versions visit Kakheti on day 6 and return to Tbilisi for the last night. Your version and accommodation are agreed before booking.
Which dates can we book for the Kazbegi walking tour?
Tell us your preferred dates when you enquire. We check availability and confirm the walking plan, difficulty and weather alternatives before you book. There are no confirmed departure dates shown for this programme.
Are flights included?
No. The price is land only. International flights from the UK are booked separately, and we are happy to suggest routes to Tbilisi.
Can we change the itinerary?
Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire. We will check what is possible and confirm any revised programme and price before you book.
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Photo credits
Images adapted for this page. Licensed images retain the licences listed below.
- The eastern slopes of Mount Kazbek, Georgia.jpg, Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0.
- Cityscapes of Tbilisi - TbilisiCityscapes8089.jpg, lumoplank, CC0.
- Narikala Fortress and Abanotubani neighborhood, Tbilisi -2.jpg, Saba Lomidze, CC BY 4.0.
- Kazbegi National Park 2022-09-10-7.jpg, Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Kazbegi National Park 2022-09-10-2.jpg, Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Kazbegi National Park 2022-09-10-5.jpg, Alexey Komarov, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Rainbow in Kakheti.jpg, Vladimir Pankratov, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Sighnaghi town wall (Georgia).jpg, Sergey Sebelev, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Narikala fortress as seen from the Tbilisi Botanical Garden.jpg, Image by fox_lethe from Pixabay, CC0.
About Justvia
Justvia Bespoke Travel is a UK travel agency specialising in bespoke and small-group journeys to Georgia, designed and managed from London with carefully selected local guides, drivers and partners.
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