Georgia Highlands & Horizons

Today, begin at the Khaketi Region. Savor the sweet, nutty taste of Churchkhela & watch bakers slide long loaves of Shoti bread into a hot clay oven. Next, visit Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino—the bringer of Christianity to Georgia—is buried & walk in its gardens. Continue to Sighnaghi, the “City of Love”, with cobbled lanes & wide views over Alazani Valley. End in Telavi & stroll beneath centuries-old Platanus trees & try wine tasting while learning about the qvevri clay-vessel method.

Check out from the hotel & get driven to Borjomi. After you check in, relax for some time. Later, meet your local guide at the stables for a quick safety briefing; helmets are provided & horses are matched to your comfort level. Ride along easy forest tracks & open meadows in Borjomi–Kharagauli National Park, with peaceful views and plenty of photo stops. Also, reach calm, pine-framed Kakhisi Lake, rest by the shore & enjoy the quiet before riding back as the light softens.

Journey through southern Georgia’s history & landscapes. Stroll Borjomi’s center, followed by a scenic cable car ride for wide views of Borjomi city. After that, wander Rabati Fortress, where Christian & Muslim influences meet in grand halls & towers. Also, explore Vardzia’s 12th-century cave city—churches, cells, tunnels & terraces & glimpse Hertvisi Fortress on the way. While heading back, you can taste Borjomi water at the spring & look for Queen Tamar frescoes & hidden passages in Vardzia.

Check out & enjoy a scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway to Gudauri. On arrival, check in & take a short rest. In the afternoon, meet your instructor for a beginner-friendly ski lesson. Get fitted with boots, skis & a helmet, then learn the basics: stance, gliding, stopping & gentle turns. Also, practice on easy nursery slopes with wide views of the Caucasus. After the lesson, you can either keep practicing or relax at a slopeside café.

Check out & get driven to Tbilisi. En route, enjoy a tour of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) & Gudauri. Visit Georgian–Russian Friendship Monument & its sweeping Caucasus views. Also, stop at the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir & see its 1980s Soviet-era dam. Don't miss Ananuri Fortress, once the stronghold of the Dukes of Aragvi. Finish at Gergety Trinity Church, a hilltop sanctuary at 2,170 meters beneath Mount Kazbek. Afterwards, continue the journey to Tbilisi. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.

Discover Tbilisi’s charm on a walking tour. Wander the cobbled lanes of Old Town, heading up to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views. Cross the Bridge of Peace into Rike Park & stroll through Abanotubani, the historic sulfur-bath quarter. Along the way, pause at the quirky Clock Tower by Gabriadze Theater & step into Metekhi Church above the river. While exploring, also visit Sioni Cathedral for its sacred icons & browse Meidan Bazar for local crafts. Later, explore the city at your own pace.

In the morning, check out from the hotel & get driven to the airport to board your flight back home. This is where your trip comes to an end.