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A Taste of Georgia - Tbilisi to the Caucasus Mountains

8 days
Start and end in Tbilisi
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Food & Culinary
Savor the world one bite at a time
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tbilisi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Tbilisi on foot
    • Visit local restaurants for Georgian cuisine
    Landmarks
    Old Tbilisi
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  2. Day 2

    Tbilisi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tbilisi
    • Visit Church of Metekhi
    • Cable car up to Narikala Fortress
    • Visit Sulphur Baths of Abanotubani district
    • Explore Old Tbilisi's narrow lanes
    • Visit Great Synagogue
    • Visit Medieval Sioni Cathedral
    • Visit Anchiskhati Church
    • Stroll Rustaveli Avenue
    • Lobiani tasting (traditional bean-filled pastry)
    Landmarks
    Church of Metekhi
    Narikala Fortress
    Sulphur Baths (Abanotubani)
    Great Synagogue
    Medieval Sioni Cathedral
    Anchiskhati Church
    Rustaveli Avenue
  3. Day 3

    Tbilisi to Kakheti

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional mtvadi (Georgian barbecue) with hosts - skewered shish kebab with meat marinated in lemon juice, pomegranate juice, tarragon, salt, pepper and onions, accompanied by tkemali plum sauce, raw onions, sliced tomatoes and pomegranate seeds)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seventeen Rooms), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Kviria (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Signaghi
    • Hands-on lesson making Georgian bread
    • Hands-on lesson making Churchkhela
    • Traditional mtvadi lunch with local family
    • Sample homebrewed chacha
    • Visit local craftsman to see qvevri making
    Landmarks
    Signaghi
    Kvareli
    Telavi
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  4. Day 4

    Telavi

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Kist meal - jijig galnish (lamb stew with distinctive oblong dumplings) served with garlic sauce)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seventeen Rooms), Hotel (Boutique Hotel Kviria (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Telavi farmers' market
    • Visit Alaverdi Cathedral
    • Matsoni tasting
    • Traditional Kist meal preparation and lunch with local family
    • Wine tasting at Kondoli wine cellar
    • Visit Tsindali wine estate
    Landmarks
    Telavi Farmers' Market
    Alaverdi Cathedral
    Pankisi Valley
    Kondoli Wine Cellar
    Tsindali Wine Estate
  5. Day 5

    Kakheti to Gori

    Meals
    Lunch (Hands-on cookery demonstration at local home - traditional dishes likely including eggplant rolls stuffed with walnut paste and kharcho (beef soup with rice, cherry, plum puree and chopped walnuts))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gori Inn), Hotel (Gori Inn (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
    • Visit Jvari Monastery
    • Hands-on cookery demonstration at local home
    • Explore Uplistsikhe cave town
    • Photo stop at Stalin's house museum
    Landmarks
    Mtskheta
    Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
    Jvari Monastery
    Uplistsikhe
    Stalin's House Museum
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  6. Day 6

    Gori to Stepantsminda

    Meals
    Dinner (Typical Georgian dishes)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sno), Hotel (Hotel Darchi Kazbegi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ananuri (churches and fortress)
    • Explore Stepantsminda town
    • Visit Art House to see traditional felt-making
    • Sample local jams and herbal teas
    Landmarks
    Ananuri
    Zhinvali Reservoir
    Mount Kazbek
    Stepantsminda
    Sno Village
  7. Day 7

    Stepantsminda to Tbilisi

    Meals
    Lunch (Khinkali dumplings prepared with local family - traditionally twisted wheat dough sacks stuffed with spiced meat (lamb or beef and pork mixed), onions, chilli and cumin), Dinner (Amber (Orange) wine tasting included - natural wine made from white grapes with skins, seeds and sometimes stems not removed from the qvevri vessel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel KMM), Hotel (Hotel KMM (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gergeti Trinity Church (14th-century, 2200m elevation)
    • Hands-on khinkali dumpling preparation with local family
    • Georgian wine tasting including Amber wine
    Landmarks
    Gergeti Trinity Church
    Mount Kazbegi
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  8. Day 8

    Tbilisi

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Sulphur Baths
    • Visit Blue Gallery
    • Explore Dry Bridge flea market
    • Visit Botanical Garden
    • Book extra nights in Tbilisi
    Landmarks
    Sulphur Baths
    Blue Gallery
    Dry Bridge Flea Market
    Botanical Garden
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    May 28th, 2023
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    Definitely the opportunity to eat homecooked food made with love in the homes of a variety of local people. It...
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    Being cooked meals by local people in their houses was a highlight, as we were made to feel very welcome and the food...
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    September 18th, 2023
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    September 19th, 2023
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    Long fantastic lunches getting to know the group. Enjoying the beautiful scenery along the Military highway and the...
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    September 20th, 2023
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    The amazing lunches and masterclasses in people's homes. The amazing amphora maker, producing coil pots of the most...
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    September 23rd, 2023
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    The cave town, the city tour of Tbilisi and all of the incredible food provided by local families.
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    September 24th, 2023
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    The visits to the homes to experience their hospitality and see how they prepared some of the food.
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    September 25th, 2023
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    October 4th, 2023
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    Food, both in restaurants and especially with the local families. The hike. The views. Great guide.
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    September 25th, 2023
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    The lunches with the local families were really good, they were all really friendly and there wasn't any awkwardness...
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    Asked on June 28th, 2025

    I'm very interested in this tour but before I book I would like a bit more information about your cancellation policy. Am I correct that if I can with longer than 70 days notice I get all my deposit back? Also is that for any reason? Or just for sickness?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2025

      Cancellation outside of 70 days is a loss of deposit but you can get your deposit amount back in the form of a credit voucher to use for future travel. Cancellation can be for any reason. Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel: 70 and more days before trip start date - loss of deposit, 69-42 days before trip start date - 30%, or loss of deposit if higher, 41-28 days before trip start date - 60%, 27-14 days before trip start date - 90%, Less than 14 days before trip start date - 100%.

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    Asked on January 11th, 2024

    Is there a room share option for solo travels on the Georgia0 Caucasus tour?

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      Yes single rooms are available, the single supplement varies on each departure but is around CA$540.

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