Best of Georgia: Culture, History, Nature, and Grapes
Marsis Tourism’s exclusive “Best of Georgia” tour is a flawless experience that combines Georgia’s hidden historical treasures, untouched nature, and millennia-old wine culture in a single trip. Starting from Batumi, the modern pearl of the Black Sea, and extending to the historic Kutaisi underground caves, and then to the enchanting capital Tbilisi, divided by the Kura River, this adventure will allow you to witness all the colors of the Caucasus.
The biggest detail that distinguishes this special route from others is the Kakheti region, known as the “Grape Capital,” and the cloud-reaching Kazbegi peaks. Tracing the 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition, you will enjoy unique tastings in historic cellars and witness the magnificent views of the Caucasus Mountains via the Georgian Military Road. Get ready to discover the “best of Georgia” with Marsis Tourism’s comfortable vehicles and expert guides.
Day 1: Border Crossing and the Modern Face of Batumi: Entry into Georgia via the Sarpi Border Gate. A city tour covering Europe Square, the Astronomical Clock, Ali and Nino Statue, Alphabet Tower, and Batumi Boulevard. Hotel check-in and free time.
Day 2: The Mystery of Imereti and Kutaisi: Departure from Batumi. Arrival in Kutaisi, the historic capital of the Imereti region. A visit to the UNESCO-listed Bagrati Cathedral and a fascinating nature walk among the massive stalactites of the legendary Prometheus Cave.
Day 3: Arrival in the Capital Tbilisi and City Discovery: Departure for the capital, Tbilisi. Take the cable car up to Narikala Fortress, visit the Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia) statue, the historic Abanotubani (Sulfur Baths) district, the Juma Mosque, and the famous Bridge of Peace.
Day 4: Kakheti, the Capital of Grapes and the City of Love (Sighnaghi): Journey to Kakheti, Georgia’s world-famous wine-producing region. A tour of Sighnaghi, the “City of Love,” known for its historic defensive walls and streets reminiscent of Italian architecture. Learning about Georgian winemaking in local cellars followed by a wine tasting.
Day 5: To the Peak of the Caucasus (Kazbegi and the Military Highway): Travel to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) via the historic Georgian Military Highway, accompanied by magnificent mountain views. Photo stops at Ananuri Fortress and the Gudauri Viewpoint. An ascent to the Gergeti Trinity Church at an altitude of 2200 meters using 4×4 off-road vehicles.
Day 6: The Ancient Capital Mtskheta and the City of Stalin’s Birth: A tour of the historic city of Mtskheta, the center of Christianity in Georgia, located near Tbilisi. Visits to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. Proceeding to the city of Gori to view the Stalin Museum from the outside.
Day 7: Farewell to Tbilisi and Return: After breakfast at the hotel, free time for local shopping at Rustaveli Avenue and the Dry Bridge flea market. Departure to the return route (Batumi or Tbilisi Airport) and the end of the tour.
| ✅ Included | ❌ Excluded |
| Round-trip and all intermediate transfers via Marsis Turizm luxury vehicles | Breakfast on the first day |
| 6 Nights of hotel accommodation (Batumi, Kutaisi, Tbilisi) | All lunches and dinners |
| Daily breakfasts at the hotels | International departure fee |
| Professional Turkish-speaking guiding services | Entrance fees for museums, historical sites, and caves |
| Compulsory travel insurance | Personal expenses and hotel extras |
| On-board hot/cold refreshments | Single occupancy supplement (Single room fee) |
| Border and customs clearance assistance | Kazbegi 4×4 Jeep (Delica) transfer (Extra) |
| Kakheti wine cellar tour and tasting (Extra) | |
| Traditional Georgian Night and dinner (Extra) |
- Quota: Tours generally require a minimum participation of 20–25 people. If the minimum number is not reached, the tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour by providing notice 2–3 days in advance.
- Weather Conditions: The guide reserves the right to modify the sequence of the program due to weather, road conditions, or force majeure, provided that all scheduled locations are still visited.
- Accommodation: In triple rooms, the third bed is typically provided as a fold-out or rollaway extra bed (extra bed).
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made up to 30 days before the departure date usually qualify for a full refund; however, specific deductions may apply for cancellations made within the final week.