Georgia Itinerary – 3 Great Travel Itineraries to see the best of Georgia (country) in 2024

 Georgia Itinerary: Are you soon planning a trip to Georgia and you’re looking for the best travel route Here are 3 of the most comprehensive travel itineraries to see the best of Georgia in 2 weeks!

Georgia is a relatively small country in the Caucasus but there are so many beautiful and interesting places to see that you could easily spend a whole year there (which I did…).

How many days in Georgia do you need to visit the best places the country has to offer? I’d say 15 days in Georgia should be enough to get the most out of your trip.

Discover Georgia’s Highlights or go on a unique Georgia Trekking Adventure to Tusheti, Racha, Vardzia, Katskhi and Chiatura on one of my Georgia Adventure Tours!

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In this post, you’ll find three travel routes in which you can see the best of Georgia in 2 weeks.

The itineraries include popular places and off-the-beaten-path destinations and you can easily mix and match the described routes to make your own personalized travel itinerary for one week, 10 days, 2 weeks, or 3 weeks.

Every route has details on how to get to the various places and where to stay.

All the routes start in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia.

In case you enter Georgia by land in Batumi or arrive at the international airport of Kutaisi or Batumi, have a look at the provided maps and adjust the itineraries according to your starting point.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview Georgia Itineraries:

  • The Backpacker’s Route: a 2-week Georgia itinerary to visit the most popular places and must-see destinations in Georgia (also possible to do in 10 days)
  • The Cultural Route: a 2-week Georgia itinerary to visit the most interesting culturally and historically rich places in Georgia
  • The Outdoor Route: a 2-week Georgia travel itinerary for nature lovers to visit the most beautiful outdoor and off-the-beaten-path places in Georgia

Georgia Itinerary Map

Click here to open the interactive map of my Georgia itinerary.

Traveling in Georgia – What you need to know before you go

For all the practical travel info concerning how to get around Georgia by public transport and/or by car, where to stay, where and what to eat, paying cash or by credit card, etc, read my comprehensive Georgia Travel Guide in which I explain everything into detail!

Georgia Itinerary 1 – The Backpacker’s Route

If you follow this itinerary, you’ll be able to see all the highlights of Georgia in 15 days. I call it the ‘Backpacker’s Route’ as it will take you to the most popular places in Georgia.

All the destinations mentioned in this Georgia travel itinerary are easy to reach by public transport (mainly minibusses, also called mashrutka) so this route is perfect for backpackers, solo travelers and families.

This itinerary is also very suitable if you like to rent a car and go on a road trip in Georgia. Check out the prices for renting a car in Georgia here

Click here to open the interactive map of the Backpacker Route.

Day 1 & 2: Tbilisi, overnight in Tbilisi

Tbilisi has been the capital of Georgia since the 5th century and its diverse architecture reflects its long and complicated history.

When you walk through the city you’ll come across over-renovated and hyper-modern buildings but you’ll also find yourself in a warren of backstreets surrounded by ram-shackled buildings that are beautiful in their own unique way.

It isn’t a huge city so you can definitely see all the highlights of Tbilisi in 2 days.

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Enjoying the panoramic view of Tbilisi from Narikala Fortress

Here are a few of the things you can do in Tbilisi:

  • walk around the cobbled streets of the Old Town
  • hike or take the cable car to Narikala Fortress to enjoy a stunning panorama over the city (tip: try to go just before sunrise or sunset!)
  • take a hot bath at the Sulphur baths
  • visit the Chronicle of Georgia, a Stonehenge-looking monument located just outside the city center. Despite its size, not many locals know about this place so it’s a secret worth discovering! Read here how to get there.
  • hang out in Mtatsminde Park and go on the Ferris wheel to reach the highest point of Tbilisi.
  • stroll around the Dry Bridge Market, a flea market where you can find colorful paintings and old Soviet treasures.
  • admire the golden roof of the Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral, the tallest cathedral in Georgia.
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The Holy Trinity Church in Tbilisi

I also recommend taking a guided walking tour in Tbilisi to learn more about the history of the city while visiting its main points of interest.

Here is a 4-hour guided walking tour I highly recommend:

Where to stay in Tbilisi:

Budget (less than €20/night): Pigeon Hotel
Mid-range (less than €50/night): Boutique Fantaisie
High-end (more than €50/night)Citadel Narikala Hotel in Old Tbilisi

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Sunset in Tbilisi

Day 3: Sighnaghi, overnight in Tbilisi or Sighnaghi

Sighnaghi, also known as Georgia’s City of Love, is a small town in Kakheti, the eastern-most region of Georgia.

It’s a charming town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses with wooden balconies.

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Here are some things you can do in Sighnaghi:

  • walk on the walls of the Sighnaghi Fortress and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Alazani valley
  • learn more about Georgia’s culture and history in the Sighnaghi Museum
  • visit St. Nino’s relics in Bodbe Monastery
  • taste the delicious wine of Kakheti at one of the many family-owned wine cellars
  • get married in the Sighnaghi Wedding House. The Wedding House is open 24/7 so couples can get married here at any time of any day of the week. Sighnaghi is after all the City of Love!
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How to get from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi:

Take a mashrutka (minibus) at the bus station near Samgori Metro Station in Tbilisi. A ticket costs 2 GEL and it takes around 2 hours to reach Sighnaghi. There’s an hourly mashrutka that will bring you back to Tbilisi in the evening.

Sighnaghi is known for having some of the best wine producers in Georgia. Going on a day tour from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi will not only allow you to see the highlights of this beautiful town but you’ll also get to taste some of the best wines in Georgia (and you’ll arrive safely back in Tbilisi afterward):

Where to stay in Sighnaghi

Instead of going on a day trip to Sighnaghi, you might prefer to spend the night in this lovely little city.

Note: Just know that you’ll have to return to Tbilisi if you want to go on the day trip to Davit Gareja on day 4 (see below). You can stay in Sighnaghi if you have your own private transfer.

There are many lovely guesthouses in Sighnaghi. You can already find a room for $15/night for 2 people. If you travel by yourself, you can find a bed in a dorm for $8/night:

Day 4: Davit Gareja, overnight in Tbilisi

Davit Gareja is a monastery with hundreds of caves tucked away into the half-deserted slopes of Mount Gareja. It was built in the 6th century by Assyrian Priests to strengthen Christianity in Georgia.

The whole complex consists of 15 monasteries spread out in the hills of the semi-desert area around the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. It’s one of Georgia’s most remarkable ancient sites!

Davit Gareja Cave Monastery Georgia - Georgia Itinerary

How to get from Tbilisi to Davit Gareja:

The only way to get from Tbilisi to Davit Gareja by public transport is by taking the Gareja Line bus from Freedom Square to the nearby village Udabno. This transfer service only runs from April until October.

The Gareji Line bus costs 30 GEL (return), leaves at 11 am and the journey takes about two hours. The bus will wait while you explore the site for a couple of hours.

You should be back in Tbilisi between 6 and 7 pm. Don’t forget to bring some snacks and drinks as there aren’t any facilities in the area!

2022 Update: The Gareji Line is currently suspended. Stay updated via their Facebook Page.

The easiest and most convenient way to get to Davit Gareja from Tbilisi, especially when traveling out of season, would be by going on an organized day tour. Here’s a fantastic off-road tour during which you also visit the nearby rainbow mountains:

How to get to Davit Gareja from Sighnaghi

There are no public transport services from Sighnaghi to Davit Gareja. The only way to get there from Sighnaghi would be to rent a car or go on an organized day tour.

Davit Gareja Cave Monastery Georgia - Georgia Itinerary

Day 5: Mtskheta & Uplistsikhe, overnight in Tbilisi or Gori

Mtskheta was the previous capital of Georgia and one of the oldest cities in the country. It’s the spiritual heart of Georgia and home to three of the most important churches: Svetitskhoveli, Jvari, and Samtavro Monastery.

Svetitskhoveli Monastery is one of the biggest and most important churches in the country. There’s also a legend that the robe of Jesus Christ is buried in the church.

The Jvari Monastery is located on a mountaintop with a great view over the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, as well as the entire city of Mtskheta. It’s also a popular spot for wedding shoots so you might see people dressed in their finest clothes!

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How to get to Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery from Tbilisi:

You can take a mashrutka to Mtskheta from the Didube Station in Tbilisi for only 1 GEL. The ride takes about 20 minutes and you can get off the minibus at the entrance of the Svetitskhoveli Monastery.

The Jvari Monastery is about 12km from the city center of Mtskheta but you’ll easily find a willing taxi driver to bring you there and back. The taxi costs around 20 GEL (for the taxi, not per person).

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View over Mtskheta from Jvari Monastery

After your visit to Mtskheta, for which you need half a day, you can continue your journey to Uplistsikhe. You’ll easily find taxis in the center of Mtskheta or you can order one through the taxi app Bolt.

Uplistsikhe is an abandoned cave town near Gori, about 100km from Tbilisi. It literally means “Lord’s Fortress” and it is more than 3000 years old.

This cave city used to be continuously inhabited until the 13th century AD and it used to have a pharmacy, a bakery, an amphitheater, and a prison. The whole complex is connected by tunnels.

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After visiting Uplistsikhe, you can take a (shared) taxi back to Tbilisi or spend the evening in Gori (see suggestions below).

Gori used to be an important military stronghold in the Middle Ages. The fortress is worth a visit during sunset. The city is also known for being the birthplace of Joseph Stalin and there’s a museum dedicated to him in the center of the town.

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If you’re not up for the hassle of taking several taxis this day, you can also go on an organized day tour to Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe and Gori from Tbilisi:

Where to stay in Gori:

Day 6 & 7: Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), overnight in Stepantsminda 

Stepantsminda is a small valley town in Kazbegi National Park, located on the northern slopes of the Caucasus Mountain Range in north-east Georgia. It’s a very popular area, due to its spectacular nature. It’s worth spending at least two days here.

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Here are some things you can do in Kazbegi:

  • walk one of the many hiking trails
  • hike up to the famous Gergeti Trinity Church, located at an altitude of 1800m
  • admire the beauty of the Gveleti waterfall, about 7km from Stepantsminda
  • hike to the Gergeti Glacier
  • explore the national park on horseback
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The Gergeti Trinity Church

To get to Kazbegi, you have to travel along the Georgian Military Highway. There are interesting places to visit along the way, such as Ananuri Castle, the Jinvaly water reservoir, the Sto Head sculptures and the Russia-Georgia friendship monument.

How to get from Tbilisi to Kazbegi:

There’s an hourly marshrutka from Didube Station in Tbilisi to Stepantsminda for about 20 GEL. The journey takes around 3 hours.

The downside of taking a marshrutka is that you won’t be able to stop at the places of interest along the Georgian Military Highway.

That’s why I’d recommend renting a car, hiring private transfer to Kazbegi, or going on one of the following organized tours to Kazbegi:

Where to stay in Stepantsminda:

Day 8: Travel day – from Kazbegi to Borjomi, overnight in Borjomi

The best and cheapest way to get from Kazbegi to Borjomi is by taking a mashrutka from Stepantsminda to Didube Station in Tbilisi (3 hours, 20 GEL). Once you’re in Didube Station, take the mashrutka to Borjomi. (2,5 hours, 8 GEL).

Where to stay in Borjomi:

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Borjomi

Day 9: Borjomi, overnight in Borjomi 

Borjomi is a small resort town in the Borjomi– Kharagauli National Park, one of the biggest national parks of Georgia. It’s known for its mineral water and hot springs.

Borjomi Georgia Itinerary

There are many hiking trails along with impressive landscapes (ask for a map at the tourist information office) or you can visit the city park, bathe in one of the hot springs or swim in one of the small pools.

Borjomi Georgia Itinerary
  • Alternative option (or if you have an extra day): go on a day trip from Borjomi to Vardzia or travel from Borjomi to Vardzia with overnight in Akhaltsikhe (see day 9 of The Cultural Route below).

Day 10: Kutaisi, overnight in Kutaisi 

Kutaisi is Georgia’s third-largest city and one of the world’s oldest inhabited cities. It’s the main cultural and educational center of Western Georgia.

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Things to do in Kutaisi:

How to get from Borjomi to Kutaisi:

To get to Kutaisi from Borjomi, you first have to take a mashrutka from Borjomi to Kashuri. In Kashuri you take another mashrutka to Kutaisi. There’s sometimes also a direct mashrutka going from Borjomi to Kutaisi. Inquire at your hostel/hotel or at the tourist information office.

The total duration of the trip is 3 hours.

Where to stay in Kutaisi:

Day 11: Travel day – from Kutaisi to Mestia (Svaneti), overnight in Mestia

Marshrutkas from Kutaisi to Mestia leave daily at 8 am from the bus stop next to the McDonalds. A ticket costs 30 Gel and it takes around 5 hours to get from Kutaisi to Mestia.

  • Tip: If you’re traveling with your own vehicle or renting one, you should make a small detour and visit the Martvili Canyons on your way to Mestia.
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Martvili Canyon

Where to stay in Mestia:

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View of Mestia from the balcony of Travel Inn House Mestia

Day 12 & 13: Svaneti, overnight in Mestia 

If you like snow-covered mountains, breathtaking scenery of alpine meadows, and picturesque villages that are dominated by tower houses then you’ll definitely enjoy Svaneti, a historical region in Northwest Georgia!

Mestia is the central town and the starting point for many hikes and trips around the region.

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Things to do in Svaneti:

  • hike to the Chalaadi Glacier (5-hour hike)
  • take the chairlift to Mount Zuruldi and enjoy the panoramic views over the Caucasus Range
  • go on a day hike to the Koruldi lakes (7-hour hike)
  • go on a day trip to Ushguli

Day 14: Batumi, overnight in Batumi 

Batumi is a modern city on the coast of the Black Sea. It’s the second biggest city in Georgia and quite a unique place!

The cityscape consists of a combination of European and Asian styles, mixed with fairy-tale-like towers, statues and buildings created by some hallucinating architects.

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This is definitely visible at night when the majority of the buildings are lit up and bathing in the colors of the rainbow.

Things to do in Batumi:

How to get from Mestia to Batumi:

Take the 8 am mashrutka from Mestia to Zugdidi (30 GEL, 3 to 4 hours). At the station of Zugdidi, take the mashrutka to Batumi. This will cost around 22 GEL and the journey lasts about 2 hours. You should arrive in Batumi in the early afternoon.

Where to stay in Batumi:

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Day 15: From Batumi back to Tbilisi

There are two trains leaving daily from Batumi to Tbilisi, one around 8 am, the other around 5 pm. A ticket costs around 25 GEL (2nd class) and the journey lasts about 5 hours.

There’s also an overnight train every other day. You can check the schedule and book train tickets online on the website of TKT.ge.

Georgia Itinerary 2 – The Cultural Route

This 2-week Georgia itinerary contains the most interesting historical places in Georgia and is made for culture and history lovers.

It’s a bit similar to the “Backpacker’s Route” but I added a few lesser-known places that highlight Georgia’s unique culture.

Most of the destinations on this route are reachable by public transport but some places are so off the beaten path that you might have to rent a car, hire private transfer or book an organized tour.

Click here to open the interactive map of the Culture Route.

Day 1: Tbilisi, overnight in Tbilisi

→ See days 1 & 2 of “The Backpacker’s Route”.

Day 2 & 3: Sighnaghi & Telavi (Kakheti), 1 night in Sighnaghi

On the second day, you can travel from Tbilisi to Sighnaghi in the morning and spend the rest of the day exploring this beautiful town (see day 3 of “The Backpacker’s Route” for info on how to get there, things to do and where to stay in Sighnaghi).

On day 3, you can visit Telavi and its surroundings and return to Tbilisi in the evening.

Telavi is located in the heart of Kakheti, the historical region of eastern Georgia. It’s one of the most ancient cities in Georgia and it used to be an important trading center on the Silk Route from China to Europe.

Telavi has a collection of uncommon architectural sites that you can visit.

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Things to do in Telavi:

  • visit the Batonis – Tsikhe fortress in the center of the city. This fortress used to be the residence of the Kakheti tsars and is now transformed into a history and ethnography museum
  • visit the Alaverdi Monastery, the second tallest church in Georgia
  • visit the Ikalto and Shuamta Monasteries
  • taste the delicious wine of Kakheti at the Shumi winery and learn more about the wine traditions in Georgia

Here’s a great itinerary suggestion to visit Kakheti in 2 (or 3) days.

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How to get around Kakheti:

The historical sites and wineries around Sighnaghi and Telavi are quite spread out and hard to visit if you’re not renting a car.

The easiest options – if you’re traveling by public transport – is to either ask your guesthouse to organize a private driver for the day (which will cost around USD $20 per person) or to join an organized tour.

Most tours depart from Tbilisi but you can ask your guide to pick you up in Sighnaghi. After the tour, you can return with your guide to Tbilisi.

With this option, you’ll not only learn a lot about the cultural and historical background, but it might also be safer to find your way home after sampling the delicious wines from the Kakheti region!

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House Museum of Alexander Chavchavadze, a famous historic site in Telavi

Day 4: Day trip to Davit Gareja, overnight in Tbilisi 

→ See day 4 of “The Backpacker’s Route” for more information.

Day 5: Mtskheta and Uplistikhe, overnight in Gori

→ See day 5 of “The Backpacker’s Route” for more information.

Day 6: Akhaltsikhe, overnight in Akhaltsikhe

Akhaltsikhe is a small city in the South of Georgia. It was founded in the Middle Ages and the newly renovated Rabati Fortress is its most important landmark.

Akhaltsikhe is rather a sleepy town but definitely worth a visit if you are into culture, history, and unique places.

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Things to do in Akhaltsikhe:

  • visit the Rabati Fortress. This fortress was built in the 13th century but has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. In 2012 there was a large reconstruction and the fortress turned into a town within a town.
  • Visit Sapara Monastery, a church hidden in the mountain forests, about 12km outside of Akhaltsikhe
  • visit the Khertivisi Fortress
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Where to stay in Akhaltsikhe:

Budget (less than €20/night): Old Town Akhaltsikhe
Mid-range (less than €50/night): Taba Hall Boutique Hotel
High-end (more than €50/night) : Hotel Rabati

How to get from Gori to Akhaltsikhe:

Take a mashrutka from the bus station in Gori to Akhaltsikhe. A ticket costs around 20 GEL and the journey takes about 2,5 hours.

Day 7: Vardzia – overnight in Akhaltsikhe

Vardzia is a spectacular cave monastery, dug out from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain. It looks like one of the movie sets of Lord of the Rings, although it wasn’t the home of dwarves but of many monks.

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This underground monastery was built in the 12th Century under the reign of King Tamar. It used to be completely hidden until a severe earthquake exposed and destroyed the cave monastery.

In my Vardzia Travel Guide, I’ll explain in detail what’s so special about this cave monastery and all the places to visit in Vardzia.

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How to get from Akhaltsikhe to Vardzia:

There are two marshrutkas that leave daily at 12.20 pm and 5.30 pm from Akhaltsikhe’s bus station to the main entrance of Vardzia caves. A ticket costs 7 GEL.

If you want to get there earlier, you can also take a mashrutka at 10.35 am from Akhaltsikhe’s bus station to Mirashkhani, which is a village within walking distance from Vardzia. A one-way ticket costs 7 GEL.

To return from Vardzia to Akhaltsikhe, there are daily 2 marshrutkas leaving at 1 pm and at 3 pm from opposite the cafe.

Another option is to take a taxi to Vardzia from Akhaltsikhe. This should cost around 70-80 GEL round-trip including the driver’s wait time while you visit the cave city. f you’re just planning to visit Vardzia as a day trip, try to find someone at your hotel/hostel to share the costs with.

Day 8: Chiatura & Katskhi, overnight in Kutaisi

Chiatura is a strange and charming city where you can still feel the ghost of the Soviet Empire. It’s nestled between steep valleys and deep gorges and it used to be a booming mining town.

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Chiatura is known as the “cable car city” as every corner of the town was connected with the mines through a system of cable cars. Most of these cable cars have rusted away but there are still a few of these “air tramways” functioning today as a form of free public transportation.

It’s quite a (frightening) experience to step into these rusty flying cabins that are known as the “death-defying metal coffins”.

Visiting ghosts of a distant past in Chiatura, the Cable Car City of Georgia.

After your visit to Chiatura, you can either take a taxi or catch the marshrutka from Chiatura to Kutaisi and ask the driver to drop you off at the Katskhi Pillar, a 40-meter high limestone monolith that is also known as “the Pillar of Life”.

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The walking path from the road to Katskhi Pillar

The most extraordinary thing about the Katskhi Pillar is that there’s a church on top of this pillar in which a monk has been living there for 20 years!

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After your visit to this very unusual landmark in Georgia, walk back to the road where the driver dropped you off and wave down the next marshrutka going towards Kutaisi.

How to get from Akhaltsikhe to Chiatura:

First, take the marshrutka to Kutaisi at Akhaltsikhe’s bus station. Get off in Zestaponi and take from there the marshrutka going to Chiatura.

How to get from Chiatura to Katskhi Pillar and Kutaisi:

The last marshrutka from Chiatura to Kutaisi leaves at the Chiatura Central Station at 5 pm. It’s best to visit the Katskhi Pillar in the early afternoon so you don’t miss the last marshrutka.

It takes about 1.5 hours to get from Chiatura to Kutaisi and the ride costs 6 GEL.

Where to stay in Kutaisi:

Where to stay in Chiatura

In case you’ve missed the last marshrutka or you prefer to spend the night in Chiatura and travel the next day to Kutaisi, here are my recommendations for guesthouses in Chiatura:

Day 9: Kutaisi & Tskultabo, overnight in Kutaisi

While Kutaisi is Georgia’s 3rd biggest city, you won’t need more than a day to visit all its highlights. See my recommendations for things to do in Kutaisi on day 10 of “the Backpacker’s Route”.

What I also highly recommend doing on this day, is to take a small trip to Tskultabo.

Tskultabo used to be a luxurious spa resort in Georgia during the Soviet Union. It was famous for its therapeutic mineral springs and radon water therapy.

The health complex had 19 grand sanatoriums and 9 bathhouses circling a large park. It was visited by many historical people and there was even a bathhouse built especially for Joseph Stalin. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the sanatoriums got abandoned and left empty to decay.

When the war broke out in the nearby Abkhazia region in 1992, refugees were given shelter in some of the vacant sanatoriums and nowadays, hundreds of families are still living there.

Some of the sanatoriums got renovated and are functioning as hotels that still offer treatments. 2 out of the 9 bathhouses are also still in use. But the others didn’t get a new purpose and are empty and crumbling.

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It’s quite fascinating to visit these once-glorious buildings and if this is something that interests you, you should definitely take a half-day trip from Kutaisi to Tskultabo in the morning or afternoon.

Be aware that not all the sanatoriums are open for visitors and entry is at your own risk for some, due to their decaying state. Here’s a great guide on where to find the abandoned sanatoriums in Tskaltubo one is allowed to visit.

Another option could be to join an organized tour to Tskaltubo so you’ll learn all about the interesting history of the sanatoriums and you’ll get to visit them in a responsible way.

How to get from Kutaisi to Tskaltubo (and back)

Tskaltubo is only a 25-minute drive from Kutaisi and very easy to reach by marshrutka or taxi.

You can order a taxi through Bolt, and the ride will cost you around 20 GEL, depending on where in Kutaisi you’re leaving from. The taxi app doesn’t really work in Tskaltubo so to return, you can take a taxi at the post office in Tskaltubo or outside the Central Market.

If you want to travel to Tskaltubo by marshrutka, you can take marshrutka #30, which departs daily between 8 am and 7 pm from the end of the Red Bridge. There’s a marshrutka going every 15-20 minutes and a one-way ticket costs 1.20 GEL. You can ask the driver to stop at the park in Tskaltubo from where you can walk to the majority of sanatoriums and bathhouses.

To return to Kutaisi by marshrutka, wave down a marshrutka traveling in the direction of Kutaisi on the eastern side of the park. The cost and travel time are the same.

Day 10: Travel Day from Kutaisi to Mestia, overnight in Mestia

See day 11 of “The Backpacker’s Route”.

Day 11 – 13: Svaneti, overnight in Mestia

→ See days 12 and 13 of “The Backpacker’s Route”.

Day 14 (& 15): from Mestia to Tbilisi

The return journey from Mestia to Tbilisi by marshrutka takes about 10 hours. You can either do it in one go or split the journey over 2 days, having an overnight stop at Zugdidi or Kutaisi.

Mestia has its own little central bus station (it’s more of a bus stop) from where you can take a mashrutka to Zugdidi, Kutaisi or Tbilisi. Tickets can be bought at the ticket office near the bus stop:

  • From Mestia to Tbilisi: 8.00 am – 40 Gel 
  • From Mestia to Kutaisi: 8.00 am – 30 Gel
  • From Mestia to Zugdidi: 8.00 am – 25 Gel 

You can also take the (night) train from Zugdidi to Tbilisi. You can check the train schedule and buy tickets online as the schedule tends to change during summer and winter times.

For this option, you first have to take the marshrutka from Mestia to Zugdidi. The ride takes about 3 to 4 hours and the van will drop you off at the train station from where you can continue the trip to Tbilisi by train.

If you’re short on time, you could also fly from Mestia to Tbilisi. The flights leave from the small airport near Mestia and arrive in Natakhtari, a 20-minute drive from Tbilisi.

They operate every Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tickets can be booked 3 months in advance and it costs 90 Gel (about 30 USD) for a one-way ticket from Mestia to Natakhtari (Tbilisi). You can book your tickets here. The plane is small so tickets sell quickly.

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Ushguli, Svaneti

Georgia Itinerary 3 – The Outdoor Route

This Georgia itinerary is made for adventurers and outdoor lovers who’d love to hike and explore off-the-beaten-track destinations in the country.

To follow this route, you’ll have to be prepared to camp in the great outdoors of Georgia. Some of the places are so remote that it’s hard to get there by public transportation. Also, be aware that most of these places are only accessible during summer. The best time to follow this itinerary is between late May/ early June and late September/ early October.

You’ll have to be willing to hitchhike at times– which is very easy in Georgia – or go on an adventurous road trip in Georgia by renting a car. Check out the prices for renting a car in Georgia here

I mention the minimum amount of days you’d need to enjoy each place to its fullest but you can stay longer (or skip a destination), depending on the time you have and your preferences.

Click here to open the interactive map of the Outdoor Route.

Day 1: Tbilisi

As you’ll very likely arrive in Tbilisi, you might as well enjoy the city vibe and last bit of comfort in civilization before spending the majority of the time in remote outdoor places.

→ See day 1 of “the Backpacker’s Route” for what to do and where to stay in Tbilisi.

Day 2-5: Lagodekhi National Park

Lagodekhi is a national park in the Kakheti region, about 185km from Tbilisi. You can do several day hikes in the park but if you can spend 3 full days in the national park the highlight is the hiking trail to Black Rock Lake.

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This 50 km long hike takes about 3 days and will bring you magnificent views over the Alzani Valley to the beautiful Black Rock Lake. You can also get there on horseback. Here’s a detailed guide on the Black Rock Lake Trek.

Here’s an overview with detailed hiking trails of the different hikes in Lagodekhi.

How to get from Tbilisi to Lagodekhi National Park:

Take a direct mashrutka from Isani Metro Station in Tbilisi to Lagodekhi. A ticket costs 9 GEL and the journey lasts about 3 hours. Once you arrive at the bus station of Lagodekhi, you’ll have to walk 2km to the main entrance of the park or you can take a taxi.

Where to stay in Lagodekhi:

There are several guesthouses in the small town of Lagodekhi if you want to spend a relaxing evening before or after your hike.

You’re allowed to camp or spend the night in a shelter in the National Park. It costs 5 GEL per person per night to camp and 15 GEL per person per night to overnight in one of the shelters on the hiking trails.

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Day 6 – 8: Tusheti

Tusheti is one of the most beautiful and fascinating regions of Georgia, located in the northeast of the country. There’s only one road that goes to the area over the treacherous Abano Pass which is only accessible from late May to early October.

Omalo, Dartlo and Shenako are some of the tower-dotted mountain villages that you can visit in Tusheti. Some of these villages aren’t even accessible by car so you’ll have to walk or go on horseback to visit these ancient fairy-tale-like communities.

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For more details on the different hiking trails, check out this detailed guide by Caucasus Trekking.

If you want to have a truly unique experience, ask the local shepherds if you can join them for a few days and learn more about the lifestyle of the Tushetians!

Tusheti - Omalo – one of Georgia's most beautiful and fascinating regions - Journal of Nomads

As it’s really hard to get around and enjoy the region to its fullest when traveling independently, I’d highly recommend joining a multiple-day tour to Tusheti. Here are my suggestions:

How to get to Omalo (Tusheti) FROM LAGODEKHI NATIONAL PARK

The road to Omalo, the main village of Tusheti, is only open from the end of May till the beginning of October. There’s no paved road into the area so the only option to get there is via a rough, one-way track through the mountains.

Unless you have your own 4×4 vehicle and you’re a very experienced driver (the road is really a dangerous one!), you have to take a 4×4 Delica taxi or hire private transfer to get from Telavi or Tbilisi to Tusheti or go on an organized tour (see my recommendations above).

To get to Omalo from Lagodekhi, you’ll first have to take a mashrutka from the bus station in Lagodekhi to Telavi. This journey takes about 2 hours and costs 6 GEL.

Catch another marshrutka from Telavi to Kvemo Alvani. There will be 4×4 Delicas waiting to take people to Omalo. You should arrive before 12pm if you want to be certain to catch a ride.

These 4×4 Delicas usually offer shared rides, meaning that the price of the vehicle is shared among the passengers. If the car is full, expect to pay around 70 GEL (around $25) per person. The journey from Kvemo Alvani to Omalo takes around 4 hours.

How to get to Omalo Tusheti from Tbilisi:

You can catch a marshrutka to Kvemo Alvani or Telavi from the Ortachala bus station in Tbilisi. Either journey takes about 2 hours.

There’s only one marshrutka a day to Kvemo Alvani, usually leaving at 9 a.m. In case you’ve missed that one, there are hourly marshrutkas from Tbilisi to Telavi.

See the above section for the continuation from Telavi or Kvemo Alvani to Omalo.

I hitchhiked from Tbilisi to Tusheti and I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re not in a rush to get there.

Tusheti – one of Georgia's most beautiful and fascinating regions - Journal of Nomads - Kaza Truck
Yep, that Kamaz Truck was my ride to Tusheti

Where to stay in Tusheti:

Most guesthouses in Tusheti are located in Omalo. You’ll find some homestays in other villages but they can’t be booked online in advance.

My recommendations for guesthouses in Tusheti:

Backpacking in Georgia - everything you need to know - Journal of Nomads - ancients settlements in Tusheti

Day 9 – 11: Shatili & Abudelauri Lakes in Khevsureti

Khevsureti is a true destination for outdoor and hiking lovers! You can spend a couple of days here to visit Shatili and the Abudelauri Lakes but you could easily spend a week here as there are several hiking trails in the region.

Shatili is a historic highland village with medieval towers in the remote region of Khevsureti. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site that used to serve as a fortress, protecting Georgia’s northern pass from invaders. (a bit similar to Svaneti).

The village is surrounded by huge green mountains and since it’s so remote, modern life hasn’t penetrated this region yet. You can reach Shatili only during summer.

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Shatili

Another highlight in Khevsureti are the three colorful Abudelauri lakes near Roshka.

The lakes are located at an altitude of 2500m at the foot of the Chiukhi Massif. Due to their unique colors, there are lots of legends and myths connected to these lakes.

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Blue Lake

The trek to the three lakes is fairly easy and can be done in one day. The hike starts at the village of Roshka and it’s about 7 km to reach the first two lakes. Along the path, you will first reach Blue Lake.

The Green Lake is just a bit further (and a great camping spot if you want to spend the evening there). From there it’s another 30-minute walk to reach the last lake, called White Lake.

Find the hiking trail here.

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Blue Lake

If you’re not a seasoned hiker and you want to find the most convenient way to visit Shatili and the Abudelauri lakes, I’d recommend joining this 5-day hiking tour, during which you’ll visit Khevsureti’s highlights (including Shatili and the lakes) and Juta in Kazbegi (see days 11-13 below).

How to get from Omalo to Shatili by hiking:

If you love going on multiple-day treks and you’re a seasoned hiker, you can go on a fantastic 5-day adventure that connects Omalo to Shatili! You can read the detailed description of the Omalo- Shatili trek here.

If you prefer to do this hike in group with a guide, you can join one of the following trekking tours. During these tours you’ll hike from Omalo in Tusheti to Shatili and finish in Kazbegi (see days 11-13 below).

How to get from Omalo to Shatili by public transport:

It will be a very long journey with transfers in Khemo Alvani – Telavi – Tbilisi so you might want to break the journey into 2 days with an overnight in Tbilisi.

To get from Omalo to Shatili by public transport, you’ll first have to take a shared 4×4 taxi from Omalo to Khemo Alvani. What I’d do is, when you arrive in Omalo on the first day, ask your driver where and at what time most 4×4 taxis leave on the day of your planned return.

I hitched a ride with a local farmer from Omalo to Telavi so hitchhiking is an option if you’re not in a rush. Most traffic passing to or from Omalo are shared taxis so it might take a long while before finding a free ride (it took me 4 hours of patiently waiting…).

The journey from Omalo to Khemo Alvani will take around 4 hours.

Once you’re in Khemo Alvani, take a taxi or marshrutka to the New Bus Station in Telavi. The drive takes around 30 minutes.

How to get from Telavi to Tbilisi:

There are hourly marshrutkas leaving between 9 am and 9 pm from the New Bus Station in Telavi to the Ortachala Bus Station in Tbilisi. Tickets cost around 10 GEL, and the trip takes 2 to 3 hours.

How to get from Tbilisi to Shatili:

Shatili is about 140 km north of Tbilisi. Know that the road to this village is only accessible from May to October.

There are marshutkas from Navtlugi – near the Samgori metro station – in Tbilisi every Tuesday and Friday at 09.00h and from Didube station every Wednesday and Saturday at 09.00h. The journey takes about 5 hours and tickets cost 50 GEL.

The most convenient way would be to rent a 4×4 car to get there or hire private transfer for the duration of your trip to Khevsureti:

How to get to the Abudelauri Lakes:

There’s no public transportation that goes directly to Roshka, the starting point of the hike to the Abudelauri lakes.

You’ll have to either hitchhike (which might be tricky since it’s a very remote region), ask at your guesthouse in Shatili if they can arrange private transport for you, or join an organized tour from Tbilisi:

Where to stay in Shatili:

There are currently just a couple of guesthouses in Shatili. Check their availability here. There are also plenty of camping areas close to the river.

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Day 12 – 14: Kazbegi National Park

Kazbegi National Park is located in the Greater Caucasus mountains, near the border with Russia, and is named after Mount Kazbegi, the 6th highest peak in the Caucasus at an altitude of 5,047 meters.

The most popular town in Kazbegi is Stepantsminda as it’s the base to visit the iconic Gergerti Trinity Monastery, which stands on a peak framed by the snow-capped slopes of Mount Kazbegi (see days 6 & 7 of the Backpackers Route).

Gergeti Trinity Church Kazbegi Georgia - Journal of Nomads

While most travelers stick to the hike or drive up to the monastery, there are many other day hikes and treks in the Kazbegi National Park where you won’t see as many tourists as in Stepantsminda.

If you want to enjoy the beauty of Kazbegi without being surrounded by tourists, spend a day in Juta, a small village in the National Park, 24 km away from Stepantsminda! You can hike, ride horses or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the northern Caucasus Mountains.

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How to get from Shatili to Kazbegi and Juta:

The most epic way would be to hike from either Shatili or from Roshka (Abudelauri Lakes) to Juta and Kazbegi!

The 4-day trek from Shatili to Juta is a very demanding one so only seasoned trekkers should undertake this journey!

You can also hike in one day from Roshka to Juta. This moderate 16.7-kilometer hike takes you across the 3068-meter-high Sadzele Pass.

Or, as I mentioned above in the itinerary for Khevsureti, you can hike all the way from Omalo in Tusheti to Kazbegi!

Traveling by public transport from Khevsureti to Kazbegi will be quite the journey. You’ll first have to get back to Tbilisi, which won’t be the easiest when leaving from Shatili or Roshka.

You can either catch the marshrutka in Shatili (it only runs on certain days but I don’t have updated info on it) or ask around for a taxi to bring you from either Shatili or Roshka to Barisakho from where you can catch a marshrutka to Tbilisi (only one a day, leaving at 9 am!) or take a taxi.

Once you’re in Tbilisi, go to the Didube Station where you can find an hourly marshrutka to Stepantsminda for about 20 GEL. The journey takes around 3 hours.

Once you’re in Stepantsminda, you can take a taxi for 80 GEL to Juta or take the daily minibus arranged by Mountain Freaks agency.

It departs twice a day, at 9:15 (return at 16:30) and 11:15 (return at 18:30) from their office in Stepantsminda. The price of the return ticket is 30 GEL and the bus departs when there are at least three passengers. You can also try to hitchhike from Stepantsminda to Juta.

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Where to stay in Kazbegi:

In Stepantsminda:

In Juta:

There are plenty of beautiful camping spots in Juta or you could stay at one of the wooden guesthouses for $10 to $15 per night. Check their prices and availability here.

Day 15: Return to Tbilisi

Take the mashrutka from Stepantsminda to Didube Station in Tbilisi (3 hours, 20 GEL) and enjoy the rest of your afternoon by taking a warm bath and getting used to the city vibes again.

Alternative or Extra options:

In case you’d have more time, you’d not able to reach Tusheti and Khevsureti yet due to the weather conditions or you just want to skip those destinations in the itinerary altogether, here are 3 more regions I recommend to enjoy Georgia’s beautiful mountains.

Svaneti (3 days or longer)

Svaneti is one of the most popular mountain regions in Georgia but it’s nonetheless a stunning area with many hiking opportunities!

The best trek I’d recommend in Svaneti is the multiple-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli.

More info on Svaneti, how to get there and where to stay in 21 things to do in Svaneti, the wild heart of the Caucasus.

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Racha (3 days or longer)

Racha is another beautiful mountainous region in Georgia, close to Svaneti. However, it’s not as popular as the other regions as it doesn’t have a good infrastructure or major known highlights yet. If you want to have a real off-the-beaten-path experience, then Racha will be a destination of your liking!

Here are 2 useful guides on Racha:

Upper Adjara (3 days or longer)

Upper Adjara is another mountainous region in Georgia that most travelers don’t travel to (yet). It’s located in the southwestern corner of Georgia, near the Black Sea coast at the foot of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains.

Upper Adjara has 5 municipalities that all offer different sights, hikes, and delicious cuisine!

Here’s a great resource with more information about visiting Adjara, and an overview of where to go and what to do there.

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I hope these 3 itineraries were useful to help you prepare for your trip to Georgia. I’m wishing you a great time and always love hearing about your experiences!

If you have more questions or you like to add something to this itinerary, contact me or let me know in the comments below!

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24 thoughts on “Georgia Itinerary – 3 Great Travel Itineraries to see the best of Georgia (country) in 2024”

  1. Hey
    I depended heavily on your guides and blogs for trip to the stans (Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan) back in 2018. After not travelling much since pandemic, now when I had a sudden impulse to travel and picked Georgia, I was hoping you guys were still writing or there was a blog written for Georgia by you. Thankfully I am back here reading this to make Georgia a wonderful trip in a few days. So grateful!

    1. Hi Pranoy, it’s just me now since 2020 but I’ve been revisiting most destinations after the pandemic to add new content and updates. Glad to hear you love this blog!

  2. Irakli Merebashvili

    I have not read such a comprehensive and correct description of Georgia and its people.
    I am very ashamed to admit it, I lived 55 years in Tbilisi and did not see half of what you managed to see in 11 months.
    after reading this I wanted to give up everything and go explore Georgia. when you arrive next time, I will be happy to take you wherever you wish. (like all Georgians I love speed on the road, but I never exceed the permissible, even though the car is English but the steering wheel is on it left side -))
    PS. You mentioned Bakhmaro, it is located in the Guria region, unfortunately in tourist guides only this place comes from such a beautiful place. this is my mother’s motherland and I spent a lot of time as a child there, there is also Gomis Mta, a little-known resort, but it is higher and in my scenery more beautiful than on Bakhmaro.

    1. Cynthia - Journal of Nomads

      Hello Irakli, thank you so much. I’m happy to hear such great feedback from a Georgian! 🙂
      Thank you for the tip about Gomis Mta, we’ll try and visit it when we return to Georgia. We’re planning on coming back in March 2020 so hopefully we can meet you there!
      Warm wishes,
      Cynthia

  3. Dag Cynthia, super bedankt voor de snelle reactie en het droeve nieuws. Dat ziet er inderdaad niet kosher uit, bon, we vragen het na en plannen het op’t einde van de trip.
    We zullen voornamelijk rondreizen met openbaar vervoer, liften en taxi is een mogelijkheid. Is liften dan echt zo easy? Heb jullie hitch hike verhaal gelezen. Ben zowieso op ln hoede als het om drinken gaat.
    We nemen ook geen tent of slaapzak mee. We plannen enkel day hikes. Tips altijd welcome!
    Graag zouden we de hike Juta-Roshka doen, afhankelijk van het weer uiteraard en de volgende dag de drie meren. Is het wandelpad gemarkeerd zoals de weg naar de drie meren? We hebben geen wandel gps. Geen zin om hopeloos verloren te lopen, want de bergen vergen heel wat van Hilde’s knieën! 1400m up en 1800m down, niet slecht. Ik ben 43 en zij 54. ‘t Moet een beetje leuk blijven voor beiden.
    Wat kledij betreft..thermisch ondergoed, donsjas, muts, regenjas staan op de lijst, maar ik neem aan dat we ook in T-shirt kunnen lopen. Ik herinner me de maanden trekken in de Himalaya als heel zonnig en warm overdag en ‘s morgens & ‘s avonds koud. Wel geen sneeuw in oktober! Wat zijn jullie ervaringen in Georgië?
    Je stelde voor om te mailen, hmm naar welk adres? Ben echt niet zo’n social media mens, sorry!
    Groetjes vanuit België, Sofie&Hilde

    1. Cynthia - Journal of Nomads

      Ik heb net je vorige berichtjes beantwoord 🙂 Je kan altijd mailen naar hello(at)journalofnomads(dot)com!

  4. Dag Cynthia, super de max jullie reisgids, stukken beter dan gelijk welke reisgids! Wij gaan de ganse maand oktober naar Georgië, niet de meest ideale maand, maar soit. Vraagje: kunnen we met bagage vertrekken vanuit Tbilisi naar Davit Gareja en na het bezoek doorreizen naar Sighnaghi? Waar zouden we die bagage kwijt kunnen tijdens ons bezoek? Wandel je van DG naar Udabno of omgekeerd?
    Denk je dat de bergpas nog open zou zijn om naar Omalo te reizen? We zouden na Sighnaghi naar Telavi reizen en vervolgens naar het startpunt zoals jij beschreven hebt, maw in de eerste week van oktober. We zijn niet van plan een auto te huren.
    Dankjewel!

    1. Cynthia - Journal of Nomads

      Hoi Sofie, wat fijn om te horen, dank je wel!! 🙂
      Hoe zijn jullie van plan om naar Davit Gareja te reizen? Ga je met een taxi gaan en daarna met dezelfde taxi doorreizen naar Sighnaghi? Indien je dit doet, kan je altijd je bagage in de taxi laten. Maar vraag wel eens rond of het complex toegankelijk is want er zijn momenteel problemen in Udabno (https://oc-media.org/azerbaijan-georgia-row-reignites-over-davit-gareja-monastery-complex/). Indien je al liftend gaat, weet ik niet echt een andere optie dan al je bagage mee te nemen…

      Ivm de bergpas naar Omalo, daar zal je in Sighnaghi over moeten rondvragen. Het hangt echt af van het weer en of het er al heeft gesneeuwd. Met wat geluk kan je begin oktober nog gaan dus stel het niet te lang uit. Ga je er al liftend heen?

      Laat gerust horen of je nog meer vragen hebt (je mag altijd een mailtje sturen) en ik wens jullie een prachtige reis toe!
      Groetjes!

      1. Dag Cynthia, dankjewel voor de droeve informatie. Dat ziet er helemaal niet goed uit. We zullen het navragen en eventueel plannen op het einde van de reis. We zouden reizen met het openbaar vervoer, al kan het wel eens zijn dat we liften, maar dat is niet ons plan om zo te reizen wegens tijdgebrek. Wat is een maand? Een deur die open en dicht gaat. We nemen ook geen tent, noch slaapzak mee. Ik zou heel graag van Juta naar Roshka stappen, maar alweer hetzelfde probleem: het weer en mogelijks sneeuw, plus het feit dat Hilde (mijn vrouw) haar knieën daar niet gelukkig van worden. 1400m klimmen en 1800m dalen. Hebben jullie de tocht gedaan?
        Keep in touch! Fijn dat je zo snel hebt gereageerd! Super fantastisch!
        S&H

        1. Cynthia - Journal of Nomads

          Hoi Sofie, een maand kan lang of kort zijn, afhankelijk van wat je inderdaad wil doen 🙂 Mijn tip: als je de bergen in wil, probeer dit aan het begin van jullie reis te doen. Niko en ik hebben Svaneti bezocht begin oktober en het weer was toen echt nog prima. Het hangt dus echt af van het onvoorspelbare weer maar de eerste 2 weken van oktober zouden echt nog ok moeten zijn. Doe dan tijdens de laatste 2 weken meer citytrips zoals Sighnaghi, Kacheti, Batumi, Mtskheta,…

          De tocht van Juta naar Roshka hebben we niet gedaan maar je kan hier meer info vinden: https://www.travelsauro.com/hike-juta-roshka-chaukhi-pass/

          Groetjes!

      2. Dag Cynthia, bedankt voor de snelle reactie en om het droeve nieuws te melden. Dat ziet er niet goed uit, bon, we vragen het na en doen het op ‘t einde van de reis indien mogelijk.
        We reizen voornamelijk met openbaar vervoer, mogelijks es liften of een taxi.
        Hebben jullie de tocht van Juta naar Roshka gedaan? Staat het wandelpad aangeduid of is het zoeken en verloren lopen? Wij hebben geen wandel gps. Het zal er natuurlijk ook van afhangen of het mogelijk is door de weersomstandigheden.
        Welke kledij moeten we voorzien voor oktober? Muts en donsjas, thermisch ondergoed en warme kledij staan op de lijst, maar ik neem aan dat we ook wel 20 graden zullen hebben of niet? Regenjas hoort er ook bij zeker?
        Heb je blauwe hemel en zon in de bergen? Dat was zo in de Himalaya, maar tis overal anders, zoals oktober daar een goeie maand is om te hiken.
        Super fantastisch, dankjewel voor de reactie! S&H

        1. Cynthia - Journal of Nomads

          Hoi Sofie, zie mijn vorige antwoord ivm de tocht 🙂
          Qua kledij: het kan inderdaad ook nog aangenaam warm zijn, zeker in de steden en aan de Zwarte Zee. Ik zou dus op alles voorzien zijn. Extreme koude zul je nog niet meemaken. Ik zou bij het inpakken kledij voorzien voor 5 graden en 25 graden. Laagjes is het geheim en zeker een regenjas ook!
          Op een mooie dag heb je zeker een blauwe hemel en een sterke zon in de bergen. Het is echt moeilijk op voorhand te voorspellen. Ik heb de voorbije zomer in de bergen van Centraal-Azie doorgebracht en heb zowel een korte short als een dikke trui in m’n rugzak. We hebben alle weersomstandigheden gehad behalve sneeuw 😀 Dus laagjes en op alles voorzien zijn.

          Veel succes met het inpakken 😉
          Groetjes!

  5. This guide is so useful for planning a trip! I enjoyed that you write down suggestions for alternative day trips as well!

    1. Hi Rachel, I’m so happy to hear that my guide is so useful for your upcoming travels to Georgia! Enjoy your time there!!

  6. This is most helpful blog I’ve ever read, the complete set of itineraries and budget hostel with links is awesome. I’m going to Georgia alone this December 2018 for 45 days and all the places i like to visit are on you blog. I can’t wait to visit this country and this blog makes me more excited.

    1. Hi Jade, that is so great to hear, thank you!! I’m glad that this blog inspires and excites you! You’ll love Georgia and it is very safe to travel there by yourself. Just watch out with the wine and chacha 😉

  7. I love to travel off the beaten tracks. Georgia has always been on my Bucket list and the pictures look beautiful. Your post is super helpful if I am going to go one day. Thank you so much.

    1. Hi Claudia, thank you! I’m very happy to hear that this post will help you for your future travels in Georgia. It’s an incredibly beautiful and interesting country to visit and I’m sure you’ll love it, especially if you love to travel off-the-beaten-path!

  8. Excellent article 🙂 I like the attention to detail and just the right amount of information 🙂 Note that Tusheti (probably) will not be accessible for a while this season. Cheers!

    1. Hi Bagrat, thank you so much!
      And thanks for the info about Tusheti! Is there still a lot of snow on the road? Or do you know why it won’t be accessible for a while?
      Warm wishes!

  9. Wow! I wish I had this when I visited Georgia! Great article! There’s just so much I have yet to explore! Also thanks for mentioning me, it’s appreciated! 🙂

    1. Hi Rose, thank you! You wrote a brilliant guide about Tbilisi so it was my pleasure to mention it as it will help a lot of travelers!!

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