Georgia is a captivating country in the Caucasus region where ancient traditions meet stunning mountain landscapes and world-class wine culture. From the charming cobblestone streets of Tbilisi to the dramatic peaks of the Greater Caucasus, Georgia offers extraordinary hospitality, unique cuisine, and eight millennia of winemaking heritage.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Mtskheta
Highlights: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site) · Jvari Monastery with panoramic river views · Samtavro Convent · Walking the ancient walled city
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
Highlights: Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170m altitude · Dramatic Greater Caucasus mountain scenery · Hiking trails to Gergeti Glacier · Mt. Kazbek (5,047m) views
David Gareja Monastery
Highlights: 6th-century cave monastery complex carved into semi-desert cliffs · Remarkable Byzantine frescoes · Semi-arid badlands landscape · Border viewpoint into Azerbaijan
Kakheti Wine Region (Sighnaghi)
Highlights: Sighnaghi walled town with cobblestone streets and wine houses · Bodbe Convent and gardens · Alazani Valley vineyard panoramas · Winery tastings in Telavi and Kvareli
Uplistsikhe Cave Town
Highlights: Ancient rock-hewn city dating to early Iron Age · Carved halls, wine cellars, and pagan temples · Mtkvari River valley views · Option to combine with Stalin Museum in Gori
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Tours
- Organized shared day tours from 30-80 GEL per person for Kazbegi, Mtskheta/Ananuri, David Gareja, and Kakheti wine country. Book through hostels.
- Private
- Private car with driver from 120-300 GEL/day for complete flexibility; recommended for David Gareja and custom routes
- Public
- Marshrutkas to Mtskheta (1 GEL), Gori (5 GEL), and Kazbegi (10 GEL) from Didube or Samgori stations; trains to Gori (6 GEL) and Kutaisi (10 GEL)
- Rental
- Car rental from 60-150 GEL/day from multiple agencies near Tbilisi airport; 4WD required for mountain regions (80-200 GEL/day)
Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
The daily Kazbegi marshrutka from Didube departs at 10AM - arrive 30 minutes early as it fills quickly
David Gareja has no public transport - join a shared tour or split a private taxi with other travelers from your hostel
Mtskheta can be combined with Ananuri Fortress and Gori on a single day with a rental car
Kakheti wine country (Sighnaghi, Telavi) deserves a full day or overnight to properly experience winery tastings