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Tbilisi & the High Caucasus: Route Guide

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Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek's snows
Photo: Arian Zwegers from Brussels, Belgium · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Seven days link Tbilisi and Mtskheta’s heritage with the mountain town of Stepantsminda, then Gori and Sighnaghi before returning to Tbilisi. Book licensed road transport separately for the whole loop and check current Gudauri–Kobi road conditions. Gergeti, Truso, cave sites, wineries and hikes remain optional excursions; this route includes no Russian border crossing or entry into occupied territory.

Tbilisi & the High Caucasus is a 700 km loop (with a driver). It works best as a 7-day trip; the plan below is the 7-day version for June, built from 455 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

7
days
700km
distance
7
Stops
455
curated stops

View ready-made plans 7-day plan · best time to go

The route

Tbilisi public heritage day→ 25 kmMtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day→ 155 kmStepantsminda reserved mountain-road arrival day→Stepantsminda public mountain-town day→ 170 kmGori reserved long-transfer and public heritage day→ 200 kmSighnaghi reserved long-transfer and public town day→ 150 kmTbilisi reserved loop-return day

What you'll see

Sameba Cathedral
Be awed by the towering synthesis of Georgian church architecture.
Tbilisi public heritage day
Shio Mgvime Monastery
Take in spectacular views from a 6th-century monastery.
Mtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day
Alexander Kazbegi Museum
Currently closed, awaiting reopening in the future.
Stepantsminda reserved mountain-road arrival day
Stepantsminda public mountain-town circuit
Use a second public Stepantsminda town day; no Gergeti, Truso, Juta or hike is assumed.
Stepantsminda public mountain-town day
Stalin Museum
Explore artefacts and media celebrating Stalin’s life and legacy.
Gori reserved long-transfer and public heritage day
Bodbiskhevi Bazaar Sunday Market
Browse fresh produce, meats, crafts, and more at the bustling Sunday market.
Sighnaghi reserved long-transfer and public town day
Tbilisi reserved loop-return circuit
Complete the reserved loop return to Tbilisi with road and traffic recovery margin.
Tbilisi reserved loop-return day
Old Tbilisi
Stroll winding streets lined with ancient churches and charming balconies.
Tbilisi public heritage day

Choose your length

7-day plan20 stops · 20.0 h transit2.9 stops/day · 2.9 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

The reviewed baseline still requires live mountain-road, weather and vehicle checks before the Stepantsminda leg.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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