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The Georgian Military Road: Tbilisi to Stepantsminda – Route Guide

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Gergeti Trinity Church alone on its ridge above Stepantsminda, the Caucasus wall behind it
Photo: Stefan Wisselink · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A three-day, separately reserved road journey from Tbilisi through Mtskheta to Stepantsminda. The baseline keeps Gergeti, Truso, Juta and every hike optional, never crosses the Russian border, and requires the Roads Department condition report before the mountain leg.

The Georgian Military Road: Tbilisi to Stepantsminda is a 155 km one-way journey (staffed road transport). It works best as a 3-day trip; the plan below is the 3-day version for June, built from 209 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3
days
155km
distance
3
Stops
209
curated stops

Plan your own version → 3-day plan · best time to go

The route

Tbilisi public heritage day→ 21 kmMtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day→ 134 kmStepantsminda reserved mountain-road arrival and public town day

What you'll see

Sameba Cathedral
Marvel at this towering cathedral, a blend of traditional Georgian and Byzantine architectural styles.
Tbilisi public heritage day
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Witness sacred history at one of Georgia's most revered sites.
Mtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day
Alexander Kazbegi Museum
This museum is currently closed as of July 2026.
Stepantsminda reserved mountain-road arrival and public town day
Old Tbilisi
Stroll through winding streets lined with old-style balconies, ancient churches, and charming shops.
Tbilisi public heritage day
Shio Mgvime Monastery
Take in spectacular views from this grand 6th-century monastery.
Mtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day
Jvari Pass Travertine Natural Monument
Discover a unique cold sulphur water "hill" at high altitude.
Stepantsminda reserved mountain-road arrival and public town day
Sioni Church
You will see intricate stone carvings and stained glass windows in this historic cathedral.
Tbilisi public heritage day
Samtavro
Ponder legends at the site where St. Nino once prayed and lived.
Mtskheta public heritage and reserved transfer day

Choose your length

3-day plan9 stops · 4.8 h transit3 stops/day · 1.6 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

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

The reviewed warm-season baseline still requires the live Gudauri–Kobi road report, weather and vehicle check.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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