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1-week Georgia itinerary 2026: Tbilisi, Kazbegi and wine

7 well-paced days: Tbilisi, the Kazbegi mountains and the Kakheti wine region. The essential format, with detailed budget, marshrutka and transport.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

7 days

Stops

4 places

Average budget

€900-1,600

Total distance

~600 km

Profile

First time

Season

May-Jul, Sep-Oct

Tbilisi 3d · Mtskheta 1d · Kazbegi 1d · Sighnaghi-Kakheti 2d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

1-week Georgia itinerary map: Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi, Sighnaghi, Kakheti

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

7 days, day by day

1

~€50/pers

Tbilisi · Arrival and the old town

  • Morning Arrival at Tbilisi airport. Bus 37 or a Bolt taxi to the centre (cheap).
  • Afternoon Old town: lanes, wooden balconies, the Abanotubani sulfur baths, cable car to Narikala.
  • Evening Khinkali and khachapuri dinner, a first glass of orange wine in a wine bar.
🛌 🛌 Old town · e.g. Stamba Hotel (3 nights)·🚶 On foot + Bolt·Tbilisi guide →
2

~€45

Tbilisi · Modernity and hills

  • Morning Sololaki quarter, Rustaveli Avenue, theatre and opera.
  • Afternoon Bridge of Peace, Rike Park, the Chronicle of Georgia monument on the heights.
  • Evening The hip Fabrika quarter, bars and street food in a former Soviet factory.
3

~€40

Mtskheta · The old spiritual capital

  • Morning Day trip to Mtskheta (30 min), cradle of Georgian Christianity (UNESCO).
  • Day Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery, perched at the meeting of two rivers.
  • Evening Back to Tbilisi, a last evening in the capital.
4

~€70

Tbilisi → Kazbegi · The great mountain

  • 8am Georgian Military Road to Kazbegi (3h), Ananuri fortress, Jvari Pass at 2,379 m.
  • 1pm Stepantsminda, climb to Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m) facing Mount Kazbek.
  • Evening A mountain night, dinner facing the snowy peaks of the Greater Caucasus.
🛌 🛌 Stepantsminda · e.g. Rooms Hotel Kazbegi (1 night)·🚐 Marshrutka or car
5

~€65

Kazbegi → Sighnaghi · Toward the wine

  • Morning Hike toward the Truso valley or Gveleti waterfall before heading down.
  • Afternoon Drive to Kakheti and Sighnaghi (4h), a walled town above the Alazani plain.
  • Evening Sunset over the ramparts, dinner and a saperavi tasting.
🛌 🛌 Sighnaghi · e.g. Hotel Brigitte (2 nights)·🚗 Car or transfer
6

~€55

Kakheti · The cradle of wine

  • Morning Bodbe Monastery, then the Kvareli cellars and their ancestral qvevri method (buried jars).
  • Afternoon Tasting at a winemaker's, churchkhela bread workshop, vineyard views.
  • Evening Traditional dinner (supra) with toasts led by a tamada (toastmaster).
7

Flight

Kakheti → Tbilisi → Return

  • Morning Davit Gareja cave monastery, on the semi-desert border (if the road is open).
  • Afternoon Drive back to Tbilisi (2h), last wine and spice shopping.
  • Evening Return flight to Paris, often via Istanbul, Warsaw or a Gulf hub.

How much

Itinerary budget (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€900

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €350
  • 🏨 Hostel or guesthouse: €18/night
  • 🍜 Canteens and bazaars: €12/day
  • 🚐 Marshrutka + Bolt: €60
  • 🍷 Tastings: €80
Recommended

Comfort

€1,250

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight: €450
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €55/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restos: €22/day
  • 🚗 Car or transfers: €200
  • 🍷 Cellars and supra: €150

Premium

€2,600

per person

  • ✈️ Upper-cabin flight: €1,100
  • 🏨 4-5★ and wine houses: €150/night
  • 🍽️ Fine dining: €45/day
  • 🚖 Private driver-guide
  • 🍷 Private estates + Rtveli: €300

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

You're here

1 week

1 week

Tbilisi, Kazbegi and the Kakheti vineyards. The essential format.

2 weeks

2 weeks

The whole country, from the Svaneti Caucasus to the Black Sea.

1 month

1 month

Georgia in depth: treks, wine and remote villages.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

A week can be done without a car if you like: marshrutkas (shared minibuses) between towns, Bolt in the city, and transfers for Kazbegi and Kakheti. A car stays more flexible for the cellars and villages.

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Marshrutka

€1-8 by distance · shared minibuses · depart from bus stations

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Bolt (app)

very cheap city rides · a reliable alternative to street taxis

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Rental car

€30-45/day · handy in Kakheti · drive the military road carefully in winter

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Hiking at Kazbegi

Gergeti reachable on foot (1h30) · the Truso valley is longer

Adapt by season

The mountains in summer, wine in autumn

From mid-May to early July and early September to mid-October, the climate is ideal: 20 to 26°C in Tbilisi, accessible mountains. The military road to Kazbegi can close after snowfall from November to April. For wine, aim for the harvest (Rtveli) from late September to mid-October: all of Kakheti buzzes. Winter still works for Tbilisi and skiing, but Kazbegi becomes uncertain by car.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In September 2024 I reached Kakheti during Rtveli, the harvest: a winemaker invited me to crush the grapes and taste the still-cloudy must. No standard tasting matches that moment, and out of season no one would have offered it.
  • • Climbing to Gergeti church on foot rather than by 4×4: 1h30 of walking, but you earn the view of Kazbek.
  • • Trying orange wine (amber, in qvevri) on the very first evening in Tbilisi: it's the country's signature.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Keep one more night at Kazbegi for a real hike if the weather is clear.
  • • Skip Davit Gareja if the border road is closed (it happens) and linger more in Sighnaghi.
  • • Over 7 days, don't attempt Svaneti: too far, it deserves its own days.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Is one week in Georgia enough? +
Yes for the heart of the country: Tbilisi, the Kazbegi mountains and the Kakheti vineyards. Seven days cover the essentials of the east. Svaneti, to the west, needs more time and is best kept for two weeks.
Do French citizens need a visa? +
No. French nationals can stay up to 365 days visa-free in Georgia. A valid passport (or ID card, depending on the carrier) is enough.
Can you travel without a car? +
Yes. Marshrutkas (shared minibuses) link every town for a few euros, and the Bolt app covers Tbilisi. For Kakheti and its scattered cellars, a car or private transfer stays more practical.
Is Georgian wine worth it? +
Yes, Georgia is considered the cradle of wine, with 8,000 years of tradition and the UNESCO-listed qvevri method (buried jars). Kakheti is its heart; tastings at winemakers' are warm and affordable.
What's the best period? +
Mid-May to early July and early September to mid-October: mild climate, open mountains. The Rtveli harvest in late September is a highlight. Winter suits Tbilisi and skiing, but the Kazbegi road becomes uncertain.
How much does one week cost all in? +
Count around €900 backpacking, €1,250 in comfort and €2,600 premium, flight from Paris included, per person. Georgia remains one of the cheapest destinations in the region.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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