26 Activities
Roam Around the Beautiful Countryside and Dramatic Landscapes of Georgia
Starts from
Tbilisi
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
26
Duration
4 days
Length
495 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Tbilisi
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
4 days
Length
495 mi
Becca Marsh
Travel Expert
- Drink from the fresh spring at Borjormi.
- Hike to the Katskhi Pilar.
- Explore the Old City of Kutaisi.
- Get lost in the caves at Uplistsikhe.
- Learn about Stalin in Gori.
The route will start in Tbilisi, where you will leave the hustle behind and escape into rural Georgia. You will first head west to explore the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe and then relax in the natural springs in Borjomi. You will also get the chance to visit Gori, the birth town of Stalin, explore the old city of Kutaisi and visit Katskhi Pilar.
This route combines history, rural life, and traditions and allows you to see some of the dramatic landscapes in Georgia. You will experience a combination of activities where you will truly get under the skin of Georgia and learn about its unique culture and welcoming people.
Georgia's roads can be a little challenging, so take care when driving and be patient with the infrastructure and people, and they will take care of you. During the winter months, Georgia can experience heavy snowfall, so some roads and passes may close.
This route combines history, rural life, and traditions and allows you to see some of the dramatic landscapes in Georgia. You will experience a combination of activities where you will truly get under the skin of Georgia and learn about its unique culture and welcoming people.
Georgia's roads can be a little challenging, so take care when driving and be patient with the infrastructure and people, and they will take care of you. During the winter months, Georgia can experience heavy snowfall, so some roads and passes may close.
The route will start in Tbilisi, where you will leave the hustle behind and escape into rural Georgia. You will first head west to explore the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe and then relax in the natural springs in Borjomi. You will also get the chance to visit Gori, the birth town of Stalin, explore the old city of Kutaisi and visit Katskhi Pilar.
This route combines history, rural life, and traditions and allows you to see some of the dramatic landscapes in Georgia. You will experience a combination of activities where you will truly get under the skin of Georgia and learn about its unique culture and welcoming people.
Georgia's roads can be a little challenging, so take care when driving and be patient with the infrastructure and people, and they will take care of you. During the winter months, Georgia can experience heavy snowfall, so some roads and passes may close.
This route combines history, rural life, and traditions and allows you to see some of the dramatic landscapes in Georgia. You will experience a combination of activities where you will truly get under the skin of Georgia and learn about its unique culture and welcoming people.
Georgia's roads can be a little challenging, so take care when driving and be patient with the infrastructure and people, and they will take care of you. During the winter months, Georgia can experience heavy snowfall, so some roads and passes may close.
Becca Marsh
Travel Expert
- Drink from the fresh spring at Borjormi.
- Hike to the Katskhi Pilar.
- Explore the Old City of Kutaisi.
- Get lost in the caves at Uplistsikhe.
- Learn about Stalin in Gori.
Travel itinerary
5 Activities
Day 1
113 mi
Escape the City and Explore Rural Georgia
Escape the city and head out into the beautiful countryside and take a dive into Georgia's past. The drive will include a stop at Uplistsikhe, once a settlement and trading post, and now a museum displaying what life would have been like in Georgia. You will then move on to Borjomi, famed for its natural sulfur water bottled and sold across Georgia and several countries in Eastern Europe.
17:30
7 Activities
Day 2
84 mi2 mi
A Night in One of the Oldest Cities in the World
Kutaisi is one of the world's oldest and longest-inhabited cities and is full of history. After experiencing part of the rural side of Georgia, it is time to head to another city. But Kutaisi is very different from Tbilisi, as it is much smaller and is considered to be more historical. Enjoy a day traversing the country roads, soaking up the natural surroundings, and a night out in the city.
15:45
6 Activities
Day 3
121 mi1 mi
Leave the City to Explore Rural Georgian Monasteries
After a break in the city, it is time to head back into the countryside. This time heading North West, back towards Tbilisi. Here you will notice a slight change in the landscape, with bright-green fields, dramatic rock formations, and beautiful rolling hills. You will visit Katskhi Column, Mgvimevi Convent and finish in Gori, the birthplace of Stalin.
16:45
8 Activities
Day 4
178 mi
Mountains and Monuments: A Day of Spectacular Beauty
For the final day of the road trip, you will traverse the beautiful mountain roads up to Gudauri, deep dive into the history of Stalin's life, and finish the day in the capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, for an evening of drinks and food in one of the cities most up-and-coming locations.
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