Tbilisi is one of the most charming and best-value cities in the world right now, a tangle of crooked old lanes, sulphur bathhouses, cliff-top churches and a food and wine scene that punches far above its price. This 5 day Tbilisi itinerary covers the old town, a spectacular day trip to the Gergeti Trinity Church at Kazbegi, and a taste of Georgian wine country, and shows exactly what it costs in your own currency.
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Quick facts before you book
Best time to go: May to June and September to October are perfect, warm days and cool evenings. Summer is hot in the city, and winter brings snow to the mountains, which is great for Gudauri skiing but harder for the high day trips.
Daily budget: around 50 US dollars a day for comfortable mid-range travel, or about 32 US dollars a day on a budget. Georgia is superb value.
Visa: rules for Indian passport holders vary and change, and often require an e-visa or a valid visa from certain other countries, so check your exact situation in the GlobeDude Explorer and with official Georgian sources before booking.
The route at a glance
Two days in Tbilisi for the old town and the modern side, one long day trip north to Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity Church, one day in the wine region of Kakheti or the cave city of Uplistsikhe, and a final easy day back in the capital. Cheap taxis and marshrutka vans link everything.
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive and the old town
Settle in and wander the old town, all wooden balconies, vine-covered courtyards and pastel churches. Ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for the view, then descend to the domed sulphur bathhouses of Abanotubani for a soak. Finish with khachapuri cheese bread and Georgian wine at a cellar restaurant.
Day 2: Modern Tbilisi and the viewpoints
See the contrast, from the futuristic Bridge of Peace and Rike Park to the Chronicle of Georgia monument on a hill above the city, a vast and little-visited set of carved pillars. Explore the flea market at the Dry Bridge and the leafy Vake district cafes.
Day 3: Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity Church
Take the classic day trip north along the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, stopping at the Ananuri fortress and the Russia Georgia Friendship Monument on the way. The reward is the Gergeti Trinity Church, standing alone on a green hill beneath the snowy peak of Mount Kazbek, one of the great views in the Caucasus.
Day 4: Wine country or the cave city
Head east to Kakheti, the birthplace of wine, to tour family cellars where wine is still made in buried clay qvevri, and visit the hill town of Sighnaghi above the Alazani valley. Prefer history? Go west instead to the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe and the old capital of Mtskheta.
Day 5: Last morning and fly out
Enjoy a slow final morning, a bakery breakfast and a last look at the old town, or pick up wine, churchkhela sweets and spices from the market before heading to the airport, which is a short drive from the centre.
What this trip actually costs
Per person for a mid-range trip. Pick your home country above and the flight row updates with live return fares from your nearest hub:
| Expense | Per person |
|---|---|
| Accommodation, four nights | 170 US dollars |
| Food and wine | 95 US dollars |
| Transport | 45 US dollars |
| Tours and entries (Kazbegi, wine) | 115 US dollars |
| Est. flights from your country | Pick your country above |
| Total for the trip, with flights | 425 US dollars |
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Where to stay
Stay in or just above the old town for the best atmosphere and walkability, or in Sololaki and Vera for stylish, quieter guesthouses. Georgia has excellent value boutique stays. Find hotels in Tbilisi on Agoda.
Getting around
Tbilisi is walkable in the centre, with a cheap metro and very cheap taxis through ride-hailing apps. For Kazbegi and Kakheti, join a small-group tour or hire a driver for the day, which is affordable and saves the long marshrutka rides.
Book ahead
The Kazbegi day trip and wine tours fill up in peak season, so book ahead. Browse tours and day trips from Tbilisi on GetYourGuide.
Stay connected
A travel eSIM keeps maps and messaging working across the city and the mountains without hunting for a local SIM.
Pay at the real rate: a Wise account lets you spend Georgian lari without the markup. Cover the trip with SafetyWing, and compare flights to Tbilisi across dates.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 days enough for Tbilisi?
Yes. Five days covers the old town and modern Tbilisi, the Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church day trip, and a day in the wine region or the cave city, without rushing. Add days for Svaneti or the Black Sea coast on a longer trip.
How much does a Tbilisi trip cost?
Around 425 US dollars per person for a mid-range five-day trip excluding international flights, covering hotels, food and wine, transport and the main day trips. Georgia is one of the best-value destinations anywhere.
Do Indians need a visa for Georgia?
Rules for Indian passport holders vary and change, and often depend on holding a valid visa from certain other countries or applying for a Georgian e-visa. Always confirm your exact situation with official Georgian sources before booking.
What is the best time to visit Tbilisi?
May to June and September to October, for warm days, cool evenings and clear mountain views. Summer is hot in the city and winter brings snow to the high day trips.
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