Georgia Tour Packages: How to Pick the Right Trip

What's Included in a Georgia Tour Package?

A Georgia tour package typically bundles transport, accommodation, a local guide, and entry fees into one price. You pay once and the operator handles the rest. That's the pitch, at least. But what you actually get varies a lot between companies.

Most reputable operators in Tbilisi include these items as standard:

Private vehicle with driver for the full trip (usually a Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai H1, or Mercedes Sprinter depending on group size)
English-speaking guide who knows the regions you'll visit
Hotel or guesthouse booking at 3-star or higher properties
Breakfasts at hotels (lunch and dinner are usually on your own)
Museum and site entry tickets (Prometheus Cave, Uplistsikhe, monasteries with fees)
Wine tastings at 1-2 wineries if the route includes Kakheti

What's almost never included: international flights, travel insurance, tips for guides and drivers, and most meals beyond breakfast. Some budget packages also skip wine tastings and charge extra for sites like Prometheus Cave (8 GEL / ~$3 entry).

Tip: Ask any operator for a line-by-line breakdown before booking. A "$500 package" that excludes hotels and meals is really just a transport booking with a guide.

Georgia Tour Packages by Duration

Georgia is compact. You can drive from Tbilisi to Batumi on the Black Sea in about 5 hours, or reach the Caucasus peaks at Kazbegi in under 3 hours. That means even short trips cover real ground. Here's what each duration realistically includes.

3-Day Georgia Tour Packages

Three days is tight, but it works if you're adding Georgia onto a longer Caucasus trip or have limited vacation time. A typical 3-day package covers Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi, and a Kakheti wine stop.

Sample route: Day 1 in Tbilisi's Old Town, sulfur baths, and Narikala Fortress. Day 2 driving the Georgian Military Highway to Gergeti Trinity Church. Day 3 through the Alazani Valley for wine tastings in Kakheti, then back to Tbilisi.

You'll feel rushed. There's no time for Kutaisi, Svaneti, or Batumi. But you'll hit Georgia's three biggest draws: the capital, the mountains, and the wine country.

Typical cost: $250-400 per person for a group of 2-4, all-inclusive minus flights and most meals.

5-Day Georgia Tour Packages

Five days is the sweet spot for first-time visitors. A 5-day package adds Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave, and Gori's Uplistsikhe cave city to the 3-day route. The pace is comfortable without dead time.

Sample route: Day 1 arriving in Tbilisi. Day 2 to Kazbegi via the Georgian Military Highway with stops at Ananuri fortress and Gudauri. Day 3 west to Kutaisi with a detour through Gori. Day 4 back to Tbilisi for a city tour and free evening. Day 5 Kakheti wine region and departure.

You miss Svaneti and Batumi, but you see the core of the country without sprinting through it. Five-day packages also leave room for a longer wine tasting or an extra hike near Kazbegi.

Typical cost: $400-650 per person (group of 2-4).

7-Day Georgia Tour Packages

A week lets you add Borjomi's mineral springs and a slower pace everywhere else. The 7-day package is our most requested option. It covers every major region except Svaneti (which needs its own 2-3 days due to the remote mountain roads).

Sample route: Tbilisi arrival, Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi, south through Borjomi to Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave and Gelati Monastery, back to Tbilisi for a full city day, Kakheti wine country, departure.

Seven days also lets you split overnights between regions instead of doing everything as a round-trip from Tbilisi. Sleeping in a Kazbegi guesthouse at 1,700 meters with the mountains outside your window is worth the extra day.

Typical cost: $600-950 per person (group of 2-4).

10+ Day Georgia Tour Packages

With 10 days you get the full picture. The 10-day package adds Svaneti to the 7-day route, with time for Mestia's medieval towers, Ushguli (one of Europe's highest inhabited villages at 2,200 meters), and optional trekking.

Longer packages can also include Batumi on the Black Sea coast, the cave monasteries of David Gareja, or deeper wine-country exploration in Kakheti with visits to family cellars (marani) that don't appear on typical tourist routes.

If you have 12-14 days, some operators build in 2-3 free half-days. That sounds wasteful, but wandering Tbilisi's Dry Bridge flea market or sitting in a Sighnaghi cafe watching the Alazani Valley fog lift is how you actually feel a country rather than just photograph it.

Typical cost: $900-1,500 per person (group of 2-4).

Tour Packages by Style: Cultural, Wine, Adventure & Mixed

Duration tells you how much time you have. Style tells you how you'll spend it. Most Georgia tour packages fall into four categories, and picking the right one matters more than adding extra days.

Cultural & Historical Packages

These focus on churches, monasteries, cave cities, and museums. Georgia has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and a cultural package typically hits all of them: Jvari and Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta, Gelati Monastery near Kutaisi, and Upper Svaneti's tower villages.

Expect slower mornings at archaeological sites, guided walks through Tbilisi's Old Town, and at least one visit to a working Orthodox church where your guide explains the frescoes and iconography. Uplistsikhe cave city near Gori is a common addition. It's a 3,000-year-old rock-hewn town with a pagan temple, a Christian basilica, and a pharmacy all carved from the same sandstone cliff.

Best for: History buffs, architecture fans, couples, and anyone who'd rather spend an hour in a 6th-century monastery than on a zipline.

Wine & Food Tour Packages

Georgia has 8,000 years of winemaking history, over 500 indigenous grape varieties, and a clay-vessel fermentation method (qvevri, ქვევრი) that UNESCO recognizes as cultural heritage. A wine-focused package spends 2-3 days in Kakheti's Alazani Valley visiting both commercial wineries and family cellars.

The food side includes cooking classes (khinkali dumplings, khachapuri bread), visits to local markets in Kutaisi and Tbilisi, and at least one traditional supra feast with a tamada (toastmaster) leading rounds of toasts with homemade wine.

Good wine packages visit at least one qvevri cellar where the winemaker opens a clay vessel buried in the ground and ladles out amber-colored Rkatsiteli or dark Saperavi straight from the source. That experience alone is worth the trip for wine lovers.

Best for: Wine enthusiasts, foodies, and travelers who measure trips by meals rather than monuments.

Adventure & Outdoor Packages

Adventure packages lean hard on the Caucasus Mountains. Trekking routes in Svaneti (Mestia to Ushguli, 4 days), day hikes in Kazbegi's Juta and Truso valleys, paragliding at Gudauri (2,196 meters), and white-water rafting on the Aragvi River are the main draws.

The physical demands vary. Some adventure packages are moderate, with 3-4 hour walks on well-marked trails. Others involve 20+ km trekking days, river crossings, and sleeping in mountain guesthouses with no hot water. Make sure you ask about the fitness level required before booking.

Winter adventure packages (December-March) swap hiking for skiing at Gudauri or Bakuriani, snowshoeing in Svaneti, and hot spring soaks at natural pools near Kazbegi.

Best for: Active travelers, hikers, and anyone who'd rather sleep at 2,000 meters than in a city hotel.

Mixed / Best-of-Georgia Packages

Most first-timers want a bit of everything, and that's exactly what mixed packages deliver. Two days of culture and history, one day of wine, one day of mountains, and a free day in Tbilisi. These are the most popular Georgia tour packages, and for good reason.

Our 7-day tour follows this model: Tbilisi walking tour, Georgian Military Highway to the Caucasus, Borjomi's mineral springs, Kutaisi's monasteries and caves, and a full day in Kakheti wine country. You get the highlight reel without overcommitting to any single theme.

Best for: First-time visitors, families, and anyone who hasn't yet decided what they love most about Georgia.

How Much Do Georgia Tour Packages Cost?

Georgia is one of Europe's best-value destinations, and tour packages here cost a fraction of what you'd pay in Western Europe. But prices swing depending on group size, season, and what's included.

Here's a realistic breakdown for 2026 packages with a private guide and vehicle:

3-day package: $250-400 per person (group of 2-4) / $450-600 solo
5-day package: $400-650 per person (group of 2-4) / $700-950 solo
7-day package: $600-950 per person (group of 2-4) / $1,000-1,400 solo
10-day package: $900-1,500 per person (group of 2-4) / $1,500-2,200 solo

Solo travelers pay more because the vehicle and guide costs don't split. Traveling with even one other person drops the per-person price by 30-40%. Groups of 5-8 can get 7-day packages for as low as $450 per person.

What drives the price up: Peak season (June-September), 4-star+ hotels instead of guesthouses, routes that include Svaneti (longer drives, higher fuel costs), and add-ons like paragliding ($80-120) or private cooking classes ($30-50 per person).

What keeps it down: Shoulder season (April-May, October), guesthouses instead of hotels, groups of 4+, and skipping Batumi or Svaneti in favor of a tighter central route.

Tip: Georgian Lari (GEL) has been stable at roughly 2.7 GEL to $1 USD. Most tour packages quote in USD or EUR, but tipping guides (10-15% is standard) and buying souvenirs works better in Lari. ATMs in Tbilisi charge no foreign transaction fees from most international banks.

Best Time to Book a Georgia Tour Package

Georgia has distinct seasons, and each one changes the trip. Picking the right month matters as much as picking the right route.

May-June is the top window. The mountains are green, wildflowers cover the alpine meadows, and the Kazbegi and Svaneti roads are clear. Temperatures in Tbilisi sit around 25-28°C without the July-August heat. Book at least 6-8 weeks ahead for this window.

September-October is wine harvest season (rtveli, რთველი). Kakheti comes alive with families picking grapes and stomping them in traditional stone basins. The autumn colors in the mountains rival New England. This is the second-busiest period.

April and early May offer lower prices and fewer tourists, though some mountain passes (especially the road to Ushguli in Svaneti) may still be closed from winter snow.

July-August works but Tbilisi gets hot, often above 35°C. The upside: mountain destinations like Kazbegi and Svaneti are cool and clear. Most operators shift their routes to prioritize higher-altitude stops during midsummer.

November-March is off-season for most packages. Roads to Svaneti close, daylight is short, and some guesthouses shut down. But Tbilisi stays lively year-round, and winter skiing at Gudauri (December-March) draws a different crowd entirely.

How to Choose the Right Georgia Tour Package

The easiest way to narrow down your options is to answer three questions.

1. How many days do you have? Be honest about travel days. If your flight lands at 11 PM and departs at 6 AM, those are not real tour days. A "7-day trip" with late arrival and early departure is really 5 days of touring. Build your package around actual available days.

2. What's your priority? If you want wine, make sure Kakheti gets a full day, not just a quick stop on the way to the airport. If you want mountains, push for Svaneti, not just Kazbegi. If you want culture and history, Mtskheta and Kutaisi need proper time. A good operator will adjust the route to match.

3. What's your group setup? Couples and solo travelers do well with private packages. Families with kids should look for operators who adjust pacing, skip long monastery visits, and add kid-friendly stops like Prometheus Cave or Batumi's waterfront. Groups of 6+ should ask about minibus rates, which bring per-person costs down sharply.

Tip: Tell your operator about dietary restrictions and mobility concerns upfront. Georgian food is heavy on cheese, bread, and meat. Vegetarian and vegan options exist at every stop, but guides need advance notice to route through the right restaurants. Steep monastery steps and uneven cobblestones in Old Tbilisi can be a challenge for anyone with knee or mobility issues.

What Sets a Local Tour Operator Apart

International booking platforms like TourRadar and GetYourGuide list hundreds of Georgia packages. Many of those are resold by agencies in Turkey, Dubai, or Europe who subcontract to local drivers once you arrive. You pay a 20-40% markup and lose control over who actually shows up.

Booking direct with a Tbilisi-based operator like us means you're talking to the people who run the trip. If the road to Ushguli floods (it happens every spring), your guide reroutes on the spot instead of calling a middleman in another timezone. If you want to skip a winery and spend an extra hour at Gergeti Trinity Church, that change happens over lunch, not through a support ticket.

Local operators also maintain relationships with specific guesthouses, wineries, and restaurants along each route. That gets you into family cellars and home-cooked meals that aggregator tours don't access. In Sighnaghi, for example, we work with a family that serves lunch on their vineyard terrace overlooking the Alazani Valley. It's not on any platform listing.

Ask any operator three questions before booking:

Are you based in Georgia, and will your own guides lead the tour?
Can I see the exact hotels and guesthouses I'll stay in?
What happens if weather or road conditions force a route change?

The answers will tell you whether you're dealing with a local team or a reseller.