The outline
This plan assumes seven calendar days including arrival, no rental car and no current road disruption. It is an editorial starting point, not a package or transport timetable. Mountain travel may need more buffer than one day; check conditions before booking non-refundable onward travel.
| Day | Sleep | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tbilisi | Arrival, check-in and a short local walk |
| 2 | Tbilisi | Old Town and central neighbourhoods |
| 3 | Stepantsminda | Confirmed transfer; stops only if time allows |
| 4 | Stepantsminda | Gergeti outing or weather-led local day |
| 5 | Tbilisi | Return transfer; no flight connection |
| 6 | Tbilisi | Mtskheta and Jvari if conditions allow |
| 7 | Tbilisi / departure | Keep the day free of distant transport |
What to book separately
Book your accommodation, the Kazbegi transfer and any Gergeti ride separately unless a provider explicitly combines them. Confirm return pickup and fare basis. A hotel reservation does not guarantee transport; a minibus seat does not include a sightseeing circuit.
If wine matters more than mountains
Replace days 3–5 with a Sighnaghi overnight and a focused Kakheti visit. Do not transfer directly from Kazbegi to a late wine-country check-in just to keep both on the list. Compare Sighnaghi and Telavi around your actual reservations.
If winter changes the plan
Check current road notices before leaving Tbilisi. If access is uncertain, replace the mountain block with city days and nearby outings, not an unverified mountain workaround. Do not interpret a scheduled transfer as proof the road is open. Road disruptions can require additional accommodation nights.
Budget from real quotes
Add six accommodation nights where needed, confirmed intercity transport, local connections, food and selected activities. A shared seat and a per-car quote are not comparable until divided by your group size. Use the budget worksheet and keep a disruption reserve.
For three, five or ten days, use the route planner. It deliberately removes destinations when your time is shorter instead of returning the same itinerary for every duration.