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  • Signature Tours
  • 10 Days / 9 Nights

Heritage Trails: Hiking Georgia’s Mountain Fortresses

Discover Georgia’s rich history and stunning landscapes on easy hikes to ancient fortresses, abandoned villages, and the majestic peaks of the Greater Caucasus.

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1 Day: Flight to Tbilisi

Arrival in Tbilisi on this day or next day early in the morning. Transfer to your hotel in Tbilisi.

2 Day: Tbilisi City Tour

Old Town Tour. Optional 2-hour hike in the hills above the city.

3 Day: Tbilisi - Samshvilde - Tbilisi

Half-day excursion to Samshvilde with a hike to the fortress ruins and a walk through the former German settlement of Elisabethtal, now Asureti.

4 Day: Tbilisi - Mtskheta - Shatili

Visit the old capital Mtskheta and continue to the mountainous region of Khevsureti. Check in at a guesthouse in Shatili village.

5 Day: Shatili - Anatori - Mutso - Shatili

Hike to the mystical village of Anatori, followed by an exploration of the fortified villages of Mutso and Shatili.

6 Day: Shatili - Ananuri - Stepantsminda

Drive to Stepantsminda, with a visit to the Ananuri Fortress Church on the way. Check in at a family hotel in Stepantsminda.

7 Day: Stepantsminda - Juta - Gergeti - Stepantsminda

Drive through the Sno Valley to the village of Juta. A 3.5-hour hike with views of Mount Chaukhebi and back. After returning, take a ride up to Gergeti Church and enjoy some free time.

8 Day: Stepantsminda - Truso Valley - Stepantsminda

Transfer to the Truso Valley. Hike in the Truso Valley with views of Zakagori Fortress. After returning, optional hike to the Gveleti Waterfalls or to Elia's Church.

9 Day: Stepantsminda - Uplistsikhe - Tbilisi

Drive and visit the cave city of Uplistsikhe. Enjoy a homemade lunch with a local family featuring traditional dishes and wine. Check-in at your hotel in Tbilisi.

10 Day: Departure

Transfer to the airport. Departure.

Hotels | Accommodation
City Nights Hotel
Tbilisi 3 Epigraph Town Hotel ***
Shatili 2 Sulphoni Guesthouse
Stepantsminda 3 Hilltop Kazbegi Family hotel
Tbilisi 1 Epigraph Town Hotel ***

Price includes

● Accommodation in local 3 star hotels and guesthouses, 9 nights   

● All transfers by car, minivan or minibus depending on the size of the group, local 4 WD cars on Days 4-8.  

● English speaking Guide on Days 2-9.  

● Meals: 9xBreakfast, 2xLunch, 2xPicnic-Lunch, 3xDinner.

● 1 x Wine tasting on Day 9.

●  All hikes according to the program.

●  Entrance fees according to the program. 

Price from

1174 EUR

per person in Double room for private tour of 4 people; Sgl. Suppl. 210 EUR. Rates for other group sizes available on request.

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Important Information

The tour includes easy hikes lasting 2 to 4 hours, mostly on wide paths with no significant elevation gain. The ascent to the Mutso Fortress (approx. 25 minutes) is more challenging, as the narrow, rocky trail requires extra attention, surefootedness, and no fear of heights. For cool evenings in the mountains, warm clothing is recommended, as well as a rain jacket for the unpredictable mountain weather. Sturdy hiking boots are essential, and trekking poles can be useful if needed. Accommodation in Shatili is very basic, with shared bathrooms for multiple rooms.