Day trips · Tbilisi · Georgia
6 best day trips from Tbilisi
Where to go when you want a day away from Tbilisi, and how long it really takes.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
The classic day trip from Tbilisi is Mtskheta (About 30 minutes by car or minibus). The closest option is Mtskheta, about 25 km away.
Key facts
- Day trips in this guide
- 6
- Closest
- Mtskheta (25 km)
- Most popular
- Mtskheta
Day trips compared
| Destination | Distance | Travel time | How | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mtskheta | 25 km | About 30 minutes by car or minibus | Marshrutka from Didube station, or taxi | Culture, First-timers, Families |
| Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church | 155 km | About 3 hours by car | Marshrutka, shared tour or private driver | First-timers, Couples, Quiet stays |
| Sighnaghi and Kakheti | 110 km | About 2 hours by car | Marshrutka, shared tour or private driver | Couples, Food lovers, Culture |
| David Gareja | 70 km | About 2 hours by car | Shared tour or private driver | Culture, Quiet stays |
| Uplistsikhe and Gori | 95 km | About 1 hour 30 minutes by car | Marshrutka to Gori, then taxi; or tour | Culture, Families |
| Borjomi | 160 km | About 2 hours 30 minutes by car | Marshrutka or car | Families, Quiet stays |
The day trips
25 km · About 30 minutes by car or minibus
1.Mtskheta
Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual centre has the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and, on a hill above the confluence of two rivers, the 6th-century Jvari Monastery. Both are UNESCO-listed and the town has good restaurants.
- Getting there
- Marshrutka from Didube station, or taxi
- Best for
- Culture, First-timers, Families
155 km · About 3 hours by car
2.Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church
The Georgian Military Highway climbs past Ananuri Fortress and the Gudauri ski area to Stepantsminda, where the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church sits on a hill below Mount Kazbek. It is a long day; an overnight stay lets you hike.
- Getting there
- Marshrutka, shared tour or private driver
- Best for
- First-timers, Couples, Quiet stays
110 km · About 2 hours by car
3.Sighnaghi and Kakheti
The walled hilltop town of Sighnaghi overlooks the Alazani Valley and the Caucasus. Nearby are Bodbe Monastery, where St Nino is buried, and many wineries offering qvevri wine tastings.
- Getting there
- Marshrutka, shared tour or private driver
- Best for
- Couples, Food lovers, Culture
70 km · About 2 hours by car
4.David Gareja
A cave monastery complex in a semi-desert landscape, with the Lavra monastery and, on the ridge above, the Udabno caves with medieval frescoes. The ridge trail runs along the border with Azerbaijan, so follow guides' and guards' instructions.
- Getting there
- Shared tour or private driver
- Best for
- Culture, Quiet stays
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95 km · About 1 hour 30 minutes by car
5.Uplistsikhe and Gori
Uplistsikhe is an ancient rock-cut town above the Mtkvari River, with halls, a theatre and a church. Nearby Gori has the Stalin Museum, preserved in Soviet style.
- Getting there
- Marshrutka to Gori, then taxi; or tour
- Best for
- Culture, Families
160 km · About 2 hours 30 minutes by car
6.Borjomi
A spa town in a forested gorge, famous for its mineral water. Its central park has springs, a cable car and walking trails, and the surrounding national park is good for hiking.
- Getting there
- Marshrutka or car
- Best for
- Families, Quiet stays
Day-trip tips
- Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
- Use a mapping app to find routes; signs are mostly in Georgian.
- For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best day trip from Tbilisi?
Mtskheta. Georgia's ancient capital and spiritual centre has the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and, on a hill above the confluence of two rivers, the 6th-century Jvari Monastery.
+How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Mtskheta?
About 30 minutes by car or minibus — Marshrutka from Didube station, or taxi, about 25 km.
+How long does it take to get from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church?
About 3 hours by car — Marshrutka, shared tour or private driver, about 155 km.