Base route
Days 1-2: Tbilisi and Mtskheta. Day 3: Kakheti via Bodbe, Sighnaghi or wineries. Day 4: drive to Kazbegi. Day 5: return via Ananuri and Zhinvali.
Open the Kakheti routeTrip pace
Avoid changing hotels every night. Two nights in Tbilisi, one in Kakheti and one in Stepantsminda keep the trip comfortable.
Weather buffer
If Kazbegi is cloudy, replace that day with Mtskheta, Ananuri or wine country. Tamada is built for this kind of replanning.
FAQ
Kakheti or Batumi for 5 days?
For a first trip, Kakheti usually fits better because it is closer to Tbilisi and easier to combine with wineries.
Do I need a car for 5 days?
A car helps for Kakheti and Kazbegi. Inside Tbilisi, walking and taxis are easier.