u/Layla-ispretty

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Hey everyone

Group of 4 of us heading to Georgia for 8 days in mid-November. First time for all. We like food, wine, light hiking, history, and mountain views. Mid-range budget, not backpacking but not luxury either.

Current rough plan: Day 1-2: Tbilisi Arrive late Day 1, explore Old Town, sulfur baths, Fabrika area, day trip to Mtskheta
Day 3-4: Kazbegi Drive Military Highway, Gergeti Trinity Church, short hikes, overnight in Stepantsminda
Day 5-6: Kakheti wine region Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery, wine tastings in Telavi, overnight in Sighnaghi
Day 7: Return to Tbilisi Cave town Uplistsikhe on the way back, last night in Tbilisi
Day 8: Fly out from Tbilisi

Already booked: Flights in/out of Tbilisi. Nothing else yet.

Questions:

1. Is 2 days enough for Kazbegi in November, or will weather shut hikes down? Too rushed overall?
2. Saw options like “Kazbegi + Gudauri + Ananuri day trip”, “Kakheti wine tour with 7 tastings”, and “Tbilisi walking tour + wine tasting”. Are these worth booking on GetYourGuide vs hiring a driver direct?
3. Uplistsikhe vs Vardzia ? Is Sighnaghi too touristy now?
4. Any village, restaurant, or winery on this route you loved that isn’t in every blog?
5. How bad are the roads to Kazbegi? Will vineyards be dead or still worth visiting?

Not trying to see everything. Want 2-3 “wow” moments + time for long dinners + supra experience.

If you’ve done Georgia in 7-9 days, what would your “do this, skip that” list be?

Roast it. Thanks!