Georgia travel blog: Tbilisi and the Caucasus

Plan a trip to Georgia around two connected experiences: time in Tbilisi and a journey into the Greater Caucasus. This collection brings together a city visit and a route along the Georgian Military Road, showing how the capital can be combined with mountain scenery and historic stops. The route is particularly useful for travellers with four to five days who want to pair a city break with a Caucasus detour.

Tbilisi as a starting point

Tbilisi is a natural base before heading into the mountains. Two full days in the Georgian capital offer a dedicated city-trip perspective, while the road-trip route also begins and ends in Tbilisi. Browse the tips and sights for a city trip to Tbilisi to explore the capital before continuing into the Caucasus.

Mtskheta and the Georgian Military Road

The mountain journey includes a stop in Mtskheta, around 30 minutes from Tbilisi at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers. Its Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and hilltop Jvari monastery are World Heritage sites. From there, the route continues along the Georgian Military Road towards Stepantsminda and over the Cross Pass, with peaks, valleys and winding rivers shaping the Greater Caucasus scenery. Follow the Georgian Military Road road trip for the stops and impressions along the way.

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Tips and sights for your city trip to Tbilisi

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Off to the Caucasus – on the Georgian Military Road

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