12 days in Tbilisi & Gori Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Tbilisi side-trips: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (in Mtskheta) and David Gareja Monastery (in Udabno). Pack the 6th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Aerial Tramway in Tbilisi. There's much more to do: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sioni Church, pause for some serene contemplation at Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, and pause for some photo ops at Kartlis Deda.

To see traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Tbilisi online trip itinerary builder.

If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major aiport is Tbilisi International Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Tbilisi can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can go by car to Gori.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): delve into the distant past at Gori Castle, then see the interesting displays at Stalin Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kintsvisi Monastery, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. Keep things going the next day: learn about winemaking at Chateau Mukhrani, get a new perspective on nature at Sergi Makalatia Gori Historical and Ethnographical Museum, and then take an in-depth tour of The Great Patriotic War Museum.

For photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Gori day trip planner.

You can drive from Tbilisi to Gori in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.