Georgian Chronicles
Stories from Sakartvelo
Journey through the land where legends come alive. Discover insider stories about Georgia's ancient traditions, hidden gems, and transformative experiences.
Stories about Kakheti
History6 min readDavid Gareja Monastery: How to Visit in 2026
In 2026 the Lavra monastery at David Gareja is open and free, but the Udabno caves and ridge walk on the Azerbaijani border are closed or unpredictable. How to get there, when to go, the dress code, heat and snakes, and combining it with Sighnaghi.
Day Trips6 min readDay Trips from Tbilisi: Which One to Choose (and When)
Seven day trips from Tbilisi compared: Kazbegi, Kakheti, Mtskheta–Gori–Uplistsikhe, David Gareja with Sighnaghi, Vardzia with Borjomi, northern Armenia and a Mukhrani half day. Hours, season, what's closed and who each one suits.
Itineraries4 min readGeorgia Itinerary 5 Days: A Route with a Private Driver
Five days is enough for Georgia's three classics: Tbilisi, the Kakheti wine country and the Kazbegi mountains. A realistic day-by-day route with drive times, a winter version, and what to leave for next time.
Itineraries4 min readGeorgia Itinerary 7 Days: A Week with a Private Driver
How many days do you need in Georgia? A week covers Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti, Uplistsikhe and the Vardzia cave monastery. A realistic 7-day route with drive times and overnight stops, plus a western-Georgia variant and a winter plan.
Wine4 min readKakheti Wine Guide: Qvevri, Sighnaghi or Telavi in a Day
Kakheti is Georgia's main wine region, 1.5–2.5 hours east of Tbilisi. What qvevri wine is, how old Georgian winemaking really is, Sighnaghi or Telavi for a day trip, when to go and how tastings work.