I’d be happy to help plan a 30-day trip to Georgia on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:
Day 1-3: Arrive in Tbilisi, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $20-25 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Tbilisi International Airport, then take a taxi or bus to your hotel (cost: around $10-15 for a taxi)
- Activities: Visit the Old Town, Narikala Fortress, and explore the city.
Day 4-6: Take a bus or taxi to Kazbegi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Tbilisi to Kazbegi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Gergeti Trinity Church, Kazbegi National Park, and take a hike to Mount Kazbek.
Day 7-9: Take a bus or taxi to Mestia
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Kazbegi to Mestia (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Mestia Ethnographic Museum, Svaneti towers, and take a hike in the beautiful Ushguli mountain village.
Day 10-12: Take a bus or taxi to Batumi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Mestia to Batumi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Batumi Botanical Gardens, Europe Square, and take a boat trip on the Black Sea.
Day 13-15: Take a bus or taxi to Kutaisi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Batumi to Kutaisi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Bagrati Cathedral, Gelati Monastery, and take a hike to the Prometheus Caves.
Day 16-18: Take a bus or taxi to Gori
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Kutaisi to Gori (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Joseph Stalin Museum, Gori Fortress, and take a hike to the Uplistsik
Day 19-21: Take a bus or taxi to Telavi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Gori to Telavi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Alaverdi Monastery, Telavi Castle, and take a wine-tasting tour of the Kakheti region.
Day 22-24: Take a bus or taxi to Signagi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Telavi to Signagi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Signagi City Walls, Signagi Museum, and take a hike to the Bodbe Monastery.
Day 25-27: Take a bus or taxi to Tbilisi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Signagi to Tbilisi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Tbilisi Sioni Cathedral, Metekhi Church, and take a soak in one of Tbilisi’s famous hot springs.
Day 28-30: Return to Tbilisi
- Travel method: Take a bus or taxi from Tbilisi to Tbilisi (cost: around $15-20 per person)
- Activities: Visit the Tbilisi Open Air Museum of Ethnography, Tbilisi Sea and do some last-minute shopping.
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget. Some additional activities you could consider are visiting the Tbilisi Museum of History, the Jumah Mosque or taking a Georgian cooking class. It’s important to book accommodations and transportation ahead of time as it can save you money and also make sure you have a place to stay. Also, It is important to note that getting around Georgia can be cheaper by using local transportation such as buses and taxis instead of flying.