All Great Smoky Mountains National Park Tours & Excursions in 2026

This tour is really action packed with so many great activities that range from archeological sights to history to architecture and culture. Shoti was a really great guide so knowledgeable about the subject matter and with a tremendous story telling gift. Zaza was an efficient driver who always got us there in the fastest and safest way possible. The Stalin Museum was really an incredible experience....the nature that surrounds Gori the mountains and the caves is so stunning and seeing a UNESCO certified church which contains the robe actually worn by Jesus is a once in a lifetime experience....great tour.... I'll never forget it.

I really enjoyed the tour. The tour guide, David, is a real professional. Not only is he knowledgeable of the regional history and culture, he is also expert at managing a group of people, keeping them engaged, cared for, and comfortable. As we moved through the day attending four glorious sites, David kept track of everyone in the group, effortlessly adjusted the plan to smooth out the logistics, switched between English and Russian to accommodate our language abilities, and built rapport with vendors and all of us customers in the group to make for a pleasant day. No one got left behind, no one threw a tantrum due in no small measure to David's prowess as a guide. The van was comfortable enough, our driver was courteous and friendly and knew how to drive. All the sites were quite magnificent and we had enough time to explore each. The two things to keep in mind. If you happen to be a woman, you may want to bring a scarf to cover your head if you do not want to use one of the scarves that are readily available at each site. If you are a man, either wear long pants or bring covering for your legs to enter the churches. It was a bit more challenging for men in our group to find a large enough scarf to cover their legs. Note also that a visit to Uplistsikhe involves a lot of climbing the rocks, which could be treacherous on a wet day, if your shoes do not have a certain degree of traction, or you do not possess a certain degree of fitness. From the birthplace of Christianity in Georgia, to the birthplace of one of the most controversial figures in the world's history, to a picturesque monastery in a most striking mountaintop location, to an ancient cave town, all in one day. You will probably enjoy it; i certainly did.

The narrator did an excellent job guiding us all over the Smokies. He gave some history as well as pointing out wonderful stops to enjoy the view. He also informed us about various hikes as well as their distances and difficulty. His voice is easy to listen to.