Safety measures: - 14 hours (approx.) - Mobile ticket - Offered in: English Overview: Tour the Caucasus Mountains safely, without having to drive yourself on scary roads, on this guided day tour. As you're driven into the mountains you'll stop at several places along the way, including the Jinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble. At the Gudari Viewpoint you can opt to paraglide (extra fee). Be amazed by the architecture of the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church. A must for culture and nature enthusiasts. - Choose to return to Tbilisi or stay in Kazbegi - An easy way to see and experience a lot in one day - This is an economical group tour - The comprehensive itinerary includes culture, history, and nature What's Included - Transportation service - Guide service (English)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
Rose Revolution Square
Rose Revolution Square, T'bilisi, Georgia
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We meet you in front of Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:30 am. (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader holding a red flag. If you are a group of more than 4 person, We pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Caucasus mountains.
Departure Time 8:30 AM
Return Details
This activity will end right where it started.
What To Expect:
- Rose Revolution Square: We meet you in front of Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:30 am. (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader holding a red flag. If you are a group of more than 4 person, We pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Caucasus mountains.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Jinvali Water Reservoir Jinvali Reservoir is located Along the Georgian military highway. Wonderful place to take amazing pictures, blue-colored water between three cordilleras.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble: Ananuri fortress dates to the XVI-XVIII centuries and it is situated on the foreland by the river Aragvi. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. This is a perfect place for landscape photography, there are amazingly beautiful views of the fortress and Jinvali reservoir together. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 4
- Hotel-Restaurant Kakhaberi طريق القوقاز : You can go rafting before lunch, which is a great experience. Unique possibility to have lunch in beautiful nature. Try super delicious, homemade, traditional dishes, and most important Khinkali, because you are in the homeland of these dumplings.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Gudauri View Point: In case of good weather, you have the possibility to try Paragliding in Gudauri. Paragliding experience isn't our service and that is extra cost approximately 100 USD.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
- Russian Georgian Friendship Monument: Activities or visit Friendship Monument Georgia-Russia (optional) The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. Gudauri ski resort, is located on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, at an elevation of 2,200 Read more
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free 7
- Stepantsminda: Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, and is a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include Mount Kazbegi itself and the alpine meadows and forests of the surrounding Kazbegi Nature Reserve and Gergeti Trinity Church Outside of town. Therefore in Kazbegi village, we rent a special car (5-7$ per person) to take us to the top of the mountain to visit Gergeti Trinity Church.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Gergeti Trinity Church: Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri and under Mount Kazbegi at an elevation of 2170 meters. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. In times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross were brought here for safekeeping. During the Soviet era, all religious services were prohibited, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is now an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. From the church, you will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley. The church due to its isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature, the church remains the most iconic tourist attraction in Georgia. We will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 m high.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Rooms Hotel Kazbegi: After finishing the experience we recommend staying in Kazbegi. We can leave you at Rooms hotel Kazbegi. We arrive at Rooms hotel around 7:00 PM. Also you can return to Tbilisi on the same day.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Rose Revolution Square: We drop you off at Rose revolution square around 11:00 PM. Hope your day was perfect!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
- Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
