To The Majestic Kazbegi Full Day tour
5.0
(30)
🕑 12 hours
Free cancellation
The historic monuments and stunning natural landscapes of Kazbegi lie around three hours north of Tbilisi, close to the Russian border. On this full-day tour from Tbilisi, take in all the highlights of Georgia’s top end, including the Jinvali Water Reservoir, Ananuri Fortified Castle, and the Gudauri Ski Resort. Stop along the way to visit the Russian Georgian Friendship Monument and Gergeti Trinity Church, admire views of Mount Kazbek, and sample traditional Georgian cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense).
Languages:
English
Russian
📍pasanuri, Chabarukhi, Georgia
🏢Operated by Friendly.ge
Highlights
- ✓Spectacular views of Mount Kazbegi and Kinvali Lake
- ✓Guided tour of the mountaintop Gergeti Trinity Church
- ✓Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Tbilisi hotel
- ✓Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Door-to-door service
- ✓Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986. You will be delighted with the water perfectly blue color surrounded by mountains.
- ✓Ananuri fortress is a sixteenth-century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns.
- ✓An amazing natural phenomenon - the confluence of two rivers with black and white colors of water
- ✓Next stop on the way is Gudauri, a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at the altitude of 7217 feet (2200 meters) above the sea level. The first lower lift station is at 6528 feet (1,990 meters ) above sea level and the last, or top, the station is at 3,306 meters called summit Sadzele. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December through April.
- ✓The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument or Treaty of Georgievsk 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. Amazing view!
- ✓The source of mineral water and unusual rocks that have been formed here over millions of years.
- ✓At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth-century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot. Check our option - hiking to the Gergeti Trinity Church or just a driver with a car!
- ✓It is the third-highest peak in Georgia (after Mount Shkhara and Janga) and the seventh-highest summit in the Caucasus Mountains. Kazbek is also the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus, after Mount Elbrus. The summit lies directly to the west of the town of Stepantsminda and is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Mount Kazbek is the highest peak of Eastern Georgia.
- ✓On the way back to Tbilisi we will stop at one of the restaurants in the Pasanauri village. This place is considered the birthplace of Georgian dumplings - Khinkali. Here you can also try fresh river fish, lamb and much more.
What's included
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓4X4 WD vehicle to St. Elias the Prophet Church (20 USD per Group)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
In some cases, access to the Church of the Holy Trinity may be closed due to weather conditions. The company is not responsible for this.
Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 81.00
To The Majestic Kazbegi Full Day tour
5.0
(30)
🕑 12 hours
Free cancellation
The historic monuments and stunning natural landscapes of Kazbegi lie around three hours north of Tbilisi, close to the Russian border. On this full-day tour from Tbilisi, take in all the highlights of Georgia’s top end, including the Jinvali Water Reservoir, Ananuri Fortified Castle, and the Gudauri Ski Resort. Stop along the way to visit the Russian Georgian Friendship Monument and Gergeti Trinity Church, admire views of Mount Kazbek, and sample traditional Georgian cuisine at a local restaurant (own expense).
Languages:
English
Russian
📍pasanuri, Chabarukhi, Georgia
🏢Operated by Friendly.ge
Highlights
- ✓Spectacular views of Mount Kazbegi and Kinvali Lake
- ✓Guided tour of the mountaintop Gergeti Trinity Church
- ✓Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Tbilisi hotel
- ✓Private tour ensures the undivided attention of your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓Door-to-door service
- ✓Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986. You will be delighted with the water perfectly blue color surrounded by mountains.
- ✓Ananuri fortress is a sixteenth-century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns.
- ✓An amazing natural phenomenon - the confluence of two rivers with black and white colors of water
- ✓Next stop on the way is Gudauri, a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at the altitude of 7217 feet (2200 meters) above the sea level. The first lower lift station is at 6528 feet (1,990 meters ) above sea level and the last, or top, the station is at 3,306 meters called summit Sadzele. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December through April.
- ✓The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument or Treaty of Georgievsk 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. Amazing view!
- ✓The source of mineral water and unusual rocks that have been formed here over millions of years.
- ✓At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth-century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot. Check our option - hiking to the Gergeti Trinity Church or just a driver with a car!
- ✓It is the third-highest peak in Georgia (after Mount Shkhara and Janga) and the seventh-highest summit in the Caucasus Mountains. Kazbek is also the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus, after Mount Elbrus. The summit lies directly to the west of the town of Stepantsminda and is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Mount Kazbek is the highest peak of Eastern Georgia.
- ✓On the way back to Tbilisi we will stop at one of the restaurants in the Pasanauri village. This place is considered the birthplace of Georgian dumplings - Khinkali. Here you can also try fresh river fish, lamb and much more.
What's included
- ✓All taxes, fees and handling charges
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
What's not included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓4X4 WD vehicle to St. Elias the Prophet Church (20 USD per Group)
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
In some cases, access to the Church of the Holy Trinity may be closed due to weather conditions. The company is not responsible for this.
Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 81.00