Day Trip to Kazbegi and Gudauri
Meeting point: Avlabari Metro Station (Your guide will be holding a branded orange color flag at the entrance of the metro station)Endpoint: Avlabari Metro StationAvailable dates: Every dayMeeting & Check-in time: 08:30Boarding time: 08:55Departure time: 09:00End time: 21:00- 21:30Duration: 12 hoursLanguage Spoken by a tour guide: EnglishGroup size: 18 peopleTour Type: Daily TourMinimum age of a traveler: 5 years old Explore Kazbegi, the mountainous region of Georgia. Feel the Caucasian Georgian spirit in the Caucasus Mountains. Take many beautiful pictures, hear exciting parts of history, try the traditional Georgian dish Khinkali (Dumpling), discover the most beautiful part of Georgia, and get unforgettable memories. Your first stop is Zhinvali Water Reservoir on the Georgian Military Highway. The Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures. Visit Ananuri Fortress, the Eristavis (Dukes) seat of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area around the 13th century. See stunning views of the fortress and Zhinvali Reservoir. Have lunch in Pasanauri, the homeland of one of Georgia's traditional foods: Khinkali. Admire the Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people in Gudauri, on the Georgian Military Highway. Contemplate the history of this fascinating monument overlooking Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. Explore one of the most beautiful places in Georgia, Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi. Get a panoramic view of the whole valley from the church, one of Georgia's most iconic attractions. Be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, standing 5047 meters tall. Go to a local luxury hotel and have a cup of coffee in the stylish restaurant while you relax with stunning mountain views. Highlights:Jinvali Water ReservoirAnanuri Fortress ComplexGudauri View Point - Friendship arch of Georgian and Russian peopleStepantsmindaGergeti Trinity ChurchThe Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
- ✓Congratulations! Your experience has just started!
- ✓Duration: 20 minutes Jinvali Water Reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.
- ✓Duration: 1 hour Ananuri Fortress dates to the XVI-XVII centuries and is situated on the foreland by the Aragvi River. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area from the 13th century. The fortress was the scene of numerous battles. Ananuri is a perfect place for landscape photography, and there are stunning views of the fortress and Jinvali Reservoir. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex was on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.
- ✓Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes We have lunch in a pleasant atmosphere to try many different traditional Georgian dishes.
- ✓Duration: 45 minutes Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people was 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 arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains. Gudauri is a ski resort located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. It belongs to Stepantsminda district (2,200 meters above sea level), with a skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. In addition, the resort takes you on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air.
- ✓After arriving in Kazbegi, we need to change the transport and hire a local driver with a 4WD car to take us to Gergeti Trinity Church. Local drivers wait for 30 minutes at the church and take us back to our transport.
- ✓Duration: 30 minutes Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near Gergeti village. The church's location is the right bank of the Chkheri river under Kazbegi Mountain, 2170 meters above sea level. Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and this 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, soviets prohibited religious services, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. You will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley from the church. Due to the church’s isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature remains Georgia's most iconic tourist attraction. You will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 meters above sea level.
- ✓Duration: 30 minutes Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Stepantsminda, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The Rooms Kazbegi's stylish restaurant, decorated with wooden furnishings, serves international cuisine. Guests can read a book and drink in the lobby bar, while meals can be enjoyed on the terrace with the mountain view.
- ✓Departure from the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi to Tbilisi
- ✓Tour will end at 21:00-21:30 at AVLABARI metro station.
What's included
- ✓A professional guide service
- ✓Transportation service
What's not included
- ✓Food and drink
- ✓4X4 drive from to Gergeti Trinity Church, 20 GEL (around $7 per person in cash onsite)
Good to know
Be on time.
The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
Dress code for a church - No one can enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
It is not recommended for pregnant women.
There is a slight possibility that traffic will be challenging due to the snow during the winter season.
How it works
Inclusions: A certified guide service. Transportation service. Exclusions: Food and drink. 4WD car from Kazbegi to Gergeti Trinity Church (20 GEL - about 6 USD per person). What do I need to bring? Comfortable shoes. Warm clothes. A scarf or a hat - if you are a woman. Cash. Please notice: The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather. No one can enter a church in shorts; women must cover their heads.
Meeting Point
Avlabari metro station (Avlabari Square, T'bilisi, Tbilisi, 0103)
Requirement
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothes
A scarf or a hat - if you are a woman
Cash
Good mood
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
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.
Day Trip to Kazbegi and Gudauri
Meeting point: Avlabari Metro Station (Your guide will be holding a branded orange color flag at the entrance of the metro station)Endpoint: Avlabari Metro StationAvailable dates: Every dayMeeting & Check-in time: 08:30Boarding time: 08:55Departure time: 09:00End time: 21:00- 21:30Duration: 12 hoursLanguage Spoken by a tour guide: EnglishGroup size: 18 peopleTour Type: Daily TourMinimum age of a traveler: 5 years old Explore Kazbegi, the mountainous region of Georgia. Feel the Caucasian Georgian spirit in the Caucasus Mountains. Take many beautiful pictures, hear exciting parts of history, try the traditional Georgian dish Khinkali (Dumpling), discover the most beautiful part of Georgia, and get unforgettable memories. Your first stop is Zhinvali Water Reservoir on the Georgian Military Highway. The Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures. Visit Ananuri Fortress, the Eristavis (Dukes) seat of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area around the 13th century. See stunning views of the fortress and Zhinvali Reservoir. Have lunch in Pasanauri, the homeland of one of Georgia's traditional foods: Khinkali. Admire the Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people in Gudauri, on the Georgian Military Highway. Contemplate the history of this fascinating monument overlooking Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains. Explore one of the most beautiful places in Georgia, Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi. Get a panoramic view of the whole valley from the church, one of Georgia's most iconic attractions. Be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, standing 5047 meters tall. Go to a local luxury hotel and have a cup of coffee in the stylish restaurant while you relax with stunning mountain views. Highlights:Jinvali Water ReservoirAnanuri Fortress ComplexGudauri View Point - Friendship arch of Georgian and Russian peopleStepantsmindaGergeti Trinity ChurchThe Rooms Hotel Kazbegi
What you'll see & do
- ✓Our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
- ✓Congratulations! Your experience has just started!
- ✓Duration: 20 minutes Jinvali Water Reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.
- ✓Duration: 1 hour Ananuri Fortress dates to the XVI-XVII centuries and is situated on the foreland by the Aragvi River. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area from the 13th century. The fortress was the scene of numerous battles. Ananuri is a perfect place for landscape photography, and there are stunning views of the fortress and Jinvali Reservoir. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex was on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.
- ✓Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes We have lunch in a pleasant atmosphere to try many different traditional Georgian dishes.
- ✓Duration: 45 minutes Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people was 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 arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains. Gudauri is a ski resort located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. It belongs to Stepantsminda district (2,200 meters above sea level), with a skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. In addition, the resort takes you on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air.
- ✓After arriving in Kazbegi, we need to change the transport and hire a local driver with a 4WD car to take us to Gergeti Trinity Church. Local drivers wait for 30 minutes at the church and take us back to our transport.
- ✓Duration: 30 minutes Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near Gergeti village. The church's location is the right bank of the Chkheri river under Kazbegi Mountain, 2170 meters above sea level. Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and this 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, soviets prohibited religious services, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. You will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley from the church. Due to the church’s isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature remains Georgia's most iconic tourist attraction. You will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 meters above sea level.
- ✓Duration: 30 minutes Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Stepantsminda, offering a luxury environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. The Rooms Kazbegi's stylish restaurant, decorated with wooden furnishings, serves international cuisine. Guests can read a book and drink in the lobby bar, while meals can be enjoyed on the terrace with the mountain view.
- ✓Departure from the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi to Tbilisi
- ✓Tour will end at 21:00-21:30 at AVLABARI metro station.
What's included
- ✓A professional guide service
- ✓Transportation service
What's not included
- ✓Food and drink
- ✓4X4 drive from to Gergeti Trinity Church, 20 GEL (around $7 per person in cash onsite)
Good to know
Be on time.
The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
Dress code for a church - No one can enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
It is not recommended for pregnant women.
There is a slight possibility that traffic will be challenging due to the snow during the winter season.
How it works
Inclusions: A certified guide service. Transportation service. Exclusions: Food and drink. 4WD car from Kazbegi to Gergeti Trinity Church (20 GEL - about 6 USD per person). What do I need to bring? Comfortable shoes. Warm clothes. A scarf or a hat - if you are a woman. Cash. Please notice: The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather. No one can enter a church in shorts; women must cover their heads.
Meeting Point
Avlabari metro station (Avlabari Square, T'bilisi, Tbilisi, 0103)
Requirement
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothes
A scarf or a hat - if you are a woman
Cash
Good mood
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
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.