Tour to Kazbegi
Traveling to the north, towards Mtiuleti and Khevi provinces by former Silk-Road. Enjoy sightseeing in Mtskheta town and visit two of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Svetitskhoveli and Jvari monastery. Visit Ananuri fortress, a former residence of Georgian Dukes during the 14-17th centuries. Continue towards Kakheti and witness the masterpiece of Georgian Christian architecture – Gergeti Trinity Church.
Pick up from Tbilisi hotel and departure from Tbilisi. First stop is in Mtskheta – the ancient capital of East Georgia. Sightseeing in Mtskheta town, visit of Svetitskhoveli Cathedral of 11th c. and Jvari monastery of 6th c. – both of them are included in UNESCO world heritage list.
Continue to Ananuri fortress 14-17th cc. The complex consists of fortifications and residential buildings of Aragvi Dukes. The purpose of the monument was to control the trade route and to protect the country from the North.
Lunch in Ananuri.
Continue to ski resort of Gudauri. Drive over Jvari (Cross) Pass (2395m). Arrive in the town of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) the centre of Khevi province. located at 1700 m above sea level.
Dinner and overnight in Stepantsminda guesthouse.
After breakfast at the local guesthouse take a walk (approx. time 2.5 hours) to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church –an important altar of 14th century, located on the slope of Mount Kazbegi. The church facade preserves stone decorations depicting ancient rituals and beliefs.
If we are lucky with weather, we will see Mount Kazbegi (5047 m. above sea level). According to the legend Amirani – a cult hero and a prototype of Greek Prometheus, punished by Gods was chained on the mountain.
Walk back to Kazbegi town and have lunch at the local guesthouse.
Drive to Dariali gorge, an important crossing point of Caucasus range, which was fortified since 150 BC. Take a walk along the river to Gweleti waterfalls, easy upwards trekking (20-25 minutes) and enjoy the views of green valleys and picturesque landscapes.
Drive to Sno Valley and see the contemporary sculptures of Georgian writers and public figures by Merab Piranishvili.
In the evening return back to Tbilisi.
Group size | Price per adult |
Solo | € 359 |
2-3 people | € 211 |
4-5 people | € 161 |
6-7 people | € 158 |
8-9 people | € 149 |
10-15 people | € 144 |
Online booking deposit*: | € 30 |
The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation.
Additional charge for a single room ("Single Supplement") is: € 35
1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Child Policy |
0-1 years - Free |
2-6 years - 72 € |
7 years and over - Adult |
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Additional cost for the airport private pick up transfer: 25 €
Additional cost for the airport private drop off transfer: 20 €
Discounted individual transfer rate for the double way: 40 €
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