Tbilisi Trip Overview
Travel towards Great Caucasus Mountains from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Follow the former Silk Road, re-named in 19th c as the Georgian Military Highway During this private 2 day tour to Kazbegi, enjoy sightseeing in Mtskheta town and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit Ananuri fortress and Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, taste local food and spend a night at 4 star hotel located with fantastic views of mountains.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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Travel towards Great Caucasus Mountains from Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Follow the former Silk Road, re-named in 19th c as the Georgian Military Highway During this private 2 day tour to Kazbegi, enjoy sightseeing in Mtskheta town and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit Ananuri fortress and Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, taste local food and spend a night at 4 star hotel located with fantastic views of mountains.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Jvari pass – Travertine – Kazbegi
Pass By: Georgian Holidays, Tbilisi Georgia
Pick up from the hotel in Tbilisi and departure to north Georgia.
Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
Your first stop is Mtskheta – the ancient capital of East Georgia. During excursions in Mtskheta you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Jvari monastery dated 6th c.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Arsukidze, Mtskheta 3300 Georgia
Explore another UNESCO site of Mtskheta – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral dating back to 11th c
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
Continue your way and reach Ananuri fortress 14-17th cc. The complex consists of fortifications and residential buildings of Aragvi Dukes. The purpose of the monument was to guard the country from North. Explore the fortress and enjoy beautiful views of Jinvali reservoir.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kazbegi National Park, PJQH+6FF, Dariali, Georgia
Take a break to have lunch on the route and after drive further north, over Jvari pass (2395 meters above sea level) and stop by travertine where you can taste mineral waters flowing down from the mountains. Finally, arrive in the town of Stephantsminda (formerly known as “Kazbegi”) – the center of Khevi province.
Have dinner at local restaurant with traditional Georgian cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel in Kazbegi
Day 2: Kazbegi – Gergeti Church – Dariali gorge – Gveleti waterfalls – Tbilisi
Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia
After breakfast at the hotel 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 religious rituals and beliefs. If you are lucky with weather, you will see Mount Kazbegi (5047 m. above sea level).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gveleti Waterfall, Stepantsminda Georgia
Walk back to Kazbegi town and take a lunch break in one of the local restaurants. Get in your vehicle and drive to Dariali gorge, an important crossing point of Caucasus range, which was fortified since 150 BC. Take a walk along the river to Gveleti waterfalls, easy upwards trekking (20-25 minutes) and enjoy the views of green valleys and picturesque landscapes.
In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. The tour ends with a drop off at your hotel in Tbilisi.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
