Tbilisi Trip Overview
The tour covers several breathtaking places along the way. We can Easily Say that this is the highlight of your trip to Georgia. You have so much fun with very nice people laughing and dancing on the way. Remember it is a long ride, but no worry, our guides always create the mood and the atmosphere of celebration with wonderful stories about Georgia. This ride is a bit difficult even for our safe and experienced drivers in winter. We have some tips on what you should do in the winter. First of all, be prepared for freezing cold and take everything warm that you have and definitely get good sleep the night before. Sometimes roads are blocked and we can not go next to Gudauri, but in this case, we have more time to spend at Gudauri ski resort, where you have the possibility to try a lot of activities like paragliding, ATV bikes, Horse riding and etc.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tbilisi, Georgia, Georgia
The tour covers several breathtaking places along the way. We can Easily Say that this is the highlight of your trip to Georgia. You have so much fun with very nice people laughing and dancing on the way. Remember it is a long ride, but no worry, our guides always create the mood and the atmosphere of celebration with wonderful stories about Georgia. This ride is a bit difficult even for our safe and experienced drivers in winter. We have some tips on what you should do in the winter. First of all, be prepared for freezing cold and take everything warm that you have and definitely get good sleep the night before. Sometimes roads are blocked and we can not go next to Gudauri, but in this case, we have more time to spend at Gudauri ski resort, where you have the possibility to try a lot of activities like paragliding, ATV bikes, Horse riding and etc.
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
We pick you up from your hotel located in Tbilisi and take you to the Caucasus mountains.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
Ananuri fortress dates to 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gudauri View Point, FFR3+R4V, Ganisi, Georgia
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. Pay attention, that We don’t provide extreme activities and in case of an accident, we can’t take any responsibility.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia
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 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. Inside the monument is a large tile mural that spans the whole circumference of the structure and depicts scenes of Georgian and Russian history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepantsminda, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Stepantsiminda (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 (6-7$ per person) to take us to the top of the mountain to visit Gergeti Trinity Church.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Near the Village of Gergeti, Stepantsminda Georgia
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 in height.)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, 1 V.gorgasali St, Stepantsminda 4700, Georgia
After finishing the experience, we recommend staying in Kazbegi. We can leave you at Rooms hotel Kazbegi or at any other hotel according to your booking. Also, you can return to Tbilisi on the same day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tbilisi, Tbilisi
We drop you off at any hotel according to your hotel booking. (Kazbegi, Gudauri , Tbilisi ).
Duration: 5 minutes
