T’bilisi 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. The groups that meet here are very international, you can meet a lot of cool people. (For solo travelers it is a great option!). 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 weather and take everything warm that you have and definitely get good sleep the night before. Sometimes roads are blocked and we cannot go beyond 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 etc.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 hours
Starts: T’bilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting T’bilisi, Tbilisi, 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. The groups that meet here are very international, you can meet a lot of cool people. (For solo travelers it is a great option!). 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 weather and take everything warm that you have and definitely get good sleep the night before. Sometimes roads are blocked and we cannot go beyond 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 etc.
Stop At: Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi Georgia
We meet you in front of Radisson Blu Iveria at 8:30 am. (Rose revolution square. 50m from Rustaveli metro station) You will see our tour leader holding a red flag. If you are a group of more than 4 person, We pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Caucasus mountains.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia
Jinvali Reservoir is located Along the Georgian military highway. Wonderful place to take amazing pictures, blue-colored water between three cordilleras.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
Ananuri fortress dates to the 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: Hotel-Restaurant Kakhaberi, 8MFJ+GP6, Bibiliani, Georgia
You can go rafting before lunch, which is a great experience. Unique possibility to have lunch in beautiful nature. Try super delicious, homemade, traditional dishes, and most important Khinkali, because you are in the homeland of these dumplings.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia
Activities or visit Friendship Monument Georgia-Russia (optional) The Russia–Georgia Friendship 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. 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. Gudauri ski resort, is located on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda District, at an elevation of 2,200 meters, above sea level with a skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. Gudauri is located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. The resort takes on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air, superior areas for horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking, paragliding, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepantsminda, Georgia
Stepantsminda (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 (5-7$ 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 high.
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. We arrive at Rooms hotel around 7:00 PM. Also you can return to Tbilisi on the same day.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Rose Revolution Square, Tbilisi Georgia
We drop you off at Rose revolution square around 11:00 PM. Hope your day was perfect!
Duration: 5 minutes
