TYPE
Group Tours
DURATION
12 Hours
Live Tour Guide
English & Russian
PRICE
34 USD Per Person
Discover Kazbegi with this comprehensive tour that introduces you to the Caucasian beauty, its happening history and its delicious cuisine. Starting out from the scenic Caucasus mountain region of Georgia, you will have ample time to capture some good photos. Follow it up with a good serving of the country's history and feast your tastebuds on a Georgian favourite, Khinkali. This Group tour is brimming with stops at so many other attractions that you get to enjoy with your travel companions.
Your first stop on this tour will be at Zhinvali Water Reservoir along the picturesque Georgian Military Highway. The dam was built by the Soviets in the 1980s and is a fantastic location for photography enthusiasts. Near the Zhinvai Reservoir is the UNESCO-listed Ananuri Fortress. The views of the reservoir and the fortress are beautiful. The fortress served as the seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal family that governed the region in the 13th century. You will stop for lunch at Pasanauri, the birthplace of Khinkali. One of Georgia's traditional dishes, Khinkali is meat-stuffed dumplings that are a staple at all Georgian feasts. Another stop along the Georgian Military Highway at Gudauri is the Georgian-Russian Friendship Monument which overlooks the Devil's Valley. The Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi, one of Georgia's most distinctive landmarks, offers a panoramic view of the entire valley. The panorama of Mount Kazbegi, which stands 5047 meters tall, will leave you speechless.
Duration: 30 minutes
The traveler's meeting point is an open space where you can get to know the rest of your travel companions for this tour. You can just chit chat and introduce yourself or listen to some music.
Duration: 20 minutes
On the Georgian Military Highway sits the Zhinvali Water Reservoir, also known as a lake. The dam was built by the Soviets in the 1980s and is a fantastic location for photography.
Duration: 1 hour
Ananuri Fortress has been the battlesight numerous times and is located on the peak by the Aragvi River. It dates as old as the 16th and 17th centuries and was the seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal family that dominated the region beginning in the 13th century. Ananuri is ideal for landscape photography, with breathtaking views of the fortress and Zhinvali Reservoir. The fortress was used until the early nineteenth century and was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007.
Duration: : 1 hour and 30 minutes
Enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of many staple, and traditional Georgian dishes.
Duration: : 1 hour and 30 minutes
The Georgian-Russian Friendship Monument was constructed in 1983 to commemorate the anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the enduring friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. The monument is a massive round stone arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus highlands. It can be accessed through the Georgian Military Highway and is sandwiched between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari Pass. The Ski resort is located in the Stepantsminda district (2,200 meters above sea level), and has a skiing area with maximum sun exposure. Additionally, the resort transforms you into a fantastic sightseeing location with fresh air.
After we reach Kazbegi, we will switch to a different mode of transportation and travel with a local driver on a 4WD vehicle to Gergeti Trinity Church. The driver will wait for 30 minutes at the church before returning us to our transportation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Gergeti Trinity Church is another name for Holy Trinity Church, which is located near Gergeti village. The church is situated on the right bank of the Chkheri River, 2170 meters above sea level, beneath Kazbegi Mountain. Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century and is Khevi province's only cross-cupola church. In times of danger, precious Mtskheta relics, such as Saint Nino's Cross, were brought here for safekeeping. Despite the fact that religious services were prohibited during the Soviet era, the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is an active Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church establishment that provides an incredible panoramic view of the entire valley thanks to its remote location in a forested mountainous area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is an excellent choice for visitors travelling to Stepantsminda who prefer a luxurious environment with many useful amenities to enhance their stay. Guests can read a book and drink in the lobby bar, while meals are served on the terrace with a view of the mountains. The stylish restaurant at the hotel is decorated with wooden furnishings and serves international cuisine.
Departure from the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi to Tbilisi
Tour will end between 21:00 to 21:30 at Traveler's Meeting Point (50 meters from Avlabari metro station)
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start date of the experience to receive a full refund.
We advice you to dress appropriately because the weather condition will not have an effect on the tour. SInce the tour covers a church, please refrain from wearing shorts(men) or revealing clothes and women should also bring a headscarf. If you are not dressed appropriately you will not be allowed to enter There is a chance that traffic will be difficult due to snow during the winter season.
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