Borjomi, Rabati, Vardzia. Highlights Guided Day tour

Travel to the past of Georgia, Discover a lot of historical and archeological facts, you will get a wonderful experience that you will always remember.
Borjomi is a small resort town, you will see Borjomi central park , there also you can see the rivers, beautiful nature and wood, enjoy the fresh air,the famous Borjomi park under a blue dome you can try mineral water it’s healing propert. Also enjoy the cabel car and views beutiful nature. Near park you can also make some different activates. (horse riding, rafting, QuadroCycleTour)

Rabati Castle lies in the city of Akhaltsikhe, in the Akhaltsikhe municipality in the Samtskhe–Javakheti region in Georgia.
Rabati Castle consists of a small castle on the highest point. Then there is a middle bailey which holds a mosque, a madrasa, a church and a palace. And finally the outer bailey. From the outer bailey there is a covered walkway that leads down the Potskhovi River.

HISTORY
From the 13th to the end of 14th centuries Akhaltsikhe was the capital city of Samtskhe-Saatabago, ruled by the Georgian princely family and a ruling dynasty of the Principality of Samtskhe, the House of Jaqeli. In 1393 it suffered an attack by the Turco-Mongol armies of Tamerlane.
After the Treaty of Constantinople in 1590, the whole territory of Samtskhe-Saatabago came under Ottoman rule. The Ottomans completely rebuilt the castle during the 17th and 18th century. The present mosque was built in 1752.
In 1810 the Russian Empire attempted to take Rabati Castle from the Ottomans but failed. In 1828, during the Russo-Turkish War of 1828-1829, the castle was taken by the Russian Imperial army, led by General Paskevich, at the Battle of Akhaltsikhe. After that, the castle lost its importance and slowly fell to ruin.
In 2011-2012 the entire complex was rebuilt.

Vardzia – Monastery complex, carved in a rock, XII-XIII Century Georgian picturesque monument. Located in Javakheti, Aspindza region.

Vardzia is located on the east branching of Erusheti ridge. The highest cave is located as high as 1462 meters above sea level.
Vardzia fortress is arranged as storeys, on a level of 100 meters, number of storeys 3 – 13, it includes more than 600 storage facilities, refectories, shacks, pantries, backup storages, 25 wine cellars, with 185 wine-jars in total.

HISTORY

Construction of the fortress was started by Giorgi III and finished by his daughter – Queen Tamar, who changed its original designation as a fortress and introduced it as a massive, fortified monastery. The complex was mostly constructed during 1156-1203 years.Vardzia complex includes 15 churches, the main church is one in the name of Assumption of Mary, here we can see a beautiful example of mural painting, which is drawn by one named Giorgi. Depicted are Giorgi III, Queen Tamar and other nobles. Between four remaining portraits of Queen Tamar, this one is the earliest, depicting youth of Queen Tamar, which is dated back as old as the 1186 year.

Group Tour duration: at 7:00 until 20:00 .

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.