Tbilisi: Jvari Monastery, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi Tour

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ID: GYG372060-669075
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Country: Georgia

Duration: 14:00 hours


Description

Take astonishing pictures from the Jvari Monastery, before exploring Kazbegi and the Gergeti Trinity Church. Later, discover Gudauri and the Fortress of Ananuri whilst surrounded by magical mountain peaks and stunning valleys.
Start your tour at Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century orthodox monastery near Mtskheta. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the monastery stands on a rocky mountain above the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, overlooking Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia.

Continue to Zhinvali Water Reservoir, located on the Georgian Military Highway. Learn the history of this Soviet dam, constructed in the 1980s.
Then, arrive at the Ananuri Fortress, the seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi. Discover the intriguing plots of this feudal dynasty that ruled the area from the 13th century. Explore the site of numerous historic battles and take in the magnificent scenery — ideal for landscape photography.

After Ananuri Fortress, have lunch in Pasanauri, the homeland of the most famous traditional Georgian food, Khinkali. Admire the Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people in Gudauri. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between Gudauri ski resort and the Jvari Pass, the memorial consists of a large round stone arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus Mountains.

Then, arrive at Kazbegi, and explore one of the most beautiful places in Georgia: Gergeti Trinity Church. The church is located under Kazbegi Mountain, 2170 meters above sea level, and offers spectacular panoramic views of the entire valley. Enjoy the serene natural beauty of this isolated marvel.

Finish your tour at the Rooms Hotel Kazbegi. Relax with a cup of coffee in their stylish restaurant and soak up the stunning views of Kazbegi.

Highlights

  • Explore the Jvari Monastery
  • Visit the Zhinvali Water Reservoir
  • Admire the Friendship Memorial in Gudauri
  • Wander around the Ananuri Fortress
  • Be amazed by the Gergeti Trinity Church

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Your tour includes hotel pickup between 07:15 AM -07:30 AM. Please send the local partner the address where you are staying.
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When should I book?

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.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.