Tbilisi: Kazbegi, Gergeti & Ananuri Mountains Full-Day Tour Shared Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG149267-O-733374
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a day of mountain scenery and ancient forts on a tour from Tbilisi. Follow the historic Georgian Military Highway to Ananuri Fort, Jinvali Reservoir, the Gudauri Friendship Monument, and more.
Discover the magic of the mountains on a full-day guided trip from Tbilisi. Visit Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fort, Gudauri, the Cross Pass, Kazbegi National Park, and the famous Gergeti Trinity Church. Admire panoramic views and old forts, and have the chance to sample the local cuisine.
Start your tour at your hotel or holiday apartment if you choose the private tour option, or at a central meeting point in Tbilisi if you opt for the shared tour. Then, head northward and enjoy stunning views.
Stop at the Zhinvali Reservoir, a calm lake surrounded by green hills. From there, discover the impressive Ananuri Fort. Explore the remains, the yard, and the old tower while your guide tells you the story of this place.
Continue along the Georgian Military Highway to see more scenic and interesting spots, including a mineral spring that is believed to have healing powers, before reaching Gudauri and the Cross Pass.
Take in the views at the Soviet Monument of Friendship, and marvel at the panoramic views of mountains and gorges from one of the best panoramic platforms in Georgia.
Stop at Kazbegi, the center of the region and home to the famous Gergeti Trinity Church. In the summer, you can choose to hike to the church or go there by car.
On the way back, your guide will show you the locals' favorite restaurant, where you can try authentic mountain-style khinkali dumplings (included in the shared tour; at your own expense on the private tour) before you return to Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Feast your eyes on the spectacular scenery of the Caucasian mountain range
- Explore the highlights of the region on a full-day trip with a local guide
- Marvel at the medieval Gergeti Trinity Church and its mountainous surroundings
- Enjoy the calm beauty of the Zhinvali Reservoir and ancient Ananuri Fort
- Get the chance to sample traditional khinkali dumplings at a local restaurant
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour follows curved mountain roads which may provoke vertigo in people sensitive to altitude
• Modest clothing is required to enter the churches. Legs must be covered and women should cover their head
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Please meet your guide and the rest of the group at the Big Bicycle monument on Rose Revolution square (walking distance from Rustaveli metro station)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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.
