Tbilisi: Kazbegi, Jvari Monastery & Ananuri Day Trip
ID: GYG1303845-1992544
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Georgia on a day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi. Visit the Jvari Monastery, Ananuri Fortress, and Gergeti Holy Trinity Church.
Start your day with a pickup from your hotel in Tbilisi. Head to Kazbegi, stopping along the way at Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the 6th-century monastery, perched on a hill overlooking the scenic confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
Continue to Ananuri Fortress, a magnificent complex consisting of two churches with an ornately decorated façade, several towers, and defense walls. With a view of the Zhinvali reservoir in the background, all of these structures create a stunning panorama.
Continue to Kazbegi on the Georgian Military Highway. Make photo stops at the Gudauri View Point, also known as the Friendship Monument, and the Jvari Overpass Travertine Natural Monument.
Reach Stepantsminda and hike or drive to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church to take in the breathtaking views of Mount Kazbek (5033 m). Finally, drive back to Tbilisi and get dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Marvel at the stunning views of Mount Kazbek from the Gergeti Church
- Explore the Ananuri Fortress and its ornately decorated façade
- Visit the Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Stop at the Gudauri View Point and the Jvari Overpass Travertine Monument
- Enjoy a scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves some walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Weather can be cold, especially in the mountains, so warm clothing is advised.
Bring a camera for the scenic views.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Experienced driver
- Professional local guide
- Visit to Jvari Monastery
- Visit to Ananuri Fortress
- Visit to Gudauri View Point
- Visit to Jvari Overpass Travertine Natural Monument
- Visit to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church
- Water
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
