Vardzia Tour from Tbilisi with Rabati Castle and Borjomi Park

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15 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

Private full day trip to Vardzia includes visiting southern Georgia's unique cave city and monastery Vardzia that is the most picturesque monument of medieval Georgia built in 12th century, cultural and historical complex Rabati that is a symbol of tolerance established in the 9th century and balneological resort Borjomi, well-known with its mineral waters that dates back to the 1850s. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine. Private tour to Vardzia is suitable for people who enjoy visiting medieval caves, castles, churches and exploring breathtaking Georgian nature. Total drive 495 km (305 miles).

What's Included

Private English speaking guide
WiFi on board
Private transportation with A/C
All entrance tickets
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 15 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vardzia

    You will visit Vardzia is a cave monastery built in 12th century. The caves stretch for 500 meters and in up to 19 levels. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli. The site was abandoned after the Ottoman takeover in the 16th century. Extended area of Vardzia-Khertvisi has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO Heritage List.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Rabati Castle

    You will visit Rabati Castle that was originally established in the 9th century as the Lomisa Castle, but was rebuilt by Ottomans. Most of the surviving buildings date from the 17th-18th centuries. The city was established in the 9th century by Guaram Mampal, son of the King of Tao. From the 13th-14th centuries it was the capital of Samtskhe-Saatabago, ruled by dynasty of Jaqeli.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Borjomi Central Park

    You will visit a balneological and climatic resort Borjomi known with its mineral water used for drinking and balneological procedures. The season lasts all year. Borjomi has striking nature and unique mineral waters. Mineral Water Park of Borjomi dates back to the 1850s and is an attractive destination all throughout the year. Here you can taste the natural Borjomi mineral water and relax in a beautiful environment.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you if you booked Tour with Lunch option.
  • Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches. Comfortable shoes and warm jacket are recommended.
  • Standard Tour option does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
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