Jvari Monastery, Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi Group & Private Tour

4.4
(8 reviews)

9 to 11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This full day tour gives you the opportunity to experience the highlights of Kazbegi – a district in northeastern Georgia known for its mountains, rivers and cultural monuments.
Start with Jvari Monastery UNESCO World Heritage site
Visit Ananuri, a 17th century architectural complex
Visit Kazbegi, and Gergeti Trinity Church located at 2170 m.
You will see the snow-capped peak of Mount Kazbeg

What's Included

Mineral water
Comfortable A/C minivan or minibus
4WD vehicle from Kazbegi to Gergeti
English speaking live guide service
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

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

Pick up is included in private tour You will meet our guide at the reception of your hotel in Tbilisi in private tour Meeting point for group tour - Big bicycle monument, Rose Revolution Square. You will meet our guide at Big bicycle monument in group tour

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Jvari Church

    Jvari Monastery- VI century church and monastery, located in the east of Mtskheta, at the mouth of the river Mtkvari and Aragvi, on the rocky mountain peak. Jvari Monastery is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here there is kept the Robe of Jesus Christ which had been brought from Jerusalem in I c. A true architectural masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages. Built on a hilltop, the views it affords of Mtskheta and the Aragvi and Mtkvari Rivers are breathtaking and great for selfies!

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

    You will drive north towards the Northern Caucasus along the well-known Georgian Military Road The first stop will be at the Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. The complex features churches and towers dating back to the 16-17th centuries, beautifully overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The buildings included in the complex are: upper and lower fortress, fence, towers, Church of the mother of God, Church of the Deity, “Mkurnali” Church, bell tower, octagonal cell, and reservoirs; Continue our drive to see the conjunction of two small mountain rivers famous for the fact that being different in color they still keep their own colors even after merging.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pasanauri

    In Pasanauri you will be able to have a lunch, and taste and feel real Georgian cuisine

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Gudauri

    Continue our incredible tour and now visit the Gudauri Friendship monument, also known as Gudauri Panorama- located 120 KM from Tbilisi, on the Georgian Military Highway connecting to Russia. The monument is very vivid and colorful, however, most of its beauty is thanks to the location. Georgia-Russia Friendship monument is a circular balcony hanging off of a 600-meter cliff with amazing views of the Caucasus Mountains.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Stepantsminda

    Stepantsiminda is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus Mountains, and is a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include the Stepantsminda Museum and Ethnographic Museum in town, and the Gergeti Trinity Church outside of town, as well as Mount Kazbegi itself and the alpine meadows and forests of the surrounding Nature Reserve.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Gergeti Trinity Church

    Our last stop and the main attraction of the tour is Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) and its amazing Mount Kazbegi, where the Gergeti Trinity Church is built - located at an altitude of 2170 m. From Kazbegi ride in 4 WD vehicles through beautiful valleys and woods reaching the Gergeti Trinity church. In good weather, you can see one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus – the mountain Kazbegi at 5047m. Enjoy breathtaking views, take pictures breathe fresh air, and collect lots of emotions. Drive back to Tbilisi.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You can bring along: hat, rain - and wind coats, etc. Comfortable shoes are needed.
Supplied by Sakura Travel Agency

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
4WD Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant

Cancellation Policy

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