To The Majestic Kazbegi Full Day tour

5.0
(29 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A day tour to the Kazbegi region, winding through the Military road of Georgia. You can explore mountains, rivers, castles and the Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti at a 2,130-meter altitude which provides magnificent views of Kazbegi.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Fuel surcharge
Lunch
Gratuities
4X4 WD vehicle to St. Elias the Prophet Church (20 USD per Group)

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • Friendly.ge (Pass by)

    Door-to-door service

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Zhinvali Water Reservoir

    Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986. You will be delighted with the water perfectly blue color surrounded by mountains.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

    Ananuri fortress is a sixteenth-century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Aragvi River

    An amazing natural phenomenon - the confluence of two rivers with black and white colors of water

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ski Gudauri

    Next stop on the way is Gudauri, a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at the altitude of 7217 feet (2200 meters) above the sea level. The first lower lift station is at 6528 feet (1,990 meters ) above sea level and the last, or top, the station is at 3,306 meters called summit Sadzele. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December through April.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Russian Georgian Friendship Monument

    The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument or Treaty of Georgievsk Monument is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Amazing view!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mineral Springs

    The source of mineral water and unusual rocks that have been formed here over millions of years.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Gergeti Trinity Church

    At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth-century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot. Check our option - hiking to the Gergeti Trinity Church or just a driver with a car!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Mount Kazbek/ Mqinvartsveri (Pass by)

    It is the third-highest peak in Georgia (after Mount Shkhara and Janga) and the seventh-highest summit in the Caucasus Mountains. Kazbek is also the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus, after Mount Elbrus. The summit lies directly to the west of the town of Stepantsminda and is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Mount Kazbek is the highest peak of Eastern Georgia.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    On the way back to Tbilisi we will stop at one of the restaurants in the Pasanauri village. This place is considered the birthplace of Georgian dumplings - Khinkali. Here you can also try fresh river fish, lamb and much more.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
  • In some cases, access to the Church of the Holy Trinity may be closed due to weather conditions. The company is not responsible for this.
  • Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness
Supplied by Friendly.ge: Transfers & Tours in Georgia

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Day Trips
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Full-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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