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Day tour to Kazbegi region - the Military road of Georgia. Explore Mountains, Rivers, Castles, Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti on 2130 meters (1.3 mi) altitude and magnificent views of Kazbegi.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For the group tours, pick-up from the Europe Square at 9 am.
For the group tours, pick-up from the Europe Square at 9 am
Itinerary
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1Zhinvali 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. At this stop possible to grab a Turkish coffee and other snacks.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ananuri 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 -
3Aragvi River
An amazing natural phenomenon - the confluence of two rivers with black and white colors of water
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Ski Gudauri
The next stop on our 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. In the summer or winter season, subject to good weather you can enjoy a ride on the longest cable car here!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Russian 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 -
(Pass by)
On the highest point of the cross pass, a small military cemetery is fenced. A symbol of the used prisoners of war who were used in the 40s of the last century in the road and died here.
Admission ticket free -
6Mineral Springs
The source of mineral water and unusual rocks that have been formed here over millions of years. The stop not available in winter (from December till April).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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 -
7Gergeti 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 free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
9Europe Square
We are back to Tbilisi around 8-9 pm.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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