Kazbegi and Gudauri tour from Tbilisi

Highlights

• Jinvali Water Reservoir
• Visit the confluence of Black and White Aragvi in Pasanauri
• See Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument
• Explore Kazbegi
• Visit Gergeti Trinity Church
• Taste traditional Georgian meal
• Khinkali
• Discover ski resort Gudauri
• Enjoy with the view of Mount Kazbegi 
• Hear the history of the Ananuri fortress

All about the trip

Explore Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity church, surrounded by magical mountain peaks and stunning valleys. Discover stunning slopes of Gudauri and experience incredible skiing adventure!

Our guide meets you with our company’s branded flag, in front of Avlabari metro station at 8:30 in the morning. We start our trip at 09:00.

9:00 Leaving Avlabari Metro station

Congratulations! Your experience just started!

10:10 Visit Jinvali Water Reservoir, blue-colored water between three cordilleras is located along the Georgian military highway. Wonderful place to take amazing pictures!

10:45 The confluence of two rivers Black and White Aragvi. The Aragvi River and its basin are in Georgia on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. The White Aragvi flows from Gudauri down to the town Pasanauri, where it is joined by the Black Aragvi (the main river of Gudamakari). Together, these two rivers continue as Aragvi River from Pasanauri. The river flows south-east to the Jinvali Reservoir, where it is joined by the Pshav Aragvi before flowing south to merge with the Mtkvari River by Mtskheta, Eastern Georgia's ancient capital just north of Tbilisi.

12:00 Reach Stepantsiminda (Kazbegi), known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains, and for being a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include Mount Kazbegi itself, the alpine meadows, forests of the surrounding Kazbegi Nature Reserve, and Gergeti Trinity Church Outside of town.

Therefore in Kazbegi village, we rent a special car (4USD per person) to take us to the top of the mountain to visit Gergeti Trinity Church.

12:30 Explore Gergeti Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri and under Mount Kazbegi at an elevation of 2170 meters. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, this is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. In times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta including Saint Nino’s Cross were brought here for safekeeping. During the Soviet Era, all religious services were prohibited, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. You will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley from the church. Due to the church’s isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature, it remains the most iconic tourist attraction in Georgia. You will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 m height.

14:00 Lunchtime. This is a unique possibility to have lunch in beautiful nature. Try super delicious, traditional dishes, and most important "Khinkali" because you are in the homeland of these dumplings.

15:00 Gudauri. Activities or visit Georgia-Russia Friendship Monument (optional).

The Russia–Georgia Friendship 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. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains.

Gudauri ski resort, that is located on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda district (2200 meters above sea level) with skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. Gudauri is located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. The resort takes on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air, superior areas for horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking, paragliding, etc.

17:10 Discover the Ananuri fortress that dates back to XVI-XVIII centuries and it is situated on the foreland by the river Aragvi. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. This is a perfect place for landscape photography, there are amazingly beautiful views of the fortress and Jinvali reservoir together. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.

20:00 - 21:00 Avlabari metro station

What is included in the price

• Professional guide service
• VIP class transportation service
• Entrance fees 

What is not included in the price

• Food and beverages
• 4WD car from Kazbegi to Gergeti church (4 USD per person, optional)

Instructions

Please dress according to local weather conditions.

This activity is organised by Gamarjoba Georgia, Vladimer Meskishvili street 14, Tbilisi, Montenegro, +995599329275, gamarjobageorgiatours4@gmail.com.