Stepantsminda and Sno Canyon Private Tour with Traditional Lunch

Stepantsminda and Sno Canyon Private Tour with Traditional Lunch

Explore the highest mountain chain of Europe-The Great Caucasus in one day!
This morning we start traveling along Georgia’s famous Military Highway en-route visiting Ananuri Architectural Complex overlooking a water-reservoir .As deciduous forests remain far behind,we continue driving through alpine meadows capped by the snowy glaciers.
We arrive in the town of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)-the last town of Georgia at Georgian-Russian border. Here we take our private 4WD to drive to Gergeti Trinity church from were opens spectacular views of one of the highest glaciers in the Caucasus-Mt. Kazbegi (5047m)
For lunch we take you to a local place to taste mountain style Khinkali and other delicacies.
On the way back we visit a Sno canyon and a local 16th century tower
This day trip is ideal for those interested in wild nature,mountains,rural life,dramatic landscapes and local food

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, ს3, Georgia

Built in 1986,Jinvali Water reservoir is situated some 75 km away from Tbilisi.The spot is famous for its fascinating views over the mountains, deciduous forest and crystal clean water

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia

perched along the turquoise waters of the Aragvi River, Ananuri Architectural complex is a prime example of Georgia’s unique blended architectural aesthetic. It was home to the Aragvi feudal dynasty during the 18th century, and was the staging grounds of numerous battles that Georgians both won and lost.The complex includes defensive walls with built-in towers and two churches built in the 18th century

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia

Georgia's one of the most iconic places-church of Gergeti Trinity is nestled at 2170 meters from the sea level and overlooks spectacular scenery of the snowy glaciers of the Greater Caucasus mountain chain.Backed by majestic Mt.Kazbegi (5047m),this 14th century church is a favorite destination for pilgrims as well as photographs and nature lovers

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Sno Castle, Sno, Georgia

Ethnographic village of Sno is situated on both banks of river Snostskali, surrounded by Alpine meadows of the Greater Caucasus mountain chain.One of the landmarks of the area is the 16th-17th century Sno castle and tower

Duration: 30 minutes