ツ ✌ Kazbegi Tour – Caucasus Mountains Ananuri Fortess Gudauri Skii Resort

ツ ✌ Kazbegi Tour – Caucasus Mountains Ananuri Fortess Gudauri Skii Resort

Enjoy the beauty of the Caucasian mountains on a day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi! The road leads along the legendary Georgian Military Highway, famous for its scenic landscapes and architectural jewels such as Zhinvali Water Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, Georgian Russian Friendship Monument, Gudauri Ski Resort and Gergeti Trinity Church surrounded by magical mountain peaks!

On the way you have the option of several activities such as Paragliding, Snowmobile Riding (in winter), Rafting (in summer) and of course you will be able to taste some Georgian traditional foods and drinks and take some amazing pictures!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

Our first stop will be Zhinvali Dam/Water Reservoir, also known as a lake is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviet Union constructed the dam in the 1980s. As Tbilisi was growing rapidly, there was a need of a new water supply. Government decided that the Aragvi Gorge rich with glacier water was the perfect spot. There you have possibility to take beautiful photos with the stunning panoramic view of the water and surrounding colorful forests and some funny photos with Georgian national shepherd dress & hat ‘’Papakhi’’ which is a high fur hat usually made of karakul sheep skin and you will also be able to walk through little open air market with Georgian souvenirs.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

Afterwards we’ll continue to explore the famous 17th century Ananuri Fortress. The castle was the scene of numerous battles and is known for its haunting history. It was attacked many times throughout the centuries but it still stands strong and attracts each and every guest.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Aragvi, Georgia

After Ananuri Fortress we will stop in the village Pasanauri and see magical natural confluence of the black and white Aragvi rivers. If you like adventures and if you would like to try whitewater rafting on the Aragvi river you will be able to do it but it is optional and it is up to you.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

In winter Gudauri is perfect place for skiing,snowboarding and you can also ride snowmobile. There are 34.8 km of slopes available. 15 ski lifts transport for the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,993 and 3,276 m (ASL)

Gudauri has also become a popular spot for extreme lovers. Here you will have an opportunity to do Paragliding! Fly like an eagle over the Caucasus Mountains with a professional pilot and record a video to share with your friends. Paragliding in Gudauri is great fun unforgettable memory and lifetime adventure!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dariali Restaurant and Hotel ***, Upper Gudauri ,0103,Gudauri,Georgia, Gudauri 0103, Georgia

Unique possibility to have a lunch in beautiful nature. Try super delicious, homemade, traditional dishes, and the most important Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), because this region is considered as homeland of Khinkali.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia

Georgia – Russia Friendship Monument also known as Panorama Gudauri. The government of Soviet Union built this monument in order to celebrate 200 years since the Treaty of Georgievsk signed in 1783. This panorama is decorated with Soviet Style mosaics depicting Georgian and Russian heroes, farmers, fairy tales and communist symbols. The monument is very vivid and colorful however the most important part is beauty of its location and amazing panoramic views of Caucasus Mountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia

This is the most anticipated stop and culmination of this Tour. Gergeti Holy Trinity Church which is considered as 6th the most beautiful church in the world by Telegram is located at 2170 meters above sea level, under the great glacier Kazbegi (5047 ASL) and it overlooks the city of Stepantsminda also known as Kazbegi. This monastery has recently become very well-known worldwide for its amazing and absolutely incomparable views!

P.S We will need to change car and hire 4WD car to visit the church because there is no other way of getting up to the church.

Duration: 30 minutes