2-Day Private Tour to Kazbegi from Tbilisi

Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Ananuri – Jvari pass – Travertine – Kazbegi

Pass By: Georgian Holidays, Tbilisi
Pick up from the hotel in Tbilisi and departure to north Georgia.

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Your first stop is Mtskheta – the ancient capital of East Georgia. During excursions in Mtskheta you’ll visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Jvari monastery dated 6th c.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Mtskheta, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Explore another UNESCO site of Mtskheta - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral dating back to 11th c
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Ananuri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Continue your way and reach Ananuri fortress 14-17th cc. The complex consists of fortifications and residential buildings of Aragvi Dukes. The purpose of the monument was to guard the country from North. Explore the fortress and enjoy beautiful views of Jinvali reservoir.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kazbegi National Park
Take a break to have lunch on the route and after drive further north, over Jvari pass (2395 meters above sea level) and stop by travertine where you can taste mineral waters flowing down from the mountains. Finally, arrive in the town of Stephantsminda (formerly known as “Kazbegi”) – the center of Khevi province.
Have dinner at local restaurant with traditional Georgian cuisine.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4 star hotel in Kazbegi

Day 2: Kazbegi – Gergeti Church – Dariali gorge – Gveleti waterfalls – Tbilisi

Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
After breakfast at the hotel take a walk (approx. time 2.5 hours) to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church – an important altar of 14th century, located on the slope of Mount Kazbegi. The church facade preserves stone decorations depicting ancient religious rituals and beliefs. If you are lucky with weather, you will see Mount Kazbegi (5047 m. above sea level).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Gveleti Waterfall, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Walk back to Kazbegi town and take a lunch break in one of the local restaurants. Get in your vehicle and drive to Dariali gorge, an important crossing point of Caucasus range, which was fortified since 150 BC. Take a walk along the river to Gveleti waterfalls, easy upwards trekking (20-25 minutes) and enjoy the views of green valleys and picturesque landscapes.
In the evening drive back to Tbilisi. The tour ends with a drop off at your hotel in Tbilisi.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.