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Excursion to Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi from Tbilisi

Excursion to Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi from Tbilisi

You will get acquainted with the history of Georgia, visit mountain resorts, cave cities, fortresses.
And what are the panoramic views, wow!

Excursion to Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi from Tbilisi
Article:
404
Country:
Georgia
Tour type:
Car Tours
Directions:
Vardzia, Rabati, Borjomi
Complexity:
Easy
Number of participants:
From 1 to 7
Duration:
1 days
Price:
40 USD
Count:
Tours dates
  
01.01.202531.12.2025
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Excursion to Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi from Tbilisi

The first stop of the tour is in Borjomi, a small town in the mountains. There are many beautiful places to visit here, but the most famous of them is the town, because of its mineral water, that is said to have unique healing qualities and taste. It’s been known for centuries, that this water was special, but it really became famous during the Russian reign of Georgia. Russians built resorts and palaces here. Borjomi water won its first gold medal in 1907 in Belgium. The water has been bottled since 1896.
 
Then continue your way to Vardzia cave town (12th century), which is one of the highlights of the trip and stretches over half a kilometer along the river Mtkvari, with 19 stories. There used to be about 3000 caves here, but now there are just over 500 left. It has a church hewn out of rock with amazing 12th-century frescoes. The Complex also includes living quarters, small hall-type churches and refectories and a wine cellar.

Then head towards the town of Akhaltsikhe (New Fortress) that has always had strategic importance. That's why the fortress Rabat has been built here in the 9th century, so it’s been called the fortress inside the fortress. It was guarding Georgia for centuries, but there were periods when enemies took over. The fortress keeps traces of both times, giving you an unforgettable impression. The fortress has been renovated several years ago. Here you can see the Georgian church, mosque and Madrasa – Islamic school, citadel, and unique museum. The Rabati fortress is one of the highlights of this region.
 

Tbilisi - Borjomi - Rabati - Vardzia - Tbilisi

General route information:

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Tour type: Autotourism, Tourism, Trekking, Excursions
  • Suitable for people: from 12 to 60 years
  • Participants, groups: from 1 to 7 people
  • Requirements for experience: Not required
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Options included: Medical support
  • Season: all year
  • Service in languages: Russian, Georgian, English
  • Start of the program: Tbilisi, Georgia.
  • Program finish: Tbilisi, Georgia.

Brief information on the districts

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, translated from the Georgian “warm source”, the old name is Tiflis. It is the largest city of Georgia, located on the banks of the Kura River with a population of over 1 million people. The city was founded in the 5th century. Tbilisi is the ancient cultural center of Georgia. In the southeastern part of the city is its historical core - the Old Town with narrow streets that preserve the features of medieval buildings. Here you can see the ruins of the Narikala citadel, later completed by the Turks in the XVI-XVII centuries, the Anchiskhati stone church, the Metekhi church, the cathedrals of Sioni and Sameb.

Borjomi is a resort town in Samtskhe-Javakheti region, in south-western Georgia. The city is famous for its mineral water Borjomi, which occupies the first position in exports in Georgia. It is located at an altitude of 810 - 850 m above sea level. Nearby is the ski resort Bakuriani, the oldest ski resort in Georgia.

Vardzia is a cave monastic complex of the 12th — 13th centuries in southern Georgia, in Javakheti. An outstanding monument of medieval Georgian architecture. Located in Aspindza region of Samtskhe-Javakheti region, in the valley of the Kura River, about 100 km south of the city of Borjomi, near the village of the same name.

Akhaltsikhe (New Fortress) is a city in southern Georgia on the Potskhovis-Tskali river. The regional center of Akhaltsikha district, the administrative center of Samtskhe-Javakheti region. Here is the famous Akhaltsikhe Rabat fortress, XVI-XVIII centuries.

Additional information

  • The host party has the right to change the route schedule according to weather conditions and group conditions
  • The cost of the voucher does not include: additional excursions, transfers outside the program, environmental fees, etc.
  • It is possible to provide additional services by prior arrangement: transfer: airport - hotel; personal equipment hire; hotel booking; organization of recreation on the Black Sea, accommodation and excursions in Tbilisi, Mtskheta, etc.

 Cost of a package of services - from $ 100 *
* The cost of the tour is indicated for 1 participant, in the group of 4 people.

  • Group of 4 people: $ 100 per person
  • Group of 3 people: $ 120 per person
  • Group 2 people: $ 180 per person
  • Group 1 person: $ 250 per person

The price includes - guide services, transfer, entrance fees.

The price does not include - personal expenses, food, tips.

Important information:

  • Up to 5 years free
  • Dress code: casual.
  • Cancel tour: impossible

        

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