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Private Day Trip to Kazbegi and Mtskheta from Tbilisi

By Private tours Georgia
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$526 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This 2-day private journey offers the perfect blend of majestic mountain landscapes and ancient cultural heritage. On Day 1, we explore the breathtaking highlights of the Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri, and the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi. On Day 2, we dive into history at the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Mtskheta, the spiritual heart of Georgia. Travelling in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a flexible, friendly local host ensures a personalised and unforgettable experience!

Activity location

  • Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
    • Georgian Military Highway, Near Zhinvali Reservoir
    • 1803, Ananuri, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Freedom Square
    • T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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Private Day Trip to Kazbegi and Mtskheta from Tbilisi

  • Activity duration is 2 days2d
    2d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$525.90 x 1 TravellerNZ$525.90
Total
Price is NZ$525.90

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free complimentary bottled water for each traveller in the car
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Clean, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off.. Available from centrally located hotels in Tbilisi
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: The High Caucasus & Kazbegi Adventure

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Our journey begins with a drive along the famous Georgian Military Highway. Our first major stop is the stunning 17th-century Ananuri Fortress, beautifully situated overlooking the turquoise waters of the Zhinvali Reservoir. We will explore the ancient defensive walls, towers, and beautifully carved churches inside the complex, learning about the rich history of the local dukes while taking incredible panoramic photos.

Gudauri Viewpoint

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
As we drive higher into the Caucasus Mountains, passing through the ski resort of Gudauri, we will stop at the iconic Friendship Monument. Built on the edge of a cliff in the Jvari Pass, this colourful concrete structure offers spectacular, dizzying views of the "Devil's Valley" and the majestic mountain ranges below. It is one of the best viewpoints in the country for breathtaking photography. Optional Activity: If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, paragliding is available here. Please note that paragliding is optional and its cost is not included in the tour price; you will pay the paragliding operators directly on-site if you choose to fly.

Gergeti Trinity Church

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Arriving in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), we will make our way up to the legendary Gergeti Trinity Church, perched dramatically at an altitude of 2,170 metres. Surrounded by epic mountain peaks and positioned right beneath the snow-capped Mt. Kazbek (5,054m), this 14th-century church is the ultimate symbol of Georgia. You will have plenty of time to soak in the spiritual atmosphere, enjoy the crisp mountain air, and capture the most famous view in the Caucasus.

Day 2: Mtskheta – The Ancient Capital of Georgia

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included

Jvari Church

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We begin our second day by visiting the 6th-century Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched on a hilltop. This architectural masterpiece offers the most famous, breathtaking panoramic view in Georgia—the dramatic confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers right outside the ancient city of Mtskheta.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, we drive down into the cosy, cobblestone streets of Mtskheta to visit the magnificent Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. As the spiritual centre of Georgia and another UNESCO site, this 11th-century cathedral holds immense historical importance and is known as the burial place of Christ's mantle. We will explore its grand interior, ancient frescoes, and fascinating royal tombs.

Samtavro Church

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We will also stop at the nearby Samtavro Monastery complex, a peaceful and deeply sacred site. Here, we will visit the small 4th-century church built by King Mirian and Queen Nana (the first Christian rulers of Georgia), see their tombs, and learn about the local spiritual history.

Location

Activity location

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    Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
    • Georgian Military Highway, Near Zhinvali Reservoir
    • 1803, Ananuri, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Freedom Square
    • T'bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia

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