Kazbek, the Guardian of the East! Group Excursion

Speeding to the north from afar,
From warm and unfamiliar lands,
To you, Kazbek, the guardian of the east,
I, a wanderer, bring my homage.

M. Lermontov

What to Expect

From Tbilisi, we will head to the mountain village of Stepantsminda with stops at the most breathtaking locations. Points of our route:

• Zhinvali Reservoir: enjoy the views of the artificial reservoir with its turquoise waters, beautifully located between the Alevi, Gudamakari, and Kartli ridges
• Ananuri Fortress: explore the only medieval castle in Georgia that has come down to us in its original form. You will walk around its territory, visit the 17th century Church of the Assumption, and learn about the functions and meanings of its decorative elements.
• Confluence of the rivers White and Black Aragvi: we will stop for lunch at a restaurant in a mountain valley with a panoramic view of the confluence of the two rivers. You can try Georgian khinkali and other traditional mountain dishes.
• Gudauri Ski Resort: here you will find views of snow-capped peaks
• Friendship Arch: feel the grandeur of the monument to Russian-Georgian friendship, towering on the edge of the mountain
• Kazbek and Trinity Church: we will ascend by jeeps to the monastery standing on a hill against the snowy mountains. Time to enjoy the vistas praised in the verses of Pushkin and Lermontov!

• The trip is conducted in a minibus
• I or another guide from our team will lead the tour for you
• The road with stops to the last point of the route will take about 6 hours

Additional expenses (optional):

• Lunch
• Jeep ride to the Trinity Church on the mountain – 20 lari per person