Legendary Places of Georgia: Borjomi, Rabati, Vardzia - Group Excursion
About this experience
Welcome to explore the hospitable and diverse Georgia! In one day, you will visit many interesting places: healing waters of Borjomi, ancient fortress Rabati, and cave complex Vardzia. Discover the country's history, taste local wine, and admire the beauty of mountain landscapes.
What to expect
Rabati Fortress and Khertvisi Castle
We will take you to beautiful Southern Georgia. First, we will visit the city of Akhaltsikhe and then explore the 9th-century Rabati Fortress, which has recently been restored and now serves as a city museum. You will learn about the history of this place, climb the walls and towers of the fortress, and stroll through the park. Next, we will head to the medieval Khertvisi Castle, built on a high rock at the confluence of the Paravani and Mtkvari rivers.
Vardzia, Wine Tasting, and Borjomi
Our next stop is the ancient cave city-monastery of Vardzia with numerous tunnels and viewpoints. You will see its main attraction - the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin. Visit local vineyards growing on the slopes of cliffs, have lunch at a restaurant with national cuisine and complimentary wine and chacha tastings. Relax and visit the Borjomi Mineral Park, where you can enjoy healing springs, ride the cable car, and optionally take a quad bike tour.
Organizational Details
Your tour will be led by me or another guide from our team.
Additional Expenses
- Lunch at a restaurant: average bill 20-30 lari ($10-12) per person
- Tickets: Rabati Fortress - 17 lari ($7), Vardzia Complex - 17 lari ($7), Borjomi Mineral Park - 5 lari ($2)
- Cable car ride - 10 lari ($4)
- Quad bike tour (optional) - price upon request
Marina
November 12, 2024
Amazing tour, very informative and rich, with beautiful and mesmerizing places and views! We thank the guide David for his friendliness, interesting presentation of the material, adding emotional color to historical facts. It was very interesting to listen to him!!!! And huge thanks to the driver, t...
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Sergey
November 2, 2024
Our guide was David, an excellent guide: he explained the material in both Russian and English, mastering two languages perfectly. The material was very interesting, he always answered additional questions, had excellent organizational skills, helped everyone, and also managed the timing well, allow...
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Natalia
November 2, 2024
On October 29, we visited the magnificent cave city in Vardzia. It was very interesting to explore the cave rooms and passages for the first time, but a bit laborious. Borjomi did not impress, a small and neglected park. Rabati is a modern construction, yet still an interesting site. The guide was a...
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