Itinerary
- Your adventure begins when a private driver and a tour guide pick you up from your hotel in Tbilisi.
- Rabati Castle: Rabati Castle used to be the throne-hall for the rulers of this region. The history of it begins in the 9th Century AD. Rabati Castle covers an area of 7 Hectares and boasts 2 inner fortresses.
With the recent rehabilitation of the castle, now walking through the small streets feels like time-travel – you’ll get to relive the stories of the labyrinths, towers, churches, mosques, a synagogue, an amphitheater, the citadel, the dungeons and more. - Akhaltsikhe: Once we’re done exploring the Rabati Fortress, we’ll head out to one of the best local restaurants to explore the Georgian cuisine.
- Vardzia: Vardzia Cave city, the region of historic Meskheti. This rock-hewn city-monastery was made in the second part of the 12th century AD.
You will enjoy exploring Vardzia with a guide or on your own – getting to know it’s history and stopping at all the important attractions of the monastery. This usually takes about 2 hours in total.
Vardzia stretches over half a kilometer in width and boasts 13 floors. Located at 1300 meters from sea level, this city covers a territory of 40 000 square meters.
Since 2007 Vardzia is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight. - Tbilisi: After the long and memorable trip, we will return to Tbilisi and will drop you off at your hotel in Tbilisi.
Includes
- Private transportation service
- 24 hour online support
- A bottle of water
- Private transfer to the airport
- Private transfer from the airport
- A professional guide service
- Rabati Castle Entrance fee (18 GEL - about 7 USD per person)
- Vardzia Caves Entrance fee (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
Details
If you’re traveling to Georgia and want to see something really special and prominent – Vardzia is number one on your list. Spend a day trip in the southern regions of Georgia to explore the stunning cave city of Vardzia – city built completely within caves, boasting streets, churches, dining halls, gathering places, kitchens, baths and more – Vardzia was originally 13 floors carved on top of each other – within the mountain.
On the way to Vardzia, we will also make stops at the biggest castle in Georgia – Rabati in Akhaltsikhe. Built in the 9th century, it was the central fortification of the southern Georgia. It was recently rehabilitated and now it is a stunning sight to visit – with breathtaking views, interesting history and a well-kept museum with medieval artifacts.
On the way to Vardzia, we will also make stops at the biggest castle in Georgia – Rabati in Akhaltsikhe. Built in the 9th century, it was the central fortification of the southern Georgia. It was recently rehabilitated and now it is a stunning sight to visit – with breathtaking views, interesting history and a well-kept museum with medieval artifacts.
Know Before You Go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
