To The Majestic Kazbegi Full Day tour

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Holy Trinity Church — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

To The Majestic Kazbegi Full Day tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

A day tour to the Kazbegi region, winding through the Military road of Georgia. You can explore mountains, rivers, castles and the Holy Trinity Church of Gergeti at a 2,130-meter altitude which provides magnificent views of Kazbegi.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Friendly.ge: Transfers & Tours in Georgia

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Professional English-speaking guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Optional 4WD transfer to Gergeti Church (approx. 30 USD per group)

Itinerary

Friendly.ge Tours & Experiences

Passing by

Door-to-door service
Zhinvali Water Reservoir

30 min

Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986.

You will be delighted with the water perfectly blue color surrounded by mountains.
Ananuri fortress complex

30 min

Ananuri fortress is a sixteenth-century castle complex on the Aragvi River. The fortress stands beside the famous Georgian Military Highway, overlooking a large Jinvali lake. Its high, turreted stone walls protect two churches, a watchtower, and a reservoir. The main church facade is beautifully carved with animal, floral and Celtic style patterns.
Aragvi River

15 min

An amazing natural phenomenon - the confluence of two rivers with black and white colors of water
Ski School & Rental Shops - Ski Gudauri

30 min

Next stop on the way is Gudauri, a remarkable ski resort in Georgia. The resort is at the altitude of 7217 feet (2200 meters) above the sea level. The first lower lift station is at 6528 feet (1,990 meters ) above sea level and the last, or top, the station is at 3,306 meters called summit Sadzele. The resort offers high-quality skiing opportunities. The ski season lasts from December through April.
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument

30 min

The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument or Treaty of Georgievsk Monument is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Amazing view!
Mineral Springs

15 min

The source of mineral water and unusual rocks that have been formed here over millions of years.
Gergeti Trinity Church

one hour Admission included

At an altitude of 7119 feet (2,170 meters), the twelfth or thirteenth-century monument was erected on the southern slopes of Mkinvarcveri. Gergeti Trinity Church is an important temple, remarkable for its beautiful scenery. The Gergeti Trinity Church is set poignantly on a hill directly below the towering white massif of Mount Kazbek, which sits at 5,033 meters. Built six hundred years ago, its stones have weathered repeated blizzards, rain and invasion to stand as a proud symbol of Georgian resilience in the face of adversity. It is the photographer’s perfect shot.

Check our option - hiking to the Gergeti Trinity Church or just a driver with a car!
Mount Kazbek/ Mqinvartsveri

Passing by

It is the third-highest peak in Georgia (after Mount Shkhara and Janga) and the seventh-highest summit in the Caucasus Mountains. Kazbek is also the second-highest volcanic summit in the Caucasus, after Mount Elbrus. The summit lies directly to the west of the town of Stepantsminda and is the most prominent geographic feature of the area. Mount Kazbek is the highest peak of Eastern Georgia.
Stop 10

1 h 30 min

On the way back to Tbilisi we will stop at one of the restaurants in the Pasanauri village. This place is considered the birthplace of Georgian dumplings - Khinkali. Here you can also try fresh river fish, lamb and much more.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Apartment Rustaveli Opera
Sunny Apartments near Opera
Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi City Centre
Tbilisi Marriott Hotel
Gold Tbilisi Hotel
Hotel Arc Tbilisi
Moxy Tbilisi
Accent Hotel
Hotel Kenari
ArtPortal
Citadines City Center Tbilisi
Nikson

and 49 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date.
In some cases, access to the Church of the Holy Trinity may be closed due to weather conditions. The company is not responsible for this.
Not recommended for travellers with motion sickness