Kazbegi Winter tour
Starts from: Tbilisi
Available: December-March
Type: Private full day tour
Duration: 12 hours
Total driving distance: 330 km
One-day winter tour to Kazbegi takes you to the North of Georgia – Great Caucasus mountains, Khevi region. Tour includes sightseeing at Ananuri Architectural Complex, Stepantsminda townlet, Dariali canyon and St. Trinity church on top of the Mount Gergeti. If winter weather permits, we can see His Majesty Mount Kazbegi and take an easy hike to Gveleti waterfall. Hot lunch at local guesthouse is rewarding the day.
Adventure Georgian roads with us!
Morning pick-up from the hotel.
8:30 Guide will greet you at the hotel lobby holding your name board. First stop on the way to Kazbegi is Ananuri Architectural Complex, located near Zhinvali Reservoir, 68 km away from Tbilisi. This 16th-17th cc fortification consists of former residence of local dukes and 3 churches. The Southern wall of the main church is beautifully carved and some 17th c fragments of interior murals are cleaned through the whitewashed walls of Soviets. Enjoy the views of Zhinvali and its surroundings.
Drive to the north via Georgian Military Highway – former Silk Road, which connects Caucasus countries to Russia. The road follows Aragvi River valley up to the Cross Pass. The highest point on the road is 2395m Altitude. This is the watershed point and Terek River valley goes downhill to the picky travertine sparkling spring.
Drive to Mount Gergeti, from where Gergeti Trinity Church is overlooking town Stepantsminda (former Kazbegi). The Church dates back to the 14th century and is located under the magnificent peak of Mount Kazbegi (5054 m)- local name of the peak is Mkinvartsveri (in translation: the icy top).
Hot lunch in local family is served at a fireplace.
After lunch visit one more site: Dariali canyon and Archangels church near the Larsi check post at Russian border and drive back towards Tbilisi.
We drop you off to the hotel.
Hope to host you again tomorrow!
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Group size | Price per adult |
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Solo | 314 $ |
2 - 3 people | 173 $ |
4 - 5 people | 101 $ |
6 - 15 people | 93 $ |
Child Policy |
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0-6 years - Free |
7-12 years - 50% |
12 years and above - Adult |
*Online booking deposit will be deducted from the total tour price.
The balance can be paid in one of the following ways:
For a larger group or custom itinerary please contact us at info[at]georgianholidays.com
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1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together
Cancellation is free of charge prior 2 days of the starting day.
If Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine: