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This trip in one day will give you breathtaking mountain landscapes, introduce you to the ancient history of Georgia and its legends. Our route through the Zhinvali reservoir, the medieval fortress of Ananuri, an unusual mineral spring and the Arch of Friendship. And the final goal, of course, is the monastery at the foot of the great Kazbeg.
(In winter, road closures due to heavy snow may delay access to Kazbegi. If this happens, the extra time will be spent on the Georgian chronicle instead.)
Highlights
12 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
12 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Comfortable service, cooling with air conditioner
Free wine and cognac tasting
24 hour online support.
Highly qualified guide
Lunch
4x4 off-road on Gergeti Trinity. Pickup (20 GEL)
Meeting Points
Departure
Galt & Taggart
On Freedom Square near Cafe DUNKIN SUBWAY
Return
Itinerary
1
Jinvali Water Reservoir
Under extreme weather conditions, the route will pass through the Zhinvali reservoir,
20 minutes
2
Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Ananuri fortress: a story in stone
On the coast of Aragvi you will be met by the only fortress of Georgia that has reached us in its original form. Walking through the territory of the Ananuri defense complex, you will feel like a resident of the Middle Ages and learn about the glorious past of the Aragva eristavi (heads of the people). And we will definitely pay attention to the Assumption Church of the 17th century, whose facade is decorated with interesting bas-reliefs, and each element of the decor carries a hidden meaning.
40 minutes
3
Pasanauri
You will see the confluence of two rivers (White and Black Aragvi), breathtaking views and an unusual mineral spring that resembles a golden river. (Stop 15 minutes)
At the confluence of the two Aragvi and in the beautiful gorge there are restaurants located in many beautiful places. Where you can taste Georgian khinkali and other traditional mountain dishes. (Restaurant and meal time 80 minutes)
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Gudauri
Gudauri ski resort.
30 minutes
5
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
Friendship Arch. on the edge of the mountain near Gudauri. This is the highest point of the pass and the perfect place to submit to the mountains forever!
40 minutes
6
Gergeti Trinity Church
Gergeti Church and Fortress
You surely saw such postcards: an ancient monastery standing on a hill on a background of snow-capped mountains. For these species in reality, you will go to the village of Stepantsminda at the foot of Kazbek. And there you will transfer to jeeps to climb to the "monastery behind the clouds", sung in the poems of Pushkin.
Additional expenses: jeep to the temple in Gergeti (20 GEL per person);
This trip in one day will give you breathtaking mountain landscapes, introduce you to the ancient history of Georgia and its legends. Our route through the Zhinvali reservoir, the medieval fortress of Ananuri, an unusual mineral spring and the Arch of Friendship. And the final goal, of course, is the monastery at the foot of the great Kazbeg.
(In winter, road closures due to heavy snow may delay access to Kazbegi. If this happens, the extra time will be spent on the Georgian chronicle instead.)
