Caucasus mountains full day Private Tour Ananuri-Gudauri-Kazbegi
Description
Visit the beautiful natural landscapes of the Great Caucasian mountains on the so called Georgian military way to Russia. During the tour you visit the 17th century building, Ananuri fortress, Jinvali Dam, Gudauri Friendship monument and Gergeti Trinity Church in the Kazbegi/Stepantsminda village. Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi may last from 3 to 5 hours with several stops at different places for photo taking or just for walking, resting or relaxing on the Jinvali lake, Aragvi river, Gudauri mountains or any other places you would like to see or take photos. During the tour you can have a lunch or dinner at a local Georgian family restaurant. Fees for the restaurant, hiring of horse and local jeep are not included in the tour's price. Please note, that the road from Gudauri to Kazbegi is sometimes closed in Winter due to heavy snow. So it may be impossible to visit village Kazbegi tours day.
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Itinerary
Our first stop will be at at Jinval Dam for photo taking. Jinvali Dam was made in 1970s in Soviet time for hydro electricy pover. The name of the Dam is coming from the city that was just before the dam. Now this city is under water and the tourists call it also underwater city. It was an old, antique time beautifull city with full of archeological sites and artefacts which are now under water. The local people were given the houses to live not far from the Dam. The level of the Dam rising in Summer in rainy season and reducing in Winter in dry Season. Only one fortress preserved from this city because it is located on higher place, on the hill. Our next stop will be Ananuri fortress.
Ananuri Fortress is a mediavel time fortress of 13th century. It was built in order to protect the Jincali city from the enemies and close the roads to the mountains. It has high walls and towers for fighting and one residential tower. There is also one Church in the fortress on the name of Saint-George. Saint-George was protector of Georgian armies, fortresses and cities.
In Gudauri we stop for photo taking at Gudauri Friendship monument. Actually it is next to Gudauri. Gudauri Friendship monument, called also Panorama Monument, was built in 1083 Soviet TIme for memorising 200 Years old friendship between Georgian and Russian people. The history of Georgia and Russia is painted on the wall. 200 Years ago a friendship and cooperation agreement was made between Georgian and Russian kings, they call also protectorship agreement, but after last Georgian kign died, Russians abolised kingdom in Georgia and Russian Governors ruled Georgia until Russian Socialist Revolutions, until Communists came to power. So this monument memorizes 200 Years relationship between Georgia and Russia, made in Soviet time propaganda style.
Once we arrive in village Stepantsminda tourists can choose if they would like to hike to Gergeti Trinity Church or hire a local jeep to reach the church on the Gergeti hilltop. Gergeti church was built in 14th century, renaissance time. Actually it was a period, when Mongoliens occupied Tbilisi capital city and people run to the mountains to escape. This time Georgian built the Churches in the mountains. There is a fantastic view form Gergeti Church to the village Stepantsminda and Kazbegi mountain. Please note that we need a local Jeep in Spring when there is a snow in the mountains. In Winter the road is closed sometimes for all cars, because of snow. The fee for hiring a jeep is not included in Tours price. In Summer and Automn no need to hire a Jeep, as the roads are clean from snow and road is open for all cars.
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We may start the tours from your hotel, airport or any other place that is convenient for you
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note, that the road from Gudauri to Kazbegi/Stepantsminda is sometimes closed in Winter due to the heavy snow, also in March and April. So it may be impossible to visit village Kazbegi tours day. In this case, If you have booked an hotel in Stepantsminda, please have an alternative hotel in Gudauri or Tbilisi in this case. The road from Stepantsminda to Gergeti may be also closed due to the snow and impossible to visit.
- Infant seat is available upon request
Reviews(7)
We decided to do a day tour to easter Georgia - Anauri and Gadauri because we wanted to suprise our step son's girlfriend with a marriage proposal. I have to say that none of this would have been possible without George our guide. He helped us with everything and even became our photographer. He became part of the family. It wouldn't have been special without George. THANK YOU ...THANK YOU....THANK YOU
Thank you very much for your review and kindness! It was a great pleasure for me to guide you and your wonderful family in Georgia! You are amazing people and family! You had really special day with pleasant suprises and sweet memories! Everything was excellent and memorable during the tour, like the places we have visitied, the weather, amazing adventure activities, suprises made for your son's girlfriend, dinner, travel with musics and all. Thank you again for your visit in Georgia, for taking me as your guide and all the kindness. Looking forward for your next trip to Georgia together with your grandchildren! With best regards, George :)
We just got back from an incredible trip to Georgia But as my children say Georgia was incredible but George was even greater. From the minute we landed until after we landed back home (when he checked in to make sure we arrived safely) he was so kind to us- he actually became part of the family he is so kind sensitive nice and insightful our trip was the most amazing ever all in his credit! His knowledge of the country with his wisdom to figure us out and understand what the needs and likes of our family and create and change the itinerary to make sure all of us are having the best time was so special we had some personnel special needs which he took care, watched our baby (who didn't want to leave him) took photos for us were ever we went and kept us entertained for all the hour we were in the car George is one of the nicest people i have met and highly recommend anyone that is thinking about going to Georgia to hire him We cant wait to come again
Thank you very much Chaim for your review and nice words! It was really great pleasure for me to meet you and your nice family and guide you in Georgia! You are wonderful people and you have so amazing kids, godly, kind, polite, well bread and well educated! I felt great kindness, politeness, godliest, humanism, dignity, virtuousness, goodness, nobility, decency, high ethicalness and mindedness were coming from your family and kids, shining like the Sun in the sky and I want to thank you first for it, that you teach these everything to your kids! I highly appreciate all of these. Thank you very much again for visiting Georgia and taking me as your tour guide. I am sure you will visit Georgia again many more times and Georgia will be your favorite holiday destination country. Take a good care of you and your family and looking forward for your next arrival to Georgia! With warm regards, your tour guide and now your friend in Georgia, George :)
Had a blast on the tour! George was incredibly accommodating, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Thank you Angelica for your review and nice words! It was a great pleasure for me to guide you and show you my country Georgia! You are fantastic people and couple! I wish you all the bests and hope you visit again my country Georgia many times together with your big and great family! With best regards, George:)
Tour of Tbilisi was special to us personally. Thanks to George that he made the tour memorable for us. Adding to the beauty of Georgia, he took special attention that we along with kids enjoyed every moment of the tour and took extra care about our visit. The tour was well planned that we covered the best of 4 days visiting Tbilisi City, Jvari Monastery, Gudauri, Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistikhe. Every place we went by was filled with rich history and George ensured that we as toursist understand the significance of the city, people and culture. An evening well spent in Tbilisi with local cuisine, wine , music & dance is not to be missed and George knows the best. Many thanks again and hope we see again for another season :) Cheers!!!
Thank you very much for your review! It was a great pleasure for me to guide you in Georgia! You are wonderful people and amazing family! I am glad that you liked my country and my tours in Georgia! I'll be always happy to see you and guide you in Georgia! Looking forward for your next trip in Georgia! With best regards, George, your tour guide in Georgia :)
It was an awesome 3 full-day trip outside Tbilisi with friends and the helpful guide, George. He is well informed about his country may it be religion, history etc but just do not ask him about flowers. Lol. He would also go beyond his duty as a tour guide by physically assisting you while going up or down or just crossing. We were a group of 5 women and he helped us all. And for that, I highly recommend him, if you are looking for a knowledgeable tourist guide. He also speaks english well, hospitable and recommends great places. Thank you, George. We are looking forward to see more of interesting places in Georgia. Keep on doing what you love and God bless! 😊 Esmeralda
Thank you very much for your review! It was a great pleasure for me to meet you and guide you in Georgia! You are wonderful and amazing people! I am happy that you liked my tours and my country! I hope you will visit Georgia again many more times and Georgia will be your favorite holiday country! I'll be happy always to see you in my country together with your friends and family members! I'll guide you always with great pleasure and show you many more interesting and beautiful places in Georgia! With best regards, your guide George from Georgia! :)
Started with the cableway to view from top old historical places, walk high staircases to get on top to view the waterfall. View the bridge from lovers which lock their locks and throw the keys in the river. To seal their Love for each other. Tasted blue warm wine. Bought lots of little Georgian fridge magnets, keyrings at the little kiosks....
Thank you very much for your review! Next time contact us and book our tours in advance. We shall show you many nice and interesting places in Tbilisi and outside of Tbilisi too. Tbilisi and Georgia has many beautiful and interesting places that tourists can not find themselves easily, unless you have an experienced guide who will know you Tbilisi and Georgia better, easy and interesting way. Best regards, George
<p>The couple that took us on this tour were lovely and very informative. We could stop wherever we wanted to stop. It was a 12 hour round trip but well worth especially the 4 wheel drive up the mountain to see Kazbegi monastery. They were a couple to travel with.</p>
