Kazbegi-Ananuri-Gergeti Private Tour
Description
Explore the stunning Great Caucasus Mountains and discover Ananuri Fortress, Zhinvali Reservoir, the colorful Gudauri Friendship Monument, and the iconic Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Kazbegi Peak, one of Europe’s highest mountains at 5,047 meters.
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Itinerary
Our driver will meet you in the morning at your hotel or chosen pickup address. You will then depart from Tbilisi early in the morning, heading towards Kazbegi along the scenic road through the Great Caucasus Mountains. Our first stop will be at Zhinvali Reservoir, a stunning artificial lake on the Aragvi River, surrounded by mountains. It’s a perfect spot for memorable landscape photography and to enjoy the peaceful natural beauty of Georgia.
Just 15 minutes after Zhinvali Reservoir, we arrive at Ananuri Castle, one of Georgia’s most popular tourist attractions. This historic fortress includes two churches and a 16th-century defensive tower within its walls. The fortress complex is beautifully situated on the shores of Zhinvali Reservoir, whose turquoise waters create a truly remarkable backdrop. Ananuri used to be the seat of the eristavis (dukes) of Aragvi. Here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and the water, explore the picturesque fortress, and wander through the rich history that surrounds this iconic site.
Our next stop is the Gudauri Friendship Monument, also known as the Gudauri Panorama or the Treaty of Georgievsk Monument. Built by the Soviet government to celebrate 200 years since the signing of the Treaty of Georgievsk in 1783, this monument is a striking blend of history and art. The panorama is decorated with Soviet-style mosaics depicting Georgian and Russian heroes, farmers, fairy tales, and communist symbols. While the artwork itself is vivid and colorful, the monument’s true beauty comes from its breathtaking location.
Our final stop is Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), located near Georgia’s northern border with Russia. The town’s main attraction is Kazbegi Peak, also known as Mkinvartsveri, which has long drawn the attention of mountain enthusiasts. From its summit at 5,054 meters, the panoramic views are truly unforgettable. In Kazbegi, we will visit the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church, situated at the foot of Kazbegi Glacier. Its isolated location atop a steep mountain, surrounded by the vast Caucasus landscape, has made it one of Georgia’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of the country’s rich heritage. Winter Option (November to May) : During this period, the road from Kazbegi center to Gergeti Church is always covered with snow, so only a local off-road car can reach the church. This optional ride costs $25 per car (total, not per person).
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We provide pickup from all hotels, apartments and any address within Tbilisi city limits. Please provide your hotel name or address when booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
This was an excellent experience! And it's a must if you have a spare day in Tbilisi. Our driver Gogita was on time for the pick-up. He gave a detailed and informative tour throughout the day and answered any questions we had. Gogita recommend a place for lunch this was excellent!! 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 For the entire day.
Thank you. We are happy you enjoyed.
Gogi was really nice guide and driver The car was premium and the guide was before time. We took our own time and there was no disturbance from Guide. He also guided us the good restaurants where food was really nice Overall it's a really nice experience
"Thank you for such a fascinating tour and for the experience. I was very pleased. Guide Gheorghe is very young, tells interesting and humorous stories. I'm really glad I visited this place through this company 🤗🤗🤗"
Excelent driver and guide. You can visit several places and will learn a lot about georgia. Modern car with wifi and bottle of eqter
George was an excellent guide, very informative and helpful. Highlights were Gergeti church and Ananuri castle and church, and seeing so much of such spectacular mountains. The Caucasus mountains are absolutely wonderful and no one should visit Georgia without seeing them. Our only disappointment was not being able to see Kasbegi because it was covered in mist, but the other mountains were a great compensation.
It was a lovely tour! We had Gogi to drive and show us around and he was absolutely amazing! He was right on time and even accomodating as we needed to be dropped off to a different location than our hotel after the tour. His driving skills were insane and the information shared throughout the way very interesting. It was so good we booked a second tour with him for Tbilisi Chronicles and Mtskheta for the next day. Recommend 10/10
This was one of the best experience for me and my family in Georgia . George is very nice person , he showed us all the beautiful places , amazing viewpoints and also we did some activities. Suggested of course
Special thanks to our guide George he was very helpful and took wonderful photos. The car was clean and comfortable. Views from Gudauri monument were amazing. We have tried short horse riding in Ananuri was very nice experience.
We had a great time on our tour with Gogi, who really went out of his way to make our day the best it could be. The views and sites were incredible.
The entire trip was full of breathtaking views, mountains and valleys were amazing and greenery. If you love nature and wanted to know about Georgia history you should take this trip. My private tour guide was a patient and not only he explained about their culture & history but also help me took the great pictures whenever we stopped. I would recommend to take private tour so that you can manage yourself. Of course you have to pay a little more money but I’m assure that it will worthy.
