Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri and Kazbegi Full Day Tour from Tbilisi
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• Ideal choice for families • Romantic experience, perfect for couples • Informative, friendly and professional guide • Private guide for a more personalized experience • Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver • Separate driver ensures your guides full attention throughout the day
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The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Jvari Monastery (Georgian: ჯვრის მონასტერი) is a sixth century Georgian Orthodox monastery near Mtskheta, eastern Georgia. Along with other historic structures of Mtskheta, it is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Jvari Monastery stands on the rocky mountaintop at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers . According to traditional accounts, on this location in the early 4th century Saint Nino, a female evangelist credited with converting King Mirian III of Iberia to Christianity, erected a large wooden cross on the site of a pagan temple. The cross was reportedly able to work miracles and therefore drew pilgrims from all over the Caucasus. A small church was erected over the remnants of the wooden cross in c.545 named the "Small Church of ,,Jvari"
The Zhinvali Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River in the Caucasus Mountains in Zhinvali, Georgia. The Zhinvali Hydroelectric Power Plant has two turbines with a nominal capacity of 65 MW each having a total capacity of 130 MW. Jinvali water reservoir has a unique V shape and water color is also very special with a wonderful views .
Ananuri (Georgian: ანანური) is a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Georgia, about 45 miles (72 kilometres) from Tbilisi. A feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. Within the complex, amongst other buildings, are two churches. The older Church of the Virgin, which abuts a tall square tower, has the graves of some of the Dukes of Aragvi. It dates from the first half of the 17th century, and was built of brick. The larger Church of the Mother of God(Ghvtismshobeli), built in 1689 for the son of Duke Bardzem. It is a central dome style structure with richly decorated façades, including a carved north entrance and a carved grapevine cross on the south façade. It also contains the remains of a number of frescoes, most of which were destroyed by the fire in the 18th century.
This place has a wonderful view to the mountains and valley. Also the pictures in the wall re so beautiful . . This monument was built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the "ongoing friendship" between Georgia and Soviet Russia . there’s lots of activities going on nearby like ballooning and paragliding.
The source of mineral water and unusual Travertine rocks that have been formed here over millions of years.
Gergeti Trinity Church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri (the left tributary of the river Terek), at an elevation of 2170 meters (7120 feet), under Mount Kazbegi. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century . To get up in Church you must take local driver with car its cost 80 Gel (30USD) not include in prise.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(26)
Highly recommend this tour with Guri. He was accommodating, flexible and quite chill. You can spend as much time as you want in one place and he’d just wait for you. The spots are stunning. It’s a must go in Georgia.
I should have been alerted when I seen there were no reviews of this operator for some 3 years. This is not a reliable outfit, failing to deliver on a pre booked and pre paid tour. Attempts to secure a refund remain on-going but the company are, of course, incommunicado.
The skilled driver was very friendly, but he picked me up at the hotel two hours too late and he barely spoke more than 3 words of English (as he admitted himself). The Georgian landscape is beautiful, but we could not reach the last two destinations. Still I'm glad to have seen part of Georgia, and I will certainly come back (but not with this tour company).
Our Tour guide was David. He is very patient, sweet and one of the most genuine people we met in Georgia. He helped in exploring all the best places and explained to us everything very calmly. I highly recommend him to any visitor coming to Georgia. Just book a tour with him and you’ll surely make a great friend by the end of your trip.
we booked this Tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri e Kazbegi, in selling description was complete of driving and professional guide in English. We started to visit the Svetitskhovely Cathedral and we were waiting for an explanation or some informations from the "guide" but he said nothing and only gave us his mobile with Wikipedia webpage dedicated to the Cathedral. After this also in the other Churches he made the same offer. We, of course, read by ourselves the informations about monuments but wasn’t the service we asked. From a driving point of vew this guy was a very good driver, he was also a nice person but it was a pity that didn't tell us any information about the interesting places. He was only a driver not a touristic guide! We had to check for all the time Wikipedia on internet....And for the amount (EUR €163,64 for two persons) we expect a different treatment. We wanted only a normal general guide but he didn't say NO ONE WORD, nor historical, nor religious, nor about nothing. We told everything to the chief Mr Goga Gogadze asking back part of money for missing guide but he avoided his responsibilities. Be sure to have an official touristic guide!!
This tour has alot to offer, and if you don’t spend too long in each site, you’ll manage to see everything and get back early. The beauty of the Gudauri region will amaze you. If you are an adrenaline junkie, and plan ahead, you’ll be able to book a paragliding session. Unfortunately I didn’t k now about it, so there was no time to do it. During this tour, you’ll also visit many beautiful churches and monasteries including the UNESCO site- Jvari Monastery. Our guide Lasha was very friendly and took lovely photos of us :)
My guide, Dachi, did a great job showing me around. I had only a few days so trips like this that show several sights, including Mtskgeta, on the way to Kazbegi are key. During the stretches of roads between sights, Dachi kept it interesting with good conversation. Dachi also arranged other transportation in Georgia.
This was a well executed and well planned. Our tour guide Wako was great who gave us great information, drove safe. We covered all the spots with ease and learnt about the history, culture, music along the way. Well priced! Would highly recommend them!
A full day private trip with our guide Giorgi. The guide arrived promptly and introduced himself. The tour was delivered as advertised. We ride on a new comfortable vehicle. Guide never rushed us and assisted in case we wanted to take a photo of us together during the tour. His knowledge about monasteries was adequate, but don't expect the guide will give you a detailed information as there are too many things to see and to do in one day. Also guide suggested us where to have a lunch.
One of the best private tour. Kudos to Mr. David & of course Mr. Vakho who become our most trusted Georgian family friend rather than just guide. It is safe and memorable day tour. Mr. Vakho detailed knowledge about each place visited and hospitality is beyond appreciation.
