Vardzia-Rabati-Borjomi
Departure & Return Location: Your Hotel in Tbilisi
Duration: 14-15 hours
When you think about an extraordinary experience in Georgia, this trip must be the first on your list. Within just a day, you can visit historical sights and natural stuns. This trip allows you to enjoy the beauty of Georgian nature and historical places, from the magnificent medieval cave city of Vardzia to Rabati Castle, and enjoy the greenness of Borjomi. Traveling to Georgia is the best decision you are making right now!
Vardzia is a cave site in southern Georgia dating back to the 12th century, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Excavations have shown that the area of Vardzia was inhabited even earlier during the Bronze Age. You can find a bell tower, the main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, a pharmacy, and wine cellars. Beyond the bell tower, the complex rises to nineteen tiers, with steps leading to a cemetery. Infrastructure includes access tunnels, water facilities, and provisions for defense. Vardzia has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a Cultural Site. This place will leave you speechless. You can take incredible pictures and videos and amaze everyone around you.
Rabati Castle is a medieval castle complex of Asian style in Akhaltsikhe. Among the walls of Rabati, you will meet symbols of Christianity, Muslimness, and Judaism. Rabati castle was built in the 13th century and developed under the influence of different cultures over subsequent centuries, which is reflected in its architecture. Within the 7 hectares castle complex there is a Church, a Mosque, a Minaret, and a Synagogue. These three points of different cultures will diversify your trip to Georgia.
Borjomi is a picturesque resort town in south-central Georgia located on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The city is famous for its mineral water, which is the number one export of Georgia. The Romanov summer palace and the World Wide Fund for nature-site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
Borjomi is also home to the most extensive ecologically themed amusement park in the Caucasus. Here you can breathe fresh air and feel the mesmerizing beauty of Georgian nature.
In Borjomi, we can enjoy a variety of local kitchens, taste delicious food and cold beverage and feel true beauty of the region.
Includes:
- Pickup & Drop off at your hotel
- English speaking guide-driver service
- Transport
Not included:
- Lunch
- Entrance Fees
Recommendations:
- Comfortable Walking Shoes
- Sunscreen
- Dress in Layers