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10 hours
Daily Tour
15 people
English, Russian
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Mount Kazbek along the Georgian Military Highway.
A trip to Kazbek is not simply a chance to see one of the Caucasus Mountains’ most famous peaks. The journey itself is part of the experience.
Over the course of one day, the landscape changes dramatically: green valleys and forested slopes give way to deep gorges, high-altitude meadows and the rugged mountains of the Greater Caucasus. We follow the historic Georgian Military Highway, visit the Zhinvali Reservoir and the medieval Ananuri Fortress, stop where the White and Black Aragvi river meets, continue through Gudauri and across the Jvari Pass, and then reach Stepantsminda — the mountain town at the foot of Kazbek.
The highlight of the journey is Gergeti Trinity Church, standing high above Stepantsminda. From here, one of Georgia’s most iconic mountain views opens up: the historic church on its mountain plateau with the massive Caucasus range rising behind it.
Optional Stops
If you would like to make your day more varied, the route can be extended with one or more optional stops.
We can discuss the additional stops when planning your tour. The number of stops will depend on the season, weather conditions and how much time you would like to spend in the mountains.
Good to Know
This is a full-day trip from Tbilisi, with several hours of driving each way. The route takes you from the lower valleys of Kartli into the high mountains of the Greater Caucasus.
Mountain weather can change much more quickly than in Tbilisi. Even in summer, temperatures at higher elevations can be cool, so we recommend bringing a warm layer and comfortable shoes.
Visibility of Mount Kazbek depends on weather and cloud conditions. We cannot guarantee that the summit will be fully visible, but the journey along the Georgian Military Highway is still rewarding when the weather is partly cloudy. Recommended departure: around 08:45, allowing enough time to enjoy the route comfortably while avoiding the heaviest traffic when leaving and returning to Tbilisi.
Tour format: Private tour
Departure: from your hotel in Tbilisi Old Town
Duration: 10–11 hours
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 guests | 3 | 3 | 25 |
| 2 | 4 guests | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| 3 | 5 guests | 5 | 5 | 45 |
| 4 | 6 guests | 6 | 6 | 54 |
| 5 | 7 guests | 7 | 7 | 37 |
| 6 | 8 guests | 8 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | 9 guests | 9 | 9 | 51 |
| 8 | 10 guests | 10 | 10 | 55 |
| 9 | 11 guests | 11 | 11 | 58 |
| 10 | 12 guests | 12 | 12 | 60 |
| 11 | 13 guests | 13 | 13 | 55 |
| 12 | 14 guests | 14 | 14 | 58 |
| 13 | 15 guests | 15 | 15 | 60 |
It is a very beautiful view point spot on the Georgian Military Road. The reservoir and its surroundings attract numbers of tourists and locals all year lone. Zhinvali Reservoir is a perfect place to unwind in nature, for a picnic or to escape from the summer heat. The expansive space and the blue-green, rippling water between the mountains create amazing views. Zhinvali Reservoir is located between Alevi, Gudamakari and Kartli ridges. Its surface area is 11.5 km² and the maximum depth is 75 m. The reservoir is of great importance for the water supply of the city of Tbilisi, it supplies drinking water to about half of the population of Tbilisi.
This fortress-complex belongs to the feudal era 14-18th centuries.
In the past, this place was the main key point of Aragvi Saeristavo, where it gathered, on the one hand from the north - Tergi-Aragvi valleys and on the other hand, from the middle of Kartli, the main roads coming through Dusheti.
The buildings included in the complex are: upper and lower fortress, fence, towers, Church of the Mother of God, Church of the Deity, “Mkurnali” Church, bell tower, octagonal cell and reservoirs.
Нет более изобритательного создателя чудес, чем сама Природа.
Gudauri Ski Resort is located at an elevation of 2200 meters above the sea level. The natural conditions of Gudauri were the primal prerequisite for establishing a ski resort. The first ski lift was built in 1988. Today, there are 14 ski lifts. The bottom ski lift is 1993 meters MSL, and the upper one is 3276 meters MSL.
In Gudauri we stop at the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument. It was built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Georgia and Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains.
This place has very nice wide terrace that allows you panoramic views on Kazbeg mountain and surroundings. In addition you may have lunch here on just drink coffee with desert while you are relaxing watching the Mountain. The restaurant cuisine honors traditional Georgian dishes inspired by the mountainous terrain alongside European fare. They work with the region, collaborating with suppliers in the local town of Stepantsminda to serve seasonal dishes passed down through generations.
Gergeti Trinity is located in Kazbegi municipality, 2170 meters above sea level. It is the most popular north destination in Georgia. The Trinity Church of Gergeti, with its history and location, is the face of Georgia - a Christian island hidden in the most beautiful nature.
If you visit the Gergeti Trinity do not forget that it is an active monastery first and then a tourist destination. So respect the rules of the monastery. Women should wear a dress and cover the hair with a headscarf. Men Do not enter the monastery area in shorts.
Gveleti waterfall, which can be translated as the Snake’s Waterfall, is one of the most splendid waterfalls in Georgia. It is located in Kazbegi, in the Gveleti village. There are many wonderful places and picturesque views all over the Dariali GOrge.
Whethear you are interested to visit this place we need to change the car on off-road SUV upto additional charges USD25 per vehicle
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