Borjomi - Rabati -Vardzia Private Full Day Tour from Tbilisi

Tbilisi13 hours and 14 minutesDay Trips and Excursions
  • Free cancellation
  • Hotel pickup

About this experience

Samtskhe-Javakheti is a region in southern Georgia. Nature is surprisingly diverse and breathtaking. You will be able to see: rivers, ravines, canyons, lakes, coniferous and deciduous forests. It is also rich in minerals. Samtskhe-Javakheti is the ideal place for those who love nature and adventures.

Itinerary:

Borjomi Central Park, most remarkable virtues of Borjomi are its striking nature and unique mineral waters. One of the best places to experience this is the “Mineral Water Park” of Borjomi.

Rabati Castle is a popular attraction of Akhaltsikhe. In 2012, it was reconstructed and strengthened. Rabati Castle has a powerful fortress wall, four towers with spiral staircases, an observation deck, and buildings.

Incredibly beautiful medieval cave city Vardzia, which was built in the 12th century by Georgia’s greatest ruler -Queen Tamar, is located in Georgia’s southern Samtskhe-Javakheti region, 60km from Akhaltsikhe.

Total Driving distance from Tbilisi to Tbilisi is about 500Km

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What’s included

  • Food and drinks
  • WiFi
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets for Museums
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Borjomi is a resort town in central Georgia. It's known for its mineral waters, with springs in Borjomi Central Park. Defined by its striking exterior, the Romanov Palace contains ornate furniture and a billiards room. Nearby, trails wind through the vast wilderness of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. In the park, the centuries-old Mtsvane Monastery (Green Monastery) is made of green-tinged stones.

  2. 2

    Rabati fortress is situated in the center of Akhaltsikhe, at a distance of 207 km from Tbilisi on the left bank of the river Potskhovi. The old part of the town so-called Rabati is situated on the rocky inn. Ensemble comprises: Sargis Jakeli castle of 14th c., Fortress Church (late Middle Ages), Palace 18th century and the Church of Saint Marine (1865) with built-in relief works.

  3. 3

    The cave monastery complex Vardzia was built during the reign of King George III and his daughter Queen Tamar. There is a legend about the name origin of this outstanding monument of medieval architecture. According to the legend, a long time ago, when Tamara was still a little girl she loved to play in this at that time unfinished cave town. One day she was playing there with her uncle who soon lost the girl of his sight in that cave maze. And then Tamar loudly shouted: “Ak var dzia!” which is translated from Georgian as: “I am here, uncle!”. The last two words echoed around the cave complex, and they were heard by King George III. He ordered to call the complex just like that – “Vardzia”.

Good to know

Difficulty
Moderate
Minimum age
1+ year
Guide
Guided tour in English and Russian
Start times
08:00

Know before you go

  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Driver and Guide will Pick up all travelers from any place what travelers choose

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.

  • 1 day or more before: full refund
  • Less than 1 day before: no refund

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Frequently asked questions

How long does this experience last?

It lasts 13 hours and 14 minutes.

Can I cancel this booking?

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund

Is this experience guided, and in what language?

Guided tour in English and Russian

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes — hotel pickup is included.

Is there a minimum age?

Travellers must be 1 or older.

From AED 189 per person