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These day trips from Tbilisi follow the Georgian Military Highway through the Caucasus Mountains, stopping at highlights like Ananuri Fortress, Zhinvali Reservoir, the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument in Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church above Kazbegi. Options range from budget group tours to private tours with hotel pickup, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Free Cancellation 12-hour group tour from Tbilisi: Jinvali, Ananuri, Gudauri, Kazbegi and Gergeti Church, with English guide.
Free Cancellation 10.5-hour group day trip from Tbilisi to Ananuri, Gudauri and Gergeti Trinity Church, with Russian or English guide.
Free Cancellation 12-hour group tour from Tbilisi: Ananuri fortress, mineral spring, Gudauri, Friendship Arch, Gergeti Church.
Free Cancellation 12-hour group tour from Tbilisi to Ananuri, Gudauri and Gergeti Church, with 4WD transfer up the mountain.
Free Cancellation 10-hour Mercedes Sprinter group tour from Tbilisi: Jinvali, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church.
Free Cancellation Full-day private tour from Tbilisi to Ananuri, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church and Gveleti waterfall.
Free Cancellation 11-hour guided day trip from Tbilisi to Ananuri, Pasanauri, Gudauri and Stepantsminda, with optional Gergeti jeep.
Free Cancellation Private day tour from Tbilisi: Zhinvali, Ananuri, Gudauri monument, and Gergeti Trinity Church.
Free Cancellation 11-hour group tour from Tbilisi to Gergeti Church, with Ananuri, Gudauri monument, honey tasting and lunch stop.
Free Cancellation 9-hour mini-bus tour from Tbilisi: Ananuri, Gudauri, the Friendship Monument, and Gergeti Trinity by 4WD.
Read what travelers share about their experience visiting Kazbegi — from practical tips to personal highlights.
Every Kazbegi–Gudauri tour from Tbilisi covers the same 152 km stretch of the Georgian Military Highway, crossing the Jvari Pass at 2,379 m to reach Stepantsminda, the town everyone still calls Kazbegi. The standard stops are Zhinvali Reservoir, 17th-century Ananuri Fortress, the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument in Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 m, usually reached by 4WD. Expect 9–12 hours door to door, with the mountain deciding how much you actually see.
The 14th-century stone church sits 420 m above town, with the 5,054 m snow pyramid of Kazbek directly behind it on a clear morning. Tours shuttle you up by 4WD on a steep, bumpy dirt track (about 40 GEL return if you arrange it yourself). Fog can swallow the whole scene in minutes, so morning departures help your odds.
A 17th-century fortress of the Aragvi feudal lords on the reservoir shore, with its main church built in 1689. Most tours stop 30–50 minutes, enough to climb the tower for views over the turquoise Zhinvali water. Entry is free; parking costs 3 GEL.
The curving tiled archway at Gudauri sits on a sheer drop at 2,379 m, the highest point on the Military Road. It's free, it's on every tour route, and the Caucasus panorama is the best roadside view in Georgia. Bring a jacket — it's cold and windy here even when Tbilisi is baking.
Most group tours include a stop for Georgian honey and chacha (grape brandy) tasting, usually near Gudauri. Some operators throw in wine and cognac instead. It's short, it's included in the price, and the honey is genuinely good.
Georgia's most popular ski resort sits just below the Jvari Pass, 30 km south of Kazbegi. In winter tours pause here among the lifts; in summer it's a quiet viewpoint stop between Ananuri and the pass. The 9.5 km Kobi–Gudauri cable car runs as a backup when avalanches close the road.
The turquoise reservoir on the Aragvi River is the first photo stop on nearly every tour, typically 10–20 minutes. The view takes in the dam, the water, and forested hills — the Ananuri complex sits right on the shoreline downstream. Longer tours give it more time.
Kazbegi tours from Tbilisi are cheap, frequent, and mostly interchangeable — the differences that matter are group size, whether the 4WD ride to the church is included, and how long you get at each stop. A few things worth knowing before you pay.
The market splits into three formats: large group tours (from $11–29 per person, up to 40 reviews-deep operators running Mercedes Sprinters), private car-and-driver tours ($69–110 per vehicle), and shared transfers. Group tours run 9–12 hours with fixed stops; private tours let you set the pace and linger where you want. Guides work in English, Russian, or both.
With 11 daily marshrutka departures and multiple tour operators running the same route daily, you'll almost always find a next-day seat in shoulder season. July–August weekends are the exception — the top-rated 12-hour group tour (4.93 from 3,300+ reviews at $29) fills first. Book two or three days ahead in peak summer.
Entrance fees are moot — Gergeti Trinity Church, Ananuri Fortress, and the Friendship Monument are all free. The cost that matters is the 4WD shuttle up to the church: some tours include it (the $39 'Day Trip Including 4WD'), most leave it to you at roughly 20 GEL one-way or 40 GEL return, cash only. Check the inclusions list before assuming.
From late November to mid-April, the government sometimes closes the road to Stepantsminda and Gergeti for safety — operators state this plainly in their booking terms. The Jvari Pass section closes temporarily several times each winter, usually for hours, occasionally for 1–3 days. Winter bookers should keep schedules loose and take the morning departure.
Every tour on this route uses the same policy: full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. That's generous given mountain weather — if the forecast turns, you can pull out the day before without losing anything.
Most group tours flag themselves as unsuitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or poor cardiovascular health — the 4WD track and church grounds are steep, bumpy, and rough underfoot. The minimum age on some tours is 5. Private tours are the better call for anyone with mobility limits, since you control the stops; several offer infant seats.
One operator offers a neat middle option: join the day tour, stay in Gudauri or Kazbegi, and they organize your return transfer on any other day. That's the cheapest way to convert a rushed day trip into an overnight, which you'll want anyway — Kazbek shows itself most reliably before 8–9 AM.
Gergeti is a working Orthodox monastery. Men need long trousers and no hats; women need covered head, shoulders, and knees. Wraps and headscarves are handed out free at the entrance, so don't buy one for this. Same rules apply at Ananuri's churches.
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| Budget Group Tour | Premium Group Tour | Private Day Tour | Shorter Express Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $11.47–23 per adult | $25–39 per adult | $69–109.50 per vehicle | $21 per adult |
| Duration | 10–12 hours | 10.5–12 hours | Flexible, typically 9–10 hours | 9 hours (9:15 AM–8:00 PM) |
| Includes | Air-conditioned minibus, guide (EN/RU), honey and chacha tasting; 4WD to church and lunch paid separately | Guide, entrance fees, honey tasting, and (on the $39 version) the 4WD ride from Kazbegi to Gergeti Church | Hotel pickup and drop-off, private car, driver-guide, photo stops on your schedule; the $69 option includes the Gergeti ride when the road allows | Mini-bus transport, guide, honey tasting, free time, plus optional stay-over with return transfer on another day |
| Best for | Travelers watching spend who still want the full Ananuri–Gudauri–Gergeti circuit with a guide | First-time visitors who want the 4WD sorted in advance and the highest-rated guides (4.93–4.95 from 2,400–3,300 reviews) | Families, photographers, and anyone who wants 90 minutes at Ananuri instead of 30 — you set the stops | Time-pressed travelers and anyone testing whether they want to come back for a longer stay |
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Gergeti Trinity Church is open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Gates to the churchyard may be locked outside those hours, but you can still walk the grounds — useful if you're chasing dawn light on Kazbek from below the walls.
Stepantsminda History Museum runs Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM–5:30 PM. Adults pay 5 GEL. It occupies the birth house of writer Alexander Kazbegi, author of Patricide.
Ananuri Fortress is an open site with no posted hours; one listing gives 09:00–19:00, and the churches close in the evening. The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument is a roadside viewpoint — accessible whenever the road is open.
Tour departure times from Tbilisi cluster between 8:15 and 9:15 AM, with returns between 8:00 and 10:00 PM. In winter, book morning departures: the Jvari Pass closes more often in the afternoon, and the roads department advises departing Tbilisi by early afternoon at the latest.
The only road is the Georgian Military Highway (S3/E117): 152 km from Tbilisi via Ananuri, the Jvari Pass at 2,379 m, and Gudauri. Without stops it takes 3–3.5 hours in summer.
Motion-sick travelers should take medication — the road winds constantly — and avoid night driving entirely.
Mid-June to end of September is the window. Valleys are clear of snow, trails and guesthouses are open, and wildflowers are out. July daytime highs hit about 15°C in Kazbegi while Tbilisi bakes at 38°C.
September and October add autumn colour and rtveli, the grape harvest season. Pass-side facilities start winding down in October.
March–April is the worst stretch: rain, snow, slush, or mud depending on the year, and trails become unpleasant. November–February brings serious avalanche risk at the Jvari Pass, where the road closes temporarily several times each winter — usually for a couple of hours, occasionally 1–3 days. January daytime highs average around -4°C.
Whenever you go, aim to be at the church in the morning. Kazbek is most likely visible before 8–9 AM; photographers work 7–9 AM for soft light and 5–7 PM for golden hour. The mountain often hides in cloud all day.
Kazbegi is not wheelchair-friendly overall. The trail to Gergeti Trinity Church is rough dirt and rock, explicitly unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues, and the 4×4 track up is steep, bumpy, and narrow. New pathways, ramps, and viewpoints have been under construction around the church in recent years, gradually improving access to the main platforms.
The church hike is 3.5 km one-way with roughly 420–500 m of gain — lightly graded but with a steep final stretch, and the descent punishes bad knees. Healthy older visitors manage it slowly, or take the 4×4 (about 40 GEL return) almost to the churchyard.
Families: older children in trainers handle the church trail; Gveleti's lower waterfall (a 20–30 minute walk) and the Truso Valley's flat track are easier options. GoTrip provides complimentary car seats. Mind the altitude — town at 1,740 m, church at 2,170 m — and keep children away from the unfenced churchyard edges.
Most group tours flag themselves unsuitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. Private tours are the flexible option for anyone with limits.
Stepantsminda is a small walkable town with guesthouses, restaurants, and shops — most tours stop here for lunch, typically in Pasanauri on the drive up (budget around 40 GEL per person at the restaurant if lunch isn't included).
Stepantsminda History Museum: 5 GEL adults, open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 AM–5:30 PM, in Alexander Kazbegi's birth house.
Getting up to the church: local 4×4 drivers charge around 40 GEL return (tours cite ~20 GEL one-way, cash only) for the 15-minute ride. Agree the fare before setting off.
Ananuri: free entry, 3 GEL parking. At the church entrance, wraps and headscarves are provided free. Honey and chacha tastings (included on most group tours) happen at stops near Gudauri. There's no formal left-luggage setup, but tours advertise space for 40 kg of luggage if you're continuing onward.
Dress code at Gergeti Trinity Church (a working Orthodox monastery): women must cover head, shoulders, and knees — a skirt or dress to at least the knee; men must wear long trousers and remove hats. Wraps and headscarves are handed out at the entrance. The same rules apply at Ananuri's churches.
Photography is not allowed inside Gergeti Trinity Church but is fine outside and around the grounds. Drones of 250 g or more must be registered online at gcaa.ge — and near the border zones (Truso, Dariali), drone flying is treated with particular caution. Travellers report being stopped by border guards; ask locally before flying.
Border zone: Truso Valley and Dariali sit on the Russian border. Carry your passport — guards check documents at the checkpoint. Going beyond Zakagori Fortress in Truso requires a free permit, issued on the spot near the Dariali border post (usually within about 30 minutes). Never wander off marked routes toward the frontier.
No permits or bookings are needed for the church, the town, or the standard hikes (Gergeti, Juta, Gveleti). Inside the church: quiet voices, no food.
Yes, that's how almost everyone does it. The 152 km drive takes 3–3.5 hours each way, so a day tour means 6–8 hours of travel plus stops, running roughly 9–12 hours door to door. Most guides recommend staying at least one night so you catch Kazbek in clear early-morning light instead of gambling on midday clouds. One operator lets you join the day tour, stay in Gudauri or Kazbegi, and organizes your return transfer on any other day.
Either hike or take the 4×4. The trail is 3.5 km one-way with 420–500 m of climb — 60–75 minutes up, about 90 minutes down. Local 4×4 drivers charge around 40 GEL return (about 20 GEL one-way, cash only) for a steep, bumpy ride on a dirt road. Some tours include the 4WD transfer in the price (the $39 'Day Trip Including 4WD'); most leave it to you, so check the inclusions before booking.
Group day tours run from about $11 to $39 per adult. The cheapest options ($11–23) include transport, a guide, and honey/chacha tasting but not the 4WD or lunch. The $39 version bundles the 4WD ride to the church. Private tours run $69–110 per vehicle for your whole group with hotel pickup. Entrance fees are a non-issue — Gergeti, Ananuri, and the Friendship Monument are all free.
Sometimes. From late November to mid-April, the government occasionally closes the road to Stepantsminda and Gergeti for safety — operators state this in their booking terms. The Jvari Pass section (2,379 m) closes temporarily several times each winter, usually for a couple of hours but occasionally 1–3 days. The 9.5 km Kobi–Gudauri cable car exists as a backup crossing, and all tours offer a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
It's a genuine coin flip — Kazbek spends a lot of time hidden, and fog can swallow the church within minutes. Your best odds are before about 8–9 AM, when the peak is most likely exposed behind the church. Photographers favour 7–9 AM for soft light and 5–7 PM for golden hour. If the view matters to you, stay overnight and go up early rather than arriving with a midday tour crowd.
Bring a warm layer and windproof jacket even in July — Kazbegi sits at about 1,740 m and midsummer highs are a crisp 15°C, cold and windy at the church. For the monastery itself, men need long trousers and no hats; women need head, shoulders, and knees covered (wraps and headscarves are provided free at the entrance). The church trail is doable in trainers; save boots for the Gergeti Glacier or Chaukhi Pass routes.
Ananuri gets 30–50 minutes on most group tours — enough to climb the tower for views over the Zhinvali Reservoir and see the 1689 church. The Friendship Monument is usually a shorter photo stop, 15–30 minutes. Private tours are the fix if you want longer: you set the stops, and the $69 private option gives you 40 minutes at Ananuri plus time at a panoramic viewpoint.
Older kids in trainers handle the church trail or the 4×4 fine, and several tours offer infant seats. The minimum age on some group tours is 5. For older travelers, the 4×4 (40 GEL return) goes almost to the churchyard, and town itself plus the museum and roadside viewpoints are easy. Note that most group tours flag themselves unsuitable for spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health — a private tour gives you control over pace and stops.
It's the same town. The Soviets renamed it Kazbegi in 1925 after the local Kazbegi family, and it reverted to Stepantsminda ('Saint Stephan', after a monk who built a hermitage there) in 2006. Locals and most guides still say Kazbegi, and tour listings use both names — don't book two tours thinking they go different places.
No — the glacier trek is about 20 km return from Kazbegi via the church, climbing to roughly 3,200 m, and takes 9–12 hours on its own. Day tours give you free time in Stepantsminda (usually enough for the church and back), not a summit push. If you want the glacier, the Chaukhi Pass, or the Truso Valley, plan 2–4 nights in Kazbegi and hike independently or with a dedicated trekking guide. Note that snow can cover the Chaukhi Pass as late as mid-June.
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A 12-hour group day trip along the Georgian Military Highway, meeting at 8:15 AM sharp in front of the giant bicycle monument at Rose Revolution Square and returning there before 10 PM. Stops run in order: 20 minutes at Jinvali Reservoir, 40 minutes at the 16th–18th-century Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi, then lunch with traditional dishes and khinkali (rafting available beforehand, about 90 minutes). In Gudauri you get 2 hours for optional activities — paragliding at extra cost, or skiing and snow activities in winter — plus an optional hour at the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument, built in 1983. The last hour of sightseeing goes to Stepantsminda and Gergeti Trinity Church, at 2,170 m under Mount Kazbegi. An English-speaking guide rides with the group the whole way, and the price covers transport, all entrance fees, a honey tasting, and luggage space up to 40 kg. Paragliding, rafting, and other activities are paid separately. Two logistics worth knowing. In winter the road past Gudauri sometimes closes; the tour then spends the saved time at the Gudauri ski resort instead. And if you'd rather stay overnight, the operator can drop you at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi around 5 PM instead of returning to Tbilisi. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This 10h 30min tour starts at 08:30, when the guide meets you in front of Avlabari Metro Station in Tbilisi with the company's branded flag and walks you through check-in at the office. From there it runs the Georgian Military Highway north in a comfortable group vehicle, with a guide in Russian or English. The route stops first at the Zhinvali Water Reservoir (15 min), the green lake that's the standard photo stop on this road, then Ananuri Fortress (40 min), a well-preserved late-medieval castle and church with stone carvings. Lunch is 65 minutes at a traditional restaurant in Pasanauri — khinkali is the local order. Back on the road, Gudauri gets a 10-minute alpine honey tasting, and the Friendship Monument, the 1983 stone arch over the Devil's Valley, gets 40 minutes. The last stop is Gergeti Trinity Church, the highest cross-cupola church in Georgia, at 30 minutes. Transportation and the professional guide and driver costs are included. Meals and personal expenses are not. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A 12-hour group day trip from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway, with stops at the Zhinvali reservoir, Ananuri fortress (40 minutes), the confluence of the White and Black Aragvi rivers with a golden-colored mineral spring (15-minute stop), Gudauri ski resort (30 minutes), the Friendship Arch at the highest point of the pass (40 minutes), and Gergeti Church and fortress above Stepantsminda (60 minutes). The tour returns to Maidan Square in Tbilisi by around 9 pm. Guides speak Russian and English. Included: air-conditioned vehicle, a guide, a free wine and cognac tasting, and 24-hour online support. Lunch is not included, so bring money or snacks for the midday stop. On the day of the tour, show your electronic ticket on your phone or printed. In winter, heavy snow can close the road to Kazbegi; if that happens, the extra time goes to the Georgian chronicle stop instead. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A 12-hour day trip running from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway: Zhinvali Reservoir (20-minute photo stop), Ananuri Fortress (50 minutes), a 75-minute lunch stop in Pasanauri, a honey tasting in Gudauri, the Friendship Monument above the Devil's Valley, and Gergeti Trinity Church. Pickup is from your address in Tbilisi, followed by a short check-in at the office near the sulphur baths before departure. The last leg runs in a 4WD vehicle from Kazbegi village up to Gergeti, Georgia's highest cross-cupola church. Transport, driver, and an English-speaking guide are all included in the price. Lunch and other personal expenses are not. The tour is positioned as a budget option for this route. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A 10-hour small-group tour from Tbilisi in a Mercedes Sprinter minibus with air conditioning and on-board WiFi, guided in English or Russian. The route follows the Georgian Military Highway with a photo stop at Jinvali Water Reservoir (10 minutes), then 40 minutes at Ananuri fortress, a 16th–18th century castle on the Aragvi River. Next is a 15-minute stop where the White and Black Aragvi rivers run side by side without mixing. Lunch is a 90-minute break at a restaurant in Mleta, followed by a free tasting of Georgian honey and chacha (20 minutes). You'll stop 25 minutes at the Jvari Pass Travertine Natural Monument (2,197 m), then have 30 minutes in Stepantsminda before the final stop: 60 minutes at Gergeti Trinity Church, at 2,170 m under Mount Kazbegi. Guide, transport, and the honey/chacha tasting are included. Lunch and entrance fees are not. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This is a private tour run by Karlo, picking up at your Tbilisi hotel at 9:00am and heading north along the Georgian Military Highway. The first stop is Ananuri castle (40 min), followed by a panoramic viewpoint (40 min) and honey tasting along the way. In Stepantsminda — the official name of Kazbegi — you get two hours, including a visit to Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,200 meters (60 min). The drive up to the church is included when the road is in good condition; in winter it requires a 4x4 at 60 lari per car for up to 6 passengers. An optional 1 km hike to Gveleti waterfall adds about 90 minutes and isn't available in winter. In snowy season the itinerary can switch to ski resort activities in Gudauri — paragliding, snow bikes, cable car — skipping Kazbegi entirely, so say in advance if you want the church instead. Lunch is a one-hour stop at a restaurant in Kazbegi, and the day ends with return to your hotel (about two hours' drive from Stepantsminda). Groups of 1–4 travel in a sedan or SUV, 5–8 in a Mercedes minivan. The guide speaks English and Russian, and a professional photographer is part of the package. Private transport, church entrance fees, honey tasting and fuel surcharges are included. In winter, budget extra for the 4x4 to Gergeti. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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An 11-hour guided round trip from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway, running in a single group with an in-person guide who speaks English or Russian. The bus has WiFi and air conditioning, and honey and chacha tasting is included in the price. The route runs Zhinvali Reservoir (90 min) and Ananuri Fortress (90 min), then Pasanauri (60 min), where the black and white Aragvi rivers meet. Stops continue at Zemo Mleta for the honey tasting (60 min), Gudauri with its Panorama and Friendship Monument (120 min), and Stepantsminda (120 min), with Mount Kazbek in view. Gergeti Trinity Monastery is an optional add-on (60 min) — the 4x4 jeep transfer up costs about $8 extra, paid in cash on site. Meals aren't included; the group stops at restaurants along the way so nobody goes hungry. Roughly December 20 to February 20, heavy snow can block access to Gergeti — if that happens, the tour continues to every other stop that's reachable. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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A private car and driver-guide take you from your Tbilisi hotel up the Georgian Military Highway, with the whole vehicle to your group and stops timed around photos rather than a fixed schedule. First stop is the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir (15 minutes), then the Ananuri Fortress on the reservoir shore (30 minutes), and a 10-minute pause at the confluence of the Black and White Aragvi rivers near Pasanauri, where the two differently colored rivers run side by side before merging. In Gudauri you get 30 minutes at the Russian-Georgian Friendship Monument, a circular Soviet-era mosaic wall with a wide panorama of the Caucasus. The drive continues to Stepantsminda, where the main event is the 45-minute visit to Gergeti Trinity Church on the hill above town, weather permitting — the road up can close in bad conditions. An optional hour-long lunch stop is possible, for example at Rooms Hotel Kazbegi, at your own cost. Petrol, parking, hotel pickup and drop-off anywhere in Tbilisi (just supply your address when booking), and the driver-guide are included; lunch is not. Guiding is available in English or Russian. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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An 11-hour guided group tour from Tbilisi running in English or Russian, with seven stops along the Georgian Military Highway. It starts at Zhinvali Dam (2 hours on the Aragvi reservoir) and Ananuri Fortress (90 minutes), then stops in Pasanauri, where the Black and White Aragvi rivers run side by side without mixing — the restaurant lunch break happens here and costs around 40 GEL per person, paid on your own. After lunch comes a 70-minute honey and chacha tasting in Kvesheti Village, included in the price along with all entrance fees and air-conditioned transport. The route continues to the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument near Gudauri (90 minutes), a circular structure built in 1983 overlooking the Dariali valley. The last stretch is Stepantsminda (90 minutes) and Gergeti Trinity Church (60 minutes), a 14th-century church at 2,170 meters under Mount Kazbek. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Wear real shoes for the church — the track up is steep and can be muddy.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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This is a 9-hour guided trip along the Georgian Military Highway by mini-bus, running 9:15 AM to 8:00 PM with guides in Russian or English. The route stops at Zhinvali Reservoir (15 min), Ananuri Fortress (30 min), Gudauri (60 min), and the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument (30 min) before continuing to Stepantsminda. From Stepantsminda you switch to a 4WD off-road vehicle for the climb to Gergeti Trinity Church — that transfer costs an extra 20 GEL per person, paid on the spot. There's also a 60-minute dinner stop in Mleta with traditional food (khinkali among it); the meal isn't in the tour price. A honey tasting is included, plus guide service, transportation, and free time at stops. Luggage space allows 40 kg per person, and if you decide to stay overnight in Gudauri or Kazbegi, the operator arranges your return transfer on any later day. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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