Vardzia Tour: Private Day Trip to Discover Cave City, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Park

Embark on a private day trip to Vardzia and discover the captivating cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Park. Immerse yourself in medieval history, indulge in local cuisine, and explore the stunning Georgian nature. Book now!

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vardzia - You will visit Vardzia is a cave monastery built in 12th century. The caves stretch for 500 meters and in up to 19 levels. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli. The site was abandoned after the Ottoman takeover in the 16th century. Extended area of Vardzia-Khertvisi has been submitted for future inscription on the UNESCO Heritage List.
What's Included
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Onboard Wi-Fi access
  • Air-conditioned private transportation
  • Included entrance fees for all attractions
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

Embark on an exceptional full-day excursion to Vardzia, where you will explore the singular cave city and monastery of Vardzia, a captivating testament to Georgia’s medieval period, erected in the 12th century. Other highlights include the Rabati cultural and historic complex, a bastion of acceptance founded in the 9th century, and the renowned…

Location
Vardzia
Erusheti Mountain,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Travelwithstephen
Mar 2, 2020
If your a G.O.T. (Games of Thrones) fans, this a must visit. - A day trip to Vardzia is a spectacular cave monastery near Aspindza in southern Georgia. It looks like one of the movie sets of Games of Thrones, but it is not the home of white walkers but of many monks. This underground monastery was built in the 12th Century, under the reign of King Tamar, the first woman that was ever crowned as a king (not a queen!) in Georgian history. In the late 1100's the medieval kingdom of Georgia was constantly under threat of the Mongol Empire. To help her people avoid the Mongol onslaught, Tamar ordered the construction of an underground sanctuary and secretly they started building this fortress under the Erusheli mountain. It was a gigantic job but the people worked hard with the determination that their culture and lifestyle should not be destroyed by the invading Mongols. It was an awesome experience to be there in winter. Vardzia looked so beautiful wearing its coat of snow! Despite the freezing cold, it was worth the visit! Especially since there was almost no-one around, except for a few locals who visited the church to pray. Our guide, Giorgi Lomidze offers a unique experience of adventure and culture. For the first two days I’ll have leisure time for skiing and enjoying the winter resort of Georgia. – For the third day we explore south part of Georgia, find out about its diverse history and beautiful nature. – They took us less touristic place in Georgia-Paravani lake, which will be unforgettable experience for me. – Our guides will not only give you detailed information about Georgia and sights you visit, but also will be your Travel mates, they share all the recommendations I need about entertainment and getting to know country like a local. Highly, higly RECOMMENDED.
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