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Vardzia and Borjomi: Explore Georgia's Heritage
4.4
142 Ratings
T'bilisi
Explore the exquisite heritage sites of Vardzia and Rabati Castle, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Borjomi, a picturesque resort town in Georgia.
Explore the exquisite heritage sites of Vardzia and Rabati Castle, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Borjomi, a picturesque resort town in Georgia.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vardzia - Vardzia is a remarkable cave site in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century. It is carved into the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave…
- Vardzia - Vardzia is a remarkable cave site in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century. It is carved into the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. Beyond the bell tower, the complex ascends to nineteen tiers, with steps leading to a cemetery. The infrastructure includes access tunnels, water facilities, and defensive provisions. Vardzia is being considered for future inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a Cultural Site.
- Borjomi Central Park - Borjomi is a charming resort town in south-central Georgia, situated on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is renowned for its mineral water, which is Georgia’s top export, the Romanov summer palace, and the World Wide Fund for Nature site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi also boasts the largest ecologically themed amusement park in the Caucasus.
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Live on-board commentary
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Guided by a professional
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Live on-board commentary
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fee in Borjomi Park. 5 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Vardzia Complex. 17 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Rabati Fortress. 18 GEL per person.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fee in Borjomi Park. 5 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Vardzia Complex. 17 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Rabati Fortress. 18 GEL per person.
Additional Information
Vardzia is a historic cave complex in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century, carved into the slopes of Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels,…
Vardzia is a historic cave complex in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century, carved into the slopes of Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. The site features infrastructure such as access tunnels, water systems, and defensive structures. Vardzia is being considered for future inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a Cultural Site.
Borjomi is a charming resort town in south-central Georgia, situated on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is renowned for its mineral water, which is Georgia’s leading export.
- No minimum age required
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Dress code is smart casual
- No health restrictions
Location
44 Kote Afkhazi St
Kote Afkhazi Street
Tour starts from the joint of Meidan square and Metekhi bridge,and the main clock located in the heart of old Tbilisi town. There, you can find CitySightseeing Tbilisi office and our mini bus-stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(142 Ratings)
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Bienneguiap
Jan 13, 2025
It’s amazinf - Steven and George were amazing and very knowledgeable tour guide and a driver. They’re also very polite and gentle with the guest.
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Fathimath
Dec 23, 2024
A long but a beautiful day - Its a nice day trip with our guide Vazha. Very informative Thank you Gio our driver.
Vaxha did more than expected to make our trip memorable
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Sheteenbadr
Dec 2, 2024
Amazing trip - Amazing trip u must to go , gud was so kind, professional and Care of all people to have a good experience, he explained everything single point
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676surajr
Dec 2, 2024
We went on a day trip to Vardzia and Borjomi - The trip was amazing, especially with our very informative and fun guide Vazha who provided us with very interesting stories and legends about Georgia.
The driver Acko was amazing as well. Will definitely recommend.
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Stay67846191797
Nov 25, 2024
wonderful - it was a noce trip with guide steve and deriver atia..well planned trip all day long enoyed the bjormi city and caves in the mountains
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Markbw9127lj
Nov 4, 2024
Great experience - It was an awesome experience, our tour his name is Vazha was super friendly and super helpful
Great experience, will definitely do it again
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S7598vfalib
Nov 4, 2024
Lovely experience - Great company, great tour, great tour guide Vazha and driver Johnny. Rabati is amazing and definitely worth visiting! Thank you!
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_w3692ti
Oct 29, 2024
Vardzia is a place that everyone who has been to Georgia should visit! - Went to Vardzia with my family, it was amazing! Very interesting and colorful) Special thanks to George for his involvement and professionalism! You could see that a man had information and loved his job. Thank you very much for this wonderful trip)
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Roeid2024
Oct 21, 2024
October 2024 Family Trip to Rabati Fortress, Vardzia & Borjomi (full-detailed) - An amazing full day trip western to Tbilisi, with beautiful sceneries and interesting sites. The trip took place on mid-October, which is why the weather was quite cold and included some rain. Nevertheless, the weather conditions turned out as advantage as the sites were almost empty of crowds of tourists.
Vazha was an amazing guide - during the whole day he was very kind, helpful and most importantly filled us with a lot of interesting anecdotes and stories regarding the sites, which he narrated in a very passionate way.
Gizo, our driver, was very professional. Before visiting Georgia, I was told about the hazardous roads stretching through the country - Gizo took us to each site in a way that made me feel very safe and without mistakes.
RABATI - a wonderful fortress featuring some interesting details and a panoramic view over the city of Akhaltsikhe. The free section is enough to get the desired impression, so no need to pay for the restricted part.
VARDZIA - a very unique cave-city, sitting on a stunning mountain side. There are many hidden gems during the route, so a professional guide, like Vazha, was part of the successful experience. Near the site there’s a local cuisine restaurant, which serves some delicious food - we ordered the food in advance, so as we finished Vardazia’s route, it was already warm and ready to be served.
Borjomi - the last site of the trip. It is a nice quiet city, where we saw some of its highlights as part of a local road trip. In the end, we tasted some original locally produced honey which was served as a sweet way to finish our journey. Note that one should be well dressed before that part of the trip, due to the cold weather in Borjomi and the no-window carts with which the local road trip was made.
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Hilal
Dec 2, 2024
TOP - Great trip , long driving way, the tour guide (Bazha) is a very well informative guide and with sense of humour, plus very well english accent, making the trip entertaining and informative.
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