Amazing Kazbegi Tour from Tbilisi

From its green valleys spread with vineyards to its old churches and watchtowers perched in fantastic mountain scenery, Georgia (Saqartvelo, საქართველო) is one of the most beautiful countries on earth and a marvelous canvas for walkers, horse riders, cyclists, skiers, rafters and travelers of every kind. Equally special are its proud, high-spirited, cultured people: Georgia claims to be the birthplace of wine, and this is a place where guests are considered blessings and hospitality is the very stuff of life.

This is most people’s destination on the Georgian Military Hwy: a valley town with the famous hilltop silhouette of Holy Trinity Church and the towering snowy cone of Mt Kazbegi looking down from the west. Now officially named Stepantsminda, but still commonly known as Kazbegi, it's a base for some wonderful walking and mountain-biking.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kazbegi Helicopters, Stepantsminda Georgia

Duration of the tour is 8-9 hours. Pick up at hotel around 9:00 AM. We will begin the trip visiting Ananuri Fortress (14th—18th cent) situated at the bank of picturesque Jinvali lake. Get pleasure with great panoramic views. On the way to Stepantsminda visit Gudauri Ski resort which is located on the southern slopes of The Greater Caucasus Mountain Range, along the Georgian Military Highway near the Crosss Pass, at an elevation of 2,196 meters above sea level. Arrival to the village Stepantsminda (1,740 m) at the foot of mount Kazbegi (5,047 m) Here you can either hire a 4WD car and drive up to the Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m) or one can go for a walk and reach the church (it takes about 1-1,5 h for a walk). Gergeti Trinity church was built in the 14th century. From the church from one hand, you can explore summit of Mount Kazbegi and from other hand, one can found wonderful view on the river Tergi Gorge and surrounding area. At the end of the tour arrival back to Tbilisi and drop off at your hotel in Tbilisi

Duration: 8 hours