Tour to Gudauri from Tbilisi (Sabaduri, Ananuri, Pasanauri, Panorama, Gondola)

Private full day tour to Gudauri‎ includes visiting Forest Sabaduri, known with its mixed forest and unbelievable scenery, Jinvali lake reservoir that provides Tbilisi with drinking water, a medieval defensive fortress of Ananuri and the best ski resort in Georgia. Guests will have a chance to ski in Gudauri and enjoy great mountain views from the cable car and also do independent activities such as: paragliding, quadro cycling and horse riding at Panorama Gudauri. Guests can taste delicious Georgian and European meals in the best restaurant in Pasanauri. Private tour to Gudauri is an ideal day tour for people who desire to explore beautiful forest of Tbilisi National Park, ancient fortress, ski resort, great views and hidden gems of Caucasus Mountains on Georgian Military Road. Total drive 295 km (185 miles).

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tbilisi National Park, VX84+9M6, Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi National Park situated just 20 km away from Tbilisi city center, capital of Georgia offers you various activities during all seasons. In winter, it turns into a magic world, where the snowy Sabaduri Forest awaits you! The wood is well-known all over the world, since it was plotted in different media tools. In summer it is one the best place to escape from the heat, arrange picnic and just rest. Tbilisi National Park offers you camping areas as well, in order to enjoy week-end in beautiful nature. In autumn colors change in Sabaduri Forest and you have feeling as if you are watching the beautiful painting. While in spring the flowers and trees are blossomed and you are able to enjoy flourishing nature.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

Jinvali Water Reservoir supplies Tbilisi with drinking water (max depths 75m) constructed in 1985. Flooding during the reservoir construction destroyed historical monuments. Church built in 12th century during King Tamar period has fallen underwater (during 6 months). In winter when water level decreases the church reappears. People believe that anyone who can dive deep into the water and ring the bells of the church will get any wish come true.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia

Ananuri Castle Complex was a castle and seat of the dukes of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty ruling the area from 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. In 1739, Ananuri was attacked by a rival duchy, commanded by Shanshe of Ksani and was set on fire. The fortress remained in use until the 19th century. The complex is on the tentative list of UNESCO program. The complex consists of church Medicare, water reservoir, bell-tower, prison cell, seven-storey tower Sheupovari (sturdy), older Church of the Virgin (first half of 17th cent. with tall square tower and graves of dukes), larger Church of the Mother of God built in 1689 for the son of Duke Bardzim. South façade has cross on top of 2 dragons, pigeons on the grape trees with deer and sheep image, cherubims, an angel, chained lions and the scene of the Ascension of the Cross. According to King Erekle II, the fortress was in the list of top 7 fortresses in Georgia.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pasanauri, Pasanauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

Guests will have a late lunch on the way back from Kazbegi in Pasanauri to try Khinkali (Georgian dumplings), Hofbräu beer and delicious Georgian and European meals (extra charge).

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Gudauri, Gudauri, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region

Gudauri Ski Resort is the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia (elevations of 1,993m-3,276 m). 34.8km of slopes of all difficulty levels and 15 lifts. Guests can ski in winter resort Gudauri and enjoy great views from the cable car.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia

Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument was built in 1983 to celebrate the Treaty of Georgievsk and ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Guests can enjoy great views of Caucasus Mountains.

Duration: 20 minutes