Tbilisi to Magical Borjomi Rabati and Vardzia Cave Guided Tour
Description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Tbilisi and embark on a full-day guided tour to Borjomi, Rabati, and the ancient cave city of Vardzia, Georgia's hidden gems. This enchanting journey takes you through lush forests, cascading waterfalls, and offers a deep dive into the rich history and culture of the region. Ideal for history lovers, adventure seekers, and families alike, you'll explore the healing mineral springs of Borjomi, marvel at the medieval Rabati Fortress, and discover the stunning cave monastery complex of Vardzia, where local traditions and stories come to life. With insider knowledge from your guide, this tour promises an unforgettable experience in Georgia's green paradise. Book now and immerse yourself in a day filled with breathtaking nature, fascinating history, and memorable encounters with local culture.
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Discover the unique cave city of Vardzia, built into the cliffs of the Erusheti Mountains. Explore the tunnels, living quarters, chapels, and wine cellars of this ancient cave complex, which once housed hundreds of monks and citizens. Visit the main church, famous for its beautiful frescoes depicting King Tamar and other important figures in Georgian history. Learn about the historical significance of Vardzia as a monastic center and defense stronghold Tour at location 90minutes Entrance fee 17Gel/6Euro
Explore the medieval Rabati Castle, a symbol of Akhaltsikhe's diverse history, showcasing Georgian, Ottoman, and Armenian influences. Visit the museum inside the castle to learn about the region's historical significance. Walk through the beautifully restored gardens and admire the mosque, church, and palace within the fortress. Enjoy panoramic views from the castle's watchtowers. Tour Duration 90 minutes Entrance fee 17gel/6Euro
Visit Borjomi National Park, home to the famous mineral springs. Taste the naturally carbonated Borjomi water, known for its health benefits. Scenic walk through Borjomi Central Park with views of lush forests and mountain rivers. Optional visit to the Borjomi cable car for panoramic views of the park and surrounding nature. Duration 60minutes
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(6)
Had a great experience on this tour—everything was well organized and enjoyable from start to finish. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip even better. Highly recommended!
Vardzia and Rabati were amazing; Borjomi not really worth the time. They should drop Borjomi and spend more time at Rabati Castle. I would have given this tour a 1 but the driver was good. The problem was the guide and total lack of communication. When we got on the bus (no greeting) we sat there for 30 minutes while the guide and someone else - I don't know what? Were missing people? Trying to figure out where some people were? We were never told. We were never spoken to. On the trip we were told almost nothing - not how long it would take to get somewhere, where we were going first, logistics, etc. The guide threw out a few general things on the way about what we would visit but no depth. He rarely interacted with us and was silent the entire trip back to Tbilisi (except for when he said 'bathroom break'). Luckily I had Gemini and could ask about the interesting fortresses and churches we were passing. I have never been on such a poorly led tour.
Borjomi is so-so: there is almost nothing to do, only the nature (funicular and e-bus are overpriced). Vardia is underrated. Very unique atmospheric location. Restaurant there is also good. Fortresses are also interesting
We had such a great tour with Timur ! We visited all destinations and it was such a great experience ! He explained all the facts about the places clearly and also a lot of side facts on the way to them 😊 it was very interesting and informative for us both and our family. We also had a great lunch in a very comfortable and traditional restaurant. The prices there were even lower as in Tibilisi and the food was very delicious 😋 We booked our trip for the second time in VitisTravel and we would definitely do it again. Every trip from this great company was a gold worth 😊 and again thank you very much Timur and VitisTravel for such a great experience 😊
The tiur was perfect. Alexander was very kind and has very good knowledge about georgian culture. Very good english skill
Had an amazing day trip exploring stunning nature and venturing into history. The experience was made even better by our fantastic tour guide George |||, who was knowledgeable and engaging. Special thanks to the driver for comfortable ride. Highly recommend this trip!
