Culture & Nature Escape

TBILISI – BORJOMI – VARDZIA – RABATI – TBILISI

Pick up from indicated hotel in Tbilisi – Drive to Borjomi(163 km from Tbilisi), which is a resort town in central Georgia. It’s known for its mineral waters, with springs in Borjomi Central Park, that is said to have unique healing qualities and taste. Visit to Borjomi Park, enjoying free time for walking and photography.

Proceed to Vardzia cave town(108 km from Borjomi), 12th century complex, which is one of the highlights of the trip and stretches over half a kilometer along the river Mtkvari. They say, there used to be more than 3000 caves here, but now there are just about 500 left. It has a church hewn out of rock with amazing 12th century frescoes. The Complex also includes living quarters and a wine cellar.

Drive to Akhaltsikhe(62 km from Vardzia). In Georgian, Akhaltsikhe means – “New Fortress” and this place has always had a strategic importance. That’s why the fortress Rabat has been built here in the 9th century, so it’s been called the fortress inside the fortress. It was guarding Georgia for centuries, but there were periods when enemies took over. The fortress keeps traces of both times, giving an unforgettable impression. The fortress has been recently renovated. Here you can see the Georgian church, mosque and Madrasa – Islamic school, citadel, and unique museum.

Return to Tbilisi(206 km from Akhaltsikhe); Drop off at indicated hotel.