Drive the Georgian Military Highway from Ananuri to Gudauri and Stepantsminda, then ride a 4×4 up to Gergeti Trinity Church above Mount Kazbek, all in one day from Tbilisi.
- —Ananuri fortress and the Zhinvali reservoir, 1h25 from Tbilisi, with time to walk the walls and towers
- —Friendship Monument at Gudauri, a wide stop over the Devil's Valley with views of the main Caucasus range
- —Jvari Pass at 2,379 m, the highest point of the highway, weather permitting
- —4×4 transfer up to Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 m, included in the price rather than sold as an add-on
- —Lunch with a Kazbegi family in Stepantsminda, home-cooked rather than a tourist menu
- —Licensed English-speaking driver-guide and a private vehicle, no shared minivan stops
Map: OpenStreetMap · Road route and driving times: OSRM · Times exclude stops.
- ✓ Private car with licensed English-speaking driver-guide
- ✓ 4×4 transfer from Stepantsminda up to Gergeti Trinity Church and back
- ✓ Lunch with a Kazbegi family in Stepantsminda
- ✓ Fuel, tolls and parking
- ✓ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi
- ✓ 60 minutes of free waiting at pickup
- — Entrance fees where applicable, checked at booking
- — Alcoholic drinks
- — Personal expenses and tips
- — Travel insurance
- · Bring warm layers even in summer, Gudauri and the Jvari Pass sit above 2,000 m and temperatures drop fast
- · The road can close for snow, fog or avalanche control in winter, check https://gtour.ge/road-status/ before booking a winter date
- · The 4×4 track to Gergeti is rough gravel, fine for most travellers but not recommended in late pregnancy or with back problems
- · Dress modestly for the church, shoulders and knees covered, scarves are usually available on site
- · This is a long day on the road, around 11 hours including roughly 5 hours of driving, pace accordingly
- · Cash in Georgian lari is useful for small stalls at Ananuri and Gudauri
Is the Georgian Military Highway open in October 2026?
It is usually open, but snow and fog can close sections without much notice late in the season. We check road status the morning of departure and adjust the plan if needed.
Can we skip the 4×4 and walk up to Gergeti instead?
The walk up from Stepantsminda takes about 3 hours each way and would not fit an 11-hour day trip. For a walking visit, our 2-day Kazbegi tour allows for it.
What is the price for a solo traveller or a group?
Solo traveller is €256, two travelling together €160 each, three €152 each, four to six €136 each, full details at https://gtour.ge/tour/kazbegi-gergeti-trinity-church-in-a-day/.
Will we reach Mount Kazbek itself?
No, this trip reaches Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 m with views toward Kazbek's 5,047 m summit when weather allows. Reaching the mountain itself requires a multi-day trek with a certified mountain guide.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Ananuri fortress towers with conical roofs overlooking the Aragvi reservoir and green hills. · Photo: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €336 ≈ $374 · 972 GEL | €336 ≈ $374 · 972 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €210 ≈ $234 · 608 GEL | €420 ≈ $468 · 1,216 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €200 ≈ $223 · 579 GEL | €600 ≈ $669 · 1,737 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €179 ≈ $200 · 518 GEL | €716 ≈ $798 · 2,072 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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