Description
Full-Day Excursion · From Tbilisi · Private Transfer
Two of Georgia’s most compelling destinations — Borjomi’s 19th-century spa town and mineral springs, and Vardzia’s extraordinary cave monastery carved into a cliff face by Queen Tamar in the 12th century.
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Duration Full Day ~13 hours |
Departure 7:30 am From your hotel |
Group Size Private Just your group |
The Route
| 7:30 am Tbilisi Departure |
Drive south-west through the Borjomi Gorge. |
| 10:00 am Borjomi |
Borjomi National Park. Walk to the mineral spring source — taste the naturally carbonated sulphur water that made this town famous across the Russian Empire. The spa town retains its 19th-century atmosphere. |
| 12:00 pm Akhaltsikhe & Rabati Castle |
Lunch in Akhaltsikhe. Visit to Rabati Castle — a 12th-century fortress restored to reveal its multi-faith history: mosque, church, synagogue within one complex. |
| 2:00 pm Vardzia Cave Monastery |
The masterpiece of Georgian medieval architecture. 500+ rooms cut into the volcanic cliff face in the 12th century by Queen Tamar. Frescoes, a wine cellar, a throne room. 2-hour guided visit. |
| 5:00 pm Return |
Return to Tbilisi. Arrival by approximately 9:00 pm. |
Included✓ Private vehicle & driver ✓ English-speaking guide ✓ Vardzia entrance fee ✓ Borjomi park entrance fee |
Not Included○ Lunch ○ Personal expenses |
Practical Notes
A long day — 13 hours. Comfortable shoes for Vardzia (uneven stone steps). Borjomi mineral water is an acquired taste; locals drink it warm. Best combined with an overnight in Akhaltsikhe to reduce drive time.
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