Embark on a private day tour from Kutaisi to the breathtaking Vardzia Cave Town. Explore ancient rooms, witness 12th-century frescoes, and experience the mix of cultures at Rabati Fortress or Khertvisi Fortress.
- Borjomi Central Park - Stopover at Borjomi spring park, we will take a walk around and taste the most popular and most exported Georgian mineral water.
- Rabati Castle - Optional stop. Spectacular monument with a history from the 9th century, firstly built as Lomisa castle, later rebuilt by the Ottomans. We will explore the buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries.
- Khertvisi Fortress - Optional stop. Khertvisi fortress is one of the oldest fortresses in Georgia and was functional throughout the Georgian feudal period. The fortress was first built in the 2nd century BC. The church was built in 985, and the present walls were built in 1354. As the legend says, Khertvisi was destroyed by Alexander the Great.
- Vardzia - At Vardzia you will take local guide or Audio guide. Vardzia caves stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers. The Church of the Dormition, dating to the 1180s during the golden age of Tamar and Rustaveli, has an important series of wall paintings.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance fees: Borjomi 2Gel, Rabati 15Gel, Khertvisi 10Gel, Vardzia 17Gel+15gel Audio guide
Join us for a private excursion from Kutaisi to the remarkable cave city of Vardzia! En route, we will stop in Borjomi, where you’ll have the opportunity to sample the renowned Georgian mineral water straight from its source. Experience the convergence of cultures at the Rabati fortress, housing various religious chapels under a single roof. Explore hundreds of ancient rooms, wineries, and pharmacy chambers etched into stone at the Vardzia cave city. Admire 12th-century frescoes at a local church and gain insights into Vardzia’s past. In the evening, we’ll return to Kutaisi. Alternatively, we offer an optional visit to the Khertvisi fortress instead of the Rabati fortress.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.