Kazbegi tour
Topped by beautiful Gergeti Trinity Church, the little town of Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is one of Georgia’s most compelling destinations. This great-value Kazbegi tour shows you this and more in a guided group no larger than 15. See the Jinvali Water Reservoir, the Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, the village of Gudauri, and the Russian Georgian Friendship Monument. Entrance fees, food, and 4WD transfer to the church are at your own expense.
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Jinvali Water Reservoir
40 km to the North from Tbilisi.
Jinvali Water Reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.
Jinvali Water Reservoir, also known as a lake, is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s—a wonderful place to take amazing pictures.
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Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
Ananuri Fortress dates to XVI-XVII centuries and is situated on the foreland by the Aragvi River. Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty that ruled the area from 13th century. The fortress was the scene of numerous battles. Ananuri is a perfect place for landscape photography, and there are stunning views of the fortress and Jinvali Reservoir. The fortress remained in use until the beginning 19th century. In 2007, the complex was on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.
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Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
Friendship Monument of Georgian and Russian people was built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari Pass, the monument is a large round stone arch and concrete structure overlooking the Devil's Valley in the Caucasus mountains. Gudauri is a ski resort located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. It belongs to Stepantsminda district (2,200 meters above sea level), with a skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. In addition, the resort takes you on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air.
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Gergeti Trinity Church
The church is an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. You will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley from the church. Due to the church’s isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature remains Georgia's most iconic tourist attraction. You will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 meters above sea level.
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Full day
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