Georgia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Caucasian Mountain Tour to Kazbegi with Gergeti Trinity Church

1 Day Round trip from Ananuri Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the 17th-century Ananuri Fortress complex with its towers, temples, and bell tower domes
02 Enjoy picturesque views of the artificial Zhinvali Reservoir, built in 1971
03 Discover the Kazbegi district's Hevi area with the gorges of the Truso, Terek, and Snotskali rivers
04 Visit Akhtoti, the native village of Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgia
05 See the 14th-century Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti on the slope of Mkinvartsveri Mountain

Visit the bewitching natural landscapes of the Great Caucasian Mountains on this 1-day journey through some of Georgia's most remarkable historic and cultural sites. See the 17th-century Ananuri Fortress, enjoy views of the Zhinvali Reservoir, explore the Kazbegi district and the village of Akhtoti, and learn about the history of the famous Georgian writer Alexander Kazbegi at his museum. The tour also includes a stop at the Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti, a 14th-century religious monument set high on the slope of Mkinvartsveri Mountain.

The tour also includes a stop at the Holy Trinity Church in Gergeti, a 14th-century religious monument set high on the slope of Mkinvartsveri Mountain.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Stepantsminda, Mount Kazbek

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Caucasian Mountains, Ananuri and Gergeti Holy Trinity Church

Visit Ananuri, a 17th-century fortress complex featuring a tower, a small-domed temple, a large temple, and bell tower domes.
Enjoy a picturesque view of the artificial Zhinvali Reservoir, which was built in 1971.
Head to Hevi, a small area in northeastern Georgia, located in the modern Kazbegi district and home to the gorges of the three rivers: Truso, Terek, and Snotskali.
Arrive at Akhtoti, the native village of Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgia. In the courtyard of the Patriarch's House, there is a newly built temple.
Continue to the Museum of Alexander Kazbegi, the famous Georgian writer.
Stop at the Holy Trinity Church, built in the 14th century on the slope of Mkinvartsveri Mountain in Gergeti, on the left bank of the Terek River. This religious monument, a domed church with a bell tower, is considered the highest place in Europe.