Georgia · Architecture

1-Day Ananuri Castle and Stepantsminda Tour from Tbilisi

1 Day Round trip from Tbilisi Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel along the Georgian Military Highway with scenic stops
02 Visit Ananuri Castle, one of the great monuments of late medieval Georgian architecture
03 Pause near the Cross Pass by Gudauri, a mountain ski resort 2000 meters above sea level
04 Explore Stepantsminda village and the 14th-century Holy Trinity Monastery

Travel from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway to some of Georgia's most memorable mountain landmarks. Stop at the Zhinvali Reservoir, explore the Ananuri Castle complex, and continue toward the Cross Pass near Gudauri, the ski resort set 2000 meters above sea level and known among paragliding lovers. The journey also takes you to the village of Stepantsminda and the Holy Trinity Monastery, a 14th-century religious site in the mountains.

Stop at the Zhinvali Reservoir, explore the Ananuri Castle complex, and continue toward the Cross Pass near Gudauri, the ski resort set 2000 meters above sea level and known among paragliding lovers.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Gudauri, Stepantsminda

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri and Stepantsminda

Stroll along the Georgian Military Highway with stops.
Stop at the Zhinvali Reservoir and visit the Ananuri Castle, which is considered one of the greatest monuments of Georgian architecture of the late Middle Ages.
Continue your journey and stop near the Cross Pass, where the ski resort Gudauri is located 2000 meters above sea level. Gudauri is also known among lovers of paragliding.
Visit the village of Stepantsminda and the Holy Trinity Monastery (XIV).