10-Hour Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi Tour with Georgian Wine

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the fabled cave-palace-monastery of Vardzia
• 02 Visit the stunning Rabati Castle complex in Akhaltsikhe
• 03 Discover Borjomi, famous for its mineral water and Romanov summer palace
• 04 Explore the landscapes of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
• 05 Try delicious Georgian dishes and wine in a cosy restaurant

Take a deep dive into the legends, stories, and beautiful views across the scenic destinations of Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi. Explore Vardzia's remarkable cave monastery, visit the medieval Rabati Castle complex in Akhaltsikhe, and discover the famous resort town of Borjomi, known for its mineral water, the Romanov summer palace, and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. You can also end the tour with delicious Georgian national dishes and wine in a cosy restaurant, if you desire.

Take a deep dive into the legends, stories, and beautiful views across the scenic destinations of Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Akhaltsikhe, Tbilisi, Borjomi, Vardzia, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Vardzia, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Sightseeing Tour

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location.

• Proceed with your Georgian tour guide for a sightseeing tour in Vardzia, where you can find a bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, chapels, and wine cellars.

• Stop by Rabati Castle, a medieval castle complex built in the 9th century in an Asian style in Akhaltsikhe.

• Visit the famous resort town of Borjomi at the end of the tour. The town is known for its mineral water industry, the Romanov summer palace, and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.

• End the tour with delicious Georgian national dishes and wine in a cosy restaurant, if you desire.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Excursion in Vardzia

• Excursion in Rabati

• Excursion in Borjomi

• Professional and certified English-speaking Georgian tour guide

• Georgian traditional snacks and water

• Comfortable transportation

• Insurance for guests

What's Not Included

• Dinner

• Admission fee in Borjomi Park: 2 GEL per person

• Admission fee in Vardzia Complex: 6 GEL per person

• Admission fee in Rabati Fortress: 7 GEL per person

• Personal expenses

• Tips and gratuity

Know before you go

• The guides are trained in first aid.
• The tour is eco-friendly and sustainable. The company is socially responsible and provides sustainable tourism.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Shota Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi, Georgia

Tour start

Vardzia, Georgia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.