Full-Day Borjomi and Vardzia Tour with Rabati and Khertvisi

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Borjomi, a picturesque resort town on the edge of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
• 02 Enjoy Borjomi's ecologically themed amusement park
• 03 Marvel at Rabati Castle, a landmark with roots in the 9th century
• 04 Admire the ancient Khertvisi Fortress
• 05 Experience the serenity of the 12th-century Vardzia Cave Monastery

Explore the wonders of southwest Georgia on this full-day experience through Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, Khertvisi, and Vardzia. Discover Borjomi, a picturesque resort town on the edge of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, known for its mineral water and ecologically themed amusement park. Marvel at Rabati Castle, admire the ancient Khertvisi Fortress, and experience the serenity of the 12th-century Vardzia Cave Monastery carved into the cliffside.

Marvel at Rabati Castle, admire the ancient Khertvisi Fortress, and experience the serenity of the 12th-century Vardzia Cave Monastery carved into the cliffside.

From the itinerary

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 Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, Vardzia, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Borjomi, Rabati Castle, Khertvisi Fortress and Vardzia

• Meet your tour guide at a pre-decided location.
• Make your way to Borjomi, a picturesque resort town on the edge of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is famous for its mineral water and its ecologically themed amusement park.
• Marvel at Rabati Castle. Originally established in the 9th century as Lomisa Castle, it was completely rebuilt by the Ottomans in Akhaltsikhe. From the 13th to the end of the 14th centuries, it served as the capital monument of the South Georgian Kingdom.
• Admire the ancient Khertvisi Fortress.
• Experience the serenity of the Vardzia Cave Monastery, dating back to the 12th century. The caves stretch along the cliff for some 500 meters, rise up to 19 tiers, and currently house five monks.
• Return to your accommodation or to your pick-up location.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Georgian tour guide
• Local tour guide
• Hotel pick-up
• Hotel drop-off
• Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Dinner
• All fees and taxes
• Entrance tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Georgia

Tour start

Borjomi, Georgia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.