Georgia · Castles & Palaces

1-Day Borjomi and Vardzia Tour with Rabati Castle

1 Day Round trip from Tbilisi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the majestic Rabati Castle
02 Drink mineral water from the natural spring at Borjomi Central Park
03 Explore the famous Vardzia Cave Monastery Complex
04 Pay your respects at the Church of Dormition
05 Visit the beautiful Akhmediye Mosque

Discover the major highlights of Borjomi on this full-day tour, from Borjomi Central Park and its natural mineral spring to the historic Rabati Castle and the remarkable cave monastery complex of Vardzia. Explore centuries of history as you visit the Church of Dormition, the Throne Room, and the Akhmediye Mosque, while taking in some of Georgia's most notable cultural and architectural landmarks.

The caves stretch along the cliff for some 500 meters and rise up to 19 tiers.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Borjomi, Vardzia

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Borjomi, Rabati Castle and Vardzia Day Tour

Meet your guide in Tbilisi and head to Borjomi.
Explore Borjomi Park and drink mineral water from the natural spring.
Visit Rabati Castle, initially established in the 9th century. The territory of the fortress is divided into modern and historical parts. The lower part has shops, cafes, restaurants, and a hotel. The upper part comprises the Akhmediye Mosque (18th century), an Orthodox church (19th century), Djakeli Palace, and the History Museum.
After that, continue to the Vardzia Cave Monastery Complex (16th century). The caves stretch along the cliff for some 500 meters and rise up to 19 tiers. The complex includes the Church of Dormition, the Throne Room, and more than 600 rooms of different types and purposes.
Get dropped off in Tbilisi.