13-Hour Georgia Tour to Borjomi, Rabati and Vardzia Cave City

A road through a fantastically beautiful gorge will lead you to Borjomi. You will walk around the city center and visit the park where Emperor Nicholas II and his family отдыхали every year. You will also see a monument to Prometheus, a pretty waterfall, and ride the cable car up to the plateau, from where stunning views of the surroundings open up.

Of course, we will talk about the famous mineral water, which is extracted in the valley of the same name within the territory of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. I will tell you about the results of archaeological excavations that shed light on the history of the local mineral water, and you will be able to taste the world-famous water directly from the source.

You will get acquainted with one of the most expressive and colorful monuments of Georgia, a place that literally absorbs the energy of both cultures. The fortress was the most important transit point between the Christian and Muslim worlds.

You will examine the halls of the palace, decorated in the old Georgian style, and the impressive size of the fortress itself, along with its rich decoration, is sure to leave an impression. I will tell you about the foundation of Rabati, explain the origin of its name, and describe the significance of Akhaltsikhe in the history of Georgia.

The ancient complex of Vardzia is not simply a group of rooms carved into the rock. This cave fortress is a monastery built in the 12th century. The extraordinary city has 13 levels and more than 500 rooms, including churches, chapels, residential cells, pantries, baths, refectories, treasuries, and libraries.

The rooms extend 50 meters into the rock and rise to a height of eight floors. Secret passages connecting the premises, as well as the remains of the water supply and irrigation system, have also been preserved. During the tour, you will explore every corner of Vardzia and learn why the rock city was built and what functions it performed throughout its history. On the way to the ancient complex, you will also enjoy a wonderful panorama of the perfectly preserved Khertvisi fortress.