1-Day Private Kazbegi and Gudauri Tour from Tbilisi with Gergeti 4x4

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Feel the thrill of a 4x4 ride to the hilltop Gergeti Trinity Church
• 02 Marvel at the stunning views of the Caucasus Mountains from Gudauri
• 03 Visit the Ananuri Fortress and the Jinvali Water Reservoir
• 04 See the meeting point of the black and white Aragvi rivers in Phasanauri
• 05 Enjoy a private tour with a professional driver-guide

Discover Georgia's breathtaking mountain landscapes on a private day trip from Tbilisi to Gudauri and Kazbegi. Travel north along the famous Georgian Military Highway with a knowledgeable driver-guide, stopping at the majestic Ananuri Fortress and the shimmering Jinvali Water Reservoir. Continue to Gudauri for unforgettable Caucasus views at the Friendship Monument, then head to Stepantsminda for a 4x4 ride up to the hilltop Gergeti Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek. On the return journey, visit Phasanauri, where the black and white Aragvi rivers meet, and enjoy time for a restaurant stop to try traditional Georgian cuisine at your own expense.

Offer your prayers at Gergeti Church, a hilltop church located in the mountains of Kazbek.

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 No

Cities Tbilisi, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, Mount Kazbek

Languages English, Georgian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

From Tbilisi to Gudauri and Kazbegi Mountains

• Visit Ananuri Fortress, a castle complex on the Aragvi River in Dusheti Municipality, Georgia, about 45 miles from Tbilisi.
• Continue to explore the Jinvali Water Reservoir at Zhinvali Dam, a hydroelectric dam on the Aragvi River in the Caucasus Mountains.
• Head to Gudauri, a ski resort famous for skiing and snowboarding.
• Marvel at the Gudauri Panorama, a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia.
• Enjoy the beauty of Kazbegi village, now renamed Stepantsminda, home to the magnificent Mt. Kazbek and one of Georgia's most popular mountain retreats.
• Offer your prayers at Gergeti Church, a hilltop church located in the mountains of Kazbek.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off at any address in Tbilisi
• Comfortable private car
• Professional private driver-guide
• Bottled water for guests
• Fuel
• Parking expenses
• 4x4 ride in Kazbegi to Gergeti Trinity Church

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Meals

What to bring

• For safety, take one extra jacket.
• Passport / ID

Know before you go

• Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
• Pickup is available only within Tbilisi city center.
• A 4x4 vehicle will be used in Kazbegi to reach Gergeti Trinity Church.
• Comfortable shoes and a warm jacket are recommended, even in summer.
• A lunch stop is included, but the meal is at your own expense.
• Tour duration may vary slightly due to traffic or weather conditions.
• If you have any special requests, such as a child seat or language preference, please inform us in advance.
• The tour operates in all weather conditions unless roads are closed by local authorities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tour start

Gudauri, Georgia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.