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From Tbilisi: Private Tour to Rabati Castle-Vardzia-Borjomi

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Activity provider:Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
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Day trip

From Tbilisi: Private Tour to Rabati Castle-Vardzia-Borjomi

Activity provider:Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
5  / 511 reviews

From $149 per person

Visit Rabati Castle, a medieval castle complex that dates back to the 13th century, on this day trip from Tbilisi. Then, explore the fascinating cave city of Vardzia. Finally, relax in the tranquil resort town of Borjomi.

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Duration 14 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian
Pickup included
Your Tbilisi accommodation.

Experience

Highlights
  • Wander around the Rabati Castle complex
  • Taste local mineral water, the number one export of Georgia
  • Discover a cave town in southern Georgia which dates back to the 12th-century
Full description
Explore southern Georgia and see the most important monuments, including the Rabati Castle complex or the fascinating Vardzia cave complex. Visit the world-renowned Borjomi Resort. Start your tour at Rabati Castle, a 13th-century medieval castle complex, and admire the influence of different cultures reflected in the architecture. See a mosque, orthodox church, catholic church, and a synagog. Follow the upper Mtkvari River through narrow canyons at Aspindza along a valley. Arrive at Vardzia, famed for its paintings and unique architecture. Tour the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. Finally, arrive at the Borjomi Resort, a hydro-thermal health spa resort in the southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Walk in the Borjomi Central Park and taste Borjomi mineral water which has unique healing qualities.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Private guide services.
  • Transportation by private vehicle.
  • Bottle of water.
  • 24-hour online support.
  • Lunch
  • Entrance fees to Rabati Castle and Vardzia complex.
  • Gratuities for a tour guide.
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Shorts

Know before you go

  • The tour operates in all weather conditions.

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5 /5

based on 11 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler April 4, 2023 – Verified booking
It was really a great experience to visit the caves of Vardzia. Initially I was sceptical about being able to reach the top. But I could and enjoyed very much the view from the church up there. It has a surreal medieval aura about it. My only recommendation is that since it's a 14 hour trip, there should be dinner break somewhere as it gets really late when you are travelling with children. Also Bourjomi is too beautiful a place which can't be appreciated on the way back as it gets really dark. It can be skipped and kept as a separate trip. But overall the trip to the castle and the caves is simply awesome.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Arab EmiratesDecember 31, 2022 – Verified booking
Great experience! The guide Ms. Catherine was very helpful, professional and friendly. We visited Bakuriani skipping vardzia and it is a must see destination for all snow lovers. The tour coordinator Tamuna made it simple and easy for us to edit the private tour. Bakuriani & Borjomi with the snowy capped mountains, lovely pine trees, pure air and fresh soft snow throws out a breathtaking winter vibe. Loved it❤️
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GetYourGuide traveler – United Arab EmiratesAugust 7, 2022 – Verified booking
We were guided by Lenny and Zaza the driver. What a fantastic team and such a great day! Although it's a long tour they helped make the most of the time with a when developed itinerary, some fantastic history of Georgia and some incredible locations. Would happily book another tour with the team.
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