The Georgian Military Road, along which we will mainly move, had strong economic and political significance. It contains stories of victories and defeats, secrets and legends of bygone times. She was admired by many famous poets, who captured their emotions in immortal works.
This tour is filled not only with interesting stories, legends and stories, but also provides pleasant physical activity in the form of a walk (trekking, 14 km) from the resort town of Sno to the high-mountain village of Juta.
On our extraordinary journey you will learn:
- Why is the Georgian military road called military?
- History of the foundation of the Georgian military road.
- The sad story of the village of Zhinvali. Buried underwater.
- The Legend of the Lake of Ghosts.
- The Legend of the Twin Sisters
- The Legend of Devils' Gorge
- The Legend of the Magic Mountain
- History of the Aragvi princes
- History of the establishment of Russian imperial tsarist power and resistance in Mtiuleti.
- A story about the Arch of Friendship. What does it symbolize?
- A story about the resort town of Sno. Why is he attractive?
- A story about giant stone heads. History of creation.
- A story about the high mountain village of Juta. About local life.
- A story about the local population, Mtiuli and Moheve.
Tour program:
Day 1 (Saturday):
7:45 Meeting at the Bicycle monument, on Rose Revolution Square, opposite the Rustaveli metro station.
8:00 Departure to the northern region of Georgia Mtskheta-Mtianeti, the path lies along the Georgian military road.
9:30 Stop at the panoramic site near the Zhinvali reservoir.
11:00 Stop at the Arch of Friendship in the resort village of Gudauri.
12:30 Lunch at a traditional restaurant in the village of Arsha
14:00 Start of hiking in the Kazbegi National Park in the resort village of Sno (14 km).
18:00 End of hiking trekking in the mountain village of Juta. Setting up tents for the night. Free time.
20:00 Dinner in nature. We will treat you to fried khinkali, Georgian peasant vegetable salad, the clearing will be decorated with natural herbs, Georgian shoti and white wine with cheese! For dessert, a Georgian delicacy - churchkhela!
We will spend the night in comfortable tents (tents for 2 and 3 people. Sleeping bags and mats for them are taken into account and are included in the price).
Day 2 (Sunday)
8:00 – 8:30 Get up.
There is an opportunity to have breakfast in a local authentic cafe.
If desired, tourists can walk along the Juta gorge to the mountain lake. There is an option for a horse ride to the lake (not included in the price.
12:00 Departure to Tbilisi.
16:30 Arrival in Tbilisi. End of the tour.
Included in cost:
- excursion program
- transfer
- expert guide
- night in tents
- sleeping bags with mats
- dinner on the first day (fried khinkali, peasant salad (cucumbers, tomatoes), greens, cheese, bread, churchkhela)
- water
- wine (1 liter per person)
The price does not include:
- meals (except as indicated in the tour program)
- additional expenses
- horseback riding
- tips for the guide and driver