Day Trip to Vardzia and Borjomi Park
Day Trip to Vardzia and Borjomi Park
During this day, we visit contrasting sites of several historical areas: Borjomi Central Park, Khertvisi Fortress, and Vardzia Cave Complex. A professional guide and a safe driver take you on the adventure with a comfortable car.
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Traveler’s Meeting Point
Traveler's Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
30 minutesBorjomi Central Park
Our first stop is Borjomi Central Park, a hydro-thermal health spa resort in the southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti. It has an international reputation for its geothermal spring mineral water resources. We walk in Borjomi Central Park and taste the mineral water Borjomi which has unique healing qualities. You can visit some attractions and enjoy incredible nature in Borjomi Central Park.
1 hour 10 minutesAkhaltsikhe
After visiting Borjomi Central Park, we head toward Akhaltsikhe, stopping at a local restaurant and having lunch with traditional Georgian dishes.
1 hourKhertvisi Fortress
In the south of the country, not far from the famous cave town of Vardzia, at the confluence of the Paravani and Mtkvari rivers, there is a popular attraction, the fortress of Khertvisi. The ancient fortress perfectly matches nature: Surrounded by mighty mountains, the muscular walls look even more powerful. The date of the construction of the defense in different sources is indicated in different ways. The first mention of it was back in the time of the Great Silk Road. The castle is located on the top of the mountain and, at one time, was difficult to access. That's why Khertvisi is kept in good condition.
10 minutesVardzia
The next point of our journey is Vardzia – a cave monastery dating back to the 12th century. The road follows the upper Mtkvari River, passing through narrow canyons at Aspindza along a stunning valley cutting like a green ribbon between arid, rocky hillsides. Excavations have shown that the area of Vardzia was inhabited even earlier during the Bronze Age. Unfortunately, Giorgi III failed to complete the building of Vardzia. The construction was brought to an end by his daughter Queen Tamar. During the reign of Tamar, the importance of Vardzia considerably increased and achieved great prosperity, amazing the contemporaries. Vardzia’s paintings represent a significant monument of the majestic Georgian painting. There you can find a bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. Infrastructure involves access tunnels, water facilities, and provision for protection.
1 hour 40 minutesTraveler’s Meeting Point
Tour will end at 22:30-23:00 at Travelers Meeting Point in Tbilisi.
5 minutesIncluded
- A professional guide service
- A bottle of water
- Transportation service
Not Included
- Food and drink
- Attractions entrance fees
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Don't be late.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
- Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
- Minimum age of passengers is: 3.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.