Kazbegi, Ananuri, Gudauri Day Trip: Zhinvali Reservoir, Friendship Arch, Gergeti Trinity Church
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This day trip from Tbilisi covers mountain landscapes and historical sites across eastern Georgia. The tour lasts about 12 hours and includes stops at the Zhinvali Reservoir, the medieval Ananuri fortress complex, Gudauri ski resort, the Russian-Georgian Friendship Arch, and the Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi. The group travels by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified guide. The route begins with a visit to the Zhinvali Reservoir, passing through depending on weather. Then the tour continues to Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi River, where visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the 17th-century Assumption Church and the fortress grounds. After that, the tour stops near the confluence of the White and Black Aragvi rivers to see views and a mineral spring resembling a golden river. Guests have about 80 minutes to eat traditional mountain dishes at a local restaurant. Next is a brief stop at Gudauri ski resort before reaching the Friendship Arch, located at the highest point of the mountain pass near Gudauri. The final main stop is at the Gergeti Trinity Church, accessed by jeep from Stepantsminda village at the foot of Mount Kazbek; the jeep ride is an extra cost. The group spends about an hour at the church and fortress area. The tour concludes with a return to Tbilisi, arriving at Maidan Square around 8 to 9 pm. Lunch is not included, and transport to the Gergeti monastery by jeep requires an additional fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zhinvali Water Reservoir
The route passes through the Zhinvali Reservoir area, depending on weather conditions. The stop lasts about 20 minutes and offers views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
20 min
Ananuri fortress complex
Visitors spend around 40 minutes walking through the Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi River. The site includes the 17th-century Assumption Church, notable for its decorative bas-reliefs. The fortress is one of the few Georgian fortresses preserved in its original form, providing insight into medieval regional leadership.
40 min
Confluence of White and Black Aragvi Rivers
This stop lasts about 90 minutes in total, including a 15-minute visit to a mineral spring that looks like a golden river. The area provides mountain views and restaurants where guests can try traditional Georgian dishes such as khinkali. The meal break is approximately 80 minutes.
90 min
Gudauri
A short 30-minute stop at Gudauri ski resort allows guests to see this mountain resort area.
30 min
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
The tour stops about 40 minutes at the Friendship Arch located near Gudauri at the highest point of the mountain pass. This monument overlooks the mountains and symbolizes the connection between Russia and Georgia.
40 min
Gergeti Trinity Church
The final main stop is at the Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi. Visitors travel by jeep from the village of Stepantsminda at the foot of Mount Kazbek. The jeep ride is an extra cost of 20 GEL per person. The group spends about 60 minutes exploring the monastery and the nearby fortress.
60 min
Meidan Bazaar
The tour concludes with a return to Tbilisi, arriving at Maidan Square between 8 and 9 pm. This final stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
On Freedom Square near Cafe DUNKIN SUBWAY
End point
On Freedom Square near Cafe DUNKIN SUBWAY
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Kazbegi, Ananuri, Gudauri Day Trip: Zhinvali Reservoir, Friendship Arch, Gergeti Trinity Church
by Ushba travel to Georgia
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$46Overview
This day trip from Tbilisi covers mountain landscapes and historical sites across eastern Georgia. The tour lasts about 12 hours and includes stops at the Zhinvali Reservoir, the medieval Ananuri fortress complex, Gudauri ski resort, the Russian-Georgian Friendship Arch, and the Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi. The group travels by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified guide. The route begins with a visit to the Zhinvali Reservoir, passing through depending on weather. Then the tour continues to Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi River, where visitors spend around 40 minutes exploring the 17th-century Assumption Church and the fortress grounds. After that, the tour stops near the confluence of the White and Black Aragvi rivers to see views and a mineral spring resembling a golden river. Guests have about 80 minutes to eat traditional mountain dishes at a local restaurant. Next is a brief stop at Gudauri ski resort before reaching the Friendship Arch, located at the highest point of the mountain pass near Gudauri. The final main stop is at the Gergeti Trinity Church, accessed by jeep from Stepantsminda village at the foot of Mount Kazbek; the jeep ride is an extra cost. The group spends about an hour at the church and fortress area. The tour concludes with a return to Tbilisi, arriving at Maidan Square around 8 to 9 pm. Lunch is not included, and transport to the Gergeti monastery by jeep requires an additional fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Zhinvali Water Reservoir
The route passes through the Zhinvali Reservoir area, depending on weather conditions. The stop lasts about 20 minutes and offers views of the reservoir and surrounding mountains.
20 min
Ananuri fortress complex
Visitors spend around 40 minutes walking through the Ananuri fortress on the Aragvi River. The site includes the 17th-century Assumption Church, notable for its decorative bas-reliefs. The fortress is one of the few Georgian fortresses preserved in its original form, providing insight into medieval regional leadership.
40 min
Confluence of White and Black Aragvi Rivers
This stop lasts about 90 minutes in total, including a 15-minute visit to a mineral spring that looks like a golden river. The area provides mountain views and restaurants where guests can try traditional Georgian dishes such as khinkali. The meal break is approximately 80 minutes.
90 min
Gudauri
A short 30-minute stop at Gudauri ski resort allows guests to see this mountain resort area.
30 min
Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
The tour stops about 40 minutes at the Friendship Arch located near Gudauri at the highest point of the mountain pass. This monument overlooks the mountains and symbolizes the connection between Russia and Georgia.
40 min
Gergeti Trinity Church
The final main stop is at the Gergeti Trinity Church near Kazbegi. Visitors travel by jeep from the village of Stepantsminda at the foot of Mount Kazbek. The jeep ride is an extra cost of 20 GEL per person. The group spends about 60 minutes exploring the monastery and the nearby fortress.
60 min
Meidan Bazaar
The tour concludes with a return to Tbilisi, arriving at Maidan Square between 8 and 9 pm. This final stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
On Freedom Square near Cafe DUNKIN SUBWAY
End point
On Freedom Square near Cafe DUNKIN SUBWAY
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.