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Kazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi: Ananuri, Gudauri and Gergeti Trinity Church

Tbilisi & the Caucasus, GeorgiaAbout 10–11 hoursGuided in English

Drive the Georgian Military Road into the high Caucasus with a guide, from Ananuri fortress past Gudauri to Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek, with lunch included.

About 10–11 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Ananuri fortress above the Zhinvali reservoir
  • The Georgian Military Road through the Caucasus
  • The viewpoint above Gudauri
  • Gergeti Trinity Church below Mount Kazbek
  • A Georgian lunch

Full description

The road north from Tbilisi to Kazbegi is one of the most scenic drives in the Caucasus. Your first stop is Ananuri, a fortress with two domed churches standing above the turquoise water of the Zhinvali reservoir. The road then climbs into the mountains past the ski resort of Gudauri to the viewpoint near the Jvari pass, where a curved mosaic monument looks out over deep valleys.

At Stepantsminda you transfer to a 4×4 or walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church, the 14th-century church on a green ridge that is one of Georgia’s most famous views, with the glaciers of Mount Kazbek behind it on a clear day. A Georgian lunch is included on the way before the drive back to Tbilisi.

Itinerary

  1. Leave Tbilisi

    Morning departure north on the Georgian Military Road.

  2. Ananuri

    Explore the fortress and its churches above the reservoir.

  3. Gudauri viewpoint

    Stop at the panorama over the valleys near the Jvari pass.

  4. Gergeti Trinity Church

    Go up to the church at Stepantsminda for the view of Kazbek.

  5. Lunch and return

    Georgian lunch, then the drive back to Tbilisi.

Included

  • Return transport from Tbilisi
  • Live guide
  • Lunch

Not included

  • 4x4 transfer up to Gergeti Trinity Church (about 30 minutes each way, paid locally, or walk up)
  • Drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Meeting point

Central Tbilisi (the exact meeting point and time are confirmed with your booking)The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • In winter and after heavy snow the road beyond Gudauri can close; the guide then adapts the route
  • At churches, cover shoulders and knees; women are asked to cover their hair (wraps are usually available at the entrance)
  • Mount Kazbek is often hidden by cloud, so the view is not guaranteed
  • Bring a warm layer; it is much colder in the mountains than in Tbilisi

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church?

Yes. The path from Stepantsminda takes about 1–1.5 hours up for a fit walker; tell your guide in the morning, as it needs a little more time.

How long is the drive?

About three hours each way, broken up by stops on the way.

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