Full-Day Guided Tour to Kazbegi - Group
Overview
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned minibus
- Bottled water
- English/Russian speaking guide service
- Entry/Admission - Russian Georgian Friendship Monument
- Entry/Admission - Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zhinvali, Georgia
Zhinvali (Jinvali) water reservoir, also known as a lake is located on the Georgian Military Highway. Soviets constructed the dam in the 1980s. As Tbilisi was growing rapidly, there was a need of a new water supply. Government decided that the Aragvi Gorge rich with glacier water was the perfect spot.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway Near Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri 1803 Georgia
Ananuri Castle represents multifunctional architectural complex of the late feudal times in Georgia. Built on the right bank of Aragvi River in 16th-17th cc, it was the main seat of Aragvi Eristavi – Dukes dynasty since 13th c . The village Ananuri is located on the main trade rout leading to the North, to Russia and in past it was part of the Great Silk Road. Nowadays the road is called the Georgian Military Highway. The distance from Tbilisi is 74 km (1 h) – beautiful driving along the Zhinvali water reservoir damping clean and blue mountain river of Aragvi. The castle, the bell tower, three churches and beautifully carved walls are the highlites why the site is frequently visited.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia
The Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument or Treaty of Georgievsk Monument is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil’s Valley in the Caucasus mountains. Inside the monument is a large tile mural that spans the whole circumference of the structure and depicts scenes of Georgian and Russian history.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stepantsminda, Stepantsminda, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Region
Kazbegi is located on the Khokh Range, a mountain range which runs north of the Greater Caucasus Range, and which is pierced by the gorges of the Ardon and the Terek. At its eastern foot runs the Georgian Military Road through the pass of Darial 2, 378 meters (7, 805 feet). The mountain itself lies along the edge of the Borjomi–Kazbegi Fault (which is a northern sub-ending of the North Anatolian Fault). The region is highly active tectonically, with numerous small earthquakes occurring at regular intervals. An active geothermal/hot spring system also surrounds the mountain. Kazbek is a potentially active volcano, built up of trachyte and sheathed with lava, and has the shape of a double cone, whose base lies at an altitude of 1, 770 meters (5, 800 feet). Kazbek is the highest of the volcanic cones of the Kazbegi volcanic group which also includes Mount Khabarjina (3, 142 metres).
Gergeti Trinity Church this architectural complex from the XIV century is located in the village of Gergeti, 6 km from the town of Stepantsminda, at a height of 2200 m. The complex includes Holy Trinity Cathedral, constructed in the XIV century, the bell tower built in the XIV century, and clergy houses from the XV century. You can hike up to the complex in about two hours, hire a driver, or even rent a horse!
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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This company is to be avoided. They have no integrity. The one hand knows not what the other is doing. And they will make any promise just to get the business from mostly unsuspecting tourists. We were on honeymoon in Georgia from South Africa. We walked into their office in Tbilisi. Diana was th...
This company is to be avoided. They have no integrity. The one hand knows not what the other is doing. And they will make any promise just to get the business from mostly unsuspecting tourists. We were on honeymoon in Georgia from South Africa. We walked into their office in Tbilisi. Diana was there, and started to assist us. She was a bit uncertain of herself, so the man in the office just interrupted and took over. Apparently it was her first day as a manager. He was fast talking, smooth, glib. We fell for the guided tour to Kazbegi. GEL80 each - total of GEL160. We asked in the office whether we could be dropped off in Gudauri - which is on the way - and return with the following day's tour group. We were told it is 100% OK. We just send them a message and they will pick us up in Gudauri whenever we are ready. The manager even gave us the number to dial. If they told us it is not possible, we would not have taken the tour with them. The following morning we were there at 09:00, as we were told we have to be. By about 09:45 the transport arrived. The vehicle - a Mercedes Sprinter - seems to be poorly maintained. The luggage bin on the rear opens with a slap-dash fitted cable. The seats on the inside are worn. The suspension is not up to standard. The driving is, at times, reckless. Overtaking in the face of oncoming traffic, with a loaded vehicle with an underpowered engine. The driver is also a n extremely rude man. Your foot touches the dashboard by accident, he is at you. My wife was leaning forward to get something from her bag on the dashboard, and he just leaned across, while driving, and pushed her back across her chest. He said he could not see the side mirror. But, at that time, we were driving right up against some trucks parked on the side of the road, waiting for the tunnels to open. And to just rudely shove a strange woman is pathetic - a complete lack of manners and education. He also claimed we were "closing the door to hard". What an oaf. The tour itself was unprofessional. The tour guide is rude and barks instructions at people. It seems he was more concerned with having a smoke break with his friends from other tour groups. On the way back we were dropped off next to the road in Gudauri, after confirming many times with the tour guide (who was also the manager in the office the day we booked) that we can come back to Tbilisi with them. All good so far. We stayed for 2 nights, as there was a lot of snow and we went skiing on the Gudauri slopes. The following morning we tried to arrange the pick-uptime. Sent an SMS - no response. Then the hotel owner called them. All of a sudden this returning with them was impossible. They don't operate this way. No amount of explanation would sway whoever answered the phone. He also refused to give me his name. In fact, he even threatened me when I said I will post a review detailing this course of events. We were forced to take a marshrutka back to Tbilisi at our own expense, even though we paid for a return trip with promises that we could interrupt it the way we did. Quick to take your money and make promises, but slow on delivery. And not even always deliver on the promises. This organisation should be banned from working with tourists. They are untrustworthy, greedy and clearly not interested in giving a good experience. All that matters is taking the money. Use them at your own peril.We had so much fun. The guide was so thorough and answers questions very well. Very fun and informative trip. Thank you George! (travel guide).
We had so much fun. The guide was so thorough and answers questions very well. Very fun and informative trip. Thank you George! (travel guide).It was a pleasant experience and knowledgeable tour, and big shout out for mr. George our tour guide
It was a pleasant experience and knowledgeable tour, and big shout out for mr. George our tour guideone of the best tour experience ever! Thanks to Star Line Travels and our Tourguide Geroge! Well recommended.
one of the best tour experience ever! Thanks to Star Line Travels and our Tourguide Geroge! Well recommended.A very informative guide with attention to detail, positive attitude together with many different descriptive aspects of the entire full day guided tour. Very nice part of the world, once leaving Tblisi for the much needed higher ground, together with plenty of "back in time history" for points o...
A very informative guide with attention to detail, positive attitude together with many different descriptive aspects of the entire full day guided tour. Very nice part of the world, once leaving Tblisi for the much needed higher ground, together with plenty of "back in time history" for points of note as the day unfolds. A few pit stops on the way to strech legs, have food and drinks outbound and on the return leg of the journey. Kazbegi is a hidden diamond and I will get to know that region more in detail in the very future, amongst others without any doubts. A very big "thank you" to George the tour guide.The tour guide is excellent and speak English Organized and always on time Very helpful and friendly Recommended.....
The tour guide is excellent and speak English Organized and always on time Very helpful and friendly Recommended.....