Spend your day in the most beautiful region of Georgia! We will visit the Gudauri ski resort, the Ananuri architectural complex, the Zhinvali reservoir, and go up to the Gergeti Temple. The mountain serpentine will impress with its beauty and views of the Caucasus Range.
Military Georgian roadThe Georgian Military Road was built two hundred years ago, after Georgia joined the Russian Empire. In those years, the journey from Tiflis took at least a month. Along the entire route of the road there are Georgian ancient monuments: cathedrals, fortresses, watchtowers. On the Georgian Military Road there are Mtskheta (the ancient capital of Georgia) and the Jvari temple-monastery.
Zhinvali reservoir. The Zhinvali reservoir is rightfully considered one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. The turquoise mirror of the reservoir, spread between the mountain peaks, is unusually picturesque at any time of the year.
Ananuri. To the Cross Pass the road goes along the Aragvi River. We will stop in Ananuri, at the once impregnable fortress that served as a defense outpost and residence of the rulers of this region 400 years ago.
Gudauri— the youngest and most modern winter resort in Georgia, the calling card of the local ski resort. Located on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus Range, among snow-capped peaks and deep gorges dazzlingly shining in the sun, Gudauri boasts wide comfortable slopes of varying steepness, excellent snow cover from December to April, a mild climate without severe frosts and icy winds and, which is very pleasant, more than reasonable prices.
Church of the Holy Trinity Gergeti. The old Georgian church is located under Mount Kazbek, 2170 meters above the city of Stepantsminda (formerly Kazbegi) and the village of Gergeti, after which it is named. The church is widely known as the Church of the Holy Trinity Gergeti, which Georgians call its Gergeti Tsminda Sameba. The temple was built in the 14th century, but we don't know much about its history, although one of the 1906 guidebooks mentioned that the church was built on a site where pagan idols were worshiped. And in the 18th century, the church became a repository for the main Georgian relics, which were moved here during the Persian invasion of Tbilisi. For a long time, the temple served as a popular waypoint for travelers on the road connecting Russia and Georgia.
Languages of the tour
- Russian
- English
Route
- Zhinvali Reservoir
- Ananuri
- Gudauri
- Church of the Holy Trinity Gergeti
- Georgian Military Road
Information
Choose comfortable shoes and clothes for the tour.
Take a headscarf for visiting the temple.
Free tour cancellation: 72 hours before the start
Attractions
Ananuri Fortress is a historical complex in Georgia, located on the shore of Lake Tsnori. Built in the 16th century and served as the residence of Georgian princes. The fortress includes two castles, a church with stunning frescoes and extensive defensive walls. This is an important tourist site with historical and cultural significance for Georgia.
Gudauri is a ski resort in Georgia, located in the Gudauri Gorge at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. Known for its quality skiing and snowboarding trails, as well as excellent conditions for winter recreation. The region also offers a variety of hotels, restaurants and activities for tourists, making Gudauri a popular destination for winter outdoor activities.
The Arch of Friendship in Gudauri is a historical architectural structure symbolizing friendship and cooperation between Georgia and Russia. Located on an important transport route, this arch serves as a symbol of historical ties and friendship between the peoples of the two countries. It is also a popular stop for tourists, providing excellent views of the surrounding mountain scenery and serving as a place for photographs and memories.
Zhinvali Reservoir is one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. The lake is surrounded on all sides by green mountains covered with deciduous and pine forests.
The area of the mirror surface of the reservoir is 14 square meters. km, and the depth reaches 75 meters.
The Trinity Church in Gergeti (Gergetis Tsminda Sameba) is located at an altitude of 2,170 m at the foot of Kazbek along the Georgian Military Road in the Georgian village of Gergeti on the right bank of the Chkheri (tributary of the Terek), directly above the village of Stepantsminda.
Built in the 14th century, the shrine is the only cross-domed church in the Khevi region. A medieval bell tower has been preserved near the temple.
During Soviet times, the church was closed, but has now been returned to the Georgian Orthodox Church. Popular among tourists.