Borjomi, Vardzia & Rabati Castle Day Trip

See two of Georgia's most beautiful and symbolic monuments with this Borjomi, Vardzia & Rabati Castle Day Trip. You'll visit the monastery caves and wander through the charming town.

Day Trip Details

We'll meet on Kote Abkhazi Street in Tbilisi at the designated time and board the bus to Vardzia Monastery. The journey will take approximately 3 hours.

Located in Ajaltsije, this site features a cultural mix of a church, a mosque, and a synagogue across seven hectares.

After an hour's visit, we will head to Vardzia. You'll explore its many caves and the monastery built for defense due to its proximity to Turkey. The tour will last an hour and a half, highlighting frescoes in its church.

We'll stop for lunch in a small village before heading to the Borjomi Nature Reserve, where you can taste the precious spring waters. You will also walk through this small town and see the Romanovs summer palace.

The tour will conclude in Tbilisi at approximately 10 pm.

Itinerary Adjustments

Until March 2025, Rabati Castle cannot be visited due to a lighting issue. During this period, we will spend additional time exploring Borjomi and Vardzia.

Additional Info

To visit the places of worship, women must cover their hair, so please bring a scarf or shawl. Additionally, an average level of physical fitness is required to visit Vardzia due to the challenging route.