Skip to content
Georgia Boliday
Group TourHistoryLong Day

Vardzia, Khertvisi & Rabati from Akhaltsikhe

Shorter drive, more time in the caves

NewAspindza, Samtskhe-JavakhetiBy Meskheti Heritage Tours
Duration
7 Hours
Group size
1 - 18 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Departs / returns
09:30 AM – 04:30 PM (Approx.)
Guide languages
English, Russian, Turkish
Starts from
Akhaltsikhe
Transport
A/C minibus
Style
History, Culture

Overview

Walk through the 12th-century cave monastery of Vardzia carved into the cliff under Queen Tamar, explore the restored Rabati fortress in Akhaltsikhe and taste the famous mineral water in Borjomi Central Park.

Highlights

  • Vardzia caves
  • Rabati Castle
  • Borjomi Park
  • Khertvisi Fortress

Itinerary

  1. 07:30

    Hotel pickup

    Early departure towards Borjomi.

  2. 10:00

    Borjomi Central Park

    Taste the mineral water at the source.

  3. 12:00

    Rabati Castle

    Explore the multicultural fortress complex.

  4. 14:30

    Vardzia cave monastery

    Guided walk through tunnels, chapels and cave rooms.

  5. 20:30

    Return to Tbilisi

    Drop-off at your hotel.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Booking options

Standard

Online payment · $40 per adult

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees

07:30 — Hotel pickup: Early departure towards Borjomi.

10:00 — Borjomi Central Park: Taste the mineral water at the source.

12:00 — Rabati Castle: Explore the multicultural fortress complex.

14:30 — Vardzia cave monastery: Guided walk through tunnels, chapels and cave rooms.

20:30 — Return to Tbilisi: Drop-off at your hotel.

Small group (max 8)

Online payment · $55 per adult

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Tbilisi
  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Comfortable A/C minibus
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance fees

07:30 — Hotel pickup: Early departure towards Borjomi.

10:00 — Borjomi Central Park: Taste the mineral water at the source.

12:00 — Rabati Castle: Explore the multicultural fortress complex.

14:30 — Vardzia cave monastery: Guided walk through tunnels, chapels and cave rooms.

20:30 — Return to Tbilisi: Drop-off at your hotel.

Meeting point

Akhaltsikhe, Rabati castle main gate

Open in Maps

Good to know

  • Involves climbing steep steps in the cave city.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

Reviews

Reviews from travellers

No reviews yet

No reviews yet

You might also like

Vardzia & Rabati Castle

Aspindza, Samtskhe-Javakheti

Vardzia & Rabati Castle

Cave City & Borjomi Park

  • 12 - 13 Hours
  • 1 - 18 People
  • Next: Oct 6
New

From

$60

Private Vardzia & Borjomi Journey
Last-minute deal

Aspindza, Samtskhe-Javakheti

Private Vardzia & Borjomi Journey

Overnight in a Borjomi spa hotel

  • 2 Days / 1 Night
  • 1 - 4 People
  • Next: Oct 5
New

From

$303.75

From

$40 per adult

Check availability