Medieval Kingdom of Georgia Full-Day Private Tour to Vardzia - Rabati - Khertvisi from Tbilisi

Name: Medieval Kingdom of Georgia Full-Day Private Tour to Vardzia - Rabati - Khertvisi from Tbilisi
Brand: Taste of Georgia
SKU: e8811b37-f636-43eb-8926-845211363f09

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Summary

In the morning guide and driver will pick up you from your accommodation place in Tbilisi and from there you'll start your journey. Travel will be by comfortable car on the road which conect middle and south part of Georgia. Then head towards Javakheti, known as the south of the Georgian Medieval Kingdom, where castles and monasteries steel keep enormous cultural and historical legacy and wealth. Your first stop is lake Paravani. it's volcanic and one of the largest lakes in Georgia, which is on 2100 meters from sea level. its great place to enjoy with landscape and making incredible pictures for memories. Next stop is overlook on Khertvisi historical fortress which located on the rock between two rivers Mtkvari and Paravani, historically it was strategic place for control south part of Georgia. Continue your ride to cultural heritage site Vardzia, It was the endowment of King Tamara built during the period between XII - XIII centuries, with its and her father monumental paintings in the years the reign of Golden age of Georgian kingdom. On the last stop you will explore the Castle Rabati with unique museum exhibitions and religious temples such as a a mosque, and ruins of Islamic education center, old manuscripts, archaeological artifacts, ethnographic objects, collection of old carpets and more. ITINERARY: • From Tbilisi to Paravani lake - Paravani (volcanic-tectonic lake) • Khertvisi fortress (10th c. ) • Vardzia cave complex (12th-13th cc. rock-cut monastery) is significant in many respects: unique natural conditions contributing to the specific micro climate and landscape, historical context and diversity of cultural heritage • Akhaltikhe castle (Rabati) - (9th - 19th cc. )Back to Tbilisi by highway

Tour info

Duration

12 hours - 14 hours

Why take this tour?

Discover South part of Georgia’s four most visited sights including volcanic Lake Paravani, Rabati Castle, Khertvisi fortress and medieval Cave complex Vardzia during a memorable Private or Small Group Day Trip departing from Tbilisi. This regions and places are significant in many respects: unique natural conditions contributing to the specific micro climate and landscape, historical context and diversity of cultural heritage. Join Tour to visit Vardzia cave complex which rises high atop a cliff where amazing views can be captured and stop for lunch during free time around the river Mtkvari. Also possible to explore the walls of Rabati Castle and then observe colorful landscape of Akhaltsikhe from the highest tower.