1 day Weekend tour to Gudauri/Kazbegi with local experts

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gergeti Trinity Church, Stepantsminda Georgia

09:00 am Leaving Avlabari Metro station
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10:00am ( 10 min Stop for coffee )
12:00 am Stepantsminda (kazbegi)
Stepantsiminda (Kazbegi) is known for its scenic location in the Greater Caucasus mountains, and is a center for trekkers and mountain climbing. Local attractions include
Mount Kazbegi itself and the alpine medows and forests of the surrounding Kazbegi Nature Reserve and Gergeti trinity Church Outside of town.
Therefore in Kazbegi village, we rent special car (4$ per person) to take us to the top of the mountain to visit Gergeti Trinity Church .
12:30 Gergeti holly trinity church
Gergeti Trinity church is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri and under Mount Kazbegi at an elevation of 2170 meters. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. in times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta including Saint Nino’s Cross were brought here for safekeeping. During the Soviet Era, all religious services were prohibited, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is now an active establishment of the Geoprgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church. From the church, you will get an epic panoramic view of the whole valley. The church due to its isolation in the steep mountainous area full of nature, it remains the most iconic tourist attraction in Georgia. We will be impressed with the view of Mount Kazbegi, which is 5047 m height.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dariali Restaurant and Hotel ***, Upper Gudauri ,0103,Gudauri,Georgia, Gudauri 0103, Georgia

14:00 Lunch
Unique possibility to have a lunch in beautiful nature. Try super delicious, homemade, traditional dishes, and most important Khinkali, because you are in homeland of this dumplings .

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Russian Georgian Friendship Monument, Georgian Military Highway, Gudauri 383085 Georgia

15:00 Gudauri . Activities or visit to Friendship Monument Georgia-Russia (optional)
The Russia–Georgia Friendship 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gudauri Ski Resort, Gudauri, Georgia

Gudauri ski resort, that is located on the south-facing plateau of the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. The resort is situated in the Stepantsminda district, at an elevation of 2,200 meters, above sea level with skiing area enjoying maximum exposure to the sun. Gudauri is located in the heart of the Caucasus Mountains. The resort takes on a whole new life as a fabulous sightseeing destination with fresh air, superior areas for horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking, paragliding, etc.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Georgian Military Highway, Ananuri Georgia

16:40 Confluence of two Rivers black and white Aragvi
The Aragvi River and its basin are in Georgia on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. The White Aragvi flows from Gudauri down to the town of Pasanauri, where it is joined by the Black Aragvi the main river of Gudamakari to the north-east. Together, these two rivers continue as, simply, "the Aragvi"; from Pasanauri, the Aragvi flows south-east to the JinvaliReservair, where it is joined by the Pshav Aragvi before flowing south to merge with the Mtkvari River by Mtskheta, , Eastern Georgia's ancient capital just north of Tbilisi.
17:10 Ananuri
Ananuri fortress dates to XVI-XVIII centuries and it is situated on the foreland by the river Aragvi . Ananuri was a castle and seat of the Eristavis (Dukes) of Aragvi, a feudal dynasty which ruled the area from the 13th century. The castle was the scene of numerous battles. This is perfect place for landscape
photography, there are amazingly beautiful views of the fortress and Jinvali reservoir together. The fortress remained in use until the beginning of the 19th century. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Jinvali Water Reservoir, 40 km to the North from Tbilisi, Tbilisi Georgia

Zhinvali, also Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi in Georgia. The building of the hydroelectric dam formed the Zhinvali Reservoir. The dam has been built in 1986.

You have probably noticed this perfect blue surface lake, if traveled to Gudauri or mount Kazbegi (Gergeti church) via Georgian military road. If not, and you are still planing your trip to this area, the chances are you will make a stop at Ananuri castle complex (which is located near Zhinvali water reservoir), but there is a small watching platform when approaching from Tbilisi - a perfect place for a group photo or as I prefer - landscape photography.

Duration: 10 minutes