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Vardzia Cave City & Rabati Castle Tour
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1 Day / 13-14 HoursSamtskhe-Javakheti Region

Vardzia Cave City & Rabati Castle Tour

A 13th-Century Cave City Carved Into a Cliff Face

Duration1 Day / 13-14 Hours
Group Size15 Max
LanguagesEnglish
DifficultyModerate
Best SeasonAll Year Round
Starting from
$175$145
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1 Day / 13-14 Hours

Day by Day Itinerary

Follow our carefully crafted itinerary through Georgia's most captivating destinations

Southern Georgia Heritage Route
Meals
6 Activities
Accommodation

A full circuit of southern Georgia's heritage sites — long in the vehicle, but each stop is a genuinely different chapter of the country's history.

Activities

  • Drive southwest through the Mtkvari river valley
  • Walk Borjomi Central Park and taste the mineral spring water
  • Photo stop at Khertvisi Fortress
  • Explore the cave city of Vardzia, including its frescoed church
  • Visit Rabati Castle in Akhaltsikhe
  • Return drive to Tbilisi

Meals

Not included

Accommodation

Day Trip

What's Included & Essential Info

Everything you need to know for your Georgian adventure

What's Included

  • Private vehicle and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Vardzia and Rabati Castle entry fees
  • Hotel transfers

Not Included

  • Lunch and beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
Optimal SeasonApril to November; Vardzia's cliffside paths can be slippery in winter
WeatherWarm and dry May-September; the site has little shade, so summer midday visits are hot

This is a long day in the vehicle (roughly 6 hours of driving total) — best suited to travelers who enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

  • Comfortable walking shoes — Vardzia involves stairs and uneven cave floors
  • Sun hat and sunscreen
  • Modest clothing for the churches and mosque
  • Camera
  • A light jacket for Borjomi, which sits higher and cooler than Tbilisi

Church Dress Code

Modest clothing required. Ladies need scarves and covered shoulders for Georgian Orthodox churches.

Travel Insurance

Comprehensive travel insurance is highly recommended for international travel.

Group Size

Small group experience limited to 15 guests maximum.

Languages

Tour conducted in English.