Day 3: Day Trip to Ananuri & Gudauri & Kazbegi
Breakfast at the hotel, pick up from the hotel heading to Ananuri Fortress - situated on the
foreland by the Aragvi River, not far from Zhinvali water reservoir and about 70 km from Tbilisi,
Georgia. It was built by the Dukes of Aragvi and its earliest parts date from the 13th century.
The fortress is on the UNESCO Tentative list. The fortress consists of two fortifications joined
by a crenellated curtain wall. The upper fortification with a large square tower, known as
Sheupovari, is well-preserved. The lower fortification, with a round tower, is mostly in ruins.
Gudauri Ski Resort - is a small touristic settlement and ski mountain resort located at the
altitude of 3,000m on the southern slopes of the Lesser Caucasus range of Georgia. Gudauri is
situated 120 km from Tbilisi. You can reach it by the Georgian Military Road for about 2 hours
by car. Once many well-known writers and poets such as: Alexander Griboedov, Alexander
Pushkin, Mikhail Lermonto.
We will go for the next sightseeing’s: Vladimir Mayakovsky and even Alexandre Dumas went by
it. Gudauri Panorama, Georgia – Russia Friendship Monument. The monument was built in
1983 to commemorate 200 years’ anniversary of the Treaty of Georgievsk (1783). This
agreement established Georgia as a protectorate of the Russian empire. What makes this
monument so popular among tourist though, is its picturesque location and chance to take
some photos that will make your friends sending dozens of questions about the location.
Definitely, the right time to stretch your legs and take some fresh air. Proceed for Sightseeing-
Visit Gergeti Trinity Church by delica (4X4)- located in Kazbegi municipality, 1 km from the
village Gergeti, 2200 meters above sea level. It is the most popular tourist destination in
Georgia. The Trinity Church of Gergeti, with its history and location. Back to the hotel Overnight
in Tbilisi.
Important Note: Trip to Kazbegi may be postponed or canceled due to weather conditions, as
the area is in high mountains and the situation on the road depends on weather conditions.
Meal: Breakfast