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PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS 44/II, Kote Apkhazi (Leselidze) St. Tbilisi, Georgia (+995832) 98 74 00 reservations@caucasustravel.com |
DAY TRIP TO CAUCASUS MOUNTAINS – STEPHANTSMINDA (FORMER KAZBEGI)This tour leads us to Khevi provinces by the historic “Georgian Military Highway”. So called by Russian King Alexander I, this route actually dates from before the first century BC and is still important as one of the only links to Russia through the Caucasus Mountains.
Day 1. Tbilisi - Stephantsminda (Former Kazbegi) - Tbilisi
Drive through the alpine meadows and fields of yellow Rhododendron. In picturesque Truso Gorge enjoy jeep tour; After picnic lunch at a nice spot, visit Gergety Trinity church (14th cc) the main altar of Khevi province, located on top of Gergeti Hill; If lucky with weather, see beautiful views of snow-capped mountain Kazbek (Mkinvartsveri), an extinct volcano reaching to 5047 meter, overlooking Stepantsminda. Late afternoon drive back to Tbilisi; En rout short stop to visit Ananuri architectural Complex (16th-17th cc);
The rates based on double room accommodation
1 person 315 USD
1 person +1 person 350 USD
Prices include:
• Transportation by 4x4.
• Cultural tours Guide
• Mineral water
Catering
• 1 x picnic lunch (lunch boxes)
Prices do not include:
Alcohol beverages; Travel insurance; Dinner
What to bring with:
Warm jacket; Raincoat; Sport shoes;