Kazbegi Day Tour — Ananuri, Gudauri & Gergeti Trinity

Overview

Drive north from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway, one of the most scenic roads in the Caucasus. You will stop at the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir, explore the Ananuri fortress, make a stop in Pasanauri, famous for khinkali, and continue through alpine scenery past Gudauri and the Jvari (Cross) Pass to Stepantsminda. The highlight is Gergeti Trinity Church (2,170 m) with Mount Kazbek rising behind it. Transfer and guide are included.

Route highlights

1. Zhinvali Reservoir viewpointA first photo stop above the turquoise water of the Zhinvali Reservoir, with mountains rising on every side.
2. Ananuri FortressA fortress complex of the 16th–17th centuries on the bank of the reservoir, with two churches, a watchtower and stone walls.
3. PasanauriA mountain town where the White and Black Aragvi rivers meet, known for khinkali, Georgia’s famous dumplings.
4. GudauriOne of Georgia’s main ski resorts at about 2,200 m, with sweeping alpine views over the valley.
5. Jvari (Cross) PassThe highest point of the Georgian Military Highway, where the road crosses the Greater Caucasus.
6. Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)The mountain town below Mount Kazbek (5,054 m), gateway to the Kazbegi region.
7. Gergeti Trinity ChurchThe 14th-century Trinity Church at 2,170 m, on a hill above the town with Mount Kazbek behind it.

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