Vardzia, Borjomi & Rabati Tour (Monday-Thursday-Saturday)
Programm:
A tour of Vardzia, Borjomi, and Rabati brings together some of southern Georgia's most striking historical and natural attractions - a cave monastery carved into a mountainside, a mineral-water resort town, and a fortress shaped by centuries of shifting cultures.
Vardzia
A remarkable cave monastery complex dating back to the 12th century, carved into the cliffs of the Erusheti Mountain in southern Georgia.
- Cave network: churches, chapels, dwellings, storerooms, and even a throne room carved directly into the rock.
- Architecture and history: one of the finest examples of Georgia's cultural and religious heritage.
- Panoramic views of the surrounding landscape from the cliffside complex.
Borjomi
A picturesque resort town famous for its natural mineral springs, set in the Borjomi Gorge and surrounded by Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.
- Walks through the park: fresh mountain air and diverse flora and fauna.
- Borjomi mineral water: sample the town's renowned water, prized for its distinctive taste and reputed health benefits.
- Historic sites: the Romanov Palace and Borjomi Park round out a visit to the town.
Rabati Castle
A medieval fortress in Akhaltsikhe, originally built in the 9th century and extensively restored over time.
- Architectural mix: Georgian, Ottoman, and Persian influences reflected across the complex.
- Fortified walls, towers, a mosque, a church, and museums offering insight into the region's layered history.
- Panoramic views of Akhaltsikhe and the surrounding countryside from the castle grounds.
This tour through Vardzia, Borjomi, and Rabati is a great pick for travelers interested in Georgia's cave cities, fortresses, and mineral springs, and pairs well with other multi-day Georgia tours - Kakheti, Kazbegi, or a Gori and Uplistsikhe day tour - as part of a broader Georgia vacation package.