vardzia day tour  (Tbilisi  – Dashbashi canyon – Paravani lake – Khertvisi castle – Vardzia – dinner time in vardzia – came back to Tbilisi)

Day tour starting at 8 am – from Tbilisi it’s not standard day tour, Because of high interest with this places we are making this trip. 2 day itinerary   is better for this and additional destinations*

vardzia day tour

Dashbashi canyon  – or canyon of Tsalka is one of the most impressive natural monuments of Georgia, green and beautiful all year long. Located 110km from Tbilisi and 2km from small town of Tsalka, in village Dashbashi, Dashbashi Canyon Natural Monument is a canyon carved by Ktsia (Khrami) River in the stream bed cut through the volcanogenic rocks of Dashbash volcanic plateau, distinguished by its rarity and biodiversity. It is located at 1,110-1,448 m above sea level.

Paravani Lake. – Is the largest lake in Georgia, located at an altitude of 2,073 meters above sea level. There are mountains behind the lake and this creates a wonderful scenery. The place is very lonely – road, grasslands, lake, mountains, huge space, so be sure to visit this place.This lake I S THE biggest in the country. Behind him you can see Samara ridge. It is worth noting that there is enough space desert. Paravani has altitude 2073 m.

Khertvisi fortress. is a medieval fortress on the border of Samtskhe and Javakheti, it stands on the strategically important venue, at the confluence of rivers Paravani and Mtkvari, on the high rocky mountain. Its name is related to the geographic location of the fortress. Khertvisi fortress comes across in historical sources from XI century. In 1578-1829 Khertvisi fortress was the seat of Ottoman garrison and administrative center. It has an unaccessible citadel, court church.vardzia day tour. fb contact

vardzia day tour

Vardzia caves  – was erected in the 12th-13th centuries. During the rule of George III and his daughter of Tamara. For the purpose of the southern boundaries of Georgia protection. It is a multi-storied complex with streets. Tunnels and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, fortresses, baths, libraries dwelling houses and so forth. The territory of Samtskhe-Javakheti served as a barrier separating the rest of the country from the Moslem world. It is also favorite touristic place in Georgia.

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