Mountain tour - Kazbegi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Mountain Tour - Kazbegi⌄

   Jinvali, is an artificial water reservoir located on the river Aragvi. The dam has been built in 1986. Zhinvali territory was an archaeological sight. Even though, the history of the city is lost, now the lake awes its visitorswith stunning views and beautiful colors year-round.

   From the deep gorge of Mount Kazbek on a small river Guleletiskali cascades the stream of water is discharged, forming the Gveleti waterfall. The height of the waterfall is 25 meters. The width of the top of the waterfall is about 2 meters, and the width of the water flow reaches 4 meters. The gorge consists of slates, which are covered with andesitic lava.

   Stepantsminda, is a townlet in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region of north-eastern Georgia. Historically and ethnographically, the town is part of the Khevi province. It is the center of the Kazbegi Municipality.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch box (sandwich, vegetables, fruits) · Dinner: You will taste Georgian traditional healthy food and organic wine made in “qvevri".

   Overnight: Guest House

2. 2Mountain Tour - Kazbegi⌄

   The gorge begins at the confluence of the river Chkheri and ends near Upper Lars. The Gorge itself is 11 km long. Here granite cliffs tower over the road, which runs along a narrow shelf above the river.

   The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch box (sandwich, vegetables, fruits) · Dinner: You will taste Georgian traditional healthy food and organic wine made in “qvevri".