FROM TBILISI · BORJOMI, VARDZIA & RABATI DAY TRIPS
The long day south: a cave monastery carved into a cliff for Queen Tamar, a restored castle at Akhaltsikhe, and a spa park where the mineral water comes out of the ground. These 15 are compared on driving time, entry fees and how much of it you actually get to walk.
Air-conditioned day trip from Tbilisi to Vardzia caves, Rabati Fortress, and Borjomi, with guided commentary and paid-site ticket add-ons.
“Really interesting tour with a great guide. Good informations on tradition and history of Georgia. I highly recommend.”
Tbilisi day trip to Vardzia caves, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi mineral water, with AC, WiFi, and chacha. Entry fees extra.
“The driver is awesome. He is friendly, guided us and played wonderful music on board (i liked 90% of the song in his playlist). He literally and metaphorically carried this trip. I appreciate, Vladimer (the driver) efforts in doing so much for us. He made us enjoy the trip despite the fact we did not have all that we should’ve had. He allowed us to explore the areas at our pace. Some we took longer, others shorter. He stopped for us at the supermarket, midway from departure point. Also, he told us to tell him when we are hungry, so he stops over for lunch. Even at our destinations, he…”
Full-day small-group tour from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati, and Vardzia, with guided history, scenic stops, and classic cave-fortress wonder.
“Mixed language groups can be tricky. Gets worse when you are only English speaking couple in a group of Russian speakers. The guide begins to discount your presence, maybe subconsciously. Vardiza, though a mediaeval marvel, requires extreme physical effort to get in and get out. My wife could not make it. This should have been mentioned upfront at the time of the booking.”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Vardzia, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi, with pickup, guide, and mineral water tasting.
“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”
Private full-day Borjomi National Park trip from Tbilisi with cave town Uplistsikhe, Borjomi Central Park trails, and Mtskheta, English guide.
“I’ve travelled to over 15+ countries & with different tours & honestly this one’s been unique. It’s never been a dull moment on our 5day girls trip & the 3 of us owe it to “Visit Georgia with George” & the absolutely amazing & awesome guide Mr George Edisherashvili. He’s smart,funny, adventurous, considerate,kind, sincere, skillful driver and the best guide from all my travel experiences. He took us to best wine spots - true quality ! His history briefs were never boring or long. Suggested the best spots according to our preference.Hands down this is surely our memorable trip thanks to GEORGE !! Thank you !!! U r the best…”
Winter ski day plus Borjomi mineral water in Georgia, with Kukushka train views, up to 15 people, and guide Paata support for beginners.
“We had an amazing trip to bakuriani with my family was beyond amazing, we really went all out and tried all the activities. We went skiing first and Paata was a person I will always appreciate as he taught me how to skii and probably will be a lifetime hobby now. We learned alot about georgia in depth and already planning our next visit. One of my favourite parts was visiting borjomi and trying out the natural mineral water. I definitely recommend this trip for anyone thinking about doing it especially with Paata.”
A long day from Tbilisi to Paravani Lake, Vardzia, Khertvisi, Atskuri qvevri beer, and Rabati Castle, with scenic breaks and flexible guides.
“Absolutely incredible tour and worth traveling to explore this area of Georgia! The scenery is spectacular and every spot on the intinerary exceeded my expectations. My guide, Irakli, went above and beyond to ensure the trip was a success. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the area and country, but he pointed out spots I would never have noticed. The entire trip was professionally organized and so worth it!”
A private day trip from Tbilisi that strings together Borjomi Central Park, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia Cave City, with WiFi, wine, and cable car.
“Where to even start. We had a limited amount of time due to our flight later in the evening, and Mamuka made sure we had plenty of time to see things and made sure our trip was very enjoyable. He’s truly a fantastic person, and I would highly recommend him and this tour!”
A full day from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia cave monastery, with guide, transport, mineral water breaks, and time to explore.
“This excursion involves a lot of travel 15 hours plus!! However is was a good experience. Our guide George gave a detailed and informative tour throughout. It's a long journey but there where plenty of toilet stops. The restaurant stop was also good.”
One-day private tour from Tbilisi to Khertvisi Fortress, Vardzia cave monastery, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Park, with a professional guide.
“Amazing Christian ruins. Caves man nade. Church was partuculary impressive. Frescos were still visible after hundreds of years. Our tour guide did an amazing job of reviewing history of the caves.”
Private 2-day trip from Tbilisi to Borjomi and Vardzia with Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Rabati, Paravani Lake and park time.
“Unforgettable trip from Tibilisi to Borjomi. Our recent journey to Borjomi was truly magical, Giga took us to many beautiful spots along the way, allowing us to capture breathtaking pictures and create lasting memories. His knowledge about Borjomi and willingness to share insights about the area added a whole new dimension to the trip. We were fortunate to visit some of the most famous places in the region, all thanks to Giga. If you're planning a trip to Borjomi, I wholeheartedly recommend Giga for a wonderful, informative, and picture-perfect adventure. Thank you for making our trip so special.”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Borjomi, Gori, Uplistsikhe, and Mtskheta, mixing views, relics, and rock-hewn history with VIP service.
“We had a great tour. Very friendly ang accomodating tour guides. Thank you very much Mamuka ang George....”
Tbilisi day trip to Vardzia cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi mineral springs with an English guide, A/C ride, and added-site tickets.
“Borjomi is so-so: there is almost nothing to do, only the nature (funicular and e-bus are overpriced). Vardia is underrated. Very unique atmospheric location. Restaurant there is also good. Fortresses are also interesting”
One day from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe cave town, and Borjomi mineral water. UNESCO views, rock-cut history, and free stops.
“I can not find words to describe our experience. We saw so many interesting things and knew about Georgia. If you don't have so much time you definitely need to book that tour! Friendly Georgia team just the best!”
Private full day trip from Tbilisi to Bakuriani and Borjomi, with mountain air, mineral water park, flexible stops, and transport.
“The scenic snow covered mountains. First time experience of Ski. The excellent Georgian cuisine. And the best part of the trip was David. Enthusiastic young lad who is passionate about showcasing Georgian culture to his clients. He doesn’t Read more”
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