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Vardzia and Borjomi: Explore Georgia's Heritage
4.4
152 Ratings
T'bilisi
Explore the exquisite heritage sites of Vardzia and Rabati Castle, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Borjomi, a picturesque resort town in Georgia.
Explore the exquisite heritage sites of Vardzia and Rabati Castle, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Borjomi, a picturesque resort town in Georgia.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vardzia - Vardzia is a remarkable cave site in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century. It is carved into the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave…
- Vardzia - Vardzia is a remarkable cave site in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century. It is carved into the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. Beyond the bell tower, the complex ascends to nineteen tiers, with steps leading to a cemetery. The infrastructure includes access tunnels, water facilities, and defensive provisions. Vardzia is being considered for future inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a Cultural Site.
- Borjomi Central Park - Borjomi is a charming resort town in south-central Georgia, situated on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is renowned for its mineral water, which is Georgia’s top export, the Romanov summer palace, and the World Wide Fund for Nature site Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. Borjomi also boasts the largest ecologically themed amusement park in the Caucasus.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fee in Borjomi Park. 5 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Vardzia Complex. 17 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Rabati Fortress. 18 GEL per person.
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Admission fee in Borjomi Park. 5 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Vardzia Complex. 17 GEL per person.
- Admission fee in Rabati Fortress. 18 GEL per person.
Additional Information
Vardzia is a historic cave complex in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century, carved into the slopes of Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels,…
Vardzia is a historic cave complex in southern Georgia, originating from the 12th century, carved into the slopes of Erusheti Mountain on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Archaeological findings indicate that Vardzia was inhabited even earlier, during the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore the bell tower, main church, cave dwellings, rooms, chapels, pharmacy, and wine cellars. The site features infrastructure such as access tunnels, water systems, and defensive structures. Vardzia is being considered for future inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a Cultural Site.
Borjomi is a charming resort town in south-central Georgia, situated on the edge of the Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park. The town is renowned for its mineral water, which is Georgia’s leading export.
- No minimum age required
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Dress code is smart casual
- No health restrictions
Location
44 Kote Afkhazi St
Kote Afkhazi Street
Tour starts from the joint of Meidan square and Metekhi bridge,and the main clock located in the heart of old Tbilisi town. There, you can find CitySightseeing Tbilisi office and our mini bus-stop.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(152 Ratings)
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Shemozw
Nov 24, 2025
Amazing Tour - I was exploring Georgia as a solo traveler and chose this tour. I had an amazing time with the guide, he was very knowledgeable, the car was super clean and comfy. All the details in the itinerary was done, the restaurant they chose was perfect and also very affordable I do recommend it
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Sander
Sep 12, 2025
Very nice trip: good food and interesting stops - Very pleasant drive from Tbilisi to Vardzia. We did several stops. However, a small van so you always lean with your knees against the seat in front of it and the heating was sometimes put on which was far too hot. The guide was very good. Nino could switch very quickly from Georgian, to Russian and English. She spoke both languages perfectly. She could tell the background and history of the places we drove past or stopped. She was also very helpful to the travelers who were not walking well. Vardzia was magnificent. Borzhimi a little less but still pleasant in the end. Very nice trip! Especially when you don’t get that far south, it’s useful to do the trip because the road is no mean feat. Also nice eaten in the restaurant on Vardzia.
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Robertocarenzi
Aug 4, 2025
Amazing experience - It was truly amazing, places to see are wonderful but the guide and the driver made the day perfect. Funny, kind, always ready to explain and answer questions, but also to chill and have a laugh all together. That was perfect!!
Roberto from Italy
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C_cileh511
Aug 4, 2025
Great experience!!. - Gorgious landscape! Amazing!
Very well organized by the company
Guide and car driver are lovely. Always there to answer my questions and always with a smile on their faces, which is so appreciable !
Even the day was long, I did not see the time runing!
I highly recommend this tour which I will always remember thanks to the persons who carried on us !!
Cécile de France
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Juniorrk7141vg
Aug 4, 2025
Exploring the ancient caves of Vardzia - Exploring the ancient caves of Vardzia was truly a remarkable experience, and I am grateful for the opportunity to have visited. The intricate architecture and history of the site were captivating, offering a glimpse into the past. Having George as our tour guide enriched the journey, as his knowledge and enthusiasm were evident throughout the day. Overall, the day trip was a memorable adventure, leaving a lasting impression of wonder.
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J5291nbmichalb
Aug 1, 2025
Vardzia is worth it. - Really unique experience, Vardzia built into a cliff is something you don’t see every day, recommended to experience.
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Ellenvr8836jl
Aug 15, 2025
Beautiful places, great host, bad driver. - Ana our guide was great! She has a lot of knowledge and is very energetic. Her love for Georgia is so infectious. The only thing what wasn’t so pleasant was the driver. He drove like a maniac and we didn’t feel safe at all.
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Karen_ctravel
Jan 28, 2025
Its good for Russian travellers but not for English speaking ones - There was not much interaction with the group. It was mainly focused on Russian speakers than English ones even if we booked an English tour. Anna was our tour guide and she tried her best but its all mainly in Russian so we were just meh about the whole experience.
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Vance_s
Sep 6, 2025
CANCELED 9P the night before - Was notified twelve hours before the tour was to begin that it had been canceled. Alternatives were provided, but that is a lame alternative, especially as I had already toured or the dates were after after my departure.
Extremely inconvenient and compelled me to scramble to connive alternate plans VERY quickly and remain disappointed as Vardzia was near the top of the list for places in Georgia I wanted to visit (the exceedingly late notification afforded no opportunity for assembling an alternative plan). I even had to submit a refund request! Whole Viator resolved the request promptly I was annoyed by the need to squander my vacation time to tend to an issue I was completely unresponsible for and damaged my enjoyment of Georgia.
PS. I was not going to write a review, but Viator keeps emailing requests, so here you have it.
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Jose
May 6, 2025
Poor management and painful customer service - After having the reservation made more than 1 month in advance, the previous night we were contacted by WhatsApp to tell us that part of the excursion will not be made, without giving us the option to cancel (since with less than 24 hours they do not refund the money) leaving only the option to accept or lose the money.
We did the excursion and commented that the driver was very aggressive in his driving and the van used we were very tight (I am 6'8" and 80 kilos, so I am medium size).
The guide who came on the tour was supposed to be English-speaking, but also Russian-speaking, but he set about explaining a large part in Russian with little explanation in English.
The sites visited, only worth the stone excavations of Vardzia.
The visit to Borjomi, is not of great value, just because of the legend of the Water Fountain.
If I had to choose with another excursion, this would be the last on the list, and less so with this operator
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