Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Explore Historical Sites and Natural Beauty

Embark on a group tour to Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi in ancient Georgia. Discover the historical cave city of Vardzia, the medieval fortress of Rabati, and the natural beauty of Borjomi. Immerse yourself in Georgian history, culture, and stunning landscapes.

Duration: 13 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vardzia - Explore the Cave City: Vardzia
    Visit the Churches
    Learn About Georgian History
    Enjoy the Scenic Views
    Travelers can explore the well-preserved caves and tunnels, see stunning frescoes and paintings, and learn about the rich history of the site, which dates back to the 12th century.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Admission to The Borjom’s Park - 5 GEL(Lari)
  • Admission to The Vardzia - 15 GEL(Lari)
  • Admission to The Rabati - 17 GEL(Lari)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Vardzia, a historical cave city etched into the mountainscape, links numerous chambers, corridors, and staircases. It’s a notable heritage site in Georgia where visitors can absorb the nation’s past and traditions.
Rabati is a reestablished medieval fortress presenting a distinct fusion of Islamic and Orthodox architectural styles to its visitors. Along…

Location
15 Abano St
Abano Street
Look for our guide holding a sign with our tour company name. The meeting point is easily accessible by public transport or taxi.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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S540ndtimb
Sep 16, 2025
Best day trip from Tbilisi! - Well paced trip between a range of attractions. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Overall great experience!
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Vladimir_m
Sep 16, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful trip! Timur, the guide told us lot of interesting information about the sites, and Georgia in overal. Beautiful views, very friendly atmosphere in the group. Highly recommended!
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Hadeel_m
Sep 16, 2025
Recommended Tour in Georgia - Was a great experience with Timur! Definitely an amazing way to spend a full day in Georgia, beautiful locations and great value. Our guide Timur was able to explain EVERYTHING and managed the group very well. Can’t recommend this more.
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357tanushreeg
Sep 4, 2025
Must go here! - The experience was worth it. Such beautiful and scenic views it was breathtaking. Definitely worth the money. The tour guide and drive experience was amazing. Special call out to Mamu our tour guide!
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Raul_b
Sep 4, 2025
We missed the tour, but.... - You might get emails saying that it starts at 7:30, but it actually starts at 7:00 sharp. We missed the tour. That said, Imperial Tours quickly arranged for us to get another tour to Gori, the guide was very helpful and knowledgeable, and the driver safe. If our trip to Gori is the standard of this company, then know that the tour to Vardzia should be a great experience for the cost.
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567levand
Sep 1, 2025
A Journey Through Time at Vardzia Cave City - We were visiting the Tbilisi and decided to go on a group tour to Vardzia Cave City, Rabati, and Borjomi. Despite the tour’s duration (approximately 13 hours), it was an enjoyable experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into Georgia’s history in both Russian and English language. The journey itself was a highlight, as we travelled through numerous small towns and villages, surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Overall, the tour was a delightful blend of history, culture, and nature. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Georgia.
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801millieb
Aug 28, 2025
Fantastic and fascinating day! - A truly Fantastic day! Timur was an amazing guide, he told lots of great stories and gave a great history of everything!!
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Alana
Sep 7, 2025
Great trip to Vardzia - Trip included three stops. Highlight was the carved 12 Century monastery at Vardzia. Many steps and a narrow descent with handrails. Incredible to see.
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Maya
Sep 26, 2025
Good but long - The tour was enjoyable, our tour guide Omar was great. Vardzia was one of the highlights of my trip for sure. Borjomi was okay, but most of the park was closed/under renovations. I didn’t like that our tour had both Russian and English speakers, so everything had to be explained twice in both languages. I also didn’t enjoy Rabati that much - I would’ve rather skipped that altogether, especially since it was already dark it wasn’t that enjoyable. We arrived back in Tbilisi after 23:30 which was many hours later than expected. None of this was the tour guide’s fault however - it’s mainly due to the way the tour was organized so no blame should be put on Omar :)
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Amale_a
Sep 28, 2025
Not worth it - Not worth it at all. 1- very long trip 17 hours 2- Vardzia is not really easy to walk in with all the stairs that are not safe 3- we reached Rabadi fortress at 7:15 pm (it closes at 8 pm) 4- Itinerary is not as mentioned 5- tour was supposed to start at 7am we left at 7:20 am 6- language was supposed to be English, most of the bus was russian so all the talk was in Russian and than the tour guide was summarizing in English.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).