Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi: Explore Georgia's History

Embark on a full-day private tour in Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the historical cave city of Vardzia, visit the medieval fortress of Rabati, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vardzia - Explore the Cave City: Vardzia
    Visit the Churches
    Learn About Georgian History
    Enjoy the Scenic Views

  • Rabati Castle - Explore the Castle
    Visit the Mosque
    See the Church

  • Borjomi Central Park - Explore Borjomi-
    Taste the Famous Borjomi Mineral Water
    Relax in the Local Nature

What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Admission to The Borjom’s Park - 5 GEL(Lari)
  • Admission to The Vardzia - 17 GEL(Lari)
  • Admission to The Rabati - 18 GEL(Lari)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Vardzia is a historically significant city engraved into the mountainside and consists of a complex network of rooms, corridors, and staircases. This prime historical landmark in Georgia educates its visitors about the nation’s heritage and traditions.
Rabati, a medieval fortress, has been refurbished and conserved over many centuries, exhibiting a…

Location
15 Abano St
Abano Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Freedom16855463937
Feb 11, 2026
Mountains of Georgia - We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our guide Timur for an absolutely amazing tour in the mountains of Georgia! It wasn’t just an excursion — it was a truly soulful journey. Timur is a true professional: he shares fascinating stories, history, and local legends, and shows places you won’t find in any guidebook. The tour was perfectly planned, the views were breathtaking, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. We especially appreciated his attentiveness, great sense of humor, and genuine care for every guest. Thanks to Timur, we experienced the real Georgia — beautiful, majestic, and full of life. If you’re looking for unforgettable emotions, stunning photos, and a tour you’ll remember with a smile — Timur is the perfect choice
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Richard_m
Nov 28, 2025
Fascinating day out of Tbilisi - 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.
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Katyap896
Sep 15, 2025
Tour in Georgia you mast go! - Another great Day in Georgia – With Omari & Joni! (Can we give 6 stars?!) If you’re in Georgia and not doing the Full Day Private Tour to Vardzia, Rabati & Borjomi with Guide Omari and very professional driver Joni. It was a full-blown epic Georgian adventure, complete with ancient caves, castles, hilarious banter, and food so good we almost cried into our khinkali. Omari is basically a walking history book – if that book was also a stand-up comedian. He brought the past alive with stories, jokes, and fun facts. Joni was like a Georgian wine. Calm and professional, The nature in Georgia is unreal. Like, who designed this place? Mountains that look like fantasy movie sets, forests that make you want to burst into song, and then – BAM – you’re inside a 12th-century cave city in Vardzia feeling like an ancient monk with a smartphone. All was like a stepping into a medieval postcard! Borjomi? tastes like mineral water, and looks like a fairytale park. And…Food Stop of Dreams: Hold onto your forks – we stopped at Maspindzeli, and it was culinary magic. First, imagine bread that hugs your soul. Maconi soup – creamy, tangy, warm perfection in a bowl. Local wine – so good we almost proposed to the bottle. Our highlights- This tour is a must-do for couples, families, history nerds, nature lovers, and anyone who enjoys being amazed for 8+ hours straight. Omari is the ultimate host – funny, deeply knowledgeable, and a shining example of Georgian hospitality. We learned, we took about 800 photos, and we’ll be dreaming of caves and khachapuri for weeks. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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746burks
Aug 28, 2025
Excellent - Very interesting tour with experienced guide. We are very pleased. Timur also told us in great detail about Georgia's history, culture and traditions during the trip and interspersed many humorous stories. We can only recommend this tour.
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_k435oz
Aug 18, 2025
George is the best guide - The tour was amazing. Guide George knows his business 100%. Very interesting, fun and detailed. I'd love to take another tour with George.
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Annagn4659ze
Aug 5, 2025
vardsia - Were thrilled with this tour, it exceeded all expectations. Guide Tamara is very passionate about her work and completely immerses us in the history of Georgia. Although the tour lasted all day, thanks to a well-rounded itinerary, time flew by unnoticed. All the architecture including the monasteries and the rock town was incredible. very happy to go, thank you so much Tamara for such a wonderful time. And please send guide Mamuka to Vardzia more often.
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351ramif
Jul 26, 2025
Great experiance - Timur The tour gide was great ,informative and kind. I recommend Imperial Tours , with Timur. Acurate timing, nice restaurant for lunch, great spots and infomative guidance.
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Ramy
May 31, 2025
Amazing experience with excellent guide and driver - We really loved the trip. The driver Tengo and the guide Omari made the experience truly remarkable by being very welcoming, explaining everything thoroughly and answering all questions. Thank you!
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923shaynec
May 30, 2025
Perfect family trip for history and nature lovers! - We’ve just had an incredible trip to Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi. The tour has a good mix of historical sites and natural beauty. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Georgia for the first time. A special shoutout to our Guide, he was hilarious, highly informative and an all around good vibe - thank you Mamuka!
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Julia_a
Oct 3, 2025
Don’t book with them , not reliable company - We booked a private tour with this company 2 weeks in advance. 9 hours before the tour they called me and cancelled on me saying : they don’t have enough people to get us on private tour : our options are to join the crowd or get our money back . It was already late in the evening and it was so much stress ti arrange another tour with another company so late ! Don’t book with them , they are not reliable and can screw your vacation like they did with us .
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).