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Kazbegi Tours from Tbilisi 2026

One- and two-day trips with a guide. Gergeti Trinity Church, the Georgian Military Highway, the Truso Valley.

Kazbegi — Gergeti Trinity in 1 day

Timur will show you a route up to Gergeti Trinity with a view you won't find in tourist brochures — past the highlanders' pastures.

Departure at 9:00. Ananuri Fortress, the Zhinvali Reservoir, Gudauri (optional), Stepantsminda. Gergeti Trinity by jeep or on foot. Views of Mt Kazbek (5,047 m). Lunch at a local restaurant. Back around 21:00.

Kazbegi + Kakheti — mountains and wine

Timur will show you Kazbegi in the morning without tourists — staying overnight up there lets you set off at 6:00 and watch the sunrise above the clouds.

Day 1: Kazbegi, Gergeti Trinity, night in Stepantsminda. Day 2: morning in Kazbegi, then on to Kakheti via Mtskheta. Sighnaghi, Bodbe, a wine tasting in a family cellar. Back in the evening.

⏲ 2 days / 1 night 🏠 night in Kazbegi

from ₾550 / person

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2 days · winter

Gudauri + Kazbegi — winter tour with an overnight stay

A night in Gudauri right by the slopes: a full day of skiing, then the Cross Pass in the morning while the road is clear.

Day 1: the Gudauri slopes, gear rental and instructors on site, a night at a hotel with breakfast. Day 2: the Cross Pass, Stepantsminda, snowy Gergeti.

⏲ 2 days 🏠 night in Gudauri

from ₾520 / person

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Off the beaten path

Truso Valley — colourful springs

Timur will show you the orange mineral cascades and the Tevdore glacier — a place only a few travellers ever reach.

The Truso Valley lies 30 km from Kazbegi along the Terek River. Mineral springs that freeze in winter and glow bright orange in summer, the Tevdore glacier, a 14th-century church in the mountains. Jeep only. Can be added to a Kazbegi tour or done on its own.

⏲ 10 hours 🂲 glacier + springs

from ₾265 / person

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Ski / summer

Gudauri — along the Georgian Military Highway

Timur will show you a viewpoint above the Aragvi Valley — one of the best photo spots on the entire Georgian Military Highway.

Gudauri is a ski resort 100 km from Tbilisi. In winter: runs and lifts. In summer: hiking trails, alpine meadows, paragliding. A stop on the way or a full day at the resort.

⏲ 10–12 hours 🏘 2,196 m

from ₾225 / person

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Horse riding

Horse riding in Stepantsminda — to Gergeti on horseback

Timur will show you the Gergeti plateau on a calm horse — a rider's shot against Mt Kazbek and Trinity Church that you can't take from a car window.

A horseback ride from the foot of Kazbek up to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church. No riding experience needed — the horses are calm, and a briefing and escort are included. Season roughly May to October.

⏲ ~3 hours on horseback 🏘 2,170 m

from ₾240 / person

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Kazbegi tour route — stops along the way

The Georgian Military Highway — 212 km of history and nature from Tbilisi to the Russian border.

Ananuri Fortress (60 km from Tbilisi)

A 12th–17th-century fortress on the shore of the Zhinvali Reservoir. Two towers, an old church with frescoes and a panoramic viewpoint over turquoise water. The fortress guarded the roads to Tbilisi from the Caucasus side. Free entry. The first must-stop on the road to Kazbegi — 30–40 minutes.

Zhinvali Reservoir

Turquoise-green water in a mountain valley — a view that is hard to put into words. The reservoir is man-made, created in 1984. The medieval village of Zhinvali lies beneath the water — in dry years the ruins of towers rise above the surface. The best views are from the road 1–2 km past Ananuri.

Gudauri (100 km)

A ski resort at 2,196 m. In winter it is a must-stop: 70 km of runs, lifts and views of the Main Caucasus Range. In summer there is a viewpoint above the Aragvi Valley with a paragliding launch. Gudauri is +15–18°C in summer — a chance to step out and breathe mountain air after the Tbilisi heat.

Stepantsminda (Kazbegi, 157 km)

The town at the foot of Mt Kazbek. About 2,000 people live here, most of them working in tourism. You'll find guesthouses, restaurants with Kazbek views and gear rental. From the town centre to Gergeti Trinity it is 1.5 hours on foot or 15 minutes by jeep. Stay overnight and you'll watch Kazbek at sunrise from your window.

Gergeti Trinity (2,170 m)

The 14th-century Holy Trinity Church is Georgia's most photographed spot. It stands on a green hill at 2,170 m with Mt Kazbek (5,047 m) behind it. Inside are medieval frescoes and relics that survived the wars. Free entry. In July–August there are queues for jeeps. The best time is 7–9 am or after 17:00.

Dariali Gorge

North of Stepantsminda, the Terek gorge runs towards the Russian border. Sheer cliffs 400–500 m high and Dariali Monastery set into the rock. One of the narrowest passages through the Caucasus range — a branch of the Great Silk Road ran right here. On request, it can be added to the standard Kazbegi tour.

When to go to Kazbegi

The road is open all year — and Kazbegi looks different in every season.

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Spring (April–May)

Snow on the peaks, green slopes, the first flowers. Few tourists. Sometimes the road up to Gergeti Trinity is still closed — on foot only. The best time for anyone who prefers Kazbegi without the crowds.

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Summer (June–August)

Green alpine meadows and Mt Kazbek in full view. July–August is the peak: queues of tourists up to Gergeti Trinity. An early start saves the day. Temperatures in Kazbegi: +18–22°C — perfect after the Tbilisi heat.

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Autumn (September–October)

Golden slopes and red shrubs on the flanks of Kazbek. The best light for photos. Fewer tourists. September is the most beautiful month. Nights are already cold (0–5°C), days are warm.

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Winter (November–March)

Snowy Kazbegi — cosy and atmospheric. Gudauri on the way runs as a ski resort. Kazbegi is completely white. The road is open (in winter it closes only during avalanche risk). Almost no tourists.

Altitude sickness — should you worry?

Gergeti Trinity is at 2,170 m. At this altitude most people feel no discomfort at all. Mild signs of altitude sickness (headache, slight dizziness) are possible only for people above 2,000 m for the first time. Drink plenty of water, take it slow — and you'll be fine. Climbing Mt Kazbek (5,047 m) is mountaineering and is not part of the tour.

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Kazbegi tour — frequently asked questions

How much is a Kazbegi tour from Tbilisi?

A one-day Kazbegi tour from Tbilisi starts from ₾175 per person for a group of 2 or more. The price includes transport and a guide for the whole day. The 2-day Kazbegi + Kakheti tour starts from ₾550. The Truso Valley is a separate trip from ₾265.

How far is Kazbegi from Tbilisi?

Tbilisi to Stepantsminda (Kazbegi) is 157 km. By car with a guide it takes 2.5–3 hours along the Georgian Military Highway, with stops at Ananuri Fortress and the Zhinvali Reservoir. The road is so scenic that the time flies.

Can I walk up to Gergeti Trinity Church?

Yes. The hike from Stepantsminda to Gergeti Trinity takes about 1.5–2 hours: 5 km with 600 m of elevation gain. The trail is well marked, and in summer it crosses flowering meadows. A jeep can be hired on the spot for about ₾20–25 return. Your guide will help arrange either option.

When is the best time to visit Kazbegi?

The road is open all year. Spring (April–May): snow plus fresh green, few tourists. Summer (June–August): peak season and crowds, so leave early. Autumn (September–October): golden slopes, the best photos, fewer people. Winter (November–March): snowy Kazbegi, silence, and Gudauri on the way.

What is the Truso Valley and is it worth visiting?

Truso is a mountain valley 30 km from Kazbegi along the Terek River. Its highlight is the colourful mineral springs: bright orange from iron oxides in summer, frozen into unusual shapes in winter. There is also the Tevdore glacier and a medieval church in the mountains. The route is quiet — most travellers have never heard of it. It can be added to a Kazbegi tour or done as a separate day.

Kazbegi tour 2026

Gergeti Trinity and the Caucasus mountains — in 1 day

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