Georgia · Full day
Vardzia, Khertvisi & Rabati
A long but spectacular day to Queen Tamar's 12th-century cave city of Vardzia, with the Rabati castle and the Khertvisi fortress en route.
Highlights
Day by day
Drive south-west via Rabati Fortress (Akhaltsikhe); the medieval Khertvisi Fortress at the river junction; Vardzia — a cave monastery-city of 13 levels and 400+ rooms carved into the cliff, with a still-working frescoed church. Lunch near Vardzia. Long return to Tbilisi. _(Better as an overnight — see the 2–3 day southern tours.)_
What's included
Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver, throughout
- ✓Licensed guide in your language
- ✓Bottled water on board
- ✓All transfers and sightseeing listed in the programme
- Accommodation (quoted separately on request)
- International & domestic flights, and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Site entry and ticket fees
- Tips and personal expenses
Site entry and ticket fees are paid on site unless your programme states otherwise — your guide handles the timing and the queue.
Reselling this trip? Net rates and ready-made programmes for agencies, on request.
For Travel Agents →Itineraries are a starting point — we tailor pace, hotels and inclusions to you. Prices are provided on request.
Good to know
- How long is Vardzia, Khertvisi & Rabati?
- Vardzia, Khertvisi & Rabati is a full day covering Tbilisi–Vardzia. We can shorten or extend it around your dates.
- When is the best time to do Vardzia, Khertvisi & Rabati?
- It runs in the Apr-Oct window, when conditions are best.
- Are hotels included?
- Hotels are quoted on request, so you choose the category and we build the stay around the tour.
- Is this a private or group tour?
- This is a private tour with your own licensed guide and vehicle, on your own dates.