A detailed overview of excursions from Tbilisi to Georgia in Russian. What do they offer to see in the Georgian capital, its environs and other cities of the country? Prices for popular excursions in 2021. Reviews and advice of tourists.
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Currency exchange rate: 1 Georgian lari (GEL) ≈ 23 RUB.
Old Tbilisi with wine tasting
A bus and walking tour of the historical part of the city takes 3.5-4 hours. You will walk along narrow cobbled streets, look into cozy courtyards and admire the colorful architecture of Old Tbilisi. The guide will tell you about the ancient Metekhi temple, Meydan Square, Rike Park, the Bridge of Peace, the city's cathedral and the Narikala fortress. At the end - tasting of the best Georgian wines.
Price... A sightseeing tour of Tbilisi costs 33-37 GEL. Children under 10 years old - free. Ticket for climbing the cable car - 2.5 GEL.
Reviews of tourists... Many are satisfied with this excursion around Tbilisi in Russian.
Ovvovv: "Wonderful! We visited all the main attractions. A lot of impressions and photos. The story is lively and not tiring. Special thanks for the tasting. We tried 18 varieties of wines."
Larissa: "The excursion was fascinating, filled with stories about the everyday life and life of Tbilisi residents. The information is valuable and memorable. I recommend it to everyone who wants to have a really emotional and incendiary time! You will love Tbilisi as a native resident."
Georgian military road
An excursion from Tbilisi along one of the most picturesque mountain trails in Georgia lasts 9 hours. Tourists are shown the Zhinvali reservoir, the temple at the confluence of the Jvari rivers, the Ananuri fortress and the famous ski resort of Gudauri. You will see the Trinity Church, which is located at the foot of Mount Kazbek.
Price... The tour costs 74 GEL. For the ascent by off-road vehicles to the Church of the Holy Trinity in Gergeti, 10-15 GEL are paid extra.
Reviews of tourists
Avdjushe: "The beauty of the Georgian Military Road cannot be described, you need to see it. We were lucky - it was sunny! All the mountains and Kazbek were visible."
Mulya55: "A very interesting excursion, beautiful views, amazing nature. The guide spoke professionally and fascinatingly about the history and culture of Georgia. And most importantly, we managed to see the gray-haired Kazbek in all its glory: there was not a cloud over him."
Ancient capital of Georgia - Mtskheta
The excursion in Russian from Tbilisi to Mtskheta starts in the city center and lasts 3-4.5 hours. The former capital of the country and the cradle of Georgian Christianity is half an hour away. You will admire the mountains, visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the Jvari and Samtavro monasteries. After the religious shrines of Georgia, wine cellars and tasting of old wines await the participants.
Price... The tour costs 34-44 GEL.
Reviews of tourists
Indovent: "The guide tells interestingly. It seemed a little time in Jvari, it is beautiful there, I wanted to wander a little more."
Larissa: "It is incredible luck that we went to Mtskheta with Givi. If not for him, we would hardly have been able to feel what their faith, temples, heroes and saints mean for Georgians."
Wine Region of Georgia - Kakheti
If you want to get acquainted with provincial Georgia, take an excursion from Tbilisi to Kakheti. Tourists are taken to the winery, the ancient monastery of Bodbe, the house-museum of the artist Niko Pirosmani and the city of love Sighnaghi. Watch the life of the Kakhetians who grow grapes and bake bread. Learn the secrets of Georgian winemaking and taste the famous Kakhetian kebab with wine. The trip is calculated for 9 hours.
Price... The tour costs 52-69 GEL. Lunch and museum tickets are paid separately.
Reviews of tourists
Sme16: "I advise everyone. True, it is better to go to Kakheti when the weather is good and sunny, as in bad weather the Alazani Valley will not be visible."
Borjomi and Vardzia
One of the best excursions in Georgia in 2021 is a guided trip from Tbilisi to the famous resort of Borjomi. Walk around the resort town and cave buildings of Vardzia from the 12th century. Drink healing mineral water and taste delicious Meskhetian dishes - tenila cheese, tutmadzhi soup, khinkali with dried goose and fragrant Meskhetian khachapuri. The trip lasts over 12 hours.
Price... An excursion from different tour operators costs 88-109 GEL. Lunch at a homemade cheese dairy - 40 GEL, entrance to the territory of the cave city - 7 GEL, a walk in Borjomi Park - 2 GEL.
Reviews of tourists
Anna: "These are really non-tourist paths. What we wanted to see in Georgia, but could not even count on it. The beauty of the region is certainly interesting, but the peculiarity of this excursion is to see everyday life, the life of ordinary Georgian villages from the inside, to taste real homemade food."
Travel from Iberia to Colchis
The excursion from Tbilisi to Kutaisi takes you to the Golden Age of Georgia. Learn about the construction of the Surami Fortress, the ancient Bagrat Cathedral, Gelati Complex, and Motsameta Monastery. Admire the sights of Tskhaltubo and visit the Prometheus Cave. The trip lasts 9 hours.
Price... An excursion from Tbilisi with a Russian-speaking guide costs 485-550 GEL. A visit to the Prometheus cave is paid separately - 35 GEL.
Reviews of tourists
Artem: "The Prometheus Cave, in our opinion, is one of the brightest places in Georgia. It’s like you find yourself on another planet. I liked the Motsameta Monastery. There is a gorgeous view from there."
Lost Gorge and Narzan Valley
Those who like natural attractions like the excursion from Tbilisi across Georgia to the Truso mountain valley. The trip takes place in an all-wheel drive minevin and is designed for 8 hours. You will get acquainted with abandoned high-mountain villages and a picturesque fortress of the XIV century, taste real narzan and have a picnic among the mountains.
Price... An excursion for 1-5 people costs 400 GEL. Hit the road with your family or friends - it will be profitable!
Reviews of tourists
Elena: "We were in a place where there are practically no tourists. The views are shivering and shivering. The air is such that you can eat it. I just want to be in these places. Without everything, without amenities and infrastructure."
Maxim: "Stunning mountain and valley views. A sense of serene privacy and vastness."
South of Georgia
An excursion from Tbilisi to the southern region of Georgia - Kvemo Kartli - is designed for lovers of ancient legends, beautiful views and monuments of the prehistoric past. Tourists are shown the 5th century basilica - the Bolnisi Zion Cathedral, the impregnable fortress of Kveshi, the medieval Tsugrugasheni temple and the Dmanisi settlement, where the oldest hominid remains in Europe were discovered. The trip lasts 12 hours.
Price... An excursion for 1-6 people costs 495 GEL, regardless of the number of participants.
Reviews of tourists
Anna: "We enjoyed the landscapes of Kvemo-Kartli, touched the ruins of the ancient settlement. And all this accompanied by Georgian songs and sparkling humor."
Tips for excursions in Georgia in 2021
Prices for excursions from Tbilisi to Georgia in Russian are quite low. In 2021, tours cost from 35 to 200 GEL. If you come to rest with a group of friends, agree with your guide about an individual trip. It will come out even cheaper.
Tbilisi is located very well. From here you can bypass the whole of Georgia. A tour of the outskirts of the city will take half a day, and take two-day tours to the far corners of the country.
On many excursions from Tbilisi to Georgia, ups and downs await tourists. Trails are often laid over rough terrain, unpaved roads and trails. Prepare for physical activity, take comfortable clothes and sports shoes on the trip.
Driving along steep serpentines is not easy for everyone. If you have a weak vestibular system, motion sickness pills will help.
It is very hot in Georgia in summer. To make it easier to weather the heat of the day, have a supply of drinking water, sunglasses and a light hat.
For an excursion to the mountains, bring warm clothes and a raincoat.
It is not necessary to buy an excursion from Tbilisi to Batumi - you can go there on your own. In the summer season, planes fly to the capital of Adjara. The flight lasts only 40 minutes. For 25 GEL it is easy to get from Tbilisi to Batumi by bus or minibus. A good option is to travel on a modern double-decker train with wi-fi and air conditioning. The pleasant journey takes 5.5 hours.
During excursions from Tbilisi to Georgia in 2021, tourists are offered to buy handicrafts and delicious souvenirs. As a rule, they are overpriced. Much cheaper you can buy the things you like at any Georgian market, for example, at the famous Deserter in Tbilisi.
