The Caucasus Trio
Location
Three countries, one extraordinary journey. Azerbaijan, Georgia and...
Peaks and Prayers
Overview
- Tour Type:Georgia
Georgia's mountains are among the most dramatic in Europe. The Greater Caucasus range forms the country's northern border, its peaks rising above 5,000 meters, its valleys cut by rivers and filled with ancient churches that have stood through invasions, earthquakes and centuries of weather. This program follows the Georgian Military Highway north from Tbilisi into the heart of that landscape, combining sacred architecture with mountain scenery and authentic local encounters into a journey built for those who want to feel the full elemental power of the Caucasus.
Day 1 — Arrival in Tbilisi Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner in Tbilisi.
Day 2 — A Day in Tbilisi A full day in the Georgian capital. The cobbled lanes and carved wooden balconies of the Old Town, the 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica, Metekhi church above the Kura river and a cable car ascent to Narikala fortress. The National Museum of Georgia and its extraordinary Archaeological Treasury of Colchis gold concludes the sightseeing, followed by an evening stroll along Rustaveli Avenue.
Day 3 — Along the Military Highway to Kazbegi In the morning, travel to Mtskheta for the UNESCO sites of Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. North along the Georgian Military Highway, stopping at the Ananuri Fortress complex above the Jinvali reservoir, its medieval towers and churches reflected in the water below. The road climbs through the Khevi province and over the Jvari Pass into the valley of Kazbegi, with Mount Kazbek dominating the skyline on arrival. Overnight in Kazbegi.
Day 4 — A Day in Kazbegi A 4WD ascent to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church at 2,170 meters, the 14th-century Georgian church perched on a hilltop beneath the glaciers of Mount Kazbek. Lunch with a local family in the valley. Afternoon visit to a felt-making studio in Kazbegi, learning a craft tradition that has been passed down through the mountain communities for generations, followed by herbal tea and homemade jams. The Gveleti waterfall trail offers an optional late afternoon walk through the gorge.
Day 5 — Departure Return to Tbilisi and transfer to the airport.
Day 1 — Arrival in Tbilisi Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner in Tbilisi.
Day 2 — A Day in Tbilisi A full day in the Georgian capital. The cobbled lanes and carved wooden balconies of the Old Town, the 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica, Metekhi church above the Kura river and a cable car ascent to Narikala fortress. The National Museum of Georgia and its extraordinary Archaeological Treasury of Colchis gold concludes the sightseeing, followed by an evening stroll along Rustaveli Avenue.
Day 3 — Along the Military Highway to Kazbegi In the morning, travel to Mtskheta for the UNESCO sites of Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. North along the Georgian Military Highway, stopping at the Ananuri Fortress complex above the Jinvali reservoir, its medieval towers and churches reflected in the water below. The road climbs through the Khevi province and over the Jvari Pass into the valley of Kazbegi, with Mount Kazbek dominating the skyline on arrival. Overnight in Kazbegi.
Day 4 — A Day in Kazbegi A 4WD ascent to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church at 2,170 meters, the 14th-century Georgian church perched on a hilltop beneath the glaciers of Mount Kazbek. Lunch with a local family in the valley. Afternoon visit to a felt-making studio in Kazbegi, learning a craft tradition that has been passed down through the mountain communities for generations, followed by herbal tea and homemade jams. The Gveleti waterfall trail offers an optional late afternoon walk through the gorge.
Day 5 — Departure Return to Tbilisi and transfer to the airport.
Includes
- Airport meet and greet and all transfers throughout
- 4 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Professional English-speaking guide throughout
- All transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- 4WD vehicles for the ascent to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church
- Welcome dinner in Tbilisi
- Lunches as indicated in the program
- Lunch with a local family in Kazbegi
- Felt-making workshop in Kazbegi
- All entrance fees to sites and museums
- One bottle of water per person per day
Highlights
- Old Tbilisi on foot and Narikala fortress by cable car
- Sulphur baths of Abanotubani
- Jvari and Svetitskhoveli in ancient Mtskheta
- Ananuri Fortress above the Jinvali reservoir
- Scenic drive along the Georgian Military Highway
- 4WD to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek
- Lunch with a local family in Kazbegi
- Felt-making workshop in the mountains
Every Journey is a Starting Point
Every itinerary we present is a carefully considered starting point, not a fixed itinerary. Our programs have been designed with years of on-the-ground experience, but no two groups are alike and no two journeys need to be either.
Every program in our portfolio can be adapted to suit the specific needs, interests and pace of your clients. Dates, duration, accommodation level, additional experiences, all of it can be shaped around what your clients are looking for. Our team is here to make it work, from the first conversation to the final detail.
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