Kazbegi & Gudauri: Private Day Tour with Ananuri, Gergeti & Honey Tasting

Georgia’s winding roads to Kazbegi, fortress towers and mountain air with honey on your tongue

You’ll feel Georgia’s wildness on this Kazbegi & Gudauri day trip from Tbilisi: fortress stones under your hand at Ananuri, honey on your tongue by mountain roadsides, wind-whipped views at Gergeti Trinity Church, and warm food with new friends before heading home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tbilisi to Kazbegi and Gudauri tour

• Pick up from Tbilisi hotel at 9:00am
• Drive Georgian Military Highway north
• Visit Ananuri fortress overlooking Jinvali reservoir
• See the confluence of two mountain rivers
• Drive over Cross pass to Gudauri
• Stop at People’s Friendship monument viewpoint
• Arrive in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
• Visit Gergeti Holy Trinity Church at 2170m
• Optional 1 km hike to Gveleti waterfall (summer only)
• Lunch at Rooms hotel restaurant in Kazbegi
• Return drive back to Tbilisi hotel

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup from Tbilisi, private transportation by comfortable minivan or sedan depending on your group size, entrance fees for churches along the way, English-speaking local guide with stories and insights throughout Georgia’s mountains, honey tasting by roadside stalls, fuel surcharge covered by your hosts, plus a 4x4 ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church if road conditions allow: all wrapped into one long adventure before returning you safely home in the evening.

Times

• Every day 07:30 08:30 09:30

Another time? ›

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English and Russian

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (14 to 80 years) · Senior (90 to 95 years) · Youth (6 to 13 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems

Operated by Karlo-Georgia

Prices and times updated yesterday

Need assistance?Message us on WhatsApp or by email›

Traveler reviews

4.91 ★★★★★ Exceptional 511 verified traveler reviews 95% rated it 5 stars

5 ★ 485

4 ★ 16

3 ★ 5

2 ★ 2

1 ★ 3

Read all the reviews ›

The experience

We started rolling out of Tbilisi just after breakfast: still yawning, coffee in hand, watching the city fade into those endless green hills. Karlo was already chatting about the Military Highway’s old stories before we’d even left the city limits. I kept glancing at the windows. Every few minutes the light changed, bouncing off Jinvali reservoir so blue it almost looked fake. We pulled over for photos (of course), but honestly I just stood there for a minute trying to take in that cold morning smell: pine and something sweet I couldn’t place yet.

Ananuri fortress was next. The stones felt rough under my palm, colder than I expected. Karlo pointed out carvings I never would’ve noticed. He told us about dukes and battles while some local kids tried to sell us churchkhela (I caved and bought one, sticky walnuts everywhere). The drive up to Gudauri got twisty fast, hairpins hugging cliffs with sheep wandering across like they owned the place. At the Friendship Monument, wind whipped so hard my hat nearly flew off, but what a view down into that deep gorge. You could hear nothing but wind and distant cowbells.

Somewhere after that we stopped for honey tasting at a roadside stall. I still think about that taste, floral and sharp at once. Li laughed when I tried to say “madloba” (thank you) in Georgian. Probably butchered it. By the time we reached Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), clouds were curling around Mount Kazbek like it was hiding something. Switching to a 4x4 for Gergeti Trinity Church felt like an adventure itself: bouncing up muddy tracks until suddenly you’re above everything, church spires poking into thin air at 2200 meters. It’s quiet up there in a way cities never are.

If you’re hungry after all that (we were), Rooms Hotel’s veranda is warm and smells faintly of woodsmoke and khinkali broth drifting from somewhere inside. We skipped the waterfall hike this time, too early for summer, but lingered over lunch until Karlo gently herded us back toward Tbilisi as dusk crept in behind us.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 13 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Kazbegi & Gudauri day tour take?

The full-day tour typically lasts around 10-11 hours including all stops and return to Tbilisi.

Is hotel pickup included in this private tour?

Yes, hotel pickup from your accommodation in Tbilisi is included.

Do I need a special vehicle to reach Gergeti Trinity Church?

In winter or if road conditions require it, a 4x4 car is used for the ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church (included if possible).

Are entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, entrance fees for churches are included as part of your tour package.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No set lunch is included but there’s time to eat at Rooms Hotel restaurant or another spot in Kazbegi.

What activities are optional on this tour?

The Gveleti waterfall hike is optional and available only during summer months.

Is honey tasting part of this day trip?

Yes, honey tasting is one of the stops along the route toward Kazbegi.