Private Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity Church tour from Tbilisi

The church sits at 2,200 meters on the slope of Mt. Kazbegi, not at the summit.

A private day tour from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church combines medieval architecture, mountain panoramas and a high-altitude church reached by 4x4 vehicle or optional hike. The route includes Ananuri Castle Complex with its two churches and defensive walls, Gudauri's Caucasus views, and Gveleti waterfalls in Dariali Gorge near the Russian border, with return to Tbilisi in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church

• Visit Jvari Monastery hilltop church
• Explore Ananuri Castle Complex
• Enjoy panorama views at Gudauri
• Travel to Kazbegi town
• 4X4 drive or hike to Gergeti Trinity Church
• Visit Gveleti waterfalls in Dariali gorge
• Return to Tbilisi in evening

The experience

The tour starts with Jvari Monastery, a 6th-century church built on a hilltop where St. Nino erected a wooden cross in the 4th century. From there you travel to Ananuri Castle Complex, a medieval site with two churches, several towers and defensive walls overlooking the Jinvali reservoir. The drive continues through Gudauri, where the road opens onto panorama views across the Caucasus Mountains before heading toward Kazbegi town.

At Kazbegi, you have two options for reaching Gergeti Trinity Church: a 4x4 drive to the church itself, or an optional 10-kilometer hike if you prefer to walk. The church was built in the 14th century and sits at 2,200 meters on the mountainside, with its bell tower constructed several years later. The location puts you directly below Mt. Kazbegi's summit and above the town of Stepantsminda. After this, the tour includes Gveleti waterfalls in Dariali Gorge, near the Russian border, before the drive back to Tbilisi in the evening.

A professional guide travels with you throughout the day, speaking English or Russian depending on the option you choose. The private vehicle and 4x4 transport are included, and pickup from your Tbilisi location is part of the booking. The tour runs 12 hours total, so plan for a full day away from the city.

What’s included

• Professional guide service in English or Russian.
• private vehicle transportation throughout the day.
• 4x4 drive to Gergeti Trinity Church.
• pickup from your Tbilisi location.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kazbegi TourGuide in English or Russian · Available from 17 Oct 2027Pickup is included

2024Guide in English or Russian · 08:302024, pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 85 years) · Youth (14 to 16 years) · Child (5 to 13 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by TrekGeorgia

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you want to cover both Ananuri Castle and Gergeti Trinity Church in one day with a 4x4 vehicle that reaches the church, or book the hiking variant if you prefer to walk the 10 km approach instead.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 16 years); Child (5 to 13 years); Infant (under 5).

What is Jvari Monastery and why does the tour start there?

Jvari Monastery is an early medieval church built in the 6th or 7th century on a hilltop overlooking the confluence of two rivers. It marks the spot where St. Nino erected a wooden cross in the 4th century, making it a significant religious site in Georgian history and a natural opening point for the journey north toward Kazbegi.

Can I hike to Gergeti Trinity Church instead of taking the 4x4 drive?

Yes, an optional hike to Gergeti Trinity Church is available as an alternative to the 4x4 drive. The hike covers 10 kilometers and brings you to the same 14th-century church on the mountainside at 2,200 meters elevation.

What is Ananuri Castle Complex?

Ananuri Castle Complex is a medieval architectural site that combines two churches, several towers and defensive walls. It overlooks the Jinvali reservoir and features beautiful frescoes and facades that mark the beginning of the journey into the Caucasus region.

Where are Gveleti waterfalls and what is Dariali Gorge?

Gveleti waterfalls are located in Dariali Gorge near the Russian border, and they form the final major stop on the tour before the return drive to Tbilisi. The gorge sits at the northern edge of the route through the Caucasus Mountains.