Rabati Castle, Lunch, Vardzia (carved monastery and cave town), Gyumri (short stop), Yerevan

• Rabati Castle

  1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Rabati castle (9th century), located on the bank of Potskhovi River, is the main landmark of Akhaltsikhe, the capital of Samtskhe-Javakheti, Southern Georgia. The name of the town is translated as "new fortress", it was founded in Middle Ages (first mentionings in the chronicles were in the 12th century). Rabati used to serve as a defensive object of the region, it was built on a high hill thus being visible from any point of the city. Not far from the castle there are Samtskhe-Javakheti history museum, an orthodox church, a citadel, a mosque, also there stand touristic objects, such as restaurants, cafes, hotels and a marriage hall. In 12-13 centuries Rabati castle was expanded, becoming the residence of Jaqeli dynasty. In the years of 2011-2012 it underwent large-scale renovations.

• Vardzia

  1 hours 10 minsAdmission Ticket Included

  Founded in the 12th century, Vardzia cave town is one of the most important and impressive historic monuments of Georgia, located at an altitude of 1300 m above sea level, at the height of 100 m from the foothills of the Erusheti Mountain. The complex used to have as many as 13 floors connected to one another by a complex system of tunnels. There were living quarters, refectories, barns, wine storing facilities (marani) as well as libraries in Vardzia complex. The town had potable water supply and a sewerage system. Vardzia carved monastery is part of the Vardzia Historical Architectural Museum Reserve. It is an incredible site to explore for those interested in history and culture.
• Food And Drinks

  Breakfast - in the hotel

  Lunch - included in the price