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A 48‑hour private drive from Tbilisi up the Georgian Military Highway to Stepantsminda, this tour pairs UNESCO churches, a riverside waterfall walk and a climb to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek. Ideal for travelers who want culture, short hikes and alpine vistas without a multi‑day trek.
A 48‑hour private drive from Tbilisi up the Georgian Military Highway to Stepantsminda, this tour pairs UNESCO churches, a riverside waterfall walk and a climb to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church beneath Mount Kazbek. Ideal for travelers who want culture, short hikes and alpine vistas without a multi‑day trek.
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Operated by Georgian Holidays · Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), Mtskheta-Mtianeti
You leave Tbilisi before dawn and the city thins behind you as the Georgian Military Highway climbs toward the Great Caucasus. By mid-morning the road opens onto stony ridges and the Jinvali reservoir glints below; wind and mineral springs mark the passage up to Jvari Pass at about 2,395 m. On the first day the tour threads through Mtskheta’s UNESCO churches, the medieval Ananuri fortress and finally the alpine town of Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), where a low sun can paint the valley in sharp relief.
moderate.
2 days.
Suitable for travelers who can manage 2–3 hours of uphill walking at steady pace; basic cardio and balance helpful.
The roundtrip walk from Stepantsminda to the church is about 4–5 km with 300–400 m elevation gain; expect roughly 2–3 hours depending on fitness and stops.
Yes — the tour includes hotel pickup and drop‑off in central Tbilisi as part of the itinerary.
Major visits listed (Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gergeti viewing) are included in the route; check with the operator for any additional paid museum entries or optional activities.
Children can join; infants (0–2) can use a cot and older children accommodated with extra beds—note that walks and altitude may be strenuous for very young kids.
The Georgian Military Highway follows ancient north–south routes used since classical antiquity and was modernized in the 19th century, linking Tbilisi to the Caucasus passes and Russia.
Highland ecosystems are sensitive; stay on trails, pack out waste, and avoid picking alpine plants—local communities support small‑scale tourism to reduce pressure on fragile slopes.
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