Group tour to Vardzia, Borjomi
Programm:
Tour starts: Monday, Thursday at 08:30,
Enjoy a visit to Borjomi.
Then continue to Vardzia in the south, one of the highlights of this trip, and admire the caves along the cliff.
Discover the cave city of Vardzia, Borjomi Gorge and National Park.
Vardzia is an ancient monastery complex carved into the rocks of Mount Erechi in the 12th century. The complex was built by King David the Builder and was used as a fortress, monastery and cultural center. Vardzia is famous for its caves, temples, ancient frescoes and unique architecture.
• Vardzia Tour: Your guide will tell you about the rich history of Vardzia, show you the most important places of the complex, including the Church of the Virgin Mary, the system of cave temples, living quarters and cave kitchens. You will be able to see frescoes that have survived to this day, which tell about the lives and beliefs of the ancient monks.
A walking tour of Vardzia will give you the opportunity to explore this ancient monastery in detail. You will visit:
• The Church of the Virgin Mary - one of the main churches of the complex with beautiful frescoes.
• Caves and living quarters - carved into the rock, these rooms served as homes for monks and other inhabitants of the complex.
• Fortress walls and defensive towers are the remains of defensive structures that protected the complex from external threats.
• Photo of the stop: Don't forget to take a photo against the backdrop of picturesque landscapes and ancient buildings, because Vardzia is not only a historical, but also an extremely beautiful place.
Borjomi Park - The famous mineral water "Borjomi" has been a calling card and one of the main symbols of Georgia for many decades. The healing natural springs are located in a unique natural area - the National Park of the same name, which occupies an area of about 80 thousand hectares. The luxurious Georgian nature at an altitude of about 850 meters above sea level is breathtaking - in Borjomi you will see a huge variety of landscapes. In the gorge of the Kura River, the mountains are covered with coniferous and deciduous trees, there are many alpine meadows, incredibly beautiful lakes and mountain rivers. Here in the natural environment live animals and birds listed in the Red Book.