Borjomi · Akhaltsikhe · Vardzia
Vardzia South: Cave Cities & Volcanic Plateaus
Six days through forested valleys, fortress towns and the cave city of Vardzia.
Duration:
6 days
Group:
Max 8 travelers
Pace:
Easy walking
Rating:
4.8 (local reviews)
Overview
The road south is one of Georgia’s best slow reveals. Start with Borjomi’s forests, continue through Rabati and finish at Vardzia, where rooms and chapels disappear into the cliff. History here is not behind glass; it is part of the landscape.
Trip highlights
Borjomi forest railway
Rabati after the day visitors leave
Vardzia at late afternoon
High plateau village lunch
What’s included
5 nights boutique hotels and guesthouses
Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Railway ticket and heritage fees
Private driver-guide throughout
Flexible cultural route planning
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, and personal extras. Ask us — we can arrange almost anything.
Day by day
Day 1
Into the green valley
Leave Tbilisi for Borjomi, mineral springs and a forest walk.
Day 2
Bakuriani by rail
Narrow-gauge train, pine air and a mountain picnic.
Day 3
Rabati’s layers
Akhaltsikhe fortress, local market and an evening in the old quarter.
Day 4
Vardzia cliff city
Explore tunnels, chapels and the river valley below.
Day 5
The high road
Paravani plateau, volcanic light and a village kitchen.
Day 6
Return east
A final stop on the road and return to Tbilisi.
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