Alazani Valley Tours · 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St, Tbilisi
A 10-hour day from Tbilisi to Stepantsminda in a group of no more than 10, with Zhinvali, Ananuri, the Friendship Monument at Gudauri and a seasonal snow stop on the way. Pick it for the size: fewer people at every stop, a guide who can actually talk to everyone, and a 4WD ride up to Gergeti written into the itinerary.
You meet at 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St in Tbilisi, at Alani, near the old town. The listing caps the group at 10 people and lists a live guide in English and Russian. That small number changes the day more than you'd think: getting back on board takes a minute, not ten, and questions get answered.
The stops follow the classic road north. First the turquoise Zhinvali reservoir, then Ananuri, where the towers and churches of the fortress stand above the water. After that the Georgian Military Road climbs to Gudauri and the Friendship Monument, its painted arc hanging over the valley. Then a seasonal snow stop: a walk in fresh snow in winter, a wide mountain view in the warmer months. The description also names Sno village. The day ends in Stepantsminda, below Mount Kazbek (5,054 m, per Georgia Travel).
About the 4x4: the itinerary includes a 4WD ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church, at 2,170 m, but the ride is not in the Includes list, and one guest wrote that you can pay 20 to go up. Check the listing for your date and carry some cash in GEL just in case. Included: the guide, a mountain honey tasting from local producers and a bottle of mineral water each. Not included: meals and personal expenses. Guests describe a lunch stop at reasonable prices and a glass of red wine with the honey.
Meet the group at Alani in Tbilisi. Ten people at most, with a guide in English or Russian.
Time for photos over the turquoise water, and the story of why the reservoir matters.
Walk the walls, towers and churches of the old complex on the Aragvi.
The painted monument on the cliff edge, then the seasonal snow stop when the weather allows.
Mountain honey from local producers, with a talk about Georgian beekeeping.
The itinerary takes a local 4WD up to Gergeti Trinity Church below Kazbek, then the drive back to Tbilisi.
★★★★★Excellent trip. David was cool guide who implemented few jokes between serious stories about history and Georgia. We enjoyed every single minute of this Trip. And the views were amazing at every stop.
★★★★★Thank you lovely Eka for your guidance and suggestions with the booking, you were very helpful and responsive! The company is professional and our tour guide was informative, respectful and punctual.
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The listing limits the group to 10 participants, with a live guide in English or Russian.
The itinerary includes a local 4WD ride up to Gergeti Trinity Church, but it is not in the Includes list. Check the listing for your date and carry some cash in GEL.
At Alani, 1 Vakhtang Gorgasali St in Tbilisi, per the listing.
No. Meals and personal expenses are not included. The honey tasting and a bottle of mineral water are.
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Ten people at most, with a 4WD ride to Gergeti in the plan and a honey tasting.
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