Snow Shoe Walks Tour

Day 1: Departure for Tbilisi

Day 2: Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Kazbegi

Early in the morning, arrive in Tbilisi, meet at the airport, and transfer to a hotel.

After a late breakfast, we drive to the ancient capital and religious center of Georgia – Mtskheta, and visit its historical places: Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, where the Robe of Christ is buried. Both Jvari and Svetitskhoveli are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Afterward, visit the ruins of ancient Mtskheta.

Then we will drive up the Georgian military highway and on the way photo stop at the Ananuri architectural complex (17th c.). Arrive in Gudauri. Afterwards, a stunning drive from Gudauri along the Tergi River will bring us to Kazbegi - the main town in the region. Dinner and overnight in Kazbegi in a guesthouse with shared facilities (4 nights).

Day 3: Kazbegi

We depart from the village of Gergeti for Gergeti Trinity church with snowshoes. Firstly, we walk through the locals’ houses in the village and afterward walk a certain distance on the narrow path in the forest. We visit the church (14th c) and have a picnic. On the way back, we take another path that gets steep down to the village of Gergeti.

­­­­­↑↓500m (8 km, 4-5 h.)

Day 4: Kazbegi – Devdoraki Glacier – Kazbegi

In the morning, we depart for the fascinating gorge of Dariali, to the Georgian-Russian border. Today, we start our snowshoe tour from the village of Gveleti. After walking for about 3 hrs, we reach the place from where we can enjoy the picturesque view of the Devdoraki glacier. After the picnic, we take the same way back to the village of Gveleti and from there we drive back to Kazbegi.

↑↓265m (7 km, 4-5h).

Day 5: Kazbegi – Sno Gorge – Kazbegi

Today, we walk with snowshoes to the beautiful Sno Gorge via the local villages. Besides the local houses, we will see the tower of the 18th century. After walking for 4 hrs, we arrive at the charming village. After the picnic, we drive back to Kazbegi.

­­­­­↑40m (5h, 8-10km).

Day 6: Kazbegi – Village Arsha – Tbilisi

In the morning, we start a 2-hour snowshoe tour from Kazbegi. We witness the amazing views in the background of the Great Caucasus Mountains. After walking for 2 hrs, we arrive at the village ‘Arsha’ where we taste hot tea and coffee with the homemade confiture. Later, we drive to Tbilisi. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi.

(2h. 8 km).

Day 7: Tbilisi

Today we have a Tbilisi Sightseeing tour. During the tour, we take you to places that will show you the old city. You can take a glance at the history of the city from the early centuries to nowadays by walking in the narrow streets of the city and exploring the religious and secular architecture. Here you find different religious buildings – churches, synagogues, mosques, as well as famous 19th-century houses with wooden multi-colored balconies.

You visit the sulfur bath, which made an unforgettable impression on Pushkin, Lermontov, and Dumas. During the tour, you enjoy the superb panoramic views of the Old City. This marks the end of the Old Town. Then take a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue – the main street in Tbilisi. Visit the national art or historical museum (if not on Monday). In the evening, we enjoy the sulfur bath. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight in Tbilisi.

Day 8: Departure

Early in the morning, transfer to the airport and depart.

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