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Private Tour

Borjomi Private Tour: Mineral Springs, Rabati Castle & Vardzia

A fully exclusive journey to cave monasteries and medieval fortresses in southern Georgia

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Duration

12 hours

Region

Samtskhe-Javakheti

Theme

Nature & History

Difficulty

Moderate

About This Tour

Georgia's most dramatic southern landscapes — the mineral spa town of Borjomi, the fortress-city of Rabati, and the extraordinary cave monastery of Vardzia — experienced entirely privately at your own pace.

This is one of Georgia's longest day tours, and doing it privately makes all the difference. You're not waiting for a group at every stop, your guide can adjust the depth of commentary to your interests, and the drive through southern Georgia's mountains is experienced in your own private space.

Borjomi mineral springs, the multi-religious Rabati Castle, and the jaw-dropping 12th-century Vardzia cave monastery — all in one extraordinary private day.

  1. Departure — Pickup Anywhere in Tbilisi

    Your private guide picks you up from your chosen Tbilisi address. Departure time agreed when booking — between 07:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

  2. Stop 1: Borjomi Central Park (Approx. 1 hour)

    Activities:
    • Walk through the mineral water park
    • Taste Borjomi mineral water at the source
    Stop 1: Borjomi Central Park (Approx. 1 hour)

  3. Stop 2: Rabati Castle (Approx. 1.5 hours)

    Activities:
    • Private guided tour of the fortress complex
    • Mosque, church, and synagogue within the walls
    Stop 2: Rabati Castle (Approx. 1.5 hours)

  4. Lunch Break (Approx. 1 hour)

    Guide recommends the best Meskheti restaurant. Own expense.

  5. Stop 3: Vardzia Cave Monastery (Approx. 2 hours)

    Activities:
    • Private guided exploration of the 12th-century cave complex
    • Queen Tamar's throne room
    • Spectacular canyon views
    Stop 3: Vardzia Cave Monastery (Approx. 2 hours)

  6. Return — Door-to-Door Drop-off

    Driver drops you directly at your hotel.

What's Included

  • Dedicated English/Russian-speaking private guide
  • Private sedan (up to 3 pax) or minivan (up to 6 pax)
  • Door-to-door hotel pickup & drop-off in Tbilisi

Not Included

  • Lunch (stop at local restaurant, own expense)
  • Entrance fees:
  • Borjomi Park: 5 GEL
  • Rabati Castle: 7 GEL
  • Vardzia: 7 GEL
  • Gratuities (optional)

Recommendations

Know Before You Go

  • This is a long-distance tour — ~5 hours total driving time
  • Vardzia requires climbing steep stone stairs
  • Early departure recommended

What to Bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Warm layer for the cave
  • Cash in GEL for entrance fees and lunch
  • Snacks for the road
  • Camera

What Travellers Say

5.0
"Doing this privately was the right call — Vardzia demands time and attention. Our guide let us explore every cave we wanted, explained the frescoes in detail, and never hurried us. Unforgettable."
★★★★★ Rachel & Tom E. · Viator