Kazbegi

We will visit Ananuri complex, Jinvali reservoir, Stepantsminda, Gergeti Trinity Church, Dariali gorge, Gweleti waterfalls.

The route will take over the Georgian Military Highway up North towards the border with Russia. Your first stop will be at Ananuri complex, a former residence of Argveti Dukes. Complex featuring churches and towers dating back to the XVI-XVII cc. is beautifully overlooking Jinvali reservoir. In 2007, the complex has been on the tentative list for inclusion into the UNESCO World Heritage Site program.

Official name of Kazbegi is Stepantsminda. Surrounded by gigantic mountains, Kazbegi is a picturesque settlement overlooked by the biggest peak of all – Mount Kazbek (5047m). The Sameba Church in Gergeti is beautifully situated on the hill above the town and provides splendid views of Mt. Kazbek.

Gergeti Trinity Church (also known as Tsmida Sameba) is the name of 14th century Holy Trinity Church on north-eastern Georgia near the Gergeti village. The church is located at an altitude of 2170 meters, under the glacier Kazbegi (5047 m) on the right bank of Chkheri River.