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The 9 most popular Vardzia Cave City Tours from Tbilisi. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A long, well-paced day trip from Tbilisi to Vardzia, Rabati Fortress, and Borjomi, with guide commentary and air-conditioned comfort.
“Was notified twelve hours before the tour was to begin that it had been canceled. Alternatives were provided, but that is a lame alternative, especially as I had already toured or the dates were after after my departure.”
A long day that links three Georgian icons: Vardzia’s cave churches, Rabati’s fortress mix of faiths, and Borjomi mineral water.
“Vardzia is a very unique place to visit. Interesting history, wonderful views. Small steep stairs in some spots make this only recommended for the sure footed. The restaurant near by was excellent. Our guide was great and the tour van was comfortable. Memorable experience.”
Full-day group tour from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati Fortress, and Vardzia cave city, with mineral water and cable-car views.
“Well organized. Your tour guide was well informed and communicated well - would’ve have been better if they separated the groups based language - the constant switch between English and Russian meant some things were missed in the moment.”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Vardzia, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi with an English guide, Wi‑Fi, air-con, and scenic stops.
“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”
Tbilisi day trip to Paravani Lake, Vardzia, Khertvisi, Atskuri qvevri beer, and Rabati Castle. Long drive, great value, English guide.
“Vardzia is so unique and beautiful that every visitor to Georgia should see it. The ride is not short so it definitely helped to have a very knowledgeable guide. This was one of the best day trips I’ve ever took and I travel a lot. There is plenty to see on the way and the…”
Private day trip from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia cave city, with onboard WiFi, Georgian wine, and cable car.
“I have booked many trips wirh viator and was always pleased. However, on this trip we were disappointed. The itinersry is great. We had booked a privite tour with driver and guide. Our driver said very little to us in explainibg things and said a guide wasn't necessary. So he just dropped us off at…”
Tbilisi day trip to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia: mineral water under the blue dome, cave churches, and an early start.
“This excursion involves a lot of travel 15 hours plus!! However is was a good experience. Our guide George gave a detailed and informative tour throughout. It's a long journey but there where plenty of toilet stops. The restaurant stop was also good.”
Tbilisi one-day tour to Vardzia, Rabati Castle and Borjomi Park. Cave churches, multi-faith walls, mineral-water break.
“Amazing Christian ruins. Caves man nade. Church was partuculary impressive. Frescos were still visible after hundreds of years. Our tour guide did an amazing job of reviewing history of the caves.”
Private 2-day escape from Tbilisi to Borjomi and Vardzia, with scenic stops, UNESCO caves, and flexible breaks.
“The overall experience was amazing, everything was very well organized and our guide Georgi is a very good guy and we got many informations regarding the places we visited”
