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Day tour to mountains Jinvali lake, Ananuri, Kazbegi, Arch friendship
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Day tour to mountains Jinvali lake, Ananuri, Kazbegi, Arch friendship

By WST
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Even if you don't have time to spend the night, you can still explore some of the most scenic parts of Georgia on a day trip. This tour from Tbilisi takes you along the the Georgian Military Highway and into the Kazbegi mountain area to see such landmarks as the Ananuri fortress, Gudauri ski resort, and the Treaty of Georgievsk Monument.
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Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: Russian, English
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Highlights
  • Explore Georgia's mountains on a day trip from Tbilisi
  • See such attractions as the Ananuri fortress and Gudauri ski resort
  • Get insights into local history and culture from your guide
  • Relax on the journey and leave the driving to your local guide

  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Ascending fee on Trinity Church for 4X4 SUVs. Approx. 10-15 GEL per person. Optional for tourists willing to stay at the Kazbegi village
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • 44 Kote Afkhazi St, T'bilisi 0105, Georgia
    Tour starts from the joint of Meidan square and Metekhi bridge,and the main clock located in the heart of old Tbilisi town. There, you can find CitySightseeing Tbilisi office and our mini bus-stop.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38341P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Tour may be canceled or modified due to unfavorable weather conditions, public road works, group of less than 3 travelers, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases tourists will be offered refund or substitute tours
    • Minimum numbers apply
    • Dress code is smart - no casual clothes
    • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
    • From 10 December 2018 ascent to the Gergeti Trinity Church will not be carried out! Tour changes are seasonal!
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 38341P4

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    • WST
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      Tbilisi, Georgia
      Joined in August 2014
    • SHUKI B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day trip at Kakheti region
      We booked a day tour to the Kakheti region which is a beautiful region where most of the wines come from. We visited a famous monastery, a village where they make tasty bread and a winery where we tasted many kinds of great wines and had a delicious late lunch in a beautiful mansion. Anna the guide is so nice and tells so many interesting stories and information about everything connected to history, to the region, to culture of the land and answers any questions people want to know.
      Written December 13, 2024
    • 939ehsanu
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best Experience with Amazing View
      It was great trip. Anna was so Friendly. It was beautiful views and weather was so perfect. Her knowledge and communication with tourist was so gentle
      Written December 13, 2024
    • dmitriyshetko
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Quick tour to Mtsheta
      A brief nice tour that included all the holy places plus wine tasting. Our great guide Styopa was very informative, fun and friendly.
      Written December 11, 2024
    • tenap2018
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day trip, totally worth it
      We went on the day trip to Kakheti from Tibilisi. The trip was with a mini bus and out tour guide was Stiv, driver Johnny. Overall this is worth it. Especially considering the price. For 25 euro per person we managed to see traditional bread making, tried traditional nuts in wine juice, saw the city of love Sighnaghi, did wine tasting in Kakheti winery and had amazing lunch there. The wine tasting and winery itself is a gem- Erosi was super knowledgeable and nice! The day is a bit packed and I wish we had additional 15-20 min more at the winery and the city for shopping.
      Written December 8, 2024
    • Scheruvathani
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip with wst
      Verja and Tony were great host to khaketi region. The wine tasting was amazing at Erosi's place. Food was amazing too. Singhagi was beautiful too
      Written December 7, 2024
    • clairez837
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Relaxing trip with stunning views and nice win
      Amazing and beautiful day trip from Tbilisi! The tour guide Anna is one of the best I’ve ever met. She is so passionate about Georgia history and made sure everyone is being taken good care of. The driver George is reliable with comfortable driving style. I learned more about Georgia in this trip, highly recommend it 👍🏻
      Written December 4, 2024
    • Explorer26804873088
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Experiencing Georgia
      Very enlightening trip and learned more things about Georgia. Highly recommend and will take more tours in the future.
      Written December 3, 2024
    • 550abidt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Winery tour
      we went to kazbegi and old capital of georgia was really nice, guided very well by the tour guid Steve and Ana they both had good sense of humor, and knowledge about the attractions WST made our tour memorable highly reccommended
      Written December 2, 2024
    • M3978ROjasonk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Prometheus Cave and Kutaisi
      My fiancée and I took a wonderful private tour to the Prometheus Cave and Kutaisi. Our tour guide Vazha was extremely knowledgeable. Also, our driver “Dato Two-Two Jr.” was great. Overall, it was an incredible experience. If you take a private tour with WST, I highly recommend Vazha as your tour guide and Dato as your driver. 🇬🇪
      Written December 2, 2024
    • Culture19781103173
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      10/10 tour!!! Would recommend!!
      Our tour guide Steven and driver Padri were really nice and helpful. Steven explained everything really well and he was nice all throughout the trip. We did the gudauri and khaketi tour. All of the stops were worth it and fun especially the snow ☺️ Make sure to wear proper winter clothes if you’re going during winter. The weather was -5 celsius when we went.
      Written December 2, 2024
    • Hilal H
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      TOP
      Great trip , long driving way, the tour guide (Bazha) is a very well informative guide and with sense of humour, plus very well english accent, making the trip entertaining and informative.
      Written December 2, 2024
    • sheteenbadr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip
      Amazing trip u must to go , gud was so kind, professional and Care of all people to have a good experience, he explained everything single point
      Written December 2, 2024
    • 676surajr
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      We went on a day trip to Vardzia and Borjomi
      The trip was amazing, especially with our very informative and fun guide Vazha who provided us with very interesting stories and legends about Georgia. The driver Acko was amazing as well. Will definitely recommend.
      Written December 2, 2024
    • AMIT H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Half day trip around Tbilisi
      The tour guide was really professional and attentive. Really knowledgeable and very nice. Times where accurate and the minibus was clean
      Written November 29, 2024
    • viyers
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great service, Great Value, A+
      Great value for money and super convenient. If you get the extra 24 hours for a total of 48 hours, you can cover all the major attractions in Tbilisi. The schedule is perfect and the bus is very comfortable. The staff at the main office are very helpful and friendly. I was traveling with my old parents and it worked out really well for me because we didn't have to walk around much and were still able to see everything. I highly recommend this option to anyone visiting Tbilisi.
      Written November 26, 2024
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    Georgian Tourist Service
    Tbilisi, Georgia48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Friends
    If you want to go on a group excursion inexpensively and at the same time get the best service, then I recommend you to use the services of this company. Each employee of this company is distinguished by professionalism and a high sense of responsibility. Here you will be accompanied on the excursion by the best guides. For example, I would single out tour guide Anna - she is not only an excellent guide, but also a good tour organizer (she can easily arrange transfer of tourists to another transport when necessary, call and find out if there are traffic jams on the road, organize lunch for a group, etc.). Any travel company would be proud of a guide like Anna.
    Written May 28, 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Dear Guest, First of all, thank you for choosing WST & CitySightseing Tbilisi and for your positive feedback, which is very valuable for our company. Thank you for sharing your opinion. We are very glad to hear, that you enjoyed with your trips with our guide. I hope WST & CitySightseeing could make your stay in Georgia a memorable experience. I hope you will come back to explore more beautiful sites of Georgia! Looking forward to be your hosts again. Sincerely yours, Customer care service team
    Written June 11, 2024
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    Raj
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2021
    Could have rated it higher than 5, if possible. WST made it so informative and friendly to tour around. Thanks to the team, especially ZEZVA and TEA.
    It was a last moment unplanned trip. One the first day of our visit we were looking for a travel agent to help us out and as we were strolling on the Meidan bazar area stumbled upon the WST office. We thought of taking a 2 days private tour with WST but ended up staying with them for the whole visit of one week. The Manager of WST provided his own Mercedez ML to Zezva for taking us around the mountains and the city. Zezva is an amazing human being, very rare to find as a tour guide. He taught us so much about Georgia. The history, the silk route, the culture of Georgia and neighboring countries, the food, the agriculture, wine making, arrival of Christianity in Georgia, you name it. He is very knowledgeable. I in fact thought that he should be in teaching and not a tour guide. He told me, he loves his profession.
    Tea, the tour manager, who guided and planned our tour is very honest, informative and understood our requirements on day one itself. She would answer her WhatsApp even late at night if we change our plans. Also arranged some impossible trips not advertised in their website like fishing (during July) and golfing.
    We are coming back soon to Tbilisi to see the beautiful country and meet Zezva and Tea again.
    Written July 29, 2021
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    Dear Rajmal, First of all thanks for choosing our company WST! It was truly our pleasure being host in Georgia! Thanks for your feedback, because it's really very important for us! We are happy that you enjoyed the trips and discovered our country with us! We always make our best for guest's comfort and happy holidays! Hope to see you again in our beautiful country Georgia and in our company WST!
    Written August 5, 2021
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    Ravi A
    Bath, PA446 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    This is was a whole day tour to the mountains near Tibilisi in small group.
    Mr. X are tour guide was excellent and explained history in both Russian and English language.
    Beautiful natural beauty.
    Would have given 5 star rating but the AC on bus was not working on this hot day with 34 C temperatures
    Written June 21, 2021
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    Dear Ravi, First of all thanks for choosing our company WST! It was truly our pleasure being host in Georgia! Thanks for your feedback, because it's really very important for us! We are happy that you enjoyed the trips and discovered our country with us! We always make our best for guest's comfort and happy holidays! Hope to see you again in our beautiful country Georgia and in our company WST!
    Written June 23, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Natalija K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    I had an incredible experience with our tour guide Levani during our trip to Mount Kazbeg. His knowledge of the area and passion for sharing its history and culture truly enriched our journey. Levani's friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and willingness to cater to our interests made the tour even more enjoyable. He ensured that we had a memorable and safe adventure while taking in the breathtaking landscapes. I highly recommend Levani as a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide for anyone looking to explore Mount Kazbeg and its surroundings.
    Written August 31, 2023
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    Dear guest, first of all thanks for choosing our company WST! It was truly our pleasure being host in Georgia! Thanks for your feedback, because it's really very important for us! We are happy that you enjoyed the trips and discovered our country with us! We always make our best for guest's comfort and happy holidays! Hope to see you again in our beautiful country Georgia and in our company WST!
    Written September 1, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    alanb482017
    Brentwood, UK4 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Solo
    The tour company ZET have a lot to learn about how to deliver a good customer experience
    There was no itinerary provided when we all together. No information on comfort stops so some people were desperate for toilet as there were no toilets for customer to use at tour office and we drove two hour before stopping
    The tour guide was discourteous to the point if being rude. The timings given were not kept to. All he wanted to fo was rush as all back on the bus well before the supposed departing time at various stops and making us rushed when no need. There was no list of participants names and contact details so when people were supposedly late he didn't know who was missing he only counted the numbers on the bus.
    We had lunch at 6pm would you believe and the restaurant could not cope with a 35 strong bus tour. We were waiting ages for food and they only had two staff. It got a bit tetchy to say the least
    If Georgia wants to be a player in the tourism industry they have to improve on many things and ZET ivwill not go with again. Very unprofessional
    Written June 20, 2024
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    Dear Guest, First of all, thank you for choosing WST & CitySightseing Tbilisi and for your feedback, which is very valuable for our company. Sorry about this situation. We take all feedback seriously, and we appreciate your honest feedback. Also, we appreciate your input and value the chance to enhance our service. Customer care service team
    Written June 22, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    shai d
    Israel4 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hi
    The driver that took us was in a hurry all the time

    He was tring to pass cars all the way. Making the all drive very dangerous .
    3 times we were nearly in accident
    David was driver.
    Please check your drivers before giving them 8 tourists to drive.
    Written May 15, 2021
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    Hello dear Shai D, First of all we apologize for such situation. Also thanks for your feedback, because it's very important for us! Hope to see you again in our beautiful country Georgia and in our company WST!
    Written May 16, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Montaser
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates26 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2024 • Couples
    My wife and I recently spent five days in Tbilisi, Georgia, and opted for the services of WST (World Sightseeing Tour) to explore the city and its surroundings. We stayed at the Wyndom Hotel, conveniently located near Freedom Square, and embarked on our journey with high hopes.
    Upon arrival at Freedom Square, we were greeted by one of the most delightful tour guides I've ever encountered, Ms. Natia. Her warmth and friendliness immediately captivated us as she introduced us to the offerings of WST. Excited by her presentation, we decided to book three tours: a city tour, a trip to Kutaisi, and a journey to Gudauri.
    The city tour was a highlight, with informative commentary provided through headsets in multiple languages. It offered a comprehensive insight into Tbilisi's history and landmarks, making for a memorable experience.
    I must express my gratitude to Ms. Natia for her exceptional service. She went above and beyond to assist us, even helping us find a new hotel closer to Freedom Square when we expressed our desire to relocate. Her assistance was invaluable, and her professionalism was commendable.
    Unfortunately, our experience took a sharp turn during our trip to Gudauri, largely due to the behavior of one staff member, Steven. His attitude was disappointing and tarnished the reputation of WST. When I urgently needed a restroom break during the journey back from Gudauri, Steven's uncooperative demeanor became evident. Despite my pleas, he failed to communicate effectively with the driver, leaving me in discomfort for an extended period. The driver's reckless driving upon returning to the city only exacerbated the situation, despite our repeated requests for him to slow down.
    As a result of this distressing experience with Steven and the driver, I regret to say that I will not be utilizing WST's services again, nor would I recommend them to others, particularly those traveling with children. The inconsistency in service quality greatly diminishes the overall appeal of the company.
    Written March 29, 2024
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    RadF
    34 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We recommend this tour activity as overall experience worth it. I did it last year and need to do it again with a friend this year. The view of the mountains, churches and the city itself are incredible. Our tour guide named ANI provide great tour, we really like how she engage each one of us during the tour discussing the history, belief, culture, people of her country which is Georgia. Take note bring some cash with you, when you do this tour as restaurant and transfer will not accept card heading to kazbegi mountain.
    Written July 17, 2023
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    Marina W
    1 contribution
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2024 • Family
    We have no complaints about the guide and
    the driver. The places that we visited as a part of this tour were stunningly beautiful but there were some downfalls that ruined our overall experience. First, our lunch was after 5 pm, which is pretty late for most people. It should be announced to people when they buy a tour, not when they get on a bus. Second, if a travel company cares about its reputation, they won’t take you to some sketchy place to eat. Prices in the “restaurant” they took us to were like in a nicer place in the center of Tbilisi. Also, they charge 15% service fee. But there literally was no service. Nasty bathrooms, worn out greasy menus and very basic food. Yes, we understand that life is hard in this region and tourists are one of the only ways to make money here. But you have to work honestly and respect your client in any case. So, I hope that the tour company will start caring about their clients more and work only with private business willing to work fairly and be hospitable. Another suggestion: besides saying “you will need some cash for lunch,” it’s better to inform people about the average price for 1 person and mention the service fee. Because everyone probably will end up needing more cash than they originally planned.
    Tourists should not be taken advantage of. It is at least partially the responsibility of the tour company to provide the best service possible since we rely on them (and pay money) to make some choices for us.
    Written July 26, 2024
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    Zarah L
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2021
    One thing that I love about Georgia is the hospitality of it's people. We were greeted by the amazing ladies of WST Georgia, Lana and Irina who were the most accommodating staff. I really appreciated their hospitality and warm personalities. Working in the customer service industry I know it is a challenge so for me to see these two ladies be the most proactive staff started off our experience on a good note. Our tour to Kazbegi was beautiful. Our guide, Emilia, was a sweetheart who knew so much about Georgia and was so passionate when she shared information with us. Overall, the beauty of Georgia was emphasized by the wonderful hearts of its people and the staff of WST Georgia. It was a good first day to start our trip with. Surely a trip to remember. Thank you Irina, Lana and Emilia for being amazing girls. Will definitely recommend this travel agency to my friends!
    Written June 21, 2021
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    Dear Zarah, First of all thanks for choosing our company WST! It was truly our pleasure being host in Georgia! Thanks for your feedback, because it's really very important for us! We are happy that you enjoyed the trips and discovered our country with us! We always make our best for guest's comfort and happy holidays! Hope to see you again in our beautiful country Georgia and in our company WST!
    Written June 23, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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