by Suman Gupta
Gudauri ski resort lies 120 km to the north of the capital Tbilisi on the Greater Caucasus Mountain Range in Georgia. From Tbilisi to Gudauri it’s 1 hour and 30 minutes way. This region in Georgia is popular with spectacular views and high-altitude mountains. ALTITUDE: 2,196 – 3,276 (SADZELE), 80 KM OF SLOPES, SKI SEASON: FROM 15 DECEMBER TO MAY.
DON’T MISS THE CHANCE TO TRAVEL IN GEORGIA AND FEEL WINTER BREEZE IN GUDAURI!
Day 1. Arrival/ Departure to Gudauri. Motorway: 2 hr and 20 min.
Arrival in Tbilisi. Meeting in the airport. Departure to Gudauri. On a way Mtskheta. Mtskheta is old capital of Georgia, whole city is UNESCO heritage.
Svetitskhoveli cathedral – is an Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in the historic town of Mtskheta, Georgia, to the northwest of the Georgian capital Tbilisi. A masterpiece of the Early Middle Ages, Svetitskhoveli is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Ananuri Fortress – Ananuri castle represents multifunctional architectural complex of the late feudal times in Georgia. Built on the right bank of Aragvi River in 16th-17th cc, it was the main seat of Aragvi Eristavi – Dukes dynasty since 13th c . The castle, the bell tower, three churches and beautifully carved walls are the highlites why the site is frequently visited.
Gudauri Friendship monument – is a monument built in 1983 to celebrate the bicentennial of the Treaty of Georgievsk and the ongoing friendship between Soviet Georgia and Soviet Russia. Located on the Georgian Military Highway between the ski resort town of Gudauri and the Jvari pass, the monument is a large round stone and concrete structure overlooking the Devil’s Valley in the Caucasus mountains. Inside the monument is a large tile mural that spans the whole circumference of the structure and depicts scenes of Georgian and Russian history.
Overnight in Gudauri
Day 2. Gudauri-Kazbegi. Motorway: 38 min.
Breakfast in a Hotel.
Departure to Kazbegi. Kazbegi is mountainous part of Georgia.
Jeep tour on the top of Gergeti mountain to see Gergeti Trinity church – Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri (the left tributary of the river Terek), at an elevation of 2170 meters (7120 feet), under Mount Kazbek. The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century.
Dariali gorge – is a river gorge on the border between Russia and Georgia. It is at the east base of Mount Kazbek, south of present-day Vladikavkaz. The gorge was carved by the river Terek, and is approximately 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) long. The steep granite walls of the gorge can be as much as 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) tall in some places.
Back in Gudauri. Overnight in Gudauri
Day 3-4. Free days in Gudauri
Free day in Gudauri. Overnight in Gudauri.
Suggestions: skiing, Paragliding, horse riding and etc.
Day 5. Departure to TBS airport. Motorway: 2 hr and 20 min.
Departure to Tbilisi. Transfer to the airport.
Quotes:
DBL/TWIN Occupancy |
2-3 persons in a group |
4-6 persons in a group |
7-15 persons in a group |
3* Hotels |
USD 499 per person |
USD 480 per person |
USD 449 per person |
4* Hotels |
USD 555 per person |
USD 540 per person |
USD 599 per person |
