About
A trip-excursion to the mountainous region of Georgia. You will leave by car from the center of Tbilisi and find yourself in the village of Kazbegi. Here you will not see ancient facades and many attractions. Kazbegi will introduce you to a special Georgian landscape and local culture. The main points of the route: You will visit the Ananuri fortress. It is located on the Georgian Military Road on the shore of the Zhinvali Reservoir. The fortress was of great importance in the history of Transcaucasia. During the excursion, you will learn how the fortress was built and what it was used for. After that, you will go to Mount Kazbek. This is one of the highest points in the Caucasus. The height of the mountain is 5033 meters. Kazbek is an extinct volcano. You can still see solidified lava flows that lead to the Darial Gorge. If you are into mountaineering, you can order a professional mountain hike here. The route ends in the village of Stepantsminda. At an altitude of 2200 meters is the Church of the Holy Trinity. In ancient times, the church was difficult to access for enemy troops, so it was used as a repository for sacred relics. After visiting the church, you will climb to its observation deck. From there, you will see the majestic Caucasus Mountains. You can learn the history of the region by tasting the national cuisine. It is the Khevi region that is the birthplace of khinkali. You can independently go to dine in local establishments after the excursion.
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