Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)Story N° 270
Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity in the Caucasus
Stand beneath Mount Kazbek as Gergeti Trinity Church floats above the clouds of Georgia's Greater Caucasus
The itinerary.
4 days · 8 stops
Thursday
Day One
Drive the legendary Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi up into the Greater Caucasus, arriving in Stepantsminda beneath the snowcapped giant of Mount Kazbek.
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Ananuri Fortress
Stop at the 13th-century Ananuri castle complex perched above the turquoise Zhinvali Reservoir, your first taste of Georgia's mountain history.
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Gudauri Viewpoint (Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument)
A panoramic stone rotunda clinging to the cliff edge above Devil's Valley, with sweeping Caucasus views that stop you in your tracks.
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Hotel
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi booking.com
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Getting around
- Private transfer or rental car along the Georgian Military Highway from Tbilisi (approx 3 hours)
Friday
Day Two
The signature ascent to Gergeti Trinity Church, the lone 14th-century chapel set against the colossal wall of Mount Kazbek.
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Gergeti Trinity Church (Tsminda Sameba)
Hike or take a 4x4 up to the 2,170m church standing alone beneath the 5,047m peak of Kazbek, one of the most awe-inspiring vistas in the Caucasus.
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Gveleti Waterfall
A short trail through the Dariali Gorge leads to this thundering waterfall framed by sheer rock walls near the Russian border.
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Hotel
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi booking.com
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Getting around
- Local 4x4 jeep up to Gergeti, then on foot
Saturday
Day Three
A full day deeper into the high country: the dramatic alpine amphitheatre of Juta and the Chaukhi massif.
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Juta Valley & Chaukhi Massif
Trek into one of Georgia's highest inhabited valleys, ringed by the jagged Chaukhi peaks often called the Caucasian Dolomites.
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5047 Cafe
Refuel with khinkali and mountain herbs at the cosy Juta cafe named for Kazbek's altitude.
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Hotel
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi booking.com
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Getting around
- 4x4 transfer to Juta trailhead, hiking on foot
Sunday
Day Four
A gentle final morning soaking in the peaks before the scenic descent back toward Tbilisi.
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Dariali Monastery Complex
Visit the striking modern monastery in the narrow Dariali Gorge before leaving the mountains behind.
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Pasanauri
Lunch in the village widely held to be the birthplace of khinkali, the Georgian soup dumpling.
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Hotel
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi booking.com
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Getting around
- Return drive to Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity in the Caucasus?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Thursday to Sunday and covers 8 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity in the Caucasus cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity in the Caucasus?
Rooms Hotel Kazbegi is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Kazbegi & Gergeti Trinity in the Caucasus itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 8 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi).
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