3-day tour to Borjomi and Vardzia from Batumi3 Days | Petra Fortress, Miniature Park, Borjomi, Akhaltsikhe, Khertvisi, Vardzia, Batumi Botanical Garden, Batumi

Embark on the enchanting 3-day tour to Borjomi and Vardzia from Batumi, journeying through Georgia's rich tapestry of history and nature. Delve into the mysteries of the ancient Petra Fortress, before being charmed by the delicate grandeur of the Miniature Park. On the second day, the stoic walls of Rabati fortress beckon, followed by the awe-inspiring cliffside city of Vardzia. Your expedition culminates amidst the verdant tranquility of Batumi Botanical Garden, overlooking the Black Sea. Three days of Georgian wonder await!

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Batumi – Petra Fortress – Miniature Park – Borjomi

Our driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning to start the tour. Drive to the Miniature Park. En route, explore the ruins of the Petra Fortress, which dates to the VI century. Arrive in Miniature Park. The miniature park is one of the newer attractions of Georgia and features around 50 miniature architectural monuments from all around Georgia. Continue driving to Borjomi. Overnight in the hotel.

Day 2: Borjomi – Akhaltsikhe – Khertvisi – Vardzia – Borjomi

In the morning, take an hour-long drive to Akhaltsikhe and visit Rabati fortress. An old stone Rabati fortress, the main sight of the Akhaltsikhe town, is standing on a small hill on the very shores of the Potskhovi River. Its name comes from Arabic meaning "fortified place". Continue to Vardzia. En route, a short stop at Khertvisi Fortress (10-11th centuries). Head to Vardzia, erected in the 12-13th centuries during the rule of George III and his daughter of Tamara to protect the southern boundaries of Georgia. Vardzia is not just a set of random rooms cut in rocks. It is a multi-storied complex with streets, tunnels, and stairs leading to monasteries, temples, fortresses, baths, libraries dwelling houses, and so forth. Finally, continue to Borjomi for overnight.

Day 3: Borjomi – Batumi Botanical Garden – Batumi

In the morning, take a walk in Borjomi Park famous for its mineral water reserves, and in the afternoon head to Batumi. En route, visit Batumi Botanical Garden, which is located on the Green Cape and offers amazing views of the Black Sea. Established in 1880, it is the biggest and oldest botanical garden in the South Caucasus and it hosts an incredible collection of more than 2,000 species of trees. Drop off at your hotel in Batumi. End of 3-day Tour to Borjomi and Vardzia from Batumi.

Price includes:

Accommodation in Borjomi (based on double/twin room sharing; breakfast included);
All transfers as per itinerary;
English-speaking guide to accompany travelers;
Entrance tickets on sights as per itinerary;
Bottled drinking water.