Borjomi & Rabati Tours: The 5 Best Spa-and-Fortress Days

1.Day tour to Vardzia, Borjomi in Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 152 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Travel from Tbilisi to southern Georgia by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Vardzia’s cliff caves, Rabati Fortress, and Borjomi. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary, with guides such as Giorgi and Ana praised for clear explanations. The day costs $43, but allow more than 12 hours and budget separately for entrance fees, food, and drinks.

“This tour is exactly as described and a great way to see a lot of places in one day. Well worth the long drive!”

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2.BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Kutaisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia with an English-speaking guide such as Saba, Giorgi, Lasha, or Toko. Taste Borjomi water at its spring, explore a restored medieval fortress, and walk through Vardzia’s cave monastery. The day runs about 14 hours, with entrance fees paid separately.

“The guide Saba was great, he told us so many interesting things about Georgia. And the trip itself was amazing.”

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3.Vardzia, Rabati, and Borjomi Ancient Georgia Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Travel from Tbilisi to Vardzia’s cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park in a small group of up to 15. Expect a long day, an English-speaking guide such as Timur or David, steep steps at Vardzia, extra entry fees, and a late return.

“Wonderful trip! Timur, the guide told us lot of interesting information about the sites, and Georgia in overal. Beautiful views, very friendly atmosphere in the group. Highly recommended!”

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4.LEGENDARY PLACES OF GEORGIA: VARDZIA, BORJOMI, RABAT.( Group Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $45

Travel from Tbilisi in a group of up to 15 to Borjomi, Rabati Fortress, and Vardzia. You’ll taste mineral water, see palace rooms and medieval defenses, and climb through a 12th-century cave monastery. English is offered, but confirm the guide’s language before departure.

“Vardzia is amazing. A must see. However, the trip is very long. 14 hours! No reason to spend so much time in Borjomi and the last point, Rabat, can be skipped. Our guide didn’t speak good English. Maybe because the we were the only English speakers on the bus, and everyone else spoke Russian, although the tour was supposed to be English only. Still, I recommend. But with a caution.”

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5.Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $175Top rated

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 am for a private, English-language tour to Vardzia’s cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park. Your guide, possibly Edward, explains Georgian history along the way. Expect 9 to 10 hours on the road, paid entrance fees, and an optional restaurant stop at your own cost.

“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”

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