Kazbegi, Georgian Military Highway, and Stepantsminda
Joint tour "Engineer's View Tbilisi" and «Salt Buro»

Part of the tour takes place on the street. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

What do we know about the Georgian Military Highway? Pushkin traveled this road on his way to Arzrum, followed by Ostap Bender and Kisa Vorobyaninov, and more recently, countless cyclists. In fact, the Military Georgian Road is an incredible combination of engineering technology and the most unexpected and fascinating facts. It is a road that for several millennia served as the main route through the Caucasus, both for conquerors and, more importantly, for merchants and travelers. Each section of the road has its own history and unique attractions.

This route exists thanks to the unique geological relief and, at the same time, seems to defy the laws of nature. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountain roads in the world, which can also be comfortably driven by car. Deep gorges, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and mountain rivers—there is probably no other place in the Caucasus where you can experience all of this in one day.

This eventful one-day trip covers 150 km there and 150 km back.

We will see: 

• The Zhinvali Hydroelectric Power Station and the blue reservoir of the Aragvi mountain river;
• The Ananuri Fortress complex;
• The confluence of two rivers with black and white water;
• An ancient 14th-century high-mountain monastery;
• Mineral springs;
• The 5,000-meter-high Kazbegi.

We will also learn: 

• How to get from Tbilisi to Gudauri by tram;
• Where treasures were hidden from enemies;
• Who put the stone faces in the middle of the field and why;
• How real khinkali are prepared.

Duration: 1 day

Where we start: OKRO Coffee Roastery, 12 Iakob Nikoladze St

Where we finish: same place

Organizational details:

• Radio guides will be used during the tour (for groups of 6 or more people), to which headphones provided by the guide will be connected. For your convenience, you can use your own wired headphones (3.5 mm mini jack).
• We will travel in a comfortable minibus and go outside to view the sights. Therefore, please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. The weather in Kazbegi is very different from the weather in Tbilisi!
• You will recognize our guide by the sign that says "Engineer's View Tbilisi".
• Partial compensation, minus organizational expenses, is possible at least 3 days before the trip. If you cancel less than 3 days before the trip, no refund will be given.
• Participants under the age of 14 are not allowed on excursions lasting more than 3 hours, as it is difficult for children to concentrate and behave calmly for such a long time, and we hope to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for all participants.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• lunch in the mountains with local specialties;
• coffee at the Rooms Kazbegi hotel;
• an off-road vehicle for the ascent to the Gergeti Trinity Church.