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The Dariali Route

A beautiful route snakes through the black rocks of the Dariali Gorge. As you leave Stepantsminda and cross the River Chkere, a spectacular view of Mount Kazbegi and the...

Village of Gveleti

The village of Gveleti situated on the left bank of the River Devdoraki. This region has been inhabited for millennia, and Gveleti is renowned for the archeological...

Spring of Iliko

A short walk down into the valley to the right, and you will find the Spring of Iliko, flowing through the wall. According to legend, when enemies invaded the Dariali...

Guards of Dariali

There are other legends and tales found in Dariali Gorge. One of the true stories concerns the “Guards of Dariali”. Georgia declared independence from Russia in...

Icon of Kvireghvtishvili

Exploring the ruined towers in the village of Pkhelshe, you will find the “Icon of Kvireghvtishvili“, also known as the Women’s Icon. The unusual statue takes the...

Sioni church

Close your eyes and take a seat in the stone armchairs in Sioni Basilica, the very chairs where the local elders sat and made important decisions. Immerse yourself in...

Khurtisi fortress

Come to visit the fortress Khurtisi! Discover how a love story shaped the construction of this wonderful historical landmark! audioguide

Goristsikhe tombs

Mind your step; the final resting place for many heroic victims of leprosy, who nobly chose self-exile to protect the village, lies in the pits underfoot here.

Open air museum

Before the village Suno is an open air museum. The sculptures of famous people, the characters. Their author is the famous sculptor Merab Piranishvili. She still...