Day 2 - Rabati - Vardzia - Khertvisi
After breakfast, we will leave for Akhaltsikhe, where you will visit the fortress of Rabat. Rabati Castle is a medieval structure in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, which dates back to the 13th century. The castle complex covers a mosque, a minaret, a synagogue, a Christian church, a palace, a citadel, landscaped gardens, vineyards on terraces, outdoor pools with fountains, a history museum, a hotel, a restaurant, souvenir, and wine shops. After visiting Rabat, we take the path to the cave city Vardzia (12th century). There once were about 3,000 caves and 50,000 people lived there. You will visit the church carved into the rock with the old frescoes of the 12th century. We will see Vanis Kvabebi, which was a monastery in the 7th century. The monastery complex provides spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. You will also visit the Khertvisi fortress (10th century) - located on a high rocky outcrop fortress overlooking the village of Khertvisi at the confluence of the Mtkvari and Paravani Rivers. In the evening, we will return to the hotel in Bakuriani.
