Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory
Private full day trip to Abastumani includes visiting Sapara Monastery from 9th century with beautiful carvings and frescoes, Zarzma Monastery built in the 8th century with an underground burial vault, Chulevi Monastery to explore the church built in the 14th century and the waterfall, Queen Tamar’s Bridge from 12th century, Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, the first alpine astrophysical observatory that was founded in 1932 on the territory of the former Soviet Union and climatic resort Abastumani located on the southern slopes of Caucasus Mountains with natural springs rich in sulfate-sodium chloride that has long been used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch & Soviet Bath option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine and enjoying sulfur baths. Private tour to Abastumani is suitable for people who enjoy exploring medieval churches, spa resorts and breathtaking nature. Total drive 555 km (345 miles).
Options
Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath
Try local food and take a bath
Pickup included
What's included in Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sapara Monastery
Guests will visit Sapara Monastery from 9th century with beautiful carvings and frescoes, located a green forested canyon.
Zarzma Monastery
Guests will visit Zarzma Monastery of Transfiguration built in the 8th century with unique domed church and a belfry, one of the largest in Georgia. The monastery has an underground burial vault situated beneath the church which contains the remains of monks.
Chulevi Monastery
Guests will visit Chulevi monastery of St. George that was home to a monastic community already in the 11th century, but the current edifice was constructed in the 14th century. Guests can enjoy a small waterfall of the monastery (5-minute hike is needed to reach the waterfall).
Inclusions
- Private English speaking guide
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation with A/C
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
- Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
- Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you if you booked Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
- Please bring swimming costume and towel if you choose Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.