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Breathtaking Mountain Views
Today, we drive to visit Vardzia – the magnificent cave town of the Golden Age. Samtskhe-Javakheti, as the gateway to the country, was fortified with many grand castles, One of the most impressive examples of this is Khertvisi Fortress (10th century), the antiquity of this fortress is confirmed by historical sources from the period of Alexander the Great. Here we will stop to take pictures and continue on our way to Vardzia. The cave complex stretching over half a kilometer once consisted of some 3000 caves and was one of the best examples of Georgia’s renaissance. It’s got a church hewn out in rock with amazing 12th century frescos. The complex also includes dwellings quarters, small halltype churches, refectories, wine cellars, etc. For lunch we will visit a local family near Vardzia, where you will try local cuisine and enjoy breathtaking views of surrounded mountains. Later, drive to Tbilisi via Tsalka. On the way enjoy the views of magnificent Paravani Lake.