Top Things to do in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Georgia
Discover the best top things to do in Samtskhe-Javakheti Region, Georgia including Vardzia, The Drinking Spot in Borjomi - Dimitri's Marani, Rabati Castle, Sapara Monastery, Borjomi Central Park, Green (Mtsvane) Monastery, Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Khertvisi Fortress, Monument to Prometheus.
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1. Vardzia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 572 reviews
Reviewed By JJHDerbyshire
Our first view of Vardzia took our breathe away. Originally, this medieval cave city was invisible from the road but an earthquke has left the remaining half exposed and it makes a very dramatic scene. It is impossible to visit all the caves in one day but, if you follow the main path through you will see examples of dwellings, wineries, stores, churches and meeting halls that certainly give a good flavour of what life must have been like. I recommend the 1 lari (about 30pence) bus ride up to the caves from the ticket office because the climb is very strenuous. You can book a return but we came down through the steep, very low tunnels and had back-ache for two days! Nonetheless, an excellent experience.
2. The Drinking Spot in Borjomi - Dimitri's Marani
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Dimitri's Marani offers you different types of georgian wine and is specialized in making Georgian classical homemade wines. you can taste 11 types of homemade wines from 4 different regions of Georgia. Since June 2019 we added Hotel Borjomi Underwood (borjomiunderwood.ge )restaurant which offers georgian food and cafe - bar .
3. Rabati Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By israroz - Ra'anana, Israel
The Fortress (Castle) of Rabati, located on the left bank of the Potskovi River, was one of the most amazing sites that we visited during our trip to Georgia. Renovated by the Ottoman rulers around 17th and 18th centuries. A great place for a tour and enjoy the wonderful gardens and the beautiful buildings as well as the wonderful view from the roof of the castle and the walls that surrounds this amazing site. NOT 2 B MISSED.
4. Sapara Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By Frog-Aus
Hidden away at the end of a windy road in a beautiful peaceful location. We were lucky to have one of the monks come over to open the church for us and tell us about the history of this 9th century place with lovely frescoes. In need of more restoration s we were happy to make a donation
5. Borjomi Central Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 691 reviews
Reviewed By TAIN2013 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The park is famous for its mineral water and is the main attraction of the city. There is a small tourist oriented market and some hotels just outside the park entrance. Inside the park is a bottling plant for bottled water, a restaurant and bar, a mineral water fountain, the Prometheus monument and a hiking path which leads to the sulphur baths about three kilometers up the trail. Across the river is a small was museum which also other curiosities like a butterfly collection and a relief map of Georgia. There are beautiful gardens at the entrance to the park. A green pavilion with a transparent dome has the mineral water fountain where you can fill up your own bottle or drink the mineral water from a plastic cup provided by an attendant. A cable car leads up the mountain where you can enjoy the excellent views and also visit some local attractions. You can also hire a golf cart to take you around the park. However, it only takes you as far as the paved road goes and not all the way to the sulphur baths. A small stream flows through the park and there are several bridges across the stream. Each bridge has its own unique handrail and construction including an Eiffel bridge with a handrail similar in design to the Eiffel tower and a Lover's bridge. There are many snack carts and children's rides in the park and the children will enjoy it the most. The park is entirely covered in dense forests and there are many hiking trails in the park as well. The mineral water from the park is supposed to be good for health. It tastes OK fresh from the spring but not so good after a few hours. If you just want the mineral water, there is a spring outside the park as well. The park has a small entrance fee which is waived if you are staying in some of the hotels in Borjomi. You do have to show your hotel card though to avail of the free entrance. The park is beautiful and definitely worth a visit if you are in Borjomi. Make sure to visit the sulphur baths as well.
6. Green (Mtsvane) Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By LJavakhishvili - Tbilisi, Georgia
Beautiful place in the wood. After visiting the monastery you can have a picnic in the wood or near the small river. You can just bring a hammock and just read a book or have a nap.
7. Cultural Heritage Monument Firuza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By KPR1955 - Crewe, United Kingdom
What a delightful architectural piece to come across whilst sauntering down the street. There are no specific signposts pointing it out, but it is really a special building. It reminded me of a mixture between some of the mosque details from Iran and wonderful woodwork in the Shah's Palace hotel in Baku. Splendid
8. Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By mansour748 - Tehran, Iran
I think they have more than 10 specific tracking route herewith different level of hardness, length and types. You can choose suitable one and rent facilities from manaemt office.
9. Khertvisi Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By TheLush101 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
We were in the area back in September 2019 and were driving to Vardzia. The fortress is just off the junction with the main road where you turn to head to Vardzia Monastery. We'd already visited some fortresses so decided not to stop and just took pictures as we drove past. If you're into fortresses, then this one looks great as a lot of it is still standing and they're also restoring the rest. Definitely worth a stop off if you're on the way to Vardzia and have time - it's easy to get to and also in a stunning location to take photos.
10. Monument to Prometheus
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By annapS2467GY
It was a very cold day, snow and ice on the path, we carried a water bottle to collect the special Borjomi waters from a fountain, we followed the path along the river, to hear the sounds of the waterfall, and saw a large silvery statute, it was most impressive and very unique experience. We took lots of photographs and made a careful retreat along the path to the parks entrance, (about 15 mins)
