Destination
Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
The Gergeti Trinity Church under Mount Kazbek (5,054 m), up the Military Highway.
How to get to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
By car, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) is about 3 h 25 min from Tbilisi (156 km). The closest airport is Tbilisi International Airport, about 3 h 50 min away by car (168 km). With a driver it is door to door at a fixed price, with stops on the way if you add them. See drivers & prices
From Tbilisi
3 h 25 min
156 km
Mountain road. The Jvari Pass can close after heavy snow.
Transfer from 245 ₾Which car to take
- Sedan · comfort
- Minivan
- Minibus
- SUV
- Sedan · premium
Paved, but long and steep. Choose a car that is still comfortable after four hours.
Best time to go
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
How long to stay
1–2 days
Not counting the drive there and back.
Main sights
- Gergeti Trinity Church
- Mount Kazbek
- Dariali Gorge
- Truso Valley
- Gveleti Waterfall
- Juta
- Sno Valley
- Kazbegi National Park
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Ananuri fortress above the water
- Pasanauri, where the two Aragvi rivers meet
- The Friendship monument viewpoint
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Mountains
- Nature
What to eat here
- Khinkali
- Guda cheese
The cooking of Khevi and Mtiuleti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
Tours that include it
Questions about Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)
- How far is Kazbegi (Stepantsminda) from Tbilisi?
- About 3 h 25 min by car, 156 km.
- Which airport is closest to Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)?
- Tbilisi International Airport, about 3 h 50 min away by car (168 km).
- When is the best time to visit Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
