Destination
Vardzia
A twelfth-century cave city with hundreds of rooms carved into a cliff.
How to get to Vardzia
By car, Vardzia is about 4 h 45 min from Tbilisi (225 km). The closest airport is Kutaisi International Airport, about 5 h away by car (254 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 the nearest airport
5 h
Kutaisi International Airport · 254 km
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
- Khertvisi fortress
- Tmogvi fortress
What people come to see. Ask your driver to stop at any of them.
Worth stopping for
- Borjomi park and its springs
- Rabati castle at Akhaltsikhe
- Khertvisi fortress over the Mtkvari
On the way from Tbilisi. Your driver can add any of them to the trip.
Good for
- Culture & history
What to eat here
- Tatarberaki
- Apokhti
The cooking of Samtskhe-Javakheti. Ask your driver where people actually eat.
Transfers to Vardzia
Tours that include it
Questions about Vardzia
- How far is Vardzia from Tbilisi?
- About 4 h 45 min by car, 225 km.
- Which airport is closest to Vardzia?
- Kutaisi International Airport, about 5 h away by car (254 km).
- When is the best time to visit Vardzia?
- Spring, summer, and autumn.
- How many days do I need in Vardzia?
- 1–2 days. Not counting the drive there and back.
