Vardzia cave city and Rabati castle tour

Discover the town-monastery of Vardzia, absolutely unique sample of rock-cut architecture (12th century). This is a complex with complicated planning and design, containing lots of premises (small rooms curved in rocks) arranged on thirteen floors provided with sewage and potable water supply systems.

Feel the peaceful nature of Cave Monastery complex Vanis qvabebi: Vanis qvabebi dates from 8th century and consists of a defensive wall built in 1204 and a maze of tunnels running on several levels in the side of the mountain. There are also two churches in the complex. A newer stone church that is in quite good shape stands near the top of the wall, and a smaller, domed church that clings to the rock on the level of the highest tunnels.

Afternoon we arrive at magnificent Rabati castle complex. It is a medieval castle complex in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, built in the 9th century, initially it was called the Lomisa Castle until it was conquered by Ottomans. The complex is unique as its architecture represents mix of Asian and European culture.