12 Sep 2025
Very pleasant drive from Tbilisi to Vardzia. We did several stops. However, a small van so you always lean with your knees against the seat in front of it and the heating was sometimes put on which was far too hot. The guide was very good. Nino could switch very quickly from Georgian, to Russian and English. She spoke both languages perfectly. She could tell the background and history of the places we drove past or stopped. She was also very helpful to the travelers who were not walking well. Vardzia was magnificent. Borzhimi a little less but still pleasant in the end. Very nice trip! Especially when you don’t get that far south, it’s useful to do the trip because the road is no mean feat. Also nice eaten in the restaurant on Vardzia.