What To See & Do In Vardzia: A Weekend Itinerary

Things to do in Vardzia - Kura river valley, Vardzia, Georgia

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Written By Travel Writer Adam Cheshier

Visiting the fascinating village of Vardzia – even if for just the weekend – will leave you transfixed.

You’ll be in awe as you stand on the outside of the famous caves of Vardzia, looking up at the intricate and impressive cliff-side excavations of Erusheti Mountain. Your gaze will shift to the neighboring village with a beautiful mountain backdrop and a gushing Mtkvari (Kura) River.

Along the only road leading into the village are time-tried steeples and centuries-old fortresses which continue to stand with stories to tell.

I spent one weekend in the village of Vardzia, Georgis (which is all you need), though, I wouldn’t have minded staying longer had my itinerary been more free, or if I had more time. Unfortunately – or fortunately – there was much more to see and do in Georgia and I did not want to miss all it had to offer.

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