Day trip khevi province kazbegi Georgia Country

First stop at Ananuri – 16 -17th cc fortress and church, which used to be the residence of the Eristavis (dukes) of Aragvi. The complex comprises fortification, 3 churches and other cult and civic buildings, overlooks Jinvali manmade reservoir and controls the area. Pass through ski resort Gudauri, drive over Jvari (Cross) Pass 2395 m to the town of Stepantsminda , the administrative center of Khevi province. a short off-road adventure to Gergeti Holy Trinity Church – the most important altar of 14th century, located on the slope of Mount Kazbegi. The stone decorations represented on the façade of the church will lead you to the ancient rituals and beliefs.If we are lucky with weather you will see Mount Kazbek, 5033 m. the third highest and one of the best known peaks in the Caucasus.