Samtskhe-Javakheti

The southern highlands of Georgia, where the Vardzia cave monastery, Borjomi mineral springs and the Bakuriani ski resort come together.

Samtskhe-Javakheti lies in southern Georgia, bordering Turkey and Armenia, with Akhaltsikhe as its capital. Highlights include Vardzia, a medieval rock-cut cave monastery, the restored Rabati Castle, Borjomi, known for its mineral water and spa treatments, and Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, as well as the winter ski resort of Bakuriani. In the south, the Javakheti Plateau is high and dotted with lakes, with open landscapes. Summer and autumn suit sightseeing and hiking, and winter suits skiing. From Tbilisi you can travel by car or train to Borjomi and continue from there.

Destinations

• Borjomi

Itineraries

• Grand Loop Road Trip of Georgia – A two-week self-drive route linking wine country, snow-capped mountains, cave cities, Svaneti stone towers, and the Bla…