Weekend Guide · Georgia
Weekend in Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Stepantsminda — the small mountain town at the foot of Mount Kazbek, and the base for Georgia's most iconic hike up to Gergeti Trinity Church..
2 days recommended Stepantsminda (Kazbegi), Georgia
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Stepantsminda (Kazbegi)
Gergeti Trinity Church Hike
The signature hike of the Georgian Military Highway, climbing to a 14th-century church set against the snow-capped face of Mount Kazbek
Mount Kazbek
One of Georgia's highest peaks at 5,047 meters, a legendary summit in Georgian mythology and a serious multi-day mountaineering objective
Truso Valley
A remote valley near the Russian border dotted with mineral springs, abandoned villages, and dramatic canyon scenery
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Georgian Military Highway
The historic mountain road connecting Tbilisi to Stepantsminda, winding past Ananuri Fortress and the Jvari Pass
Local Tips
- 1Georgia is excellent value.
- 2Georgia is one of the safest countries in the region, with low rates of violent crime and a strong reputation for hospitality toward visitors.