Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory
Overview
Private full day trip to Abastumani includes visiting Sapara Monastery from 9th century with beautiful carvings and frescoes, Zarzma Monastery built in the 8th century with an underground burial vault, Chulevi Monastery to explore the church built in the 14th century and the waterfall, Queen Tamar’s Bridge from 12th century, Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory, the first alpine astrophysical observatory that was founded in 1932 on the territory of the former Soviet Union and climatic resort Abastumani located on the southern slopes of Caucasus Mountains with natural springs rich in sulfate-sodium chloride that has long been used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch & Soviet Bath option includes tasting the best meals from local traditional cuisine and enjoying sulfur baths. Private tour to Abastumani is suitable for people who enjoy exploring medieval churches, spa resorts and breathtaking nature. Total drive 555 km (345 miles).
What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation with A/C
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Private English speaking guide
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What To Expect
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Sapara Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Zarzma Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Chulevi Monastery
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Abastumani Astrophysical Observatory
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Abastumani
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
- Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
- Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you if you booked Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
- Please bring swimming costume and towel if you choose Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- WiFi on board.
- Private transportation with A/C.
- All entrance tickets.
- Bottled water.
- Private English speaking guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Abastumani Tour from Tbilisi with Medieval Monasteries & Observatory will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation with A/C
- All entrance tickets
- Bottled water
- Private English speaking guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Ladies need to wear headscarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near some church entrances.
- Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
- Please let us know if you or anyone in your group have any dietary restrictions. We will use the information to offer a lunch to you if you booked Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
- Please bring swimming costume and towel if you choose Tour with Lunch & Sulfur Bath option.
