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Details of tour:
- Season - Full year
- Start/Finish - Kutaisi
- Type – Outdoors, Culture and wine
- Duration – 6 days
- Frequency - Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday & Friday
Highlights of tour:
- Sataplia Nature reserve
- Prometheus cave
- Martvili canyon
- Batumi
- Makhuntsti & Mirveti waterfalls
- Mtirla national park hike
- Folklore show by locals
- Bagrati cathedral
- Gelati & Motsameta monasteries
- Mestia
- Heshkili ski resort
- Ushguli
Detailed program
Day 1 - Canyon & Caves
Tour starts at 09:00 from our office in kutais . The first stop is Martvili canyon where we
take a boat tour through the canyon and explore depth of it along
waterfalls. The next attraction is Okatse canyon. This is the deepest
canyon in Georgia with hanged bridges and sky walks. There are 2 ways to
achieve bridge: trekking on 6 km route and taking off-roading taxi.
Off-roading is pretty impressive experience. Hiking makes us starving, so we
stop in the local restaurant for a lunch break. The last spot of the tour
is Prometheus cave, that is 1,4 km long and is located 80 meters
below surface level. In the cave there is a hall of love where people even
get married. Here you can enjoy with underground boating. It’s cool,
isn’t? Finally, when we are exhausted and full with emotions we go back
to Kutaisi. We are in the city at 18:00.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 2 - Batumi
We start picking up guests at 07:30 and at 08:00 we leave Kutaisi. Once we
arrive in Batumi we start a walking tour in the city. The first
stop is Europe square and statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza square and
to Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterwards group
visits moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is alphabet tower of
Batumi. Then we walk down boulevard and through dancing fountains park. The
last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and statue of
Neptune. Afterwards we take a boat ride in the sea across the Batumi beach.
the boat ride finishes by 1 p.m. and we stop in the local restaurant for
a lunch break. After the lunch we drive to Mtirala National park. Once we get
there we cross the river by the handmade cable-car and hike for 3 km to the
waterfalls. People who like cold water can swim in waterfalls. There is
a rope attraction in the park that is children's favorite spot. Once
we're exhausted and full with emotions we get in the van and drive back to
Kutaisi. The tour finishes at 20:00.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 3 - Makhuntseti & Mirveti waterfalls
Tour starts at 10:30 form our office in Batumi. We’re heading to Makhuntseti
where we try to escape from heat of Batumi. The first stop is water reservoir
of river Adjaristskali. Then we are heading to Makhuntsety waterfall that is
one of the highest waterfalls in Georgia. Afterwards we go down to King
Tamar’s bridge that was built in 14th century. The next stop is Mirveti waterfall
to achieve it we have to cross hanged bridge and walk through village. For
the lunch we visit a local family restaurant in the mountains of Matchakhela
valley. They provide wide variety of the local food and homemade wine. Also,
they perform a folklore show for us. The tour finishes at 20:00 in Kutaisi.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 4 - Kutaisi
Tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Kutaisi. Firstly we drive up to Bagrati cathedral that
overlooks the city. It was built in 11th century as a symbol of united
Georgia. Afterwards we move to Gelati monastery of 12th century. There are 3
big churches, an academy, grave of David the Builder, bell tower and houses
of monks in the complex. It was built by the greatest Georgian King David The
Builder. Then we move to Motsameta monastery that is related to story
of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on the
cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors
around monastery are amazing. The next thing we do is a walking tour in the
downtown. Here guide tells about history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After
taking pictures at fountain group continues down to central park where are
located statue of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and memorial of “9 April”. Afterwards
we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house and visit “Mon Plasir” arch. Then
we pass by the first gymnasium and visit white bridge, then go through park
of love and visit Golden marquee palace. Then we go to central grocery market
called “Mtsvane Bazari.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Day 5 - Mestia
We start picking up guests at 07:30 and at 08:00 leave the city. The first
stop is Enguri water dam. After visiting dam we are heading to Mestia. On the
way we stop at local restaurant for lunch. Also, we stop several times
for taking pictures and to enjoy with waterfalls and amazing views on
Caucasus mountain range. We arrive in Mestia by 15:00. Firstly, we visit
Hatsvali ski resort. Cable way goes from 1500 to 2300 m altitude. There
guests can ski and take other snow activities. From the top there is amazing
view on Ushba (4700-4710m) and Tetnuldi (4850m). Tour finishes at 16:30 at
Credo Bank.
Overnight in Mestia
Day 6 – Ushguli
On this day we have off-road tour to Ushguli – the highest settlement in
Europe. We start at 10 a.m. from Credo Bank - #38 Tamar Mefe st., Mestia. Our
first stop is tower of love that represents story of prohibited love.
Afterwards we keep off-roading to Ushguli. Once we achieve Ushguli our
vehicles are parked in the center. Guests have 3 hours to explore the ancient
towers and churches. We return in Mestia at 17:00. Here we change vehicle and
heading back to Kutaisi. We drop off our guests at their hotels by 22:00.
Overnight in Kutaisi
Price
- Group tour – 320 USD/275 EU (MIN 3 PER) per
person
- Private tour - Starting from 880 USD/750 EU
Price covers
- Transportation
- Guiding service
Price doesn't cover
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees
- Prometheus cave - 23 GEL (boat fee -
17,25 GEL)
- Martvili canyon - 17.25 GEL (boat fee -
15 GEL)
- Sataplia Nature reserve - 17.25 GEL
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