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From Tbilisi: Kutaisi Canyons and Caves Full Day Tour

1. From Tbilisi: Kutaisi Canyons and Caves Full Day Tour

Explore the hidden gems of Georgia with Kutaisi.Martvili.Prometheus tour, where you'll discover the best of Imereti and Samegrelo regions. Experience breathtaking views and incredible canyons on this unforgettable adventure. Your journey begins with a convenient pickup at 06:15 am from any hotel located in Tbilisi. Before booking, check the weather in Kutaisi, as boat trips may not be available in case of rain. Start with a transfer from Tbilisi to West Georgia, a 4-hour drive where you can rest along the way. Your first destination is the Martvili waterfalls in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. Martvili's beauty will mesmerize you with sensational waterfalls and a boat trip on the deep green river. Glide through the canyon's moss-covered walls, surrounded by brilliant scenery. Martvili Canyon is a fantastic place for an adventure with family, friends, or co-workers. Next, visit Kumistavi, also known as Prometheus caves, famous for its legend about Amirani. The cave offers spectacular views of stalactites, stalagmites, petrified waterfalls, underground rivers, and cave lakes. The cave is adorned with colorful lights, creating a magical atmosphere ranging from orange-red to pink and blue. Enjoy ample time to explore both places before concluding the tour at 18:00 in Kutaisi/Kutaisi airport or at around 23:00 in Tbilisi, Rose Revolution Square. Embrace the natural wonders and enchanting legends of Georgia's Imereti and Samegrelo regions on this captivating journey.

Kutaisi: Canyons & Prometheus Cave Guided Small Group Tour

2. Kutaisi: Canyons & Prometheus Cave Guided Small Group Tour

In the morning, our guide will meet you at the meeting point and you will start a tour of beautiful natural monuments near Kutaisi! First, you will visit Martvili Canyon, enjoying views of the mountain river, natural stone bridges & waterfalls. One of the top highlights at Martvili Canyon is the boat ride in the turquoise river, where you'll enjoy close views of the canyon & maybe spot fishes in the clear river water. Note: Boat service doesn't work if the water level is too high or the currents are too strong, usually it could happen in spring or after heavy rain. You will continue by car to the Okatse Canyon, where you will hike approximately 2.5 km from the ticket office to the canyon entrance, on a stone paved road through Duke's Dadiani forest. You will walk 900 steps on a panoramic hanging bridge & enjoy views of nature, especially in the spring and summer seasons, surrounded by lush green forest. After taking beautiful photos and short rest on the panoramic bridge, you will continue hiking back 2.5 km approximately to the car. Note: You can rent a 4x4 vehicle for an extra fee from the visitor center to the canyon entrance if you don't wish to hike, but will have to wait for the rest of the group at the visitor center. You will take the car to the spectacular Prometheus cave, where you will walk in a beautiful stalactite and stalagmite cave on an easy 1,5-kilometer route with impressive natural halls, here the group will be accompanied by the local guide, who will tell us in detail about the cave. After an active day, in the evening you will come back to Kutaisi.

Kutaisi: Martvili, Okatse Canyon, and Prometheus Cave Tour

3. Kutaisi: Martvili, Okatse Canyon, and Prometheus Cave Tour

See the most spectacular canyons in Georgia on a day tour from Kutaisi. The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel, so you don't have to worry about finding a meeting point. First Stop - Okatse Canyon. Main sightseeing is hanged bridges over the Canyon. Distance from visitor center to hanged bridges is about 2.5 km. Bridge - 1.5 km and the way back. Total walking distance is about 7 km. Alternative to walking is off-road cars, provided by locals for transportation to bridges. Total time the activity used to take is 2.5 hours. At the time of rain Okarse Canyon is closed. The Next stop is Martvili Canyon, which is about 1 hour drive from Okatse. At Martvili Canyon they offer 2 kind of activities. 1. Walking along the waterfalls - main ticket and (2) boating through the Canyon, which is optional. St the time of rain boating is not available. Walking distance is 700 meters and takes about 40-50 minutes. Boating - 20 minutes. Close to the 4 p.m. we reach Prometheus Cave. They offer 2 kind of activities. Walking through Cave, which takes approximately 1 hour and optional. boat ride - 15 minutes. At the end we will stop at Abandoned Sanatorium of Soviet Times in City of Tskaltubo, once famous Spa Resort.

Tbilisi: The Urbex and Soviet Tour of Tbilisi

4. Tbilisi: The Urbex and Soviet Tour of Tbilisi

Discover the most striking examples of Socialist architecture, visit some fascinating museums off the touristic path and see how Soviet heritage is still a part of city´s infrastructure and modern life. Tbilisi still has a large number of Soviet buildings, residential and governmental, that are spread throughout the city, away from the touristic historical center. You will see some stunning examples of refurbished concrete giants, as well as decaying Brutalism, among them the former Ministry of Roads, the Skybridge houses, the Chronicle of Georgia monument and many more hidden gems. This tour is perfect for urbex lovers, photographers, modern history fans and anyone who wants to see a different, non-touristic part of Tbilisi.

Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave and Wine Tour

5. Kutaisi, Prometheus Cave and Wine Tour

Tour starts with a visit of Bagrati Cathedral offering panoramic view of the city. Discover the unforgettable beauty of Prometheus Cave and feel like a hero of a mysterious adventure when riding a boat across the underground lake. For a wine testing we will head to our Family Winery - Nikoladze WineHouse , located 30 minutes drive from Kutaisi. We will test 2 (or 3) white, 1 red wine, 2 kind of Chacha (local vodka): one refined, and another pure as distilled from grapes. We will introduce winemaking technology, process of wine fermentation and different tools used in producing the Saint drink of Georgians. As a snack, could be offered different kind of cheese with a Georgian bread or homemade khachapuri.

Chiatura: Journey Through Time – Day-trip Adventure

6. Chiatura: Journey Through Time – Day-trip Adventure

Join us for an unforgettable journey into Georgia's industrial past with our one-day Urbex tour to Chiatura and the Katskhi Pillar from Tbilisi. Your adventure begins in the morning when your driver and guide meet you at your hotel or apartments in Tbilisi. First, we will visit the awe-inspiring Katskhi Pillar, a breathtaking 40-meter (130 ft) natural limestone monolith that towers over the Karshuna River gorge. At the top of the pillar, you will find a reconstructed 8th-century church and a small monastery where the only inhabitant is a monk named Maxime. He has lived in solitude and silence here for over 25 years, making this an extraordinary spiritual destination. Next, we will journey to Chiatura, an industrial town founded in the late 1800s, which played a vital role in Georgia's mining industry. The town offers a glimpse into a bygone era with its unique and Soviet-era cable car system still in use by locals. This transport system has over a dozen operating ropeway lines for passengers and two cargo lines for transporting manganese. The total length of the cableway exceeds 6,000 meters. As we explore the town, you will discover fascinating examples of brutalist architecture and hidden gems of the Soviet past. Chiatura is situated between steep valleys and deep gorges, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors interested in urban exploration and industrial heritage. At the end of the day, we will drive you back to Tbilisi and drop you off at your hotel or residence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Georgian industrial heritage with our urbex tour to Chiatura and the Katskhi Pillar. Book now and explore this off-the-beaten-path destination with us!

Kutaisi: Martvili & Okatse Canyon Tour with Prometheus Cave

7. Kutaisi: Martvili & Okatse Canyon Tour with Prometheus Cave

Join us on a private day tour of beautiful natural monuments near Kutaisi! At the spectacular Prometheus cave, you will walk on a 1.5 km route in a beautiful stalactite and stalagmite cave with impressive natural halls and mesmerizing stalactite shapes. Explore the magic world of this ancient cave and enjoy its healing properties. You can take a boat ride in an underground river here! In Okatse we will walk through Duke's Dadiani forest and will see the ruins of their castle. When we reach the canyon, we will walk on an impressive hanging bridge over the canyon (some adrenaline guaranteed! but nothing to be too scared of). Note: You can reach Okatse canyon either by renting a 4x4 vehicle from the parking lot near the visitor center or by walking down & back 5-6 km. approx. We will also visit Martvili canyon, where we will walk on a 700-meter paved trail, see the ancient Dukes Dadiani stairway, and enjoy the views of the mountain river, natural stone bridges & waterfalls. One of the top highlights at Martvili canyon is the boat ride in the turquoise river, where you'll enjoy close views of the canyon & maybe spot fishes in the clear river water. Note: Boat service doesn't work, if the water level is too high or the currents are too strong, usually it could happen in spring or after heavy rain.

Wine Tour from Kutaisi

8. Wine Tour from Kutaisi

Tour starts with a short introductory tour about Kutaisi by visiting Bagrati Cathedral. For a wine testing we will head to our Family Winery - Nikoladze WineHouse , located 30 minutes drive from Kutaisi. We will test 2 (or 3) white, 1 red wine, 2 kind of Chacha (local vodka): one refined, and another pure as distilled from grapes. We will introduce winemaking technology, process of wine fermentation and different tools used in producing the Saint drink of Georgians. As a snack, could be offered different kind of cheese with a Georgian bread or homemade khachapuri. "Everything started by our grandfather making wine in open winery under the shadow of huge walnut tree. From the very childhood I used to learn primitive tools for cleaning qvevry , grape pressing and wine fermentation. Reaching my forties, I realized that it's time to return to the point, where everything have started . And I buried my first Qvevri."

Tbilisi to Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplitsikhe Guided GroupTour

9. Tbilisi to Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplitsikhe Guided GroupTour

Locations you visit -Mtskheta Old capital city -Jvari monastery on the hill -Gori city -Uplistsikhe oldest Cave city Journey into the past - Mtskheta - you will get acquainted with our rich history about the country, which begins from the 11th millennium BC. Mtskheta, for maLny centuries was the capital of the Iberian kingdom in Georgia, which is located at the confluence of the Kura and Aragvi rivers, which writers admired. We will plunge into the world of legends and ancient facts during our trip Our first stop is Jvari - the monastery of the first half of the 5th century, in which St. Nina erected a cross, through the efforts of which Christianity as a religion was proclaimed in the 4th century. We will also visit the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - the cathedral patriarchal temple of the Georgian Orthodox Church, where the burial place of the shrines of Christianity is located. We continue our journey with a stop in the City of Gori, where we will visit the Stalin Museum, which stores important moments from his life. The last stop is fascinating Uplistsikhe: pre-Christian Georgia and life in caves on the banks of the Kura River. Acquaintance with this place will be an important step in understanding Georgian culture You will be accompanied by an English and Russian speaking guide who will take care of your good mood and introduce you to the incredible history of this corner of Georgia

From Batumi/Kobuleti: Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave

10. From Batumi/Kobuleti: Martvili Canyon and Prometheus Cave

Witness some of Georgia's most stunning natural landscapes on this guided tour. Visit the famous Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon in a comfortable vehicle. MARTVILI CANYON: You will find yourself in one of the most beautiful and mysterious places in western Georgia - the Martvili Canyon, where the great king of the united Georgia, David the Builder, spent his childhood. For thousands of years, water has worked its way through soft limestone rock to create this natural wonder that will transport you to a fairytale world far from civilization. You will take a boat along the steep cliffs, see an underground river that turns into a waterfall at the exit of the canyon, and also examine the fossils preserved in the depths of the canyon. PROMETHEUS CAVE: Of the thousands of caves in Imereti, Prometheus Cave is the largest and most impressive. Inside, you will be amazed by the shapes of stalactites and stalagmites that form frozen stone waterfalls, breathe in the healing air and see underground lakes, the surface of which has never been exposed to sunlight. And then you can sail out of the cave by boat along the bed of the underground river.

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What people are saying about Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti

Sally was wonderful!! As soon as she picked us up she enquirer as to what would interest us the most and what we really would like to see and get out of the tour. Sally made sure that we got to see sights that we would never have been able to find on our own and was a pleasure to spend a day with. She is full of lots of interesting stories and history. Chiatura was exactly what we were expecting and it is really worth the visit!! Thanks for the great day..

This is a fantastic tour with lots of interesting stops. My favourite tour in Georgia…and we have had some amazing ones before. Our guide was awesome and we had a great day.

A very nice tour that shows a less known part of the country. I was the only one going that day; that made it extra special. ;-)

Really exciting and interesting tour. Really enjoyable. Highly recommend. Have taken tonnes of pictures

Very much enjoyed the tour, Data was a great guide and did an excellent job. Highly recommend