Tbilisi Trip Overview
Martvili & Okatse Canyons are one of the marvelous places located in the Western Georgia and the most popular destinations in Georgia country. Okatse canyon – where you can explore a cascade of three-level waterfalls. Martvili Canyon’s total length is 2400 m where naturally emerges several waterfalls. Martvili canyon offers visitors a unique experience to take a boat trip to the river in canyon and walk along the river..
Prometheus cave is located near the Georgian town of Tskhaltubo. The cave was discovered in 1984 and was almost immediately developed as a show cave. Prometheus is the biggest cave in Georgia. Although only one tenth is open for tourists, it takes about an hour to explore it. Inside there are underground lakes and rivers; today, surrounded by a 3km long specifically designed landscape area, Prometheus cave is one of the touristiest spots of Georgia. It is a unique experience to feel the underworld atmosphere in all its glory and colors.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tbilisi, Georgia, Georgia
Martvili & Okatse Canyons are one of the marvelous places located in the Western Georgia and the most popular destinations in Georgia country. Okatse canyon – where you can explore a cascade of three-level waterfalls. Martvili Canyon’s total length is 2400 m where naturally emerges several waterfalls. Martvili canyon offers visitors a unique experience to take a boat trip to the river in canyon and walk along the river..
Prometheus cave is located near the Georgian town of Tskhaltubo. The cave was discovered in 1984 and was almost immediately developed as a show cave. Prometheus is the biggest cave in Georgia. Although only one tenth is open for tourists, it takes about an hour to explore it. Inside there are underground lakes and rivers; today, surrounded by a 3km long specifically designed landscape area, Prometheus cave is one of the touristiest spots of Georgia. It is a unique experience to feel the underworld atmosphere in all its glory and colors.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi – Prometheus Cave – Kutaisi
Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Bagrati church of the Assumption of the Virgin was built by King Bagrat III in Kutaisi, in 1003 AD. It is a marvellous example of domed-church architecture from the high medieval period, noted with impressive examples of stone carving. Cathedral is situated on the top of the hill called Ukimerioni and commands a splendid view of Georgia’s second city, Kutaisi. This was an ancient citadel, a royal palace and one of the most important castles from 6th to 17th c.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Motsameta, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Gelati monastery complex comprises the churches of the Virgin (the main church), of St Nicolas, of St. George, as well as the academy which was the centre of cultural and spiritual life. The Gelati monastery complex was founded by King David the Builder in the 12th c. It is noted by the finest examples of Georgian mural painting. Among them is the only surviving portrait of King David the Builder whose grave can be found at the gateway of the monastery. The giant 12th century mosaic of the Virgin with Child is completely unique.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
Prometheus cave – one of Georgia’s natural wonders providing visitors with breathtaking examples of stalactites, stalagmites, curtains, petrified waterfalls, cave pearls, underground rivers, and lakes.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Accommodation in twin rooms:
Hotel Terrace Kutaisi
Day 2: Kutaisi – Okatse Canyon – Martvili Canyon –Tbilisi
Stop At: Okatse Canyon, Village Gordi of Khoni Municipality, Zeda Gordi, Kutaisi 5900 Georgia
After breakfast we will travel to village Gordi where is located starting point of beautiful natural site Okatse canyon, we will start walking from the historical Dadiani’s forest and step by step arrive at the canyon, it includes 780 meter hanging trail on the cliff and panoramic view point, totally we will walk 2-3 hours till the last checkpoint. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way, green nature and unique canyon over the forest and river Satsiskvilo, canyon depth is 35-50 meter.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monastery Martvili, Martivili Georgia
After 1 hour drive we will arrive at the city Martvili to see Martvili monastery, at first founded in 6-7th century, in the yard you will see place where was happening sacrifice of babies to the pagan cult “Oak tree” in that time when there was paganism before the Christianity. At 11th century at this place was one of the powerful episcopacy “Chkondidi”.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Martvili Canyon, Martivili Georgia
Close to the city we will drive to Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes.
Drive back to Tbilisi
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Abasha, Abasha, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Close to the city we will drive to Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
