4 days in western Georgia (From Batumi)

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4 DAYS IN WESTERN GEORGIA
•    Start/Finish - Batumi
•    Duration - 4 days

Highlights of the tour:
•    Europe square
•    Piazza square
•    Church of St. Nicholas
•    Batumi port
•    Moving statue of Ali & Nino
•    Walking down to the boulevard
•    Alphabet tower
•    Dancing fountains
•    Drama theatre of Batumi
•    Hiking in Mtirala national park
•    Hand-made cable car ride
•    Rope attraction for children
•    Martvili canyon
•    Okatse canyon
•    Prometheus cave
•    Walking tour in the Royal district of Kutaisi
•    Bagrati cathedral
•    Gelati & Motsameta monasteries
•    Wine tasting and Georgian lunch at the family winery

Day 1st - Walking tour and hiking in Mtirala National Park
The tour starts at 10:30 from Europe Square in Batumi. The first stop is Europe Square and a statue of Medea. Then we move to Piazza Square and to the Church of St. Nicholas. From here we go to Batumi port. Afterward, the group visits the moving statue of Ali & Nino. The next stop is the alphabet tower of Batumi. Then we walk down the boulevard and through the dancing fountains park. The last stop of our excursion is The Drama Theatre of Batumi and a statue of Neptune. The tour finishes at 12:00 at Europe Square. After the walking tour, we take a boat ride in the sea. For lunch, we stop at the local restaurant. At 14:30, after the lunch break, 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 the children's favorite spot. Once we're exhausted and full of emotions we get in the van and drive back to Batumi. The tour finishes at 18:00 at our office.
Overnight in Batumi

Day 2nd - Waterfalls, folklore, and Georgian lunch
The tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Batumi. We’re heading to Makhuntseti where we try to escape from the heat of Batumi. The first stop is the water reservoir of river Adjaristskali. Then we are heading to Makhuntsety waterfall which is one of the highest waterfalls in Georgia. Afterward, we go down to King Tamar’s bridge which was built in the 14th century. The next stop is Mirveti waterfall to achieve it we have to cross the hanged bridge and walk through the village. For lunch, we visit a local family restaurant in the mountains of Matchakhela Valley. They provide a wide variety of local food and homemade wine. Also, they perform a folklore show for us. The tour finishes at 17:00 in our office in Batumi.

Day 3rd - Canyons & Cave
The tour starts at 06:30 by picking up guests from their hotels in Batumi. The first stop is Martvili Canyon where we take a boat tour through the canyon and explore the depth of it along waterfalls. The next attraction is Okatse Canyon. This is the deepest canyon in Georgia with hung bridges and skywalks. There are 2 ways to achieve a bridge: trekking on a 6 km route and taking an off-roading taxi. Off-roading is a pretty impressive experience. Hiking makes us starving, so we stop at the local restaurant for a lunch break. The last spot of the tour is Prometheus Cave, which 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 underground boating. It’s cool, isn’t it? Finally, when we are exhausted we drive to Kutaisi and finish the tour by 18:00 in our office in Kutaisi.
Overnight in Kutaisi

Day 4th – Kutaisi, Wine & Dine
The tour starts at 09:00 from our office in Kutaisi. Firstly we drive up to Bagrati Cathedral which overlooks the city. It was built in the 11th century as a symbol of a united Georgia. Afterward, we move to the Gelati monastery of the 12th century. There are 3 big churches, an academy, a grave of David the Builder, a 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 which is related to the story of tortured brother lords David and Constantine Mkheidze. It’s built on a cliff and is surrounded by the river from 3 sides. The nature and colors around the monastery are amazing. The next thing we do is a walking tour in the downtown. Here guide tells about the history of Georgia and Kutaisi. After taking pictures at the fountain group continues down to the central park where are located statues of sister “Ishkhnelebi” and the memorial of “9 April”. Afterward, we pass by Kutaisi city hall, Opera house, and visit the “Mon Plasir” arch. Then we pass by the first gymnasium and visit the white bridge, then go through Park of Love and visit the Golden marquee palace. Then we go to the central grocery market called “Mtsvane Bazari”. For lunchtime, we visit the family winery “Baia’s Wine” located in Bagdati municipality, village Obcha. Firstly, Baia and Gvantsa (Baia’s sister) show us the vineyard that is just behind their house. Then we move to the wine cellar to taste several types of wines they have. They produce “Tsolikouri”, “Krakhuna”, “Aladasturi”, “Ojaleshi”, “Otskhanuri Sapere” and of course “Chacha”. Afterward, we sit around a big table full of Georgian food. Their mom makes the most delicious Imerian food you’ll ever try. After satisfying lunch we return back to Kutaisi and drive to Batumi. The tour finishes at 21:00 in Batumi.