short breaks four - Georgia Tourism and Attractions

Greek mythology tells us that the Golden Fleece belonged to King Aeetes who was the governor of the Kingdom of Colchis.

 

Jason and the Argonauts sailed to win the fleece but he couldn’t fulfill the tasks that king gave him and Jason availed from Princess Medea falling in love with him. With her magic they stole the Golden Fleece and left Aia in secret.

 

In this tour you’ll visit Kutaisi (Aia) and its surroundings to not only learn more about Colchis but also to enjoy your adventures.

 

  • Available May to October

Day 1: Tbilisi/Gelati/Kutaisi

In the morning we drive to the ancient capital of Colchis Kingdom – Aia, nowadays Kutaisi. Upon arrival we visit Ukimerioni mount with UNESCO listed Bagrati Cathedral with the great views over the town. Continue to a natural grotto full of stalactites and stalagmites. In the late afternoon we visit splendid Gelati academy and monastery (12th c) and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 2: Kutaisi/Nokalakevi/Martvili Canyon/Okatse Canyon/Kutaisi

Today we learn more about the Kingdom of Colchis and its history. We visit archeological site of Nokalakevi that is an ongoing excavation and home to numerous ancient artifacts unearthed here. Later we take a boat trip in Martvili Canyon to see this beautiful wonder of nature. In the afternoon we will take a walk along a pleasant forest to a bridge-way of Okatse Canyon and enjoy the views of winding forest at our feet. Return to Kutaisi.

Day 3: Kutaisi/Uplistsikhe/Mtskheta/Tbilisi

Depart to visit the ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe. That’s a place where Great Silk Road used to pass.

Continue to Mtskheta to visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Svetitskhoveli cathedral (11th c) and Jvari monastery on top of a hill (6th-7th cc). After the tour we drive to Tbilisi.

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