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Best time to visit: March-November
Khashuri is a town located in central Georgia of Shida Kartli region. It serves as an important transportation hub due to its strategic location on the crossroads of several major highways and railway lines. The region has a rich history, dating back to ancient times, with archaeological evidence suggesting settlements in the area since the Bronze Age. Throughout its history, Khashuri has been influenced by various cultures and empires, including the Romans, Byzantines, Persians, and Ottomans.
The itinerary
Day 1: Tbilisi – Khashuri – Surami fortress – Surami
Day 2: Surami – Kodistskaro Lake – Mt. Ghornamkali – Damchreula – Tbilisi
The program
Day 1: Tbilisi – Khashuri – Surami fortress – Surami
In the morning meet your guide and drive towards Khashuri. First stop will be at Archeological museum of Khashuri and explore the collection from local sites from the Stone Age up to X c. A.D. here you can find different objects from surrounding areas: Natsargora, Tsagvli burial objects, Ali, Akhaldaba and Tsagvli coin treasury, glass necklaces, templar pendants and many more. After museum you have your lunch at small restaurant Rachvelebtan https://www.facebook.com/Rachvelebtan/ where you can try very delicious Georgian dishes. After lunch you will visit Natia Kiknadze’s art studio Natusi https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083049951227 Natia is collecting flowers and from region and using them to create different kind of accessories. In her studio you can participate and make your own souvenir. Later continue trip to Surami and visit a medieval Fortress of Surami. The complex includes stone fence-fortress with tower, St.George’s Church and a palace. The castle had a hidden 14 m. tunnel running down to Suramula River where the drinking water and fish was brought up to prison. After excursion drive to hotel Surami https://www.facebook.com/hotelsurami/ check in and enjoy your dinner there.
Day 2: Surami – Kodistskaro Lake – Mt. Ghornamkali – Villa Rbona – Tbilisi
In the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Koditskaro Lake, surrounded with forest mountains and filed. The lake is reflecting nature and giving incredible colors all year round. The peaceful environment creates a perfect place to retreat in calmness. Here you can stay and try yourself in fishing. Fishing rods are available on sport. But if you are more hiking lover, you can hike up to Mt. Chornamkali with panoramic views of the surrounding area. the trail goes through the forests that make natural shades during hot summers. From the top you can admire the birth taking views on the mountains, villages, endless fields of Shida Kartli and lake itself. The duration of hike is about 3 hours. Before you go back to Tbilisi lunch will be served at small villa Rbona https://www.facebook.com/villarbona beside of lunch you can have wine tasting that family is making from their vineyards. After lunch drive back to Tbilisi, end of the tour.
Price: 390 GEL per person
We need at least 2 participants for the tour & look forward to hosting you on this wonderful getaway
Included: transportation and 1 night’s accommodation at local guest house
Not included: meals, guide service and personal expenses.
Meal: from 30 GEL per person
Local guide service: 70 GEL per day
₾390.00