Exciting Martville Canyon, ancient monastery and fragrant tea

Megrelia is one of the first centers of Georgian statehood. The natural border of Megrelia with Imereti passes along the Tskhenistskali River (translated from cargo). Horse river. You can find out where this name comes from during the tour.

First of all, we will visit the Martvili Monastery (Chkondidi). The history of one of the most respected monasteries is associated with such historical figures as Andrew the First-Called, the Great Czar David the Builder, Queen Tamar, Prince Dadiani and Chikovani, Ekaterina Chavchavadze (sister Nino Chavchavadze-Griboyedova).

Then we go to Martvili Canyon (Gachedili). This is a unique place with cascading waterfalls, where paleontologists have discovered traces of prehistoric animals.

Here for you will arrange a light rafting on the river Abasha in the canyon, between the limestone rocks. After rafting, we will go to tea plantations.

The climate of Martvil district is ideal for tea growing. At the local tea factory you will learn almost two centuries of history of Georgian tea, its uniqueness, unique soft taste and production technology. After visiting the tea plantation, you can participate in the manual collection of tea leaves.

And of course, tasting tea (of several types). They say that during tea drinking, you can determine the character of a person by his taste preferences and the manner of holding a cup. Shall we try to do that?

Programme

• Monastery in Martvili.
• Martville Canyon.
• The tea factory in Didi Chkoni.

Organizational details

The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.

Entrance tickets to the canyon, boat rafting, tea tasting are not included in the price of the tour.

If desired, the tea factory and monastery can be replaced by the Prometheus Cave, Sataplia or Okatse Canyon.

Booking excursions

• The tour is conducted in Russian individually for you or your company.
• After the booking is confirmed by the guide, you pay 20% of the cost on the site, and the rest is paid to the guide before the tour.