A one-day archaeological tour in Kutaisi will tell you about the distant past of Imereti. You will visit the ruins of the Geguti Palace, which was once the summer residence of the Georgian kings. The power of the stone walls could not resist the time, and today the castle has turned into ruins, but it still amazes with its scale. In the afternoon, you will go to the settlement of Vani, which reminds you of the ancient history of Georgia and its connection with Ancient Greece. You will also visit the Vanya Museum, which contains the most interesting artifacts from the settlement.
Tour itinerary:
Kutaisi – Geguti – Vani – Kutaisi
We will meet you at your hotel to start archaeological tour. At first, we will visit the Colchis Fountain in Kutaisi and look at enlarged replicas of golden statues found at Vani. Later today we will see some original statues at the museum. We will then reach Geguti to visit a medieval palace of Georgian Kings. The Palace, which had been built during centuries, has original architectural solution and several construction layers. Used as a summer residence, at came to decay in 18-19 centuries. Our tour will then bring us to Vani, a settlement which served as the religious center of Colchis Kingdom from the 16th -1st centuries BC. The recently renovated Vani archaeological museum showcases ancient gold, bronze and ceramic artifacts from the famed Colchis Kingdom. Close to the museum there is small archaeological site, which we surely will visit before coming back to Kutaisi.
*We are happy to offer you dinner in Kutaisi home restaurant where you can sample traditional Imereti cuisine accompanied with local wine. Due to limited table availability, we recommend booking the dinner in advance.
Price includes:
- All transfers as per itinerary;
- English speaking guide;
- Mineral water;
- Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights.
Prices, per person
Prices are in US$ per person, discounted prices for larger groups are available on request.
Tour Request
The tour is private with your personal guide. There will be no other people joining the tour.
Our guides will follow your own pace.
The starting time of the tour is up to you and may vary from 09.00 am to 16.00 pm.
We are happy to offer this tour for air/train passengers too. Our guide will meet you at the arrival station.
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