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SUMMARY:Samshvilde Fortress Day Hike – 26 September
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a lovely\, scenic hike at Samshvilde Fortress. There
  is so much to see there – stunning cliff views\, pristine forest\, rapid
  rivers\, fascinating religious and historical sites! Get your cameras read
 y!\nDate: 26 SeptemberDuration: 1 dayDriving distance: 130 kmTrip difficult
 y: ModerateGroup size: Min. 5 participantsPick-up: 09:00\, Samaia Garden\, 
 TbilisiDrop-off: Around 18:00\, Samaia Garden\, Tbilisi (The arrival time w
 ill depend on the group's speed and traffic)Price: 110 GEL\n \nTrail param
 eters:\nDifficulty: ModerateDistance: 17 km (Loop)Min. elevation: 570 m a.s
 .l.Max. elevation: 931 m a.s.l.Total ascent: 761 mTotal descent: 762 mAppro
 ximate duration: 5-6 h\nTrail description: The trail runs in a loop around 
 the massive cliff that houses Samshvilde Fortress. It's well-marked and cle
 ar. The hike starts in Samshvilde village and leads up the cliff. It later 
 descends towards the ruins of Pirgebuli Monastery and further to the bank o
 f the Khrami River. The path continues along the river for several kilomete
 rs and climbs up again under the Samshvilde Fortress. This section is steep
  and tiresome. We recommend bringing hiking poles. They will make your life
  easier.\n \nItinerary:\nIn the morning\, we will leave Tbilisi and head t
 o the tiny village of Samshvilde\, located in the western part of Kvemo Kar
 tli province. Upon arrival\, we will start hiking first to the ruins of the
  13th-century Pirgebuli Monastery and later descend the banks of the Khrami
  River.\nThe scenic path will take us through a thick forest. Sometime duri
 ng this hike section\, we will find a cozy place and sit down to enjoy a pi
 cnic. Bring your favorite snacks with you! Eventually\, the trail will turn
  upwards\, making us climb towards the ruins of the ancient Samshvilde Fort
 ress. The climb is quite steep\, so walking poles will be helpful. Once we 
 reach the top of the cliff again\, we will have time to explore Samshvilde 
 ruins before heading to our vehicle and driving back to Tbilisi. The end of
  the tour.\n\n \n\nInclusions:\n\nTransfers\,\nSightseeing/hiking itinerar
 y with an English-speaking guide.\n\n \nExclusions:\n\nPersonal travel ins
 urance\,\nMeals\,\nGratitudes.\n\n\n \n \nNote:Please check Terms and Con
 ditions for our cancellation and insurance policy\n \n \n\nHOW TO PREPARE
  FOR THE TOUR\n\nMEETING TIME AND PLACEWe meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Pleas
 e be on time. In case of any delays\, please inform your guide. Otherwise\,
  the group will depart without you.\nWEATHER\nGeorgian weather changes ofte
 n and fast. For this reason\, it’s essential to follow the weather foreca
 st closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before 
 the tour to be well prepared.\nWHAT TO WEAR\nPlease wear clothes appropriat
 e to the weather. Hiking boots are a must. Raincoats\, sunscreen\, hiking p
 oles if you use\, extra shoes in case of mud.\nFOOD & DRINKSAlways make sur
 e you have enough drinking water. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day
 . Please bring something to eat during the hike – sandwiches\, dried frui
 t\, and sweets.There are no dining places around Samshvilde\, so make sure 
 to bring enough food for picnic lunch.\nOTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMSIf you are pro
 ne to motion sickness\, please have medicine with you. Bring a day pack to 
 carry important items with you. sun protection.\nGUIDE We will send you gu
 ide's contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check
  your inbox and spam.
LOCATION:Samshvilde\, Georgia
DTSTAMP:20260706T185331Z
DTSTART:20260926T050000Z
DTEND:20260926T140000Z
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