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SUMMARY:Samshvilde Fortress Day Hike – 28 November
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: 28 NovemberDuration: 1 dayDriving distance: 130 kmTrip difficulty
 : ModerateGroup size: Min. 6 participantsPick-up: 09:00\, Samaia Garden\, T
 bilisiDrop-off: The tour will depart immediately after the hike. Please not
 e that our operating hours are until 7 PM.Price: 110 GEL\n \nTrail paramet
 ers:\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 mApproxi
 mate duration: 5-6 h\nTrail description: The trail runs in a loop around th
 e massive cliff that houses Samshvilde Fortress. It's well-marked and clear
 . The hike starts in Samshvilde village and leads up the cliff. It later de
 scends towards the ruins of Pirgebuli Monastery and further to the bank of 
 the Khrami River. The path continues along the river for several kilometers
  and climbs up again under the Samshvilde Fortress. This section is steep a
 nd tiresome. We recommend bringing hiking poles. They will make your life e
 asier.\n \nItinerary:\nIn the morning\, we will leave Tbilisi and head to 
 the tiny village of Samshvilde\, located in the western part of Kvemo Kartl
 i province. Upon arrival\, we will start hiking first to the ruins of the 1
 3th-century Pirgebuli Monastery and later descend the banks of the Khrami R
 iver.\nThe scenic path will take us through a thick forest. Sometime during
  this hike section\, we will find a cozy place and sit down to enjoy a picn
 ic. Bring your favorite snacks and lunch with you! we will not have restaur
 ant stop.  Eventually\, the trail will turn upwards\, making us climb towa
 rds the ruins of the ancient Samshvilde Fortress. The climb is quite steep\
 , so walking poles will be helpful. Once we reach the top of the cliff agai
 n\, we will have time to explore Samshvilde ruins before heading to our veh
 icle and driving back to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.\n\n \n\nInclusions:
 \n\nTransfers\,\nSightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guid
 e.\n\n \nExclusions:\n\nPersonal travel insurance\,\nMeals\,\nGratitudes.\
 n\n\n \n \nNote:Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation an
 d insurance policy\n \n \n\nHOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR\n\nMEETING TIME A
 ND PLACEWe meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any de
 lays\, please inform your guide. Otherwise\, the group will depart without 
 you.\nWEATHER\nGeorgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason\, i
 t’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather
  forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.\n
 WHAT TO WEAR\nPlease wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking boots 
 are a must. Raincoats\, sunscreen\, hiking poles if you use\, extra shoes i
 n case of mud.\nFOOD & DRINKSAlways make sure you have enough drinking wate
 r. 1.5-2 liters should be enough for the day. Please bring something to eat
  during the hike – sandwiches\, dried fruit\, and sweets.There are no din
 ing places around Samshvilde\, so make sure to bring enough food for picnic
  lunch.\nOTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMSIf you are prone 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 guide's contact details a few day
 s before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
LOCATION:Samshvilde\, Georgia
DTSTAMP:20260706T185001Z
DTSTART:20261128T050000Z
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