Didgori Memorial to Kojori: Tsveri St. George, Betania & Kiketi Day tour – 19 July
Join us for a day trip around Tbilisi. We will visit the Didgori Memorial, Tsveri St. George Church, Betania Monastery, Kiketi farm for lunch break, and Kojori abandoned house and fortress hike.
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Date: 19 July
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 150 km
Trip difficulty: EasyÂ
Group size: Min 5. If we don’t reach the minimum number of participants, you will receive a full refund.
Pick-up: 09:00, Samaia Garden
Drop-off: Around 17:00 (The arrival time will depend on the group’s speed and traffic)
Price: 95 Gel
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Hikes included:
Difficulty: Easy.
Distances:
Tsveri st Goerge church – 4 Km both ways easy forest car road.
Kojori fortress – 3 km total easy forest car road plus STAIRS a lot of them to climb up to the fortress.
Itinerary:
Explore the history, culture, and nature around Tbilisi on this day trip. Start at the Didgori Battle Memorial, dedicated to the famous 1121 battle, and enjoy wide mountain views from the area. Visit Tsveri St. George Church, a small hilltop church surrounded by peaceful landscapes, then continue to Betania Monastery, a well-preserved medieval monastery hidden in the forest.
Take a relaxing break at Kiketi Farm, where you can enjoy local products and lunch if you wish. Take a look at Beria’s historic summer house (we can’t get inside the garden) , and finish the day with a short hike to Azeula Fortress, where the ruins and panoramic views create a perfect ending to the trip.
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Inclusions:
- Transportation
- English Speaking Guide
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Exclusions:
- Personal travel insurance,
- Meals
- Gratitudes.
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Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR
MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.
WEATHER
Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’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.
WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather. Hiking shoes are recommended. you can leave stuff in the car. please consider Didgori memorial has high altitude and it will be colder there.
FOOD & DRINKS
Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5 – 2 liters should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks to stay full. Later you can order food in Kiketi farm.
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OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS
If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.
Bring a day pack to carry important items with you. sun protection.
GUIDEÂ
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.
