Kojori to Asureti Day Hike – 24 Nov

Join us on a local Kojori to Asureti Hike. The trail will include a visit to the medieval Kojori (Azeula) Fortress and the Elisabethtal, a 19th-century settlement founded by German colonists.

Date: 24 Nov
Duration: 1 day
Driving distance: 60 km
Trip difficulty: Easy, Beginners
Group size: Min. 6 participants
Pick-up: 10:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Around 18:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Price: 85 GEL

Trail parameters:

Difficulty: Easy, Beginners
Distance: 12 km (from point A to B)
Min. elevation: 722 m.a.s.l.
Max. elevation: 1348 m.a.s.l.
Elevation gain: 83 m
Elevation loss: 671 m
Duration: 4-5 h
Trail description: It’s an easy downhill trail that starts at Kojori Fortress and ends in Asureti village. The hike includes a few very manageable uphill, but is mostly downhill. Hiking poles are recommended but are not a must-have.

Itinerary: 

In the morning, we will drive to Kojori village to visit Azeula, a medieval castle said to be the place where Queen Tamar took her last breath. Azeula offers spectacular views of Tbilisi and its neighborhood. In good weather, you can see as far as the Tbilisi See. Next, we will hike down the cliff to Asureti village estbilished in the 19th century by German colonists. On the way to Asureti, we will stop at the ruins of the Kabeni Monastery. Once we reach Asureti, we will explore the village – visit an old Lutheran graveyard, take a look at the renovated German architecture, and (time permitting) drop at a local German-theme restaurant for a late lunch. Return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour.

Inclusions:

1. 1. 1. Transfers,
      2. Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide.

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