Tour from Kutaisi 2 Days City Breaks
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Lechkhumi tour from Kutaisi 2 days City Breaks Overview 2 day Lechkhumi tour from Kutaisi Starts from: Kutaisi Available: mid-April - mid-October Type: Private City Break Total Driving Distance: 290 km, Duration: 2 days Lechkhumi two-day cultural and walking tour offers perfect escape to pristine Gvirishi waterfall, Green Lake of Kulbaki, Lailashi pool, nice walk to Sairme Pillars, and mysterious Khvamli rock, whilst enjoying unique cuisine, wine, and local hospitality of Lechkhumi family. Tour details Code: KUT-PT-LE02 Starts from: Kutaisi Max. Group Size: 15 Adults Duration: 2 Days Prices Group size Price per adult Solo 553 € 2-3 people 334 € 4-5 people 252 € 6-7 people 215 € 8-9 people 190 € 10-15 people 187 € *Online booking deposit: 30 € The above prices (except for solo) are based on two people sharing a twin/double room accommodation. Single Supplement: 26 €. 1 person from the group will be FREE of charge if 10 and more adults are traveling together Child Policy 0-1 years - Free 2-6 years - 94 € *Deposit will be deducted from the total tour price. 7 years and over - Adult The balance can be paid in one of the following ways: Bank transfer - Euro/USD/GBP, any time, but not later than two weeks before the tour starts; VISA/Master card - GEL only (local currency), via POS terminal, directly with your guide at the beginning of the tour. Card service fee + 3%. Cash - GEL only, directly to the nearest TBC Bank office or TBC Bank Cash terminal no later than begging of the tour. For a larger group or custom itinerary, please contact us at tours[at]georgianholidays.com Tips for booking procedure: How to know which “Operator” to select? You only need to select the Operator name if you have previously communicated with one of our sales agents via phone or email, otherwise please leave it at default. Sights to Visit Zanduri House Lechkhumi Itinerary Day 1: KUTAISI –GVIRISHI-LAILASHI-TSAGERI- SAIRME PILLARS-KULBAKI The guide will meet you at Kutaisi hotel. As the tour is private, we start upon your convenience. Grab lunch boxes and travel from Kutaisi to Gvirishi through the villages of the RiOni Gorge. The Lechkhum region is famous for the cultivation of wheat. The name of the village and the waterfall Gvirishi are related to the endemic wheat species. Visit Zanduri house. This ethno-village is presented in a small space that includes a wine cellar, a barn, and a lovely family. Walk in a beautiful apple garden, listen to the host’s story about wheat and wine producing traditions, taste natural apple juice, honey and bio wine from this beautiful garden and continue the trip to Gvirishi waterfall. Gvirishi Waterfall is located on a rocky mountain massif, 4 kilometers away from the village. Observe 25 meters height cascade from the glass panoramic platform. Continue the way to another the village, Lailashi. There is 19th-century synagogue in the village. One of the most popular attractions here is a small outdoor pool that overlooks Lajanuri Dam and creates unique landscape for photography lovers. The pool water is cold and worth visiting, especially in hot weather. Nearby the pool, we suggest to make an outdoor lunch. After lunch, drive to the verge of Lechkhumi and Racha regions, Sairme Pillars. Start 2.5 km walk to the pillars (5 km double-way up & downhill). We might find and collect some mushrooms on a path. Next stop is Tsageri, the administrative center of Lechkhumi region. Visit a small park and market, where we can buy locally produced traditional salt: the mix of spices and a local flavor, which gives a dish a special taste. At the end of the day arrive to the Green Lake, Kulbaki village and visit family trout farm. The word Lechkhumi means fishing place. Let’s catch a fish on spot and enjoy delicious mushrooms picked up in Sairme forest for dinner. Dinner and overnight at the family hotel in Kulbak. Day 2: KULBAKI-KHVAMLI MOUNTAIN-OKURESHI- TSKALTUBO-KUTAISI Breakfast at the hotel. Check out until 12:00. Transfer to the Airport for departure. We wish you to be your host again in Georgia. Breakfast at the Kulbaki. Morning hike around Kulbak Lake, walking in the small forest-park is highly recommended. Again, grab meal packages and drive approximately 1 hour to the mystical Khvamli rocks. The 150-300 meters high and 10 kilometers wide rocky massif is located at an altitude of 2002 meters. The road ends near St. George's church. The walking path takes about 3 hours and the ascents are steep, but rewording. The breathtaking panoramic views and fresh air of the alpine zone helps you to cover the distance in a pleasant mood. St. George's Cathedral dates back to the 12th century and belongs to a hall church architecture. Liturgies are held only on holidays. Continue the way to the main destination, the peak of Mayak, which is considered as the highest point of the Khvamli rock massif - 2002 m above sea level. If the weather is fine, we might catch a glimpse of the Black Sea. Light outdoor lunch break is recommended here. It takes about one hour to reach Okureshi village from Khvamli rock. There are small villages splattered at the foothills of the rock: Okureshi, Tvishi, Usakhelo. Unique minerals and rare grapes are grown on this land. Usakhelouri is the most expensive wine, which is produced in limited addition, grows this micro-zone only. Let’s visit a family, that makes this unique wine! Local host will serve tasting of two type of wines: Tsolikauri and Usakhelouri, and we can enjoy delicious Lechkhumian dishes prepared by the hostess. In this warm family environment, we recall the beautiful paths we walked on a tour. On this warm note continue back to Kutaisi hotel. Inclusions Included Transportation: Private transportation with comfortable A/C car Staff: Private guide service during the tour Private driver service during the tour Accommodation: 1 x overnight in Kulbaki Guesthouse (or similar) Meals: 1 x breakfast 2 x lunch boxes 1 x late lunch 1 x dinner Wine tasting: Okureshi family wine cellar Other: 2 x bottles water per person daily All local taxes Excluded Personal expenses & beverages More Info Additional Info Single Supplement is: € 26 Kutaisi airport private pick up service: 23 € Kutaisi airport private drop off service: 20 € Double-way private transfer to/from Kutaisi airport to/from Kutaisi hotel: 38 € To arrange airport transfers and hotel overnights, contact us tours[at]georgianholidays.com Don't forget to take comfortable walking shoes, a raincoat, and sunglasses. Cancellation Policy Cancellation is free of charge prior to 5 days of the starting day. The booking deposit 30 Euro is non-refundable. If the Tourist cancels the booked tour for some reasons not depending on Tour Operator, the following sums are kept back as a fine: 50% of the total cost of tourist product in case of tour cancellation 5 days or less prior to the tour; 100% of the total cost of the tourist product due to the Tourist's failure to appear. Terms & Conditions PDF Gallery.