Georgia · Geological Wonders

Discover Samegrelo: Canyons, History & Migrelian Charm

4 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Martvili, Okatse, and Balda canyons
  • 02 Visit Martvili Monastery and the fortress site of Nokalakevi
  • 03 See the 67-meter Oniore Waterfall and its cave complex
  • 04 Discover Salkhino and the Dadiani Summer Residence
  • 05 Visit Poti on Georgia’s Black Sea coast
  • 06 Experience the landscapes of Kolkheti National Park
  • 07 Travel privately with air-conditioned transport and WiFi on board

Discover the highlights of Samegrelo on a private 4-day journey through western Georgia, combining dramatic canyons, waterfalls, historic sites, and coastal landscapes. Visit Martvili, Okatse, and Balda canyons, see Oniore Waterfall, and explore places that blend natural beauty with the region’s deep cultural heritage.

Along the way, experience landmarks such as Martvili Monastery, Nokalakevi, Salkhino, Poti, and Kolkheti National Park. With private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and bottled water included, this tour offers a comfortable way to explore one of Georgia’s most interesting regions.

Discover the highlights of Samegrelo on a private 4-day journey through western Georgia, combining dramatic canyons, waterfalls, historic sites, and coastal landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Poti, Tbilisi, Oni, Kolkheti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tour to Martvili Canyon,Monastery Martvili and Town-Fortress NokalakeviNatural attraction featuring waterfalls in a secluded river canyon with boat tours & walking routes.Martvili Monastery is a Georgian monastic complex located in the village of Martvili in the Martvili District of the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Province (Mkhare) of Georgia. It sits upon the highest hill in the vicinity and was of strategic importance.Nokalakevi also known as Archaeopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀρχαιόπολις, literally meaning ancient town) and Tsikhegoji (in Georgian "Fortress of Kuji") and according to some sources "Djikha Kvinji" in Mingrelian, is a village and archaeological site in the Senaki municipality, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region, Georgia.

2
Day 02

Tour to Okatse Canyon and SalkhinoOkatse Canyon Natural Monument (Georgian: ოკაცეს კანიონი) is an Okatse river erosion canyon located in Khoni Municipality, Imereti region of Georgia [1] near village Zeda Gordi at 520 meters above sea level.Dadiani Summer Residence - Levan Dadiani Palace in the village of Salkhino, Martvili Municipality, Samegrelo region, on the bank of the river Tsachkhura. Salkhino Dadiani Palace, now the residence of Patriarch Martvili, is an important monument of Martvili tourist space. The complex includes the palace, St. Dadiani's Gate. St. George's Church, a large alley of chador trees and boxwood groves in the open field and a park with reclining chairs.

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Day 03

Tour to Balda Canyon and Oniore WaterfallNatural Monument is located at Southern part of river Abasha’s massive, at limestone rocks. The length of canyon is – 1400 meters, width – 5-10 meters, and depth – 25-30 meters.Oniore Waterfall is a 67-meter-high waterfall in Samegrelo, Martvili Municipality, northeast of the village of Second Baldi, in the Toba Gorge of the right tributary of the Abasha River, at 680 meters above sea level. The Oniore Nature Monument Complex is a combination of a cave and a waterfall flowing from it.

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Day 04

Tour to Poti and Kolkheti National ParkPoti is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the west of the country. Built near the site of the ancient Greek colony of Phasis and deriving its name from the same, the city has become a major port city and industrial center since the early 20th century. It is also home to a main naval base and the headquarters of the Georgian Navy. Adjacent to the Poti port area is the RAKIA-owned Free Industrial Zone. Inaugurated in April 2008, it has registered a number of businesses, including those from Iranian businesspeople trying to evade sanctions against Iran.Kolkheti National Park is located in west Georgia and includes Samegrelo - Zemo Svaneti and Guria Regions. Paliastomi Lake, the Black Sea east border zone, unique swamps and Colchic forests are especially interesting there.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

Lunch, Dinner and Hotel

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Tbilisi.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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