Georgia · Archaeology

Vani Adventure: Museum, Geysers & Sairme Escape

15 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Vani Archaeological Site and Museum
  • 02 Explore exhibits from the 8th to the 1st century BC
  • 03 See the healing sulfur waters of Dikhashkho
  • 04 Discover Sairme balneological resort
  • 05 Experience hot and cold mineral water springs
  • 06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • 07 Enjoy WiFi on board and bottled water included

Discover western Georgia on a private full-day journey that combines archaeology, natural mineral waters, and resort scenery. Visit the Vani Archaeological Site and Museum to explore exhibits spanning the 8th to the 1st century BC and learn about Vani’s role as an ancient temple city in the historic region of Colchis.

Continue to the Dikhashkho sulfur waters, known for their healing properties, before heading to Sairme, a balneological resort in the mountains with hot and cold mineral water springs. With private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and bottled water included, this long-distance day trip offers a comfortable way to experience some of Georgia’s distinctive cultural and wellness attractions.

Dikhashkho Sulfur waters are characterized by healing properties.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Challenging
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Tbilisi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Vani Archaeological Site and Museum

The Vani archaeological site is a multi-layer archaeological site in western Georgia, located on a hill at the town of Vani in the Imereti region. It is the best studied site in the hinterland of an ancient region, known to the Classical world as Colchis, and has been inscribed on the list of the Immovable Cultural Monuments of National Significance. Remains of fortifications and temples, locally produced and imported Greek pottery, and sophisticated local goldwork—now on display at the Vani Archaeoogical Museum and the Museum of Georgia in Tbilisi—indicate that Vani was a vibrant urban settlement from the 8th century down to the mid-1st century BC. An ancient name for Vani is unknown: two competing hypotheses identify the site with the Surium of Pliny the Elder or the Leucothea of Strabo.

Dikhashkho Sulfur waters

Dikhashkho Sulfur waters are characterized by healing properties. and is one of the most attractive attractions of Vani. Dikhashkho is first mentioned in historical sources in the XVIII century.

Sairme Resort

Sairme Resort is the largest resort in Europe and the South Caucasus, located in the mountainous zone of the subtropical belt at 950 m above sea level. Sairme resort is unique with its four different eutherapeutic and one thermo springs that cures many diseases.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 1 city · 15 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and Dinner

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

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 15 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Tbilisi..

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