Georgia · National Parks

Discover Kolkheti: Pichori, Poti & Scenic Nature Tour

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day tour from Tbilisi to Poti and Kolkheti National Park
  • 02 Visit Lake Paliastomi and the Pichori River in the Georgian Amazon Jungle
  • 03 Explore the Black Sea port city of Poti
  • 04 See the Neo-Byzantine Poti Cathedral inspired by Hagia Sophia
  • 05 Pass key city landmarks including Poti Tower and Poti Lighthouse
  • 06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
  • 07 Bottled water included during the journey

Discover western Georgia on a private full-day journey from Tbilisi to the Black Sea coast, combining nature, history, and architecture in one long but rewarding day. Visit Poti, an important port city with roots in the ancient Greek colony of Phasis, and explore landmarks including the Poti Tower, Poti Lighthouse, and the city’s striking Neo-Byzantine cathedral inspired by Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

The tour also takes you into the landscapes of Kolkheti National Park, where Lake Paliastomi and the Pichori River showcase the lush scenery often described as the Georgian Amazon Jungle. With private transportation, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, and bottled water included, this experience offers a comfortable way to see a different side of Georgia.

Notably, Niko Nikoladze chose the location of the cathedral in the center of the town to make it viewable from every side of Poti.

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
Cities Poti, Tbilisi, Kolkheti National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Poti

Poti is a port city in Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast. 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.

Lake Paliastomi - "Georgian Amazon Jungle"

Lake Paliastomi is a small lake near the city of Poti, Georgia, connected to the Black Sea by a narrow channel. Its surface area is 17.3 km² and the mean depth is 2.6 m. Some ancient pieces of Colchis have been found near and in the lake by archaeologists. It is also an important fishery site. The lake is included within the boundaries of the Kolkheti National Park.

Poti Cathedral-an imitation of Hagia Sophia

Poti Cathedral or Poti Soboro Cathedral, is a Georgian Orthodox that is an imitation of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It was built in 1906–07 with the great contribution of Niko Nikoladze, the mayor of Poti. Notably, Niko Nikoladze chose the location of the cathedral in the center of the town to make it viewable from every side of Poti.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tbilisi. 3 cities · 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

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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