Georgia · Archaeology

Discover Nokalakevi: History, Nature & Wine

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

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day tour from Tbilisi to the Samegrelo region
02 Visit the historic Nokalakevi Archaeopolis archaeological site
03 Explore the lush scenery of Shurubumu Canyon
04 See Dadiani Palace and the Ojaleshi wine micro zone in Salkhino
05 Discover Martvili Canyon’s nature and waterfalls
06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board
07 Bottled water included during the journey

Discover the highlights of Samegrelo on a private full-day journey from Tbilisi, combining ancient history, dramatic natural scenery, and local wine heritage. Visit the remarkable archaeological site of Nokalakevi Archaeopolis, a key fortress in the sixth-century conflicts between the Byzantines and Sasanians, then continue to some of western Georgia’s most scenic landscapes.

Along the way, explore the moss-covered beauty of Shurubumu Canyon, visit Dadiani Palace and the Ojaleshi wine micro zone in Salkhino, and experience the waterfalls and nature of Martvili Canyon. With private transportation, bottled water, air-conditioned travel, and WiFi on board, this long-distance day trip offers a comfortable way to see several of the region’s standout sights.

Discover the highlights of Samegrelo on a private full-day journey from Tbilisi, combining ancient history, dramatic natural scenery, and local wine heritage.

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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

Day 01

Nokalakevi Archaeopolis

Nokalakevi also known as Archaeopolis is archaeological site in the Senaki municipality occupies approximately 20ha. Nokalakevi-Archaeopolis played a part in the major wars fought between the Byzantines and Sasanians in the South Caucasus during the sixth century AD. It was one of the key fortresses guarding Lazika (modern Mingrelia) from Sasanian, Persian and Iberian (East Georgian/Kartlian) attack. During the war of AD 540-562, the Persians' failure to take Nokalakevi-Archaeopolis from the Byzantines and the Laz eventually cost them control of Lazika.

Shurubumu Canyon

Shurubumu is an enchanting wonder of the natural world. The area is covered with lush green moss and thousand-year old buxus trees.

Dadiani Palace in Salkhino

Visit Dadiani Palace and Ojaleshi wine micro zone in Salkhino.

Martvili Canyon

Visit one of the best canyons in Georgia to explore the nature and waterfalls.

The route