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Footprints of the Past:Journey from Kutaisi to Ancient Landscapes

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Price is NZ$119 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 8h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover historical-cultural places, and see dinosaur footprint. Sataplia will surprise you with its unique sightseeing, after visiting the territory, unique colchic forest and glass panoramic view, you will realise that it is a must-go destination. Explore Sataplia cave with its breathtaking views, enjoy Kutaisi view from the glass platform, see millions of years old footprints of dinosaurs and take picture with the models of dinosaurs. The Monastery of Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the 11th and 13th centuries. The Bagrati Cathedral holds importance in the history of Georgia as an architectural and cultural monument and since 1994, Bagrati Cathedral is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visit one of the largest trade places in Kutaisi to buy agricultural products. You will find fresh vegetables, fruits, natural dairy products, meat, a variety of spices and many other products for your kitchen.

Activity location

  • Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve
    • Banoja, Georgia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve
    • Banoja, Georgia

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Footprints of the Past:Journey from Kutaisi to Ancient Landscapes
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$119.46 x 2 AdultsNZ$238.92
Total
Price is NZ$238.92

What's included, what's not

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    Private transport
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    WiFi on board
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    All Fees and Taxes

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kutaisi (Pass by)
Our journey starts from Kutaisi - Write us your location and we will pick you up at any place in Kutaisi (including hotels)
Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
The Sataplia Cave is located in the West Georgia. The complex features Dinosaur Park along with small museum preserves of 120-million-year-old fossilised Herbivorous and Raptor dinosaur footprints of different epochs and of course, the lightened-up cave full of eye-catching stalactites and stalagmites which culminates in an underground river. The reserve is surrounded by tall and thick, Colchis forest and has a couple of panoramic lookout points with a glass floor. The main track is an easy hike.
Motsameta Monastery
  • 1h
Motsameta Monastery is located in river Tskaltsitela gorge in West Georgia, near city Kutaisi. Monastic complex integrates: Motsameta Church, a two-storey bell tower, ruins of the defensive towers, stone wall. Motsameta church is a cross-dome structure, built in the 11th century, where the remains of the martyrs are rested. Monastery is situated on an elevated cliff, surrounded by the curve of the river Tskaltsitela and beautiful forests that offer picturesque views from the site.
Gelati Monastery
  • 1h
Gelati Monastery - founded in 1106 in the west of Georgia, the Monastery of Gelati is a masterpiece of the Golden Age of medieval Georgia, a period of political strength and economic growth between the 11th and 13th centuries. It is characterised by the facades of smoothly hewn large blocks, balanced proportions and blind arches for exterior decoration. The Gelati monastery, one of the largest medieval Orthodox monasteries, was also a centre of science and education and the Academy it housed was one of the most important centres of culture in ancient Georgia.
Kutaisi Market
  • 1h
Central market is a place where you can buy almost all kind of food that is grown or imported in Georgia. This is a market, not a shop, so everything is really cheap. It locates in the central part of Kutaisi, so it's easy to reach. There is huge variety of food and drinks in central market. Here you can buy fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, cheese, greens, seasonings and garniture, Churchkhela, Tkemali and Georgian all kind of Georgian home made wine.
Bagrati Cathedral
  • 1h
The Cathedral of Bagrati (or Bagrati Cathedral) was built in 1003. It is one of the main hallmarks of Kutaisi, the ancient city of Georgia. The cathedral amazes each visitor with its scale and unique architecture. It started a new era in the early medieval history of Georgian temple architecture. The cathedral of Bagrati was built to commemorate the unification of Georgia by King Bagrat III. One of the most beloved Georgian kings, David IV the Builder, was crowned here in the 12th century. If you plan to travel to Georgia and are going to Kutaisi, you should not miss visiting this unique place, which has hundreds of years of history.
Kutaisi (Pass by)
Our journey finishs in Kutaisi. We will recommend the best restaurants where traditional Georgian dishes are prepared. Also, our experienced drivers will provide you with all the information you may need while travelling in Georgia

Location

Activity location

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    Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve
    • Banoja, Georgia

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    Sataplia Cave and Nature Reserve
    • Banoja, Georgia

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