Nokalakevi and Martvili Canyon
Archaeology canyon scenery and historic Salkhino in one day.
- days
- 1 / 0 nights
- Total distance
- 165 km
- Total driving
- 04:00
- Car needed
- Economy class
- Season
- April–October
- Difficulty
- Easy
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A family route from Kutaisi balancing history and nature with manageable transfers.
Day-by-day plan
Kutaisi → Nokalakevi → Martvili Canyon → Salkhino Palace → Kutaisi.
Stops on this route
Nokalakevi (Archaeopolis)
The walled capital of ancient Egrisi above the Tekhuri gorge, fought over by Byzantium and Persia in the 6th century and still being excavated.
2 h
Martvili Canyon
The Abasha river's deep green water between limestone walls up to 70 m high: a 700 m walkway, a short boat ride and the Dadianis' bathing place.
2 h
Salkhino Dadiani Residence
The Dadiani 'house of feasting' north of Martvili: a stone palace with a qvevri set into its great hall, near the old home of the Ojaleshi grape.
1 hTips
- Boat service depends on weather.
- Bring water and a light layer for children.
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Guides
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Pickup locations
Car Rental at Kutaisi Airport — 31 km (straight line)
Booking and enquiries
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