Tsalka Canyon Tour from Tbilisi with Poka Nunnery, Gorelovka and Asureti
Private full day tour includes visiting Manglisi Cathedral built in 6th-7th centuries, Poka Nunnery of St. Nino well-known with its organic products, village Gorelovka near Georgia - Armenia border to visit Ethnographic Museum of Dukhabors - Christian spiritual religious group of Russian origin, former German colony of Asureti (Elizabettal) and Tsalka (Dashbashi) canyon complex that includes a 1800-metre path to the canyon with the cascade of small waterfalls and unique 240-meter long glass bridge with a diamond-shaped café in the middle. Tour includes exploring lakes: Tsalka, Paravani, Saghamo, Bugdasheni and Madatapa. Two options are available for the tour. Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting option includes tasting the best meals from local cuisine and tasting local endemic wines. Private tour to Tsalka Canyon is suitable for people who enjoy exploring unique nature and stunning lake views and tasting organic food and endemic wines. Total drive 385 km (235 miles).
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Standard Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Tsalka Canyon Tour from Tbilisi with Poka Nunnery, Gorelovka and Asureti
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
You will visit Manglisi Sioni Cathedral that was constructed in 6th-7th century. The first church was built in 4th century during the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion. Byzantine Imperor Constantine gifted to King Mirian abundant treasures and parts of the Holy Cross of Christ and sent Bishop John (Ioanne) to build churches in Georgia. Before he arrived in Mtskheta, he stopped in Manglisi and started building a temple.
Paravani Lake
You will visit Paravani Lake (2 073 m) is the largest lake with 38 sq.km area with depth of 3 meters. From mid-autumn to mid-spring it is covered with ice.
Poka Nunnery of St. Nino
You will vist Phoka Nunnery of St. Nino where St. Nino stayed for two days after she entered Georgia via crossing the mountains of Javakheti. She started preaching the Christian faith, followed river Mtkvari and reached Mtskheta. The monastery has a missionary role, representing for years the only Georgian-speaking island in an alienated environment. The nunnery produces cheese, candles, cloisonne enamel and confectionery products.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tsalka Canyon is closed during bad weather and the height of the visitor in the canyon must exceed 1.2 m. To reach the canyon guest need to hike around 30 minutes.
- Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.
- Standard Tour does not include lunch, but you will stop in a restaurant for lunch.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
