Batumi – Nokalakevi Fortress, #3.8

Tour to Nokalakevi Fortress from Batumi

Fortress town Nokalakevi, Archeopolis in Greek language is located in central part of western Georgia, near Senaki. It was built in 3^rd century bc. Stealing the golden fleece by Argonauts is related to Nokalakevi location. Including the 8^th century, Nokalakevi represented the kingdom of Egrisi, capital of Lazika. In 8^th century Arabs destroyed Nokalakevi, which revived once again in 16^th, 18^th centuries.
After seeing Nokalakevi, the group will return to Batumi.

Senaki city is located in central area of western Georgia. It was first mentioned in historical sources in the beginning of 17^th century.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Tour to Gelati

Gelati Monastery architectural complex was built by David IV, also known as David the Builder in 12 century. It is located 12 kilometers from Kutaisi. Gelati is special for its array, architecture, paintings, mosaic. With Gelati Monastery in 1106 year famous Gelati Academy was established. It represented a theological institution, where geometry, arithmetic, music, philosophy, grammar, astronomy was taught. During its existence Gelati was the property of the royal family, that’s why the kings of the feudal age of Georgia are buried there. Gelati Monastery Complex is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument with multicultural values.

Tour to Bagrati

Bagrati Cathedral is located in Kutaisi. It was built by the king Bagrat III in 11^th century. The remains of 8^th century bc antique construction and 6^th century bc basilica are discovered below the cathedral. Bagrati Cathedral is one of the best monuments of architecture and art of medieval Georgia. Architectural ornaments of the cathedral attract great attention. On the floor there is a trace of mosaic, on the walls you can see painting and fresco arrears. Bagrati Cathedral with Gelati Monastery Complex was a UNESCO World Heritage Site but due to improper implementation of restoration works on it has been removed from the list of UNESCO monuments.

Tour to Kutaisi

Kutaisi is the oldest city of Georgia. It is first mentioned in Greek’s historical sources in 8^th century bc by the name  of “Kutaia”, which represented the capital city of Kolkheti kingdom. Argonaut’s well-known story is also connected to the kingdom of Kolkheti. Kutaisi is located in western Georgia along both banks of the Rioni River. Kutaisi has been Georgia’s one of cultural and educational center for centuries.

Tour to Township Khoni

Khoni is located in western Georgia. The first modern construction on the territory of Khoni is Christian Church, which was built in 8^th century.

Village Kinchkha

Kinchkha is located in Khoni municipality, 22 kilometers north from Khoni. Here you can see rivers, waterfalls and Okatse Canyons.

Batumi is the second-largest city of Georgia, located on the coast of the Black Sea in the southwest side of the country. It is 30 kilometers away from Turkish border. Batumi is an industrial and a port city. Domestic and international flights are carried out from Batumi Airport. 

• Lunch will be in Kutaisi. dinner in Kutaisi or Tskaltubo, or Martvili. Dinner in Senaki or Batumi.

For those who want to travel to cultural monuments in Georgia!

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