Tour to Machakhela Gorge and the High Mountain Waterfalls of Kapnistavi & Merisi
Tour Description
Would you like to discover a side of Georgia that will truly take your breath away?
This journey through the highlands of Adjara and the beautiful Machakhela Gorge is your opportunity to experience some of the region's most spectacular landscapes in a single day.
From dramatic mountain scenery and lush gorges to hidden waterfalls and breathtaking viewpoints, this tour combines Georgia's natural beauty with its rich cultural heritage. Along the way, you'll visit both famous landmarks and lesser-known places that remain untouched by most visitors, as well as historic stone bridges and fascinating monuments that tell the story of Adjara.
You'll also visit a traditional mountain winery, where welcoming hosts will treat you to authentic Georgian wine and chacha in a peaceful countryside setting.
By the end of the day, you'll understand why so many travelers say: "Now I've truly seen the real Adjara."
Tour Program
Open-air museum featuring traditional household artifacts;
Walk through the picturesque Machakhela Gorge along the river in Kapnistavi, with historic watermills and beautiful waterfalls;
Wine tasting at a mountain family winery;
Visit the enchanting Mirveti Waterfall and its scenic forest trail;
Monument dedicated to the historic Machakhela rifle;
Suspension bridge crossing the river;
Preserved wartime sites, including an authentic cannon and an abandoned bunker;
The famous Tskhemlara Stone Bridge, built in the 12th century;
The picturesque cascading Karimana Waterfall;
Lunch at a traditional Georgian restaurant (with live folk music and dancing during the summer season);
Visit the stunning high-mountain Merisi Waterfall, surrounded by lush nature.
The port city and Black Sea resort of Batumi is the capital of the Georgian Republic of Adjara. The Batumi Boulevard runs along the seafront, a park, and a beach. The 130-meter-high Alphabet Tower, featuring inscriptions in the Georgian script, houses an observation deck with stunning sea views. In the Old Town, you can see many reconstructed 19th-century buildings. In the northern part of Batumi lies the botanical garden, home to plants from around the world.