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8 hours
Daily Tour
6 people
English, Russian
This trip is for those who want to go beyond the usual sights of Georgia and head somewhere the landscape suddenly changes, revealing a very different side of the country.
We leave Tbilisi and travel south to Kvemo Kartli, with our first and farthest stop of the day being Dashbashi Canyon.
As we leave the city behind, the landscape gradually changes: wide pastures appear, along with rolling hills and forested uplands. Kvemo Kartli has a character all of its own — a region where deep gorges meet open landscapes and underground rivers carve their way through the rock.
At Dashbashi, there are several different experiences waiting for us.
First comes the panorama of the canyon and Diamond Bridge, an unusual modern structure suspended high above the gorge. We can take in the canyon from above, walk across the glass bridge and look down at the dramatic rock walls and waterfalls far below.
And if you would rather not simply admire the canyon from above but actually experience it from within, we can follow the trail down to the bottom of the gorge. The descent and climb back up take around two hours. It is a moderately challenging walk, so comfortable walking shoes are essential.
After Dashbashi, we take a different route back rather than returning to Tbilisi the same way. Our next stop is Algeti Reservoir, where the turquoise surface of the water stands out against the surrounding hills.
Here we will talk about how people have transformed the landscape of the region by creating reservoirs for irrigation and other agricultural needs.
Our journey ends in Asureti, a former German settlement. Here the landscape and atmosphere change once again. We will talk about the German colonists who arrived in the Caucasus in the 19th century — why they came here, how they lived, what they did, and the legacy they left in Georgia.
And, of course, it is impossible to tell the story of Asureti without talking about wine. Here we will taste Asuretuli Shala, a wine with a fascinating history connected to the German past of the settlement. If you would like to linger a little longer, we can also have lunch at a local family-run farm and try traditional homemade dishes.
Over the course of one day, we will travel through the very different landscapes of Kvemo Kartli, experience Dashbashi Canyon both from above and from within, cross the region by a different road, stop at Algeti Reservoir, and finish the journey with the story of German settlers and a taste of local wine.
This is a route for those who like their beautiful views to come with a story — and who enjoy discovering that there is always another layer waiting beyond the next landmark.
Who Is This Tour For?
This tour is ideal for those who enjoy nature, unusual places, beautiful views and walking, but also want to understand the stories behind the places they visit. It’s a great choice if you like combining nature, history, contemporary architecture and Georgian wine in a single day — and prefer experiences that go beyond simply ticking off another attraction.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1-3 persons | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | 4 persons | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 | 5 persons | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | 6 persons | 6 | 6 | 84 |
The main highlight of the day is Dashbashi Canyon.
A long, dramatic gorge with sheer rock walls, waterfalls and a mountain stream far below. From the upper viewpoints, the canyon is impressive enough — but I suggest going beyond the panorama and experiencing it from within.
If the weather and access conditions allow, we’ll follow the trail down into the canyon.
The descent and the climb back up take around two hours. The route requires a reasonable level of fitness and comfortable walking shoes, but it offers a completely different perspective of Dashbashi — not from a viewpoint above, but from deep inside the gorge.
These are exactly the kind of places we love sharing with our guests: when a landmark stops being just a beautiful photograph and becomes a real journey.
On our way back to Tbilisi, we’ll take a different road and stop at Algeti Reservoir.
The colour of the water can be striking, while the surrounding landscape looks very different from the Georgia many visitors imagine.
Here, we’ll talk about Kvemo Kartli — its landscape, agriculture, water resources and the economic role of the region.
Our journey continues with a completely different story.
We’ll visit Asureti, formerly known as Elisabethtal, a German settlement established in Georgia by German colonists in the 19th century.
There is more to Asureti than its old houses and streets. We’ll talk about why German colonies were established in the Caucasus, who these settlers were, how they lived, what they did, and the legacy they left behind.
Wine is an important part of this story.
In Asureti, we’ll have the opportunity to taste Asuretuli Shala, a local wine with a fascinating history.
Its name is connected to the German settler Otto Schall and to the winemaking tradition that developed here with the German colonists.
Over a glass of wine, we’ll explore how European winemaking traditions met Georgia’s ancient wine culture, and why Asureti developed its own distinctive wine story.
If you’d like to stay a little longer, we can also add lunch at a local family-run farm, where you can try traditional homemade dishes from the region.
