Nine Cross Mount, Shaori Lake & Nikortsminda church, from Kutaisi
Overview
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6 hours 30 minutes
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Join an active day trip from Kutaisi to the panoramic Tskhrajvari “Nine Crosses” mountain, with a stop at Shaori Lake and the medieval Nikortsminda Cathedral, famous for its afterlife frescoes.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Join an active day tour from Kutaisi and hike to Tskhrajvari “Nine Crosses” Mountain for breathtaking panoramic views. From the summit at 1,569 meters, enjoy stunning scenery overlooking the Tkibuli and Shaori lakes while learning the legend behind the mysterious Nine Crosses. The hike covers 8 km round trip on a moderate-difficulty trail, offering a rewarding experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers. After the hike, we drive to Nikortsminda St. Nicholas Cathedral, an impressive 11th-century church renowned for its remarkable 16th-century “afterlife” frescoes and detailed stone carvings. This hidden architectural gem is considered one of the finest examples of medieval Georgian religious art. Return to Kutaisi in the evening with unforgettable mountain views and cultural discoveries.
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Nine Cross Mount, Shaori Lake & Nikortsminda church, from Kutaisi
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private tour, hidden gems
AleksiJ,May 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We chose Megobari Tours based on earlier recommandations by other Tripadvisor users. They were absolutely correct how friendly and nice these guys are. They picked up us from our guesthouse with comfortable Mercedes Vito 4x4 sharply in the morning. We wanted to visit mountains for nice views without driving ourself in slightly chaotic Georgian traffic. Also we wished to visit non-tourist places to enjoy nature in peace. There was a quite deep descent toTsutskhvati cave, but it was really worth it. You can enjoy very pure water river and cave itself is not commercialized at all yet. After the cave we drove (did not do hiking) close to the "Nine crosses". There was a deep path leading to the viewpoint and to the church. Fortunately they were building stairs and the climbing part was ok. There were amazing views from the top. After "Nine crosses" we visited St. Nicholas Cathedral and learned its history. As a bonus we also visited Motsameta Monastery, which was built in a very beautiful location a must see). Our guide had very good background information about these places. Overall our day trip was a five star experience. Our guides were very professional and were adjusting schedule by our wishes. The best part is conversations about the culture and history. We made so many questions and learned a lot about the life in Georgia. We decided to take a few more tours with Megobari during our stay, next to Okatse canyon. It seems they can fix you basically everything here, so just send them email before hand, if you have something different in mind than these package tours.
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