Explore the Mysterious Prehistoric Sites of the Tsalka Plateau
Long ago, ancient civilizations thrived in the mountains of Georgia. Not much is known about them today, but they left many mysterious "cyclopean" ruins scattered around this lush, remote plateau -- dwellings, fortresses, sacred sites, stone circles, and petroglyph inscriptions. Join me for a day trip to these fascinating relics of an enigmatic past and let your imagination wander.
Many alternative routes and sites available -- inquire for possibilities!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Tbilisi
- I'll pick you up at your hotel in Tbilisi, or at some nearby convenient point if parking is restricted on that street.
Akhalsopeli Menhir
An ancient sacred standing stone, typical ritual site found on the plateau.
Gokhnari Megalithic City
A vast complex of dwellings, mostly collapsed -- but many traces of the most ancient kinds of habitations are still visible.
Trialeti Mesolithic Petroglyphs
Some of the most ancient traces of human habitation in all of Georgia -- a series of carvings at the base of a cliff.
Picnic Lunch
I'll provide a picnic lunch (feel free to contribute!) Alternatively, we can go for a sit-down lunch at a restaurant in Tsalka town (not included in tour price).
Avranlo Cyclopean Fortress
An impressive Bronze-Age fortification structure.
Tejisi Stone Circle and Menhir
A mystical sacred site at the top of a hill which is still venerated by locals.
Ending Point
Your hotel in Tbilisi
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide, driver, vehicle (Toyota Highlander or Suzuki Jimny), fuel, picnic lunch.
Any personal expenses, any meals besides picnic lunch; personal travel insurance.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a certain amount of walking on uneven terrain. Most of the neolithic sites do not have paths leading to them. We will pass through open, stony ground for the most part. Please be prepared with appropriate footwear and clothing.
* Access to parts of certain complexes (not required) can involve scrambling on rocks. You are responsible for your own safety.
* Good weather is not guaranteed -- please be prepared in case of rain. I will monitor the weather and advise what you should be prepared for.
Note: winter months (January-March) may render certain site inaccessible due to snow cover. Please inquire for latest conditions.
Important message from the supplier
All tours are customizable! My specialty is in off-the-beaten-track destinations in Georgia's backcountry, places where mainstream tour groups never go. Please inquire with your specific interests and I will plan a unique experience for you and your group. Booking of multi-day adventures and excursions is also possible -- please inquire for details and pricing of overnight trips.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Timothy M.
I am an American who has been living in Georgia for more than ten years, and I've spent much of that time exploring the most remote and obscure corners of Georgia, visiting countless out-of-the-way villages and forgotten heritage sites. I offer fully bespoke travel experiences for individuals or small groups who are interested in seeing more of Georgia than the mainstream touristic sites. Whether it's discovering ancient fortresses and monasteries, trekking along lonely ridges, offroading in remote deserts, cultural experiences with local families, tea and wine tastings, or whatever else you might be interested in, I create unforgettable journeys in Georgia for you.
Daytrips and multi-day adventures both available. All trips are fully customizable according to your interests. Sample itineraries are listed as daytrips from Tbilisi, but all possibilities can be combined and altered; message me to inquire about details.
$250/ per group
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