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Tour to Samshvilde from Tbilisi: Explore Medieval Ruins, Citadel, Church, Caves, Canyon
Enjoy an exclusive, day-long excursion to the Samshvilde Fortress, taking in the sights of the crumbling fortified city and archaeological sites in Georgia. Journey through the historic Kvemo Kartli region of Georgia.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Samshvilde Medieval Ruins - Samshvilde (Georgian: სამშვილდე, [sɑmʃwildɛ]) is a ruined fortified city and archaeological site in Georgia, in the country’s south, near the homonymous modern-day village in the Tetritsqaro Municipality, Kvemo Kartli region. The ruins of the city, mostly medieval structures, stretch for a distance of 2.5 km in length and 400 metres (1,300 ft) in width in the Khrami river valley.[1] Some of the most recognizable monuments are the Samshvilde Sioni church and a citadel erected on a rocky river promontory.
Samshvilde features in the medieval Georgian annals as one of the oldest cities of ancient Kartli, dating back to the 3rd century BC. In the Middle Ages, it was an important stronghold as well as a lively commercial and industrial city. Samshvilde changed hands several times. At the end of the 10th century, it became capital of the Armenian kings of Tashir-Dzoraget and was incorporated in the Kingdom of Georgia in 1064.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Ladies need to wear head scarves and dresses in Georgian orthodox churches. Short trousers for men are also forbidden. Scarves and dresses can also be found near church entrances for men and women to enter churches.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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