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In contrast to our 11-day cycle tour of Georgia, the 7-day cycling holiday in Georgia covers only one area of the country and takes us to the Mingrelia / Samegrelo region. This region, also known as the Kolchis Plain or, in literary terms, the land of the Colchians, is a historic region of Georgia and includes the areas along the Black Sea.
During our 7-day, moderately difficult cycle tour, our guests can enjoy the landscape, the culture and the famous Megrelian cuisine. Along the way, we will also come across natural thermal springs that will make our bike tour even more pleasant.
During the entire tour, the group is supported by a support vehicle that transports our luggage to the next accommodation. If someone in the group finds a stretch too strenuous, they are welcome to cover it with our support vehicle. This makes a cycling holiday in Georgia even more enjoyable.
Our accommodation is usually guest houses where we can expect delicious food and a hot shower every day. We usually organise bicycles locally, but you are welcome to bring your own bicycle, or at least your own pedals or a saddle, which we will be happy to attach to your bicycle.
Please note: the tour can also be booked as an individual trip.
The cycling holiday in Georgia begins with a drive to Kutaisi. On the way, we will stop at some places worth seeing and reach the city in the late afternoon. In the evening, we will visit a cosy restaurant where our guests can enjoy the delicious Georgian cuisine.
As the region is in Western Georgia, we recommend that our guests fly to Kutaisi to avoid an additional trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi.
Driving time: approx. 4 hours
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Accommodation: Kutaisi / in a hotel
The route is mostly flat and pleasant to cycle, with only occasional small inclines. We pass the village of Ianeti and reach the village of Didi Jikhaishi, where we can visit the house-museum of an important Georgian personality, Niko Nikoladze.
Our destination today is a charming town with an interesting monastery from the 13th to 14th century. The monastery is located on a hill in the centre of the city. Since the road is quite steep, you can take a taxi or take the cable car up.
In this area there is also a very famous gorge, which is ideal for a ride in an inflatable boat.
Bus transfer: approx. 40 min.
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Accommodation: Martvili / in the guesthouse
Cycling route:
The route from Martvili to Zalendzhikha runs along the picturesque Egrisi Mountains. Our first destination today is the small village of Salchino, which was chosen as a summer residence by the Megrelian princes Dadiani because of its natural beauty. They had a palace built here with a beautiful garden.
After visiting the palace of Salchino, we continue through typical Megrelian villages. After crossing the Techuri River and passing through the villages of Taia, Mukhuri and Jgali, we finally reach the small town of Zalenjicha.
In the evening, there is an opportunity to visit the impressive cathedral with its unique wall paintings.
Bus transfer: without
Meals: breakfast / lunch / dinner
Accommodation: Tsalenjikha / in a guesthouse
Cycling route:
Zugdidi is the largest city in the region and the route from Tsalenjdschicha to Zugdidi is a very beautiful and interesting one. It offers breathtaking views of the Kolchis plain and the surrounding villages.
On the way, you will come across a tea plantation from the Soviet era. This plantation, set against a mountainous backdrop, provides excellent photo opportunities. In Zugdidi, you should visit the main palace of the Dadiani family (the princely family of Samegrelo), which is located next to the beautiful Zugdidi Botanical Garden. Such visits make our cycling holiday in Georgia even more interesting.
Today’s destination is Chkhorostku, and on the way there you will have the opportunity to visit the old fortress of Jikhaskari. The fortress is located on a hill and is difficult to reach by bike. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there (one way).
Bus transfer: without
Meals: breakfast / lunch box / dinner
Accommodation: Chkhorostku / in the guesthouse
Cycling route:
Today’s route is a little flatter and less strenuous. After a few small ascents and descents, you will reach the small town of Senaki in 2-3 hours. Here, on the Tekhuri River, is an impressive fortress from Roman times called Tsikhegodji.
The fortress is characterised by its unique architecture and has a tunnel to the Tekhuri River, which makes it particularly interesting and worth seeing. There is also a beautiful thermal spring near the fortress called ‘Dedamoka’, which we will visit at the end of our trip.
Bus transfer: with no
Meals: Breakfast/Packed lunch/Dinner
Accommodation: At Tsikhegoji / in a guesthouse
The cycling holiday in Georgia ends with the journey to Zamtredia, which leads along the flat plain. Here the landscape, with its flat areas and slow-flowing rivers, is typical of the Kolkhi plain.
Our route takes us to the village of Meore Ontopo, from where we continue to the village of Gezati and finally to Samtredia via the villages of Kolobani, Marantschala and Marani, where our round trip in Samegrelo ends. After a short transfer, we return to Kutaisi, where we spend the night.
Bus transfer: approx. 40 min.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch box / Dinner
Accommodation: Kutaisi / Guesthouse
Bike Route:
Our wonderful cycling holiday through Georgia ends with the journey to Tbilisi. The afternoon is free for our guests.
Travel time: approx. 4 hours
Meals: Breakfast / packed lunch / dinner
Accommodation: Tbilisi / in a hotel
Note: Since there are no fixed dates for this trip, you can flexibly arrange the travel period. The travel options extend from mid-May to the end of October. Find out more about the best time to visit Georgia.
Important: The trip is guaranteed to take place provided there are at least three participants. Failure to reach the minimum number of participants PLEASE SEE HERE
The best time of year for cycling in Georgia is spring (May to June) and autumn (September to October), when the weather is pleasant and the scenery is breathtaking.
A certain level of physical fitness is an advantage, as the routes are mostly flat or have only slight inclines. The tour is suitable for cyclists with an average level of fitness.
The tour package includes accommodation, meals, a support vehicle, luggage transport and cultural visits. Please refer to the tour description for full details.
Bicycles are usually provided on site. However, you can also bring your own and store it on site.
Yes, there are opportunities for relaxation and leisure activities, especially in the evening, to enjoy the culture and attractions of the region.
Helmets are compulsory. The tour is led by experienced guides and safety precautions are taken to protect the participants.
The tour includes visits to historical sites, castles and cultural attractions in the Samegrelo region.
Georgia is a safe country to travel in and the tour has been carefully planned to ensure the safety of the participants.
During the tour, participants will enjoy the famous Georgian cuisine with its delicious traditional dishes.
You can sign up for the tour and get more information through our website or the contact details provided in the tour description.