Machakhela Gorge Wine Tour with Lunch From Batumi

Discover the Machakhela Gorge on a guided tour from Batumi. Visit the historic Gvara Fortress, the Queen Tamar’s Arched Bridge, and the Machakhela Ethnographic Museum.
Discover the unique and beautiful region of Machakheli Gorge on a full-day tour from Batumi. Explore breathtaking nature, dive into history, and travel with Travel to Georgia.


Depart from Batumi city center or, upon prior arrangement, pickup from the tourist’s address. Travel to the southern part of Georgia, the Machakheli Gorge, which was once a cultural and strategic center of the ancient Colchis kingdom.

Traveling along the Chorokhi River, encounter ancient arched and hanging bridges, fortresses, monasteries, churches, and traditional wine cellars — many of them dating back to the time of Queen Tamara.

Visit the historic Gvara Fortress, built even before the feudal era. It had great strategic importance, guarding the gorge and serving as a safe place for Queen Tamara during times of conflict.

Stop at the beautiful Queen Tamara’s Arched Bridge, and along the way, admire picturesque waterfalls surrounded by untouched nature. If open, visit the Machakheli Ethnographic Museum, where ancient furniture, weapons, household items, and the legendary "Machakhela Rifle" — a symbol of the region’s proud history — are preserved.

To conclude the tour, visit a local family home, where you will enjoy a traditional Georgian lunch and an authentic folk show with live music and national dances.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.