Racha: 9 Crosses in 2 days
Khvanchkara village and the 9 Crosses panorama
About the tour
Racha is one of the most picturesque mountain regions of Georgia, known for its nature, ancient monasteries and the famous Khvanchkara wine. Quiet mountain villages, waterfalls and panoramas create the atmosphere of a real, unhurried Georgia.
Over two days the trip takes in waterfalls, ancient temples and the wine village of Khvanchkara, where you can taste wine from a family cellar. It finishes with the climb up Nine Crosses mountain, where by tradition people make wishes among panoramas of the Racha mountains.
Itinerary
Day 1
On the first day we leave Batumi for Racha. The road runs through mountain valleys and picturesque parts of western Georgia, with waterfalls, panoramic views and unusual natural formations along the way. One of the stops is the village of Lailashi, a place with a rich history that still has an old Jewish synagogue and an open-air pool with natural mineral water.
The highlight of the day is the village of Khvanchkara. We visit a Rachan family for whom winemaking has been part of life for many generations. The wine is kept in traditional underground qvevri and opened right in front of the guests, giving a taste of the real wine culture and local colour.
Our route
- 08.00departure from Batumi
- Lailashi village
- Jewish synagogue
- Open-air mineral pool
- View of the Ladjanuri hydropower plant
- Gvirishi Waterfall
- Sairme Pillars
- Khvanchkara village
- Visit to a family wine cellar in Racha
- Wine tasting
- Dinner with a Georgian family (optional)
- Hotel stay in Ambrolauri
Day 2
The second day is spent among the mountain landscapes of Racha. Along the road you see panoramas of forests, the Shaori reservoir and ancient temples, while the guide tells stories and legends of these places.
The highlight of the day is Nine Crosses mountain. The hike (900 m) leads through the forest to the summit, home to St. George’s Church and nine crosses. By local tradition you make nine wishes here, and from the top you can see the Tkibuli mountain ridges.
Our route
- 09.00departure for Batumi
- Heart Waterfall
- Nikortsminda Monastery
- Shaori Reservoir
- Climb up Nine Crosses mountain (1,500 m)
- St. George’s Church
- Lunch
- Return to Batumi
What’s included
- Certified guide
- Comfortable transfer
- Stay in a comfortable hotel with breakfast
- Alcoholic and soft drinks in the car
Not included
- Lunches and dinners
