Sometimes one can hear beautiful comparisons of the Abkhaz region with the "earthly paradise". Indeed, guests are greeted here by incomparable sea and mountain landscapes, sultry exotic nature, hospitable hosts. Excursions in Abkhazia, a small but very beautiful country, contribute to a closer acquaintance with natural monuments and ancient architecture, culture and history.
A pleasant moment - each hotel makes sure that its guests are not only fun, but also interesting. Therefore, in addition to accommodation, the price often includes transport services, this allows you to choose the best tours, accommodation in a beautiful area with the possibility of trips around the surroundings.
Excursions in the regions of Abkhazia
There is an official division of the country into regions, and it can be called "fair", since each of the regions has its own "piece of land" on the coast and its own mountain peaks. Each of the regions of Abkhazia has its own visiting tourist cards, which are obligatory visited by guests having a rest here.
One of the main tourist resorts of Abkhazia is Gagra, the Gagra region has a developed infrastructure. Tourist excursions are organized to the following important sites in the history and culture of the country:
- ruins of the Abaat fortress;
- the castle of the prince of Oldenburg, who contributed to the active development of the local territories, the development of Gagra and the surrounding area;
- the best hippodrome in Abkhazia (the village of Bzypta), a "secret weapon" for tourists who dream of something extraordinary.
The Gudauta region of Abkhazia invites you to relax at its resorts, guests who dream of getting to know amazing places are offered an excursion to New Athos. Here tourists will find beautiful temples, mysterious caves and stunning nature.
In the Sukhum region, you can take a trip to the places of archaeological finds and Christian shrines, allowing you to plunge into the ancient history of the country. The list of historical and cultural attractions of this region includes the Kaman temple, the tomb of one of the most famous Christian saints, John Chrysostom, excavations near Yeshyr.
The Tkuarchal region is known for the fact that its center is located not on the coast, as in other regions, but high in the mountains. An excursion to the "capital" of the region will allow you to get acquainted with the main tourist highlight - Mount Lashkendar, where one of the main sanctuaries in Abkhazia is located. Although there is some difficulty, tourist services are underdeveloped here, so it may be difficult to find an intelligent guide.
Another corner of Abkhazia, practically inaccessible to tourists, is the Gal district. But if you are lucky enough to get to these places with an experienced guide, you can see small villages with preserved architecture of the Middle Ages, the Anchiskhati church, which dates back many centuries, the Narikala citadel and make a halt on the banks of the Gal reservoir.
Top 15 interesting places in Abkhazia
Most popular excursions
In the rating of tourist routes and excursions in Abkhazia, in the first place is a trip to Lake Ritsa, which is called the brightest pearl of the Caucasus. Most travel companies offer such a route, it is designed for a full day of stay. The cost for adults is about 700 rubles, for children - 500 rubles (environmental tax is usually already included in the price).
The program of the trip includes the following attractions, created by the hands of man and mother nature:
- the ruins of the Bzyb fortress;
- waterfalls with beautiful names "Men's Tears" and "Women's Tears";
- Blue Lake, the depth in some places of which reaches 76 meters;
- Yupsharskoe gorge.
Naturally, the route also includes the main attraction - the beautiful mountain lake Ritsa. Tasting of local alcoholic beverages is offered as a bonus for adult tourists.
The second most popular tourist destination is an excursion to New Athos, which will also take a whole day. Its cost is from 800 rubles for adults, children are most often free of charge, there is a bonus - the price of the excursion already includes the price of a ticket to visit the cave.
In New Athos, tourists can get acquainted with the Seaside Park, which was founded by Greek monks who arrived in these lands at the end of the 19th century. Also in the program of the route is a visit to the Simon-Canaanite Orthodox Monastery, erected in 1875, a temple consecrated in honor of the same Simon the Canaanite and built on the site of the last repose of the saint. The main goal is a visit to the New Athos cave, the length of which is 1.4 kilometers.
Sightseeing tours of the resort cities of Abkhazia are popular, for example, a trip to Sukhumi will cost 800 rubles per adult, 500 rubles per child. But the excursion includes all the sights of the city and interesting places, including the famous Botanical Garden of the city and the equally famous Sukhumi Monkey Nursery.
