Unforgettable Svaneti in 4 days
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Unforgettable Svaneti in 4 days
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Highlights
Beautiful, wild and mysterious, Svaneti is an ancient landlocked in the Caucasus, so remote that it was never tamed by any ruler. Uniquely picturesque villages and snow-covered, 4000 m-plus peaks rising above flower-strewn alpine meadows provide a superb backdrop to the many walking trails. Svaneti’s emblem is the koshki (defensive stone tower), designed to house villagers at times of invasion and local strife (until recently Svaneti was renowned for its murderous blood feuds).
Tour available from Tbilisi or Kutaisi.
Itinerary
TBILISI – ZUGDIDI – MESTIA
Tbilisi
Admission Ticket FreeOur guide will pick you up at early morning. On the way, you can grab a coffee and pastryZugdidi
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeArrive in Zugdidi – administrative centre of Samegrelo region. Visit Dadiani Palace History and Architectural Museum – the former residence of Mingrelian Kings and Queens. The first exhibition here was prepared by the Prince of Samegrelo, David Dadiani and presented archaeological findings from the ancient city of Nokalakevi. The museum now includes palaces of Princess of Samegrelo, Ekaterine Dadiani and Prince of Samegrelo, Niko Dadiani, court church, and the botanical garden.Kutaisi
Admission Ticket FreeKutaisi is a city in western Georgia.River Enguri
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter Samegrelo, we start driving up to the Caucasus Mountains. On our way we will stop near Enguri Dam, currently being the world’s second-largest dam – 271.5 m in height.Mestia
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeIn the evening arrive at Mestia. Dinner and overnight in Mestia. You need a rest and sleep well before the next day!- AccommodationsNight in Guest house in Mestia
Ushguli
Ushguli
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at the hotel. Today we’ll explore Upper Svaneti and drive with 4x4 vehicles to Ushguli village – the highest continually inhabited places in Europe. The whole village with its fortifications is included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The way to Ushguli is off-road but very picturesque. On our way, we’ll visit villages: Ipari and Kala to see the churches rich in murals and frescos.LaMaria Church
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStop by Lamaria church in Ushguli - a sacred place for locals. Take a walk towards Shkhara glacier – the highest peak in Georgia (5068 m). In the evening return back to Mestia. Dinner and overnight in Mestia.- AccommodationsNight in Guest house in MestiaFood And DrinksBreakfast
MESTIA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, which houses old Georgian manuscripts, ethnographic and archaeological items, Georgian Orthodox icons painted in Svanetian style, etc.Margiani's House Museum
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWalk up to the tower and house museum of Margiani (12th c.) to see how the locals were living. Have lunch in one of the local restaurants.Mkheri church in Latali
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter lunch visit villages: Latali and Lemjeri located near Mestia town containing churches decorated with medieval frescos and murals.- AccommodationsNight in Guest house in Mestia
MESTIA – ZUGDIDI – TBILISI
Zugdidi
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at the hotel. Drive back to Tbilisi and visit Zugdidi farmer’s market on the way, where local ecologically clean fruit, vegetables, and homemade (Sulguni) cheese and sweets are sold. Have lunch en-route.
What's included
INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Bottled water
3 nights accommodation
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Location
Address
Tbilisi, Georgia
Provider
Friendly.ge: Transfers & Tours in Georgia
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