Welcome to the country of colors and traditions where the spirit is full up to the brim and will leave your heart contended. Our representatives will greet you as you check out of the Tbilisi International Airport. The drive through the amazing city will immediately leave you craving for more. After you check-in to the hotel, rest for a while and get refreshed before we go for a short sightseeing of the city.
Short sightseeing tour of Tbilisi will include visits to Narikala fortress, the old part of the city, bath-houses area & other highlights. Dinner at an authentic Georgian restaurant. Overnight stay in Tbilisi.After breakfast travel towards Javakheti uplands. En route lunch at Poka nunnery, which is known for the production of rare cheeses, honey & wine. All products come from organic farms & we will have the opportunity to taste the special food. During driving, we will stop for views of volcano landscapes and Paravani & Sagamo lakes. The highlight of the day is the 2nd century B.C. Khertvisi castle, once destroyed by Alexander the Great and a cave monastery Vardzia, the caves of which stretch along the cliff for some five hundred meters and in up to nineteen tiers and which area is believed to be first inhabited during the Bronze Age.
Optional: In the evening visit Abastumani, a small town nestled in the forested area. Here we will have an opportunity to explore observatory & watch night sky through telescopes. Observatory tour will be guided by a professional astronomer. Overnight stay in Akhaltsikhe.After enjoying breakfast we will go for a short exploration of historical Rabati area. Travel to Imereti region via one of the beautiful sceneries of Georgia, Zekari Pass. The mixture of diverse vegetation, nice landscapes, summer pastures and off-road combines real adventure for travelers.
We will pass through Sairme resort known with its mineral waters, to reach Kutaisi the second biggest city in Georgia and arrive in Tskaltubo, our main destination for today. Overnight stay in Tskaltubo.After breakfast travel to Upper Svaneti via Tsageri & Lentekhi towns surrounded by splendid landscapes. This day will be long, but beautiful alpine views of Zagaro mountain pass will compensate long hours of the trip. The highlight of the day is Ushguli, which is considered one of the highest inhabited village in Eurasian landmass. Ushguli villages contain buildings that are part of the UNESCO Heritage site with the background of Mount Shkhara, the highest summit in Georgia. We will reach an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level (7,910 ft).
Overnight stay in Ushguli.Today we will explore the rich heritage of Svaneti. After breakfast, we will drive or walk towards mount Shkhara and visit Lamaria church. Afterwards, we will take the main route to Mestia. It will take 2-3 hours with short stops on the way. For lunchtime, we arrive in Mestia which has always been regarded a chief community of Upper Svaneti province. We will visit the historic- ethnographic museum in Mestia, walk around to see old dwelling houses & towers and continue our trip to Mazeri. Mazeri is the most famous village in Becho Community, Upper Svaneti. It is situated about 20 km from Mestia in an amazing valley of Dolra river, 1600 meters above sea level, and surrounded by wide green meadows and snow-capped mountain peaks. Mazeri now is the base for several most beautiful Svaneti trekking routes.
Tourism in Svaneti probably began to develop from this village. Here, through Becho pass, many tourists and climbers arrived, as this pass is the most convenient for the transition from Russia to Svaneti. Besides, a lot of climbers who come to conquer Ushba stayed in Becho. Overnight stay in Becho valley.From the Caucasus mountain area, we will travel to Subtropical lands of Ajara region. The coastal location and sub-tropical climate make Batumi a popular city for vacationers across the Caucasus. It’s the party capital of the region with a nightlife to match which increasingly includes big-name international DJs on the beach-front clubs. Late afternoon we will have an opportunity to swim and relax before dinner. Dinner will be special, at one of the coastal restaurants with views over the Black Sea.
Overnight stay in Batumi.Today we will travel to Tbilisi via Goderdzi Pass, located in two hours drive from Batumi. At an elevation of 2000 m, the mountains are snow-covered from November to April, while the gently rolling topography of the valley floor offers plentiful development zones. The wilderness setting offers the visitor unique experiences, fresh-air and world-class scenery. We will have a picnic lunch en route and around 6 pm return to Tbilisi. Enjoy our special farewell dinner at Tbilisi.
Overnight stay in Tbilisi.As we wipe off the dust, look back at the rear glass, and count the miles of unforgettable memories, we are suddenly at the crossroad of departure. 'Mshvidobit' & Goodbye till we greet you once again in this enchanting land. WIsh you a safe trip back home.
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