Discover Svaneti - 3 day private tour (Mestia-Usguli)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Kutaisi - Mestia
3 stops
1
Dadiani Palaces History and Architectural Museum is a Georgian national museum located in Zugdidi. The Dadiani Palaces History and Architecture Museum is considered to be one of the most eminent palaces in Caucasus. It is a Neo Gothic building. The Dadiani Palaces History and Architecture Museum houses some exhibits of natural cultural heritage of Georgia – Tagiloni treasure materials, Mother of God holy vesture, the icon of queen Bordokhan – mother of queen Tamar of Georgia, manuscripts from 13th – 14th centuries, miniatures, memorial relics of Dadiani dynasty, and objects connected to emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte. The palace is surrounded by a beautiful courtyard and a botanical garden
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
The Enguri Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Enguri River in Tsalenjikha, Georgia. Currently, it is the world's second highest concrete arch dam with a height of 271.5 metres. It is located north of the town of Jvari. It is part of the Enguri hydroelectric power station (HES) which is partially located in Abkhazia. Construction of the Enguri dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1977. At that time, the construction was unprecedented for its scale and ambition.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Mestia
Mestia is a highland townlet in northwest Georgia, at an elevation of 1,500 metres in the Caucasus Mountains. The population is mostly Svans, a cultural and linguistic subgroup of the Georgians. Despite its small size, the townlet was an important centre of Georgian culture for centuries and contains a number of medieval monuments, such as churches and forts, included in a list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The townlet is dominated by stone defensive towers of a type seen in Ushguli and Mestia proper ("Svan towers"). A typical Svan fortified dwelling consisted of a tower, an adjacent house (machubi) and some other household structures encircled by a defensive wall. Mestia is also a centre of mountaineering tourism.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Mestia - Ushguli
3 stops
4
Ushguli
Ushguli is the highest populated place in Europe. This place is included in the list of world researches of UNESCO. Located at an altitude of 2100 meters above sea level. It is here that the most outstanding of the towers of Svaneti, the residential towers of King Tamar, built at the turn of the 12th-13th centuries. The Lamaria religious complex (named for the goddess Lamaria in Svaneti mythology) is located on a hilltop dominating the village. The chapel dates back to the 12th century and contains Georgian Golden Age-era frescoes.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
5
According to the legend, long ago, there were a young man and a woman who lived in upper and lower village on the Enguri river fell in love. As the both villagers did not consent to their marriage. They made their house (this tower) on this river bank between the villages and lived. The residents of this village, Bogreshi village-Iphari Community, are their descendant now.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
6
The ski resort Hatsvali – Mestia is located in Mestia. For skiing and snowboarding, there are 5.5 km of slopes available. 4 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,868 and 2,348 m. Guests will also have opportunity to take the cable car up to Hatsvali – tall mountain with a stunning panoramic view of the Ushba peak
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
mestia-kutaisi
4 stops
7
The Museum's collections include important archeological and ethnographic materials, a rich collection of Georgian manuscripts, and Georgian Orthodox icons painted in the unique Svan style. It also houses ancient objects dating back to early empires and cultures that made their mark on Georgian history. Archeological discoveries made in Svaneti date back to the 3rd century BCE, and provide evidence of active cultural and social life, as well as connection to Kolkheti-the ancient land of the Golden Fleece encountered by the Argonauts. The archaeological collection contains many examples of ceramics, jewelry, cult or religious objects, armaments, trading instruments, and numismatic collections.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Here you can see small wooden homes, one of them is even on the tree, (yeah, I’m not kidding) - which is the most popular among the visitors, unbelievable views, the rainbow, magnificent nature of Svaneti, those giant mountains all over and peaceful, peaceful holiday waiting for you. All of this, are the reasons, why people from all over the world visits that almost forgotten village todays
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
House-Museum of Georgian climber, honored master of sports of the USSR international class and rock tiger is located in Mestia, Svaneti. The memorial house-museum was organized in Khergiani's native house in 1985. The first floor of the museum exhibits the personal belongings of the famous climber, International Master of Sports Mikheil Khergiani (1932-1969): clothes, climbing equipment, photos, awards, gifts - including recording of Vladimir Vysotsky's song, which he dedicated to Khergiani, and others
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
Batumi
Our journey finishs in Batumi
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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