T’bilisi Trip Overview
During this tour you will see the fabulous beauty of Svaneti, the Caucasus Mountains, and old medieval towers. We will give you unforgettable days with our experienced drivers. Our trip is only conducted using jeeps.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: T’bilisi, Georgia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting T’bilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
During this tour you will see the fabulous beauty of Svaneti, the Caucasus Mountains, and old medieval towers. We will give you unforgettable days with our experienced drivers. Our trip is only conducted using jeeps.
Itinerary
Day 1: We will leave Tbilisi for Mestia
Stop At: Kutaisi, Kutaisi, Imereti Region
Early in the morning, at 7 o’clock we will start the journey to western Georgia 220 km. We are crossing the Rikotski Pass and Kutaisi is waiting for us soon. We are in the Kolkheti lowlands, covered with many legends. Here the Argonauts under the command of Jason stole the golden fleece. In the surrounding mountains Prometheus was riding on a rock. This is the land of the eminent warriors of antiquity, where amazing events took place.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
In the Bagrati temple we will personally see all the beauty and unique charm of the impressive Georgian architecture of a thousand years ago.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Prometheus Cave Natural Monument, 9JG2+M85, Kumistavi, Georgia
Underworld of Colchis. You will visit Kumistavi, where the colorful cave world of Colchis in all its glory will appear before you. On a 1,700-meter walking trail through the grottoes, you will see stalactites and stalagmites, underground waterfalls, rivers, and a lake. And in the famous Prometheus Cave (Amirani) let us recall the legend of a chained mythological hero who angered the gods.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Martvili Canyon, Martivili Georgia
700-m-long stone paved circular route starts from Martvili Canyon visitor center and crosses the Dadiani historical trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and historical 30 steps stair constructed by large limestone boulders. Visitors can enjoy a 300-meter boat tour on river Abasha and beautiful views of mountain river canyon.
Ticket price $ 12
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Patara Enguri River, Georgia
We will visit the beautiful reservoir of Engurpes which stretches in the middle of the mountains.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mestia, Georgia
We will also stop on the way to the waterfall and other beautiful places.
In the evening we will have free time to walk in the streets of Mestia where many traditional cafes are located.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: From Mestia to Ushguli and back to Mestia
Stop At: Mikhail Khergiani House Museum, 3P3R+52V, Mestia, Georgia
Mestia was an important center of Georgian culture for centuries and contains a number of medieval monuments. Arrive in Mestia and visit the tower-museum of Margiani family, which dates back to the 12th century. Explore the tower.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, A. Lozeliani st. 7, Mestia 384750 Georgia
Next, visit to the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography. 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.
Ticket price $ 3
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hatsvali Ski Resort, 2P9Q+2GG, Ieli, Georgia
Hatsvali ski station by aerial tramway to enjoy panoramic views over the mountains and the Ushba glacier.
Hatsvali station by aerial tramway to enjoy panoramic views over the mountains and the Ushba glacier.
Ticket price $ 5
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Ushguli, Ushguli, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region
Ushguli village is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. The whole village is included the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and preserves numerous Svan defensive towers. Arrive in Ushguli and explore the village.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Shkhara Glacier, Ushguli Georgia
Then take a walk towards the foothills of Shkhara Glacier – the highest of peaks in Georgia (5204 m. above sea level).
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: From Mestia to Zugdidi and back to Tbilisi
Stop At: Mestia, Georgia
In the morning we will have a free walk in the streets of Mestia until 12:00
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dadiani Palace Museum, 116 Merab Kostava St, Zugdidi, Georgia
Next we will drive to Zugdidi, where we will visit Dadiani Palace Historical Museum and Botanical garden.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: რიკოთის გვირაბი, Georgia
Departure from Zugdidi to Tbilisi, where we will have free time to have lunch at Rikoti Pass.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
