4-day Private Tour to Svaneti from Kutaisi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Kutaisi - Zugdidi - Mestia⌄

   After breakfast your driver and guide will meet you at your place of stay in Kutaisi and you’ll start your journey to the one of the remote regions of Georgia – Svaneti. The region is notable for its beautiful nature and unique defensive fortifications. Your first stop is Zugdidi town – the center of Samegrelo region. Here you’ll have guided excursion in Dadiani Palaces Historical and Architectural Museum which houses some important exhibits of natural cultural heritage of Georgia.

   Continue driving and reach Enguri dam, the second highest concrete arc dam in the world. Stop here to enjoy beautiful views on Enguri reservoir and continue to Mestia – the center of Svaneti region.

   Mestia was an important center of Georgian culture for centuries and contains a number of medieval monuments. Arrive in Mestia and visit tower-museum of Margiani family, which dates back to 12th century. Explore the tower and check-in at your hotel in Mestia, have dinner and relax.

   Meals: Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

   Overnight: Overnight: 3* hotel in Mestia

2. 2Mestia - Ushguli - Mestia⌄

   After breakfast at the hotel change the transport to 4x4 vehicles and start journey to Ushguli. Ushguli village is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. The whole village is included UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and preserves numerous Svan defensive towers. Arrive in Ushguli and explore the village. Then take a walk towards the foothills of Shkhara Glacier – the highest of peaks in Georgia (5193 m. above sea level). In the evening, get back to Mestia town for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

   Overnight: Overnight: 3* hotel in Mestia

3. 3Mestia⌄

   After breakfast at the hotel have Mestia tour and start with a visit to 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. Drive to small villages to explore several churches decorated with medieval frescos and murals.

   Optional: Ride up to Mount Zuruldi (2347 m) by Hatsvali cable car. The ride offers some great panoramic views of surrounding mountains. Note that the ride is based on favorable weather conditions - no wind or rain. Get back to Mestia for dinner and overnight at the hotel.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

   Overnight: Overnight: 3* hotel in Mestia

4. 4Mestia - Kutaisi⌄

   After breakfast at the hotel leave Mestia for Kutaisi. Arrive in Kutaisi and before you end your tour enjoy sightseeing in Bagrati Cathedral – a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 11th century. In the evening the guide and driver will drop you off at your place of stay in Kutaisi.

   Meals: Breakfast