Georgia Tour through Tbilisi, Svaneti and Ushguli

Arrival at Tbilisi International Airport. Welcome and transfer to the hotel (upon request). Overnight stay at the hotel in Tbilisi.

Culture

60%

Nature

20%

History

50%

Relax

10%

After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, a fascinating city that harmoniously combines ancient and modern elements. During the morning, we will discover some of its most important landmarks, including the 13th-century Metekhi Church and the Narikala Fortress, dating back to the 4th century, which offers beautiful panoramic views over the city.

We will continue with the famous Sulphur Baths, still in operation today, the Sioni Cathedral and the Anchiskhati Basilica, the oldest church in Tbilisi, dating back to the 6th century. After lunch, we will visit the Georgian National Museum, where we can admire archaeological artefacts that tell the long history of the region.

Finally, we will enjoy a pleasant walk along Rustaveli Avenue, the city's main thoroughfare, home to several iconic buildings such as the City Hall, the former Viceroy's Palace, the Rustaveli Theatre and the Opera House. Dinner at leisure. Overnight at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch included)

Culture

60%

History

70%

After breakfast, departure for Mtskheta, the ancient capital and religious centre of Georgia. Here, we will visit two important UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Jvari Church, located on a panoramic hill overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece which, according to tradition, houses the robe of Christ.

We will continue to Gori, the birthplace of Stalin, with a short stop at the museum dedicated to him, offering an insight into his life and the role he played in the history of the country. In the afternoon, we will continue to Uplistsikhe, the oldest cave city in Georgia, founded in the 1st millennium BC and located along a branch of the Silk Road. We will then continue to Kutaisi. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner at a traditional restaurant and overnight stay. (Breakfast / Dinner included)

Culture

30%

Nature

40%

History

30%

Adventure

20%

After breakfast, we will begin the day with a visit to the lively local market of Kutaisi. We will then visit Bagrati Cathedral, an important example of medieval Georgian architecture, located in a panoramic position overlooking the city and the surrounding hills.

We will then depart for Mestia. Along the way, we will stop at the Enguri Dam, one of the largest engineering works in the region, spanning the canyon carved by the Enguri River and offering spectacular views and breathtaking landscapes. Shortly afterwards, we will visit the Church of Lenjeri, set in a unique natural environment.

In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Mestia, the capital of Svaneti, famous for its medieval stone towers and the unique culture of the Svans, preserved for centuries thanks to their isolation among the high mountains. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast and dinner included)

Culture

30%

Nature

60%

Adventure

40%

After breakfast, we will depart by 4x4 vehicles to explore Svaneti and visit Ushguli, an extremely picturesque village at the foot of Mount Shkhara, whose imposing peak rises to 5,086 metres. Situated at an altitude of approximately 2,200 metres above sea level, Ushguli is considered one of the highest permanently inhabited settlements in Europe and one of the most extraordinary places in Georgia.

Its numerous medieval stone towers stand against a backdrop of alpine meadows, dominated by the snow-capped peak of Mount Shkhara. Standing in an isolated location is the beautiful 12th-century Church of Lamaria. Along the way, we will stop to visit remote villages and small churches decorated with ancient frescoes.

In the afternoon, we will return to Mestia and visit the Mestia Museum, which offers an insight into the history, culture and traditions of the Svaneti region. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Mestia. (Breakfast and dinner included)

Culture

40%

History

70%

After breakfast, we will enjoy a short visit to Mestia before departing southeast, leaving the Svaneti region behind. Along the way, we will stop to visit the Dadiani Palace, former residence of the ancient noble family of Samegrelo, with its beautiful park and the rich collection of the Historical and Ethnographic Museum.

Among the most precious exhibits in the museum is one of the three death masks of Napoleon Bonaparte, acquired by the family in the 19th century following the marriage between Princess Salome Dadiani and a descendant of Napoleon’s sister. Lunch along the way. Arrival in Kutaisi and overnight stay at the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch included)

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until the airport transfer, available upon request and according to the flight schedule. Check-out by 12:00 noon. (Breakfast included)