6 days Svaneti private tour ( Mestia Ushguli Varzia-hiking)

6 days Svaneti private tour ( Mestia Ushguli Varzia-hiking)

First of all, this must be their area of interest to travel to this beautiful region. Secondly, I am a professional as a driver, guide, hiking guide and know how to care about my guests. Also:

1. Beautiful natural scenery

2. Ancient tower villages with an uniques style towers in the world.

3. lots of hiking options in the mountains.

4. Place is save and well built

5. 2 ski resorts in the region

6. Very interesting regional museum in Mestia.

7.All kind of guests are welcome in every region of Georgia, including Svaneti

Itinerary

Day 1: Tbilisi- Mtskheta city (Jvari monastery)- Uplistsikhe cave city - Gori- Kutaisi - Bagrati temple- Night stay in Kutaisi

Stop At: Jvari Church, Mtskheta Georgia
This monastery is located close to the old capital city of Georgia and belongs to UNESCO list. this place offers to it`s visitors magnificent views on the old capital city as well as surrounding area and it`s famous because of the first cross ever risen in Georgia.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Uplistsiche Cave Town, Kvakhvreli 15 km Eastwards to Town Gori, Gori Georgia
Uplistsikhe cave town is one the most ancient historical heritage of Georgia. The place is over 2600 Y.O. and it`s located close to Stalin`s home town Gori, which is a great opportunity for you to visit even Stalin`s museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Road to Gelati Monastery, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Gelati monastery, the same time early 12th century academy area, is located close to Kutaisi city and belongs to UNESCO list since 1994 Y. This place of interest attract visitors not only because of its age and historical significans, but also the views extended from the monastery backyard.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Motsameta Monastery, Tbilisi, Kutaisi 0172 Georgia
Motsameta monastery is also, located close to Kutaisi right over a top of the canyon, at the spectacularly beautiful location. The place, also, has got rich historical background, which starts after 8th century.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Kutaisi- Bagrati cathedral - Prometheus cave - Zugdidi - Enguri dam - Mestia town

Stop At: Bagrati Cathedral, Bagrati Street, Kutaisi 4600 Georgia
Bagrati cathedral, is 11th century cultural heritage of Georgia and the same time belongs to UNESCO list since 1994 Y. This place of interest is located is located in old Kutaisi, on the hill fortress named as Ukimerioni.
Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Prometheus Cave, Kumistavi Georgia
Prometheus cave is one of the Karst caves of Georgia and presents one the longest underground walking routs in the cave.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: River Enguri, Zugdidi Georgia
The Enguri Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Enguri River in Georgia. Currently it is the world's second highest concrete arch dam with a height of 271.5 metres (891 ft). It is located north of the town Jvari. It is part of the Enguri hydroelectric power station (HES) which is partially located in Abkhazia.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Mestia Residence, Kaxiani st 29, Mestia 3200, Georgia
Mestia town is center of Upper Svaneti region. The region is surrounded by the highest mountains in Georgia and whole region is located along the main range of the great Caucasus. We can walk around Mestia in the late evening.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Mestia- Ipari pass - Kala community - Ushguli- Mestia

Stop At: Ushguli Ethnographic Museum, Ushguli 3214 Georgia
The day 3we`ll be traveling to Ushguli community (includes 3 tower villages). Distance between Mestia and Ushguli is 45 km. On the way to Ushguli we`ll drive by the following places - Mulakhi, Ipari and Kala communities. the road goes mostly in a wild. In Ushguli we can:

1. take a hike to the Shkhara mountain glacier (moderate level of hiking)

2. Take a walk around tower villages

3. visit Lamaria monastery

4. Visit the local museum of Ethnography

5. Or just discuss what else to do...
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: Mestia - Chalaadi Glacier - Hatsvali ski resort - Mestia tower blocks

Stop At: Chaladi Glacier, Mestia Georgia
Chaladi glacier is located close to Mestia town, in about 9km away from the town center. We`ll drive around 6 km, stop at a parking and continue hiking (light to moderate level) to the glacier. stay there as long as you want and come back the same way...
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hatsvali Ski Lift, Georgia
Hatsvali ski resort is located in 8 km from Mestia. we`ll drive to the ski lift station, get some tickets and take ride all the way up the top of Zuruldi mountain where, there is located nice restaurant with a large view veranda. We`ll have nice, 270 degree views of all around and short walk around the top, just see some views from the other side of the mountain.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mestia Tourism Information Centre, Zugdidi Jvari Mestia Lasdili, Mestia, Georgia
We`ll take a walk around Mestia city tower blocks and visit one of the local regional museums.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Mestia- Nokalakevi - Martvili or Okatse canyon - Borjomi city - Borjomi park

Pass By: Town-Fortress Nokalakevi, Senaki Georgia
Nokalakevi village is famous because of the ancient fortress also, known as Archaeopollis. We`ll stop there in two cases: 1. fits in our timing 2. Short stop for Photos

Stop At: Martvili Canyon, Martivili Georgia
Martvili canyon is located close by Senaki town. This is small, but incredibly beautiful canyon with a cleaned mountain river. It`s possible to rent boats or just take a short walk in the small canyon with a volcanic rock river channel.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Borjomi Central Park, 50, 9 Aprili Street, Borjomi 1200 Georgia
Borjomi city is still famous resort of mineral springs and pine pollen, mostly among the travelers from the former USSR. Visitors can enjoy walking around the local Park (in the canyon) and taste the natural mineral spring of borjomi.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: Borjomi - Fortress of Rabat - Khertvisi fortress - Varzia cave city- Tbilisi

Stop At: Rabati Castle, Akhaltsikhe Georgia
Rabati castle is located in Akhaltsikhe city, which is situated on the ancient silk road (Alexander the great`s road). The castle was recently reconstructed and attract many visitors around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Khertvisi Fortress, Vil. Khertvisi, Aspindza 0500 Georgia
Khertvisi fortress is also, situated on the ancient silk road and could be considered as one the best remained historic sites of Georgia.

Stop At: Vardzia, Georgia
Varzia is one the cave cities of Georgia. This place is not as old as other cave cities, but it`s the biggest in Georgia and unique in the world. Varzia was built less than 900 Y. ago, but still looks great amazingly nice.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Tbilisi Mall, 16th km Davit Aghmashenebeli Ave, T'bilisi 0131, Georgia
After finishing with visit to Varzia, we`ll return back to Tbilisi city, through the southern highway and see several beautiful lakes and totally different landscape than before.

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.