Itinerary
- Day 1
Tbilisi to Mukhuri
Your guide picks you up from your Tbilisi hotel at 08:00 for the drive to Mukhuri, which takes about 5 hours heading west. You'll start at Nokalakevi archaeological museum-reserve where you'll walk through the museum and check out the thermal baths, churches, citadel, and the escape tunnel. From there, head to Martvili Canyon to see the Samegrelo waterfalls and take a 20-minute boat ride on the Abasha River. By evening you'll arrive in Mukhuri and have dinner at a family guesthouse where you're staying the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nokalakevi archaeological museum-reserve including thermal baths, churches, citadel and escape tunnel
- Visit Martvili Canyon with views of Samegrelo waterfalls
- 20-minute boat ride on the Abasha River
Landmarks/POIs Nokalakevi Archaeological Museum-Reserve Martvili Canyon Abasha River - Day 2
Mukhuri to Mestia
After breakfast at 08:30, you're driving for about 3 hours and 22 minutes up through the Caucasus mountain roads toward Mestia. There's a 20-30 minute stop at Enguri hydroelectric Dam, an impressive Soviet-era structure. Once you reach Mestia, you'll visit the Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography, the Margiani tower-museum from the 12th century, walk through Seti square, and see the defensive towers with their medieval frescos. Dinner and overnight stay are in Mestia.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the guesthouse), Dinner
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Enguri hydroelectric Dam
- Visit Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography
- Visit Margiani tower-museum (12th century)
- Explore Seti square
- Visit defensive towers decorated with medieval frescos
Landmarks/POIs Enguri Hydroelectric Dam Svaneti Museum of History and Ethnography Margiani Tower-Museum Seti Square - Day 3
Ushguli
This is a jeep tour day heading to Ushguli, about 45 km from Mestia and one of Europe's highest inhabited places. You'll visit the Lamaria church (Church of the Mother of God) and walk toward Shkhara, Georgia's highest peak at 5,068 meters (16,627 feet). It's a full adventurous day in this UNESCO World Heritage Site community of four villages. After all that, you're driving back to Mestia for dinner and another overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep tour to Ushguli UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Lamaria church (Church of the Mother of God)
- Walk towards Shkhara mountain
Landmarks/POIs Ushguli Lamaria Church Shkhara - Day 4
Mestia to Tbilisi
After breakfast in Mestia, you're heading back to Tbilisi for a 7 hour and 37 minute drive. You'll stop in Zugdidi to visit the Dadiani Palace Historical Museum and its botanical gardens. There's also time to browse the local farmer's market where you can find spices, homemade sauces, Sulguni cheese, and honey. By evening you're dropped off at your Tbilisi hotel, finishing up the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in Mestia guesthouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Dadiani Palace Historical Museum and Botanical garden
- Explore Zugdidi farmer's market
Optional Activities
- Gala dinner in Tbilisi restaurant (must be arranged in advance)
Landmarks/POIs Dadiani Palace Historical Museum Zugdidi Farmer's Market
