Western Georgia cultural tour

After breakfast, you will head to western Georgia, where you will visit cultural monuments of upper Imereti – Mgvimevi monastery (XIII century), Katskhi church (XI century), magnificent Katskhi Pillar and exceptional city Chiatura, which is located in the canyon of river Kvirila and is famous manganese mining city. Major means of transportation In Chiatura is cable car, which connects one side of the city to another.

In the evening you will return to Kutaisi.

Details:

By minibus – 270 km (4-5 hours)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will visit beautiful Bagrati Cathedral (XI century) and Gelati monastery (XII century), which is UNESCO world cultural heritage site.

In the evening, you will taste local delicious wines and traditional dishes in the village Obcha at Baia’s wine cellar.

In the evening you will return to Kutaisi.

Details:

By minibus – 90 km (1,30min)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will visit three amazing natural monuments – Prometheus cave, Okatse, and Gochkadili (Martvili) canyons. Later, you will have a wine tasting and lunch at family cellar “Martvili”.

You will spend the night in a coastal village Anaklia, where you will dine and rest.

Details:

By minibus – 160 km (2 hours)
By foot – 4 km
Overnight – guesthouse

On this day, you will go to Svaneti, which is one of the most breathtaking destinations in Georgia. Svaneti is an exceptional region with high mountains and unique Svan towers. On the way, you will see the Enguri reservoir.

The overnight will be in Mestia.

Details:

By minibus – 160 km (3-4 hours)
Overnight – hotel

On this day you will visit the wonderful Ushguli community, which is UNESCO world cultural heritage site. On the way, you will see spectacular views of nature, churches, and villages.

In the evening you will return to Mestia.

Details:

By minibus – 100 km (4 hours)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will visit Chalaadi glacier – located at an altitude 1800 m and later, via cable car you will visit incredible Zuruldi Mountain, from where astounding views of Svanetian Caucasus unfold.

In the evening, you will pay a visit to the Svaneti museum, where unique exhibits are displayed.

Details:

By minibus – 40 km (1 hour)
By foot – 2 km (1 hour)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will descend from Mestia and will head to Batumi, where you will be able to go for a walk in the boulevard, try tasty Adjarian dishes, and enjoy beautiful sceneries of the Black Sea.

Overnight will be in Batumi, in a hotel.

Details:

By minibus – 260 km (4-5 hours)
Overnight – hotel

After breakfast, you will visit Gonio fortress, magnificent Batumi Botanical garden and Feria monastery, from where astonishing views of Batumi unfold.

You will dine and relax in the evening.

Details:

By minibus – 60 km (1 hour)
Overnight – hotel

On this day, you will return to Tbilisi.

Later, you will have 3 hours walking tour in the old Tbilisi. You will see ancient Narikala fortress, unique Abanotubani, Legvtakhevi (waterfall in the city center), Kote Apkhazi street – a street where mosque, synagogue, Gregorian, Catholic and Georgian Orthodox churches are erected one by one.

In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner, accompanied by a show program of traditional Georgian dances and songs.

Details:

By minibus – 350 km (5 hours)
By foot – 6 km (3 hours)
Overnight – hotel