from the mountains to the sea
IMERETI, SAMEGRELO, SVANETI, ADJARA
Kutaisi, Zugdidi, Batumi, Makhunceti, Mestia, Ushguli,
8-10 Days
Kutaisi
- Bespoke
- Off-road
- Trekking
Program
Day 1: Kutaisi Airport – Kutaisi city (25 km)
- departure from Poland and arrival in Kutaisi around 1:00 p.m
- transfer to Kutaisi, currently the third largest city in Georgia and the capital of the Imereti region
- a short stop for a snack after the flight on your own
- hotel accommodation, free time
- for those interested, sightseeing of the old town together with the Bagrati Cathedral
- transfer to two historic and extremely important monasteries for Georgians: Mocameta and Gelati – included on the UNESCO list
- supra in agritourism with Georgian cuisine workshops and live music
- return to the hotel for overnight stay
Day 2: Kutaisi – Prometheus Cave – Martvili canyon – Okace canyon – Kutaisi (145 km)
- after breakfast, visit the Prometheus Cave located near Kutaisi, the length of the underground route is almost 1.5 km, the entrance is at an altitude of about 100 m above sea level, and the lowest point in the cave is 40 m below sea level, a light show takes place in one of the six chambers to Georgian music
- trip to the Martvili Canyon, a short pontoon cruise
- lunch break on your own
- drive to the Okace Canyon – characterized by impressive and deep cliffs
- Its main attraction is a hanging path at a height of 140 m and a panoramic observation deck. A short off road through Dadiani Park
- dinner at a restaurant with Imereti cuisine specialties
- return to Kutaisi and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 3: Kutaisi – Zugdidi – Enguri – Mestia (220 km)
- after breakfast, drive along the breathtaking road to Svaneti; along the way, a stop at the world’s third highest and extremely impressive dam on the Enguri River and in Zugdidi at the Dadiani Palace
- arrival in Mestia, a city with medieval stone towers and buildings inscribed on the UNESCO list. It is Reinhold Messner’s favorite place and a mecca for climbers with the unique two-peaked mountain Ushba
- city sightseeing – free time
- dinner and overnight stay in agritourism
Day 4: Mestia – Ushguli – Hatsvali – Mestia (100 km)
- after breakfast, full-day jeep trip along a narrow and winding mountain route to Ushguli – one of the highest situated villages in Europe, where time stood still, known for its 37 preserved stone towers dating back to the 9th-12th centuries.
- lunch break on your own
- a lift ride to the Hatswali viewpoint with a restaurant offering a view of the beautiful panorama of the Svanetian mountains
- return along the mountain serpentine to Mestia
- dinner and overnight stay in agritourism
Day 5: Mestia – Koruldi – Chalaadi – Mestia (60 km)
- after breakfast, a trip by 4×4 from Mestia to the Koruldi Lakes located at an altitude of 2,750 m above sea level, spectacularly surrounded by the peaks of the Greater Caucasus (Shkhara, Tetnuldi, Ushba, Laila)
- short trek to Chalaadi glacier and picnic by the river
- return to Mestia, free time, dinner at a local restaurant,
- overnight stay in a guesthouse
Day 6: Mestia – Batumi (260 km)
- after breakfast, return to the lowlands and drive towards Batumi, a bustling Georgian resort on the Black Sea
- accommodation and free time (possibility to walk along the atmospheric streets of the old town and visit the port, take the cable car to the viewpoint, the Ali and Nino monument)
- dinner at a restaurant with Ajarian specialties
- overnight stay at a hotel in Batumi
Day 7: Batumi
- day off in Batumi
- dinner at a restaurant with Ajara specialties
- overnight stay at a hotel in Batumi
Day 8: Batumi – Machunceti – Mirweti – Batumi (100 km)
- after breakfast, free time (possibility to go to the beach)
- a ride along a captivating route to the Machunceti (English: Makhuntseti) and Mirweti (English: Mirveti) waterfalls
- visiting the medieval stone bridge from the times of Queen Tamara
- a visit to a vineyard located in the Adjara mountains, with a beautiful view of the surrounding area; tasting of local alcohols, dinner with traditional dishes from the Adjara region
- accommodation and overnight stay in Batumi
Day 9: Batumi (or optional Botanical Garden)
- breakfast at the hotel, free time and sunbathing
- optional trip to the Botanical Garden on Cape Verde with beautiful specimens of plants from all climatic zones and to the newly established dendrological park with specimens of fauna and flora imported on special order from all over the world
- return to Batumi, dinner at a local restaurant
- overnight stay at a hotel in Batumi
Day 10: Transfer to Kutaisi Airport (130 km)
- transfer to the airport
*The program can be adapted to flights on the 8th or 10th day
Information
We can adapt the offer to the requirements of each client, we can propose the appropriate standard of hotels, we can enrich the program with additional attractions, start from any airport in Georgia and extend it for any number of days.
* PRICES MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON DATES OR NUMBER OF PEOPLE
* OFFER VALID FOR 14/30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF SENDING
If you have any questions, please contact us, we will gladly help you organize your dream!
In Short
- Kutaisi – the third largest city in Georgia, known from mythology with the story of the Argonauts and the search for the golden fleece. The capital of the Imereti region with a charming old town and the majestic Bagrati Cathedral 1003. rising above the city
- Gelati – located near Kutaisi with three churches and an academy of sciences. The complex dates back to the golden times of the Georgian monarchy and is still a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Near Gelati there is the Mocameta Monastery – located in the gorge of the Tskalcitela River
- Prometheus Cave – the largest cave in Georgia open to tourists, almost 1.5 km long, with the lowest point of the cave located 40 m below sea level, with a room with a light illumination show accompanied by Georgian music
- Martvili Canyon – visiting the picturesque and deeply cut Martwili canyon on the Abasha River, with its impressive rock formations, waterfalls and blue lakes creating unforgettable landscapes, a short pontoon cruise through the meanders of the deep canyon
- Okace Canyon – characterized by impressive cliffs and a deep gorge. Its main attraction is a hanging path at a height of 140 m and a panoramic observation deck. A short off road through Dadiani Park
- Batumi – also called “little Dubai”, the second largest city and the capital of the Adjara region. The Black Sea pearl of Georgia, which fascinates everyone with its views of the sea and mountains
- Shekvetili Dendrological Park (Shekvetili) – the most famous dendrological park in Georgia with unique specimens of trees from all over the Caucasus and specially imported plants from around the world
- Dadiani Palace – the residence of one of the most famous Georgian princely families from the 19th century.
- Enguri – an arch dam on the Enguri River in the western part of the country near Abkhazia. Height is 272 m and length is 728 m. Launched in 1987 and in terms of height it is on the list of the largest reservoirs in the world
- Mestia and Svaneti – a region known for fantastic landscapes, unspoilt nature, unique folklore, cultural treasures and brave highlanders living in stone towers
- Ushguli – one of the highest situated villages in Europe with 37 stone residential and defensive towers, included on the UNESCO list, with a view of the highest peak in Georgia – Shkkhara 5193 m above sea level.
- off road to the Koruldi lake – located at an altitude of 2,750 m, from where there is a fantastic view of the panorama of four-thousanders around Mestia
Price includes
- preparation and development of a detailed program, supervision of its implementation
- air-conditioned coach/minibus transfers to and from the airport
- mineral water on the coach 0.5L/person per day
- guarantee of providing a replacement coach/minibus in the event of a breakdown
- reservations and check-in at hotels or guesthouses
- organization of a supra at a private vineyard, with Tamada, Georgian toasts and local wine
- off-road vehicles on the trip route
- meals: two meals a day (breakfasts, hearty Georgian dinners)
- drinks: mineral water, coffee and tea, wine with dinner in restaurants
- care of an English-speaking guide
Price does not include
- plane ticket
- own expenses, admission tickets
- additional meals during the day (lunch)