3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Batumi

Kutaisi

Early in the morning, at 8 o'clock we start the journey in Imereti region 160 km. We are in the Colchis lowlands, covered with many legends. Here the Argonauts, under the command of Jason, stole the golden fleece. This is the land of the eminent warriors of antiquity, where amazing events took place.

In Bagrati temple we will personally see all the beauty and unique charm of the impressive Georgian architecture of a thousand years ago.

The Colchis Basin. You will visit Kumistavi, where the colorful cave world of Colchis in all its glory will appear in front of you. On the 1,700-meter hiking trail you will see stalactites and stalagmites, underground waterfalls, rivers and lakes. And in the famous Prometheus Cave (Amirani) recall the legend of a chained mythological hero who infuriated the god ( Ticket price $ 5, boat ride $ 6 )

The 700-m-long stone-paved circular route starts from the Martvili Canyon Visitor Center and crosses the historic Dadiani Trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and a historic 30-step staircase built of large limestone boulders. Visitors can enjoy a 300-meter boat tour of Abasha and the beautiful views of the mountain river canyon. (Ticket price $ 5, boat ride $ 6)

We will visit the beautiful reservoir of Enguri, which stretches in the middle of the mountains.

We will also stop on the way to the waterfall and other beautiful places. In the evening we will have free time for a walk in the streets of Mestia, where many traditional cafes are located.

Mestia

Mestia has been an important center of Georgian culture for centuries and contains many medieval monuments. Arrive in Mestia and visit the tower-museum of the Margiani family, which dates back to the 12th century. Explore the tower. (Ticket price $ 2 )

Then visit the Museum of Svaneti History and Ethnography. The museum's collections include important archeological and ethnographic materials, a rich collection of Georgian manuscripts and Georgian Orthodox icons painted in a unique Svan style. (Ticket price $ 5)

Hatsvala Ski Station via an air tram to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and the Ushba Glacier. Hatsvala station by air tram to enjoy panoramic views of the mountains and Ushba Glacier. ( Cabel car ticket price $ 5)

Ushguli is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. The whole village is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and houses numerous Svan defense towers. Go to Ushguli and visit the village. (Ticket price $ 3 )

Then take a walk at the foot of Shkhara Glacier - the highest peak in Georgia (5204 m above sea level).

From Mestia to Zugdidi and Batumi

In the morning we will have a walk in the streets of Mestia until 12:00

Then we will travel to Zugdidi, where we will visit the Dadiani Palace Historical Museum and the Botanical Garden. ( Ticket price $ 3)

Departure from Zugdidi to Batumi, where we will have free time to taste traditional Megrelian cuisine.