3-Day Private Mestia and Ushguli Tour from Batumi

Tour program

first day
Batumi Early in the morning, at 7 o'clock, we will start the journey to western Georgia 160 km. and soon Kutaisi is waiting for us. We are in the Colchis lowland, covered with many legends. Here the Argonauts under the command of Jason stole the Golden Fleece. In the surrounding mountains, Prometheus rode on a rock. This is the land of famous warriors of antiquity, where amazing events took place.

Cathedral of Bagrat
In the Bagrati temple, we will see with our own eyes all the beauty and unique charm of the impressive Georgian architecture of a thousand years ago.

Cave of Prometheus Monument of nature Underworld of Colchis. You will visit Kumistavi, where you will see the colorful cave world of Colchis in all its glory. On the 1700-meter hiking trail through the grottoes you will see stalactites and stalagmites, underground waterfalls, rivers and a lake. And in the famous cave of Prometheus (Amirani) let's remember the legend of a chained mythological hero who angered the gods.

Martvili Canyon A 700 m stone-paved circular trail starts from the Martvili Canyon visitor center and crosses the historical Dadiani trail. There are 2 bridges, 3 platform views and a historic staircase with 30 steps built from large limestone boulders. Visitors can enjoy a 300-meter boat trip on the Abasha River and a beautiful view of the mountain river canyon. Ticket price 12$

Patara Enguri River
We will visit the beautiful reservoir Engurpes, spread out in the middle of the mountains.

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

Second day
The house-museum of Mikhail Khergiani Mestia has been an important center of Georgian culture for centuries and contains a number of medieval monuments. Arrival in Mestia and visit to the tower-museum of the Margiani family, which dates back to the 12th century. Explore the tower.

Svanet Historical and Ethnographic Museum Next visit to the Svanet Historical and Ethnographic Museum. The museum's collections include important archaeological and ethnographic materials, a rich collection of Georgian manuscripts and Georgian Orthodox icons painted in a unique Svan style. Ticket price 3$

Hatsvali ski resort Hatsvali ski station on the cable car, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains and the Ushba glacier. Khatsvali station on the cable car, which offers a panoramic view of the mountains and the Ushba glacier. Ticket price 5$

Ushguli The village of Ushguli is the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe. The entire village is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List and retains numerous Svan defensive towers. Arrival in Ushguli and acquaintance with the village.

Shkhara Glacier

Then walk to the foothills of the Shkhara glacier - the highest peak in Georgia (5204 m above sea level).

Third day
Mestia In the morning we will have a free walk through the streets of Mestia until 12:00.
Dadiani Palace Museum
Next, we will drive to Zugdidi, where we will visit the Historical Museum of the Dadiani Palace and the Botanical Garden.