Svaneti tour
Day 1
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Arrival to Tbilisi Airport
Overnight in Tbilisi.
Day 2
10:00. Departure to the capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Iberia-Mtskheta . Visit historic Jvari Monastery(6th c.) which is outstanding example of medieval religious architecture in the Caucasus and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (11th c.) -known as the "the Living Pillar Cathedral." Both Cathedrals show the high artistic and cultural level attained by this ancient kingdom. Visit Gori, Stalin's native city. There the Stalin statue is still standing, which is the only Stalin statue remaining in the Soviet Union. See the museum which has three divisions, all located in the town's central square. It contains many items actually or allegedly owned by Stalin, including some of his office furniture, his personal effects15:00 After lunch The next stop is the famous cave town of Uplistsikhe, which is dated from the 6th century B.C. and is first mentioned in the chronicles of the 1st century A.D. Arrive in Kutaisi- Kutaisi was the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Colchis. Archeological evidence indicates that the city functioned as the capital of the kingdom of Colchis as early as the second millennium BC. In 975-1122 Kutaisi was the capital of the united Kingdom
and gifts made to him over the years. ofGeorgia, and in the 15th century-the capital of the Imeretian Kingdom.
Overnight in Kutaisi.
Day 3
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Visit in Dadiani Palace Museum in Zugdidi, (Samegrelo Region). It is one of the largest and most important regional museums in Georgia. The museum is home to more than 41,000 historical treasures, including archaeological finds representing the antique period of Greek and Georgian culture; a collection of Christian sacred objects (icons, various religious objects); samples of European applied art and fine art; and collections of the royal family of Dadiani, including numerous items connected with Napoleon Bonaparte, manuscripts and charters; crystal, china, faience crockery and so on.
Drive to Svaneti- the region of the highest mountains and glaciers and the most long-lasting ancient traditions. Explore lower Svaneti. Visit old towers, the footprint of Jesus Christ as well.
Overnight in the guesthouse.
Day 4
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Departure to Upper Svaneti-Mestia. In Mestia we visit the traditional Svanetian house and watchtower and a unique collection of icons and crosses at the Ethnographic Museum.
Overnight in Mestia. Explore Upper Svaneti.
Day 5
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10:00 A three-hour drive will takes us to the highest village in Europe – Ushguli (2200m). Ushguli and whole Upper Svaneti region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village is most famous for its In Mestia we visit the traditional Svanetian house and watchtower and a unique collection of icons and crosses at the Ethnographic Museum. From her get the view of the highest mountain in Georgia – Mt. Shkhara (5068m). In Ushguli we visit Lamaria Church (12th century) and then walk up the hill to Queen Tamar’s Tower. In the evening we return to Mestia.
Overnight in Mestia.
Day 6
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Return to Kutaisi. Visit the UNIESCO Heritage site-Bagrati Cathedral (11thc.)- marvelous example of the domed-church architecture of the high Medieval period.
drive to Tbilisi.
Overnite in Tbilisi
Day 7
Airport, departure time