The mountains and the sea – Svaneti and Ajara*

 

 

Arrival to Batumi. Meeting with the representatives of the agency. Hotel accommodation. Overnight.

 

 

Breakfast. Sea rest. Overnight.

 

 

Early breakfast. Departure to Zugdidi. The treasure of Zugdidi is graceful patrimonial palace of Dadiani princes, with great park. At the present time, it is a museum with uncommon historical collection, icluding the death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte. The oldest aristocratic family of Dadiani princes is known for its relations with Napoleon Bonaparte. In Vlakherna church, in Zugdidi, is kept one of the most precious Christian relics - Cincture of the Virgin Mary - christian relic, that belonged to Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. On the way to Mestia, we can enjoy the fantastic views of four waterfalls and three mountain peaks of the Caucasus - Ushba, Mazera, Shkhelda. On the way overlook the Enguri Dam. Hotel accommodation in Mestia. Dinner. Overnight.

 

 

Breakfast. Excursion in Mestia, that is included to the in the number of World Heritage sites by UNESCO. Overlook the medieval church and fortification districts of Mestia. Arrival to Ushguli. Excursion in Ushguli – Svanetian village located at an altitude of 2200m above sea level, the most high-mountain permanent settlement in Europe, included to the World Heritage sites List of UNESCO. Visit of Lamari church (2300 m above sea level), Ushguli museum of icons, Towers of Queen Tamara, Ushguli Ethnographic Museum. Arrival to Kutaisi. Hotel accommodation in Kutaisi. Dinner. Overnight.

 

 

Breakfast. Visit one of the unique natural attractions of Georgia – Martvili canyon. Over millions of years, the water has created breathtaking gorgein in limestone rocks, reaching a depth of 40 meters, at the bottom of which actually the river flows. The total length of the canyon is one kilometer available to reach. In the upper part of the canyon, you can take a boat trip and reach the very beginning with 7 meter high powerful waterfall. Due to the extremely humid microclimate there are lianas hanging from the huge rocks and centuries-old walls are covered with moss. Here and there water pulls out from the rocky wall forming small streams and pretty powerfull waterfalls. Next, excursion to the Prometheus cave, where we recall the legend of Prometheus.

Return to Batumi. Hotel accommodation. Farewell diner. Overnight.

 

 

Breakfast. Free time for souvenirs buying. Transfer to the airport. Return home.