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Visit Martvili Canyon and Svaneti Region from Batumi (Two Days Tour)

Georgia
Wild nature , Two days tours , Mountain , Family Tripadvisor
Starts
Batumi
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From 249 EUR
2 Days | 10:00
Private tour
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Number of travelers
Total price:
460 EUR

Highlights

  • Discover amazing natural beauty of Martvili Canyon
  • Tour to Svaneti covers all main sites of Svaneti region
  • Visit beautiful towers dated from 10th-12th
  • Visit village Ushguli, the highest village in Europe

Description

Pick up and Drop off from/to Batumi.

This tour from Batumi to Svaneti covers the main attractions of the Svaneti region and also some natural beauties and historical places in the Imereti region. Starts and ends in Batumi. UNESCO world heritage sites are the most attractive to see on this tour. The architecture of the houses, Svan dwelling towers are amazing samples of Svanetian people culture. The most of the churches and towers are dated from 10th-12th century.

By visiting the region Svaneti you will discover the amazing isolated culture, totally different from the other world, the stories about brave Svanetian people will make you surprise. This is a region where Georgians were keeping the treasure of the country in different periods to save it from the invaders.

Itinerary

Day 1
Batumi– Martvili Canyon- Mestia (Svaneti)

Drive to mysterious Svaneti region through Enguri gorge. On the way visit Martvili canyon, amazing place where we can walk on the small trail in a natural canyon of the river Abasha, we can see unique Kolkheti forests flora with impressive waterfalls. The canyon trail is very small and we will walk about 40 minutes. Continue drive to Svaneti

Svaneti is known for its original architecture and is called “the Country of Thousand Towers. Mestia still has dozens of such medieval stone houses with the watchtowers and inhabited towers which were used to protect valleys and churches (the 10 th – 14 th centuries). Visit Mestia Ethnographical Museum, Svan original house “machubi” and tower “koshki”. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2
Mestia – Ushguli – Mestia - Batumi

After breakfast at hotel drive to Ushguli village, the highest standing settlement in Europe (2,200 m). Spend time in Ushguli strolling old narrow streets. Visit Lamaria Church complex with impressive wall frescos (XII). Locals believe that it was under this church that Queen Tamara was buried. Enjoy picturesque view of Mt. Shkhara. Ushguli architectural complex is a valuable architectural and historical monument listed in the World heritage of UNESCO for its exclusiveness. There are about 70 families living in Ushguli (around 200 people).

Return to Batumi.

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Included
  • Pick-up from any hotel in Batumi
  • Transportation by comfortable sedan, minivan or minibus
  • 4 WD vehicle for Ushguli
  • Accommodation in twin rooms at the hotels
  • English speaking guide service for whole the trip
  • Entrance fees
  • Bottle of mineral water
Excluded
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Lunch & dinner
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From 249 EUR
2 Days | 10:00
Private tour
Best Price Guarantee
No hidden fees
Number of travelers
Total price:
460 EUR

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